Manager Project

Mark A. Minemier

*** ***** ***** ****

Lexington, SC. 29072

(C) 803-***-****

E-mail: *****@*****.***

Objective: To apply my education, career experiences, training and

skills toward a challenging position with opportunity for advancement and

professional development as my achievement dictate.

Career Profile: 25+ years in Manufacturing, holding positions that include

Manufacturing Manager, Materials Manager, Buyer, Production Control

Supervisor, International Production Coordinator, Master Scheduling and

Planner/Buyer. Have developed and established organizations and processes

in both start-up and mature manufacturing operations while being heavily

involved in many MRP and ERP implementations.

Areas of Proficiency:

Materials Management

Production Management

Demand Management

Statistical Forecasting

MRP and ERP

Master Scheduling

Purchasing/Buyer

Contract Management

Expediting

Production Planning

Production Control

Warehousing

Distribution

Logistics

Kan Ban

Vender Managed Inventory

Cycle Counting

Inventory Control

Experience: ADC Telecommunications, Inc. - Lexington, SC - Division of

ADC Telecommunications, Minneapolis, Minn. - Manufacturer of engineered

specific fiber optic cable

*June '07 - April '09 (Plant Shut Down)- Commodity Manager -

Responsibilities included supplier development, Purchasing, Contract

negotiations, RFQ and PO submittal. Developed shipping, receiving,

warehousing and inventory control functionality. Trained personnel on job

specific duties to ensure customer satisfaction and on time delivery, while

improving material, inventory accuracy and flow to manufacturing using lean

concepts and philosophies. Managed Production Planning, Production Control,

Receiving, Material handling and Warehouse personnel. Tasked to increase

inventory turns will reducing manufacturing shortages with main

concentration on VMI programs and usage replenishment theories and

practices. Responsible for inventory budgeting based on projected

forecast, cost analysis while using cost out opportunities in yearly

projections.

Experience: Allied Air Enterprises Inc. - Orangeburg, SC - Division of

Lennox International Inc. - Manufacturer of residential and commercial

heating and cooling systems

*October '02 - June '07 - Commodity Buyer/Material Manager/IT

Business Analyst -

Corporate Commodity Manager - June '06 - June '07, Responsibilities

included supplier development, contract negotiations, RFQ and PO submittal,

Cost out opportunities, Supplier forecasting and day to day analysis of

MRP.

Material Manager - September '03 - June '06, Responsibilities included;

Improve material/inventory accuracy and flow to manufacturing using lean

concepts and philosophies. Manage Receiving, Material handlers and

Warehouse personnel. Tasked to Increase inventory turns will reducing

Manufacturing shortages with main concentration on VMI programs and usage

replenishment theories and practices.

Business Analyst - October '02 - September '03, Responsibilities include

the implementation of the company's new ERP system as project manager

(SAP). Worked to configure the company's new ERP system (SAP) to meet

organizations expectations, while working as a core leader to re-engineer

processes to correspond with system capabilities. Trained personnel on job

specific changes due to systematic adjustments and project managed the

development while enabling enhancements to the company's capabilities using

additional functionality within SAP.

Experience: Solectron Inc. - Charlotte, N.C. - Manufacturer of DWDM

optical modules

For long haul telecommunications

* May '01 to March '02 - Business Unit Manager - Passive optical

module manufacturing bought by Solectron from Cisco. Responsibilities

included transition of Business from West Columbia to Charlotte. Integrate

and establish Business unit into Solectron processes and systems. Establish

Business Model and P&L from break off of over all Cisco Optical Business.

Maintain Quality and on time deliveries during transition. Maintain;

establish re-define organization to meet ever-changing needs and demands.

Introduce new product during transition. Introduce Solectron Charlotte to

the practices and processes of optical assembly, procedures introduced site

wide to meet customer optical expectations for performance and acceptance.

Experience: Pirelli/Cisco Systems Inc. - West Columbia, S.C. -

Manufacturer of DWDM optical modules and systems for long haul

telecommunications.

* Oct '95 to May '01 - Manufacturing/Materials Manager - In my

tenure with Cisco (formerly Pirelli Optical Systems Group),

responsibilities included Managing Manufacturing, Master Scheduling,

Production Planning (Planner/Buyers) and Inventory Control functions.

Directed all Warehousing, Shipping, Receiving and Import/Export operations.

Accomplishments include Core team member of three separate ERP

implementations (BPCS, SAP, and Oracle), establishing processes that

optimize systems and people to meet organizational objectives. Established

Cycle count processes in both warehousing and manufacturing operations.

Developed and implemented Kan Ban and point of use processes that optimize

material flow and accuracy. Created processes for capturing serialization

data. Steering team member for facilities ISO 9002 compliance. Developed,

hired and trained Materials/Manufacturing organizations to meet and exceed

organizational goals and objectives.

Experience: Dynapower/Stratopower - Unit of General Signal Corp. -

North Charleston, S.C. - Manufacturer of Hydraulic Pumps, Motors and

Starters

* Nov. '94 to Oct '95 - Production Control Supervisor -

Responsibilities included Production Control, Shop Floor Scheduling,

Inventory Control, Shipping, Receiving and Logistics.

Instrumental in the enhancement of MRP system (ASK ManMan).

Established top-level MPS which initiated the use of a Configured Bill

structure for ease of forecasting, order entry and customer flexibility,

which supported the overall strategic plan. Developed Capacity Requirements

Planning and involved in the initial phases of Resource Requirements

Planning.

Experience: North American Drager - Telford, Pa. - Manufacturer of

Medical Monitoring Equipment

* 1991 to 1994 - Master Scheduler - Responsibilities included

Production Control and Expediting Dept.

Achievements included implementation team member of MRP II and Bar

Coding systems (ASK ManMan). Established top-level MPS and initiated

Configured Bill structure for ease of forecasting, Order Entry and Customer

flexibility, which supported the overall production plan. Initiated KanBan

and JIT techniques that increased inventory turns from 1 to 10 in the first

year and a half after go live. Established departments operational

procedures for the integration of ISO - 9000.

Experience: Moore Products Co. - Springhouse, Pa. - Manufacturer of

Electro/Mechanical Process Control Instrumentation

*1979 to 1991 - Planner/Buyer - Responsibilities included Planning

and Purchasing functions for designated product families not limited to but

including RFQ, Purchase orders, Blanket Contracts, MRP II planning,

scheduling and Dispatching. Set priorities for manufacturing and scheduled

work as required meeting the Master Schedule.

Education: Moravian College - Business Administration

Training:

CPIM certification in Master Scheduling

JIT/ Repetitive Manufacturing

PML Positive Management Leadership Certification

ISO Implementation Training

QPIM Quality College Certification

Customers for Life Certification

Management/Supervisory Training Certification

Strengths:

Develop, Train and Manage organizations

Develop and achieve organizational goals

Motivated, Dedicated, Flexible and Reliable

Excellent working relationship with all co-workers

Excellent communication skills

Strong desire to succeed

Interests:

Gardening, Chess, Golf, Sports of any kind

References: Furnished upon request

Salary: Negotiable

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