Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
Matthew S. Desmon CPP
Troy, MI **098
*****@************.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full time management position that requires a team focused, goal
orientated, dependable individual who is not afraid to accept
responsibility, new challenges and demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning
and success.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2008 - Present I Logic LLC
Project Manager
Chrysler MOPAR Packaging & Logistics Group
. Implementation of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) initiative at MOPAR World
Headquarters - targeted savings of $1 million in process changes and
cost reductions, $700,000 in actual realized savings. Evaluation
including transportation and logistics analysis, material flow and
handling, quality & damage reduction.
. Value analysis of current and forecasted Mopar part data for best
opportunities to propose cost reductions to packaging supplier
pricing.
. Evaluation of commodity packaging by analyzing and eliminating high
cost packaging and dunnage to reduce overall damage, handling and
transportation costs.
. Coordination and evaluation of supplier bid package quotes for cost
analysis of expendable packaging at Marysville national distribution
center.
. Evaluation and business case justification for fascia and aluminum
wheel commodity packaging and dunnage at Marysville national
distribution center.
. Interface with Mopar Process Optimization, VSM, and Purchasing for
implementation of proposed cost changes and reductions.
Chrysler MHE - Material Handling and Engineering Group
. Management and development of specialized container plans from cradle
to grave on the 2011 WK WD at Jefferson North Assembly Plant Program.
2010 PM MK at Belvedere Plant, 2011 DD DP at Saltillo Truck Assembly
. Management, coordination and requisition of all funds for design,
prototype, manufacture and delivery of specialized containers and
standard containers.
. Rightsizing and Ergonomic analysis for part commodities packaging
2007 - 2008 Pacer Global Logistics
Program Manager, Purchasing and Commodities Engineering
. Responsible for 3.5 million MP&L rack repair 2008 budget.
. Implementation of new vendor repair database and process roll out.
Including writing and debug of access database software.
. Achieved $1 million freight savings target of $2.3 million in rack
engineering redesign.
2004 - 2007 Cadence Innovation
Corporate Supply Chain and Purchasing Manager
. Responsible for $10M in corporate wide packaging commodities.
. Coordinate payment and negotiate payment terms with vendors.
. Market test and validate current competitive vendor pricing as needed.
. Resolve payment issues relating to current purchase orders and
delivery disputes.
. Annualized cost reductions of $300,000 for 2006.
. Realized cost reductions of $650,000 for 2007.
. Responsible for all financial quoting for Chrysler MOPAR, GM SPO and
Ford Service packaging.
. Responsible for providing packaging quotes for all potential new
business.
. Responsible for coordination and implementation of all new program
packaging for in six plants.
. Responsible for training/mentoring packaging personal in six plants
. Maintain all packaging documentation as required by customers.
. Responsible for evaluation and sign off all purchased component
supplier packaging.
Packaging Engineering Manager - Masonic Plant
. Auditing and verification of $40,000 to $120,000 of monthly tagged
physical inventories.
. All outgoing packaging for the WK XK program to JNAP.
. All outgoing packaging for the WH XH program to Austria and Venezuela.
. All outgoing packaging for DCX Mopar service packaging.
. All non-release order and pilot packaging.
. All internal WIP racks, knockdowns and totes.
. Maintaining of packaging inventory levels based on CMS JIT projections
in coordination with molding and manufacturing.
. Requisition of all funds for packaging systems, design and testing.
. Coordination of all purchase orders for packaging related items.
. Confirmation and coordination of packaging Bill of Materials and
supplier costs.
. Providing cost studies and financial analysis for recommendations on
purchase of capital expense items relating to packaging.
. Maintaining packaging process development database for internal and
customer driven packaging.
. Implementation of ULDS data system sheets for DCX in current corporate
packaging database.
. Coordinate changes to packaging specifications to molding,
manufacturing, material handling.
. Supervisory responsibility of 5 material handling, shipping and
receiving crew
. Responsible for the training of plant personal on packaging processes
on current programs.
. Coordination of packaging specifications with DCX Crates, ACAP and CMS
customer driven systems.
. Responsible for verification of packaging specifications with program
management firms on current and future programs.
. Creation and maintaining of AutoCAD layouts for material process flow
analysis, operator work cell layouts, overall plant layouts and
outside warehouse storage facilities.
. Set up plant office paper recycling program for ISO 1400.1
. Set up plant corrugate recycling program for ISO 14001 - $6,000
savings in 2005.
. Reduction of inventory levels for in plant expendable packaging of
$140,000.00 in savings.
2003 - 2004 GHAFARI Associates, L.L.C.
Senior Project Engineer - Chrysler Corporation
. Management and development of specialized container plans from cradle
to grave on the 8.3L Engine at Conner Avenue Engine and Assembly Plant
DR Program. 3.7 and 4.7 engine programs at Mack Avenue Engine plant.
JS car program at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, TJ KJ truck
programs at TNAP and at Detroit Axle Plant.
. Rack verification and design on the 3.7L and 4.7L engine program
. Management, coordination and requisition of all funds for design,
prototype, manufacture and delivery of specialized containers for the
04 8.3L, 04 and 05 3.7L and 4.7L engine programs, 04 JS car program at
SHAP, 04 TJ, 04 KJ truck programs at TNAP and 05 program at Detroit
Axle Plant.
