RANDY BRILL

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734-***-**** (H) / 734-***-**** (C) . abm6yb@r.postjobfree.com

PURCHASING:

Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Program Supply Management

Management level professional with 20 years experience in Purchasing,

Engineering, and Manufacturing. Proven track record of strategic planning,

continuous process improvement, leading cross-functional teams to surpass

program objectives, and developing innovative process applications while

increasing profit and output margin. Excellent organization, communication,

analytical and problem solving skills. Core strengths include:

. Supply Base Strategy and Sourcing Selection . Global

Supplier Relations

. Supply Chain Management . Leadership

. Negotiations . Project and Budget

Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VISTEON CORPORATION (Formally Ford Motor Company ACH Division), Van Buren,

Michigan

Program Supply Manager / Specialist . 2004-2009

Led a program supply team of 7 people on new innovative major launch

interior programs. Evaluated and managed long term commercial contracts and

procurement of new products and tooling. Developed and reported

comprehensive strategic plans, forecasts, and prepared international

logistics for successfully delivering on-time build requirements.

Cultivated relations with domestic and international suppliers. Managed

status of supply base capacity, costs, and delivery performance for review

with senior level management. Facilitated "new products" supplier souring

board committee with management influence across multiple organization

levels. Motivated and directed support groups, customer business groups,

suppliers, and other technical teams to sell program delivery objectives.

Developed and negotiated cost savings and continually progressed financial

budget targets to improve program revenue. Subject matter expert and

trainer for teaching class with new buyers.

. Successful launch of the Jeep Wrangler Program with responsibilities

covering decorative and functional plastic components, electronic

components, and metal stampings.

. Developed global supply base for unique class-A interior appliqu s

resulting in 40% cost reduction.

. Facilitated and led initiatives with a diverse cross functional team

on 3 programs ranging $200M-$300M

. Negotiated purchased components 28% below program targets equal to

$3.0M YOY annual savings.

. Achieved 8% cost reductions based on negotiations, innovative

solutions, and product designs.

. Exceeded domestic and international supplier sourcing strategy 40%

above target.

. Created and launched a customized Program Purchasing Tracking

Document.

Purchasing Specialist, MRO . 2000-2004

Promoted to management. Demonstrated solid team leadership skills for

procurement of indirect capital equipment and tooling for 38 facilities.

Researched and purchased capital production equipment, including related

operating software/hardware/controls and supplier subcontracts for

installation/service. Negotiated commercial contracts and cost savings

while maintaining a strong customer focus. Strategized competitive bidding

and on-line auctions which resulted in the overachievement of program cost

reductions. Composed and instituted QS9000 procedures for the corporate

procurement and requisitioning system. Persuaded and inspired product

development, manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to streamline the

supply base. Trained new buyers on processes, procedures, and computer

applications. Mentored peers and managed 3 summer interns.

. Managed $70M - $100M annual spend in capital equipment and tooling for

all North America facilities.

. Led, implemented, and managed global commodity capital equipment

strategies for N.A. and Europe.

. Fostered exceptional supplier and customer relationships through

proactive communication.

. Continually exceeded stretch goals by achieving cost reductions of 9-

14% or $8-$11M annually.

. Spearheaded a 5-year cost recovery program with the supply base

contributing over $1M in return.

. Rescued a distress supplier by incorporating process changes

increasing the OEE from 20% to 80%

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, Michigan

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Saline Plastics Plant) . 1995-2000

Promoted to senior level engineer. Demonstrated excellence in

manufacturing processes, facility resource management, and process

development. Identified and implemented new capital equipment and tooling.

Proficient experience with cast/slush molding and reaction injection

molding processes. Executed modular tooling designs, lean manufacturing,

innovative processes, and continuous process improvements. Cultivated

relationships with plant personnel, production support teams, and

suppliers. Championed various teams to diagnose and trouble shoot

manufacturing problems and solve critical issues. Composed and managed

program financials.

. Successfully launched new equipment and tooling for Ford's 1st

Instrument Panel seamless airbag.

. Designed and implemented a small reaction injection molding process

improving output by 50%.

. Redesigned and implemented a unique paint rack indexer that eliminated

5% scrap and direct labor.

. Generated 35% operation efficiency with the execution of modular tools

and lean manufacturing.

Manufacturing Engineer (Dearborn Engine Plant) . 1990-1995

Performed continuous process improvements, strategic planning, and

innovative solutions with minimal cost impact to achieve outstanding

efficiency improvements on existing equipment. Conducted hands-on

engineering responsibility for highly automated assembly and machining

processes. Executed six sigma fundamentals, poke yoke designs, kaizen

techniques, and problem solving skills to improve overall equipment

effectiveness. Analyzed and benchmarked leading-edge equipment technology

for future engine programs. Led various teams to investigate and implement

projects and trouble shoot manufacturing issues.

. Improved production assembly efficiency by 8%; reduced direct labor

and off standard overtime.

. Spearheaded the critical procurement and implementation of $6M leading-

edge equipment technology.

ALLOYTEK Inc, Grandville, MI; manufacture of aircraft parts - Process

Engineer . 1988-1990

EDUCATION

M.S. Operations Management, Kettering University, Flint, MI (Formerly GMI)

B.S. Manufacturing Engineering, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Training and Development

Karass Effective Negotiations, Legal Training, APQP, Specify Machinery and

Equipment, Project Management,

Six Sigma, GD&T, Benchmarking, Troubleshooting Strategy, Injection Molding,

PLC

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Buyer of the Year Award

Visteon Summit Award - Visteon's highest honor "best of the best"

Member of the Roles / Responsibilities Team and Training Council Committee

TECHNICAL SKILLS

AutoCAD, QAD, SAP, WIPS, CPARS, enterProj, PCPAS, WERS, GBC, eRFX, SRM

Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access,

Outlook, PowerPoint)

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