2001 - 2003 General Motors Corporation
Project Engineer, General Motors GM NAC
. Represent GM NAC in discussion / work teams with other company and non-
company personnel for assigned responsibilities to include:
. Domestic / Foreign travel as or when required.
. Participate in the identification and resolution of problems within
NAO or customer/supplier for assigned programs.
. Provide mentoring for the purposes of leading other department/
employees in problems resolution.
. Develop and recommend meaningful business plan for the purposes of
cost savings analysis, R&D, expenditure requirements, or
implementation of new program launch.
. Management and development of specialized container plans for BIW and
GA interior trim from cradle to grave on the 560 medium duty truck,
355 light duty truck and 345 hummer programs.
. Development of packaging on GA IP racking, wiring harness, seat, seat
restraints, air bags, dash components, steering wheel, carpet liners,
interior door panels and window assemblies.
. Development of packaging for BIW interior and exterior front and rear
doors, SPO door assemblies, hoods, fenders, A&B pillars, floor panels
and roofs.
. Management, coordination and requisition of all funds for design,
prototype, manufacture and delivery of specialized containers for the
560, 355 and 345 programs.
. Coordinating the agreement for design of all the assigned containers
through MFD, Assembly and OEM suppliers and ensuring on-time delivery
of shipping containers to supplier to meeting program timing.
. Support Vehicle Development Processes through part design analysis,
program volume evaluation, plant cell layouts, transportation costs
and container bill of processes.
. Evaluation and validation of container plans for quality assurance at
logistic suppliers for all parts in program system.
. Facilitate implantation of PFEP and validation from core supplier of
container plans to assembly plants.
. Analysis of part presentation, part delivery methods, storage,
loading, unloading, factory flow, allocations, and ergonomics for CPAD
and MPS.
1995 - 2001 CKGP & Associates A division of RDS
Industrial Engineer
Venture Industries
. Responsible for initial launch and coordination of process engineering
layouts for client facility
. Development and management of all process equipment drawings and
specifications
. Developmental studies for material parts flow analysis
. 3D modeling and design for racks and containerization of parts
. Budgetary costing analysis
. Penske - Logistics Optimization Center
. Responsible for modifications of operator work cell layouts, work
instructions and other information within Best People Practices to
reflect continuous improvement due to updated part data files,
sequence rack approvals and work cell layout changes.
. Responsible for the integration of Best People Practices with work
cell layouts. Trained clients on computer software processes for
future facility maintenance.
Ryder - Canton
. Responsible for daily list of dock schedule performance, daily load
problem logs and freight discrepancy logs. Monitored loading of
outbound racks/containers
. Pursued damage investigation/verification to incoming product.
Observed the flow of containers/racks to assure quality, accuracy and
the proper containers/racks are being received and shipped. Observed
the condition of the trailer loads (product make-up) to assure proper
and accurate distribution and delivery. Documented and communicated
any and all inefficiencies.
. Monitored the proper flow of material at the docks. Communicated all
issues relating to any inefficiency.
. Attended all meetings that may affect LOC services and performances.
Provided and distributed performance and production reports and
information daily or as requested.
. Responsible for final outbound shipment of containers/racks from LOC
to plant.
. Supervisory responsibility for six workers including hi-low drivers,
material checkers and scanning personnel
Navistar - Escobedo, Mexico
. Conceptual development, design, detailing and specification of
drawings for material handling carts and racks. This included
research of technical information related to contractor material and
parts
. Responsible for all CAD design files, documentation, file changes,
jpg. files, incoming and outgoing e-mail, fax and print drawings from
and released to contractors and client as per ISO standards.
. Responsible for evaluation and coordination with outside contractors
of incoming quotes for build of rack and cart prototypes.
. Attended all applicable client and contractor meetings. Traveled
extensively to Canada and Mexico for follow up on rack build and
design. Responsible for any contractor as-built drawings and prepared
all meeting minutes as required
1995. St. Clair Packaging Metro
Sales Engineer
. Responsible for providing customer service for both current and
prospective customers.
. Core sales business with food industry in excess of $100,000.
. Providing quotes, design work, samples and consulting services when
required
EDUCATION:
2001 Walsh College - Troy, MI
Master of Science in Management
Cum Laude, Providing a diversified background in business management
principles with an emphasis on operations and cost management
1993 Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering
Emphasis on material property testing, dynamic analysis and packaging
processes and development
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
. Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) Since 2003 in affiliation with
the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP)
. Chrysler CRATES, COVISINT, CLIMS
. GM Supply Power and ODIMS packaging systems
. AutoCAD 2000, Catia
. Mechanical Desktop
. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Access
AFFILIATIONS:
. Member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals 2002
. Assistant Chapter Advisor - Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity at the University
of Michigan Chapter
. Charter Member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity at Michigan State
University
. Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America
. Cub master Pack 1709 Boy Scouts of America
. Assistant Coach TBB baseball
REFERENCES: Available Upon Request
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