Project Management

Joe Lipka

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Qualifications Summary

SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST WITH EXTENSIVE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN

OPERATIONS AND SAP SOFTWARE. EXPERIENCED IN BUSINESS REENGINEERING AND

TRANSFORMATION FOR DISCRETE MANUFACTURING AND PROCESS INDUSTRIES.

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXECUTION, DEPLOYMENT AND COMMUNICATING

NEW WORK PROCESSES ON A GLOBAL BASIS TO EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT.

DEPENDABLE, CREATIVE AND A KEY CONTRIBUTOR TO TEAM SUCCESS.

PMI Certified Project Planning

Innovation Process Reengineering

Analysis and Evaluation Effective Communicator

Professional Experience

International Business Machines - Durham, NC 1999 to Present

BUSINESS ANALYST

Solved complex process problems in the translation of engineering design to

manufacturing systems in multiple countries.

Created prototype version of IBM in SAP ECC demonstrating to senior

management native functionality can eliminate expensive custom code.

Evaluated technologies and architecture for transmitting product data from

a new PLM system to SAP. Interviewed vendors, customers and researched

published data to determine the best technology resulting in a project to

design a new interface for these systems.

Managed the migration of engineering information during the divestiture of

Lenovo from IBM. Analyzed, planned and executed the transfer of product

information prior to the divestiture and supervised the successful on

schedule loading of the information to Lenovo's SAP system.

Analyzed post-production support activities in a search for cost reduction

opportunities. Leveraged Six Sigma methodologies highlighting half of post-

production expenses were incurred through client requirements and not

development errors.

Improved the process of matching new projects and project managers by

integrating process analysis. Utilized new process successfully to assign

project managers in 3 recent projects.

Created a web site to showcase the intellectual capital developed and to

ensure knowledge is preserved and shared with employees resulting in a

reduction of training expenses for off-shore employees by providing on-line

content.

Designed test suite, managed and led test team to upgrade the interface

between engineering and manufacturing computer systems. Reduced excess

inventory and poor material planning by guaranteeing the immediate and

accurate transfer of engineering changes to manufacturing.

UCAR Emulsion Systems - Cary, NC 1987 to 1998

Purchasing Manager

Managed purchasing for $180 million per year specialty chemical

manufacturer.

Led the creation of a modern, ISO 9002 compliant purchasing organization

from manual to computer systems through the implementation of an integrated

software system in 6 domestic manufacturing locations.

Designed, tested and delivered 20 priority business scenario demonstrations

in an SAP environment to a senior management team and key employees to

ensure acceptance for a key project.

Created material and vendor master records for all Union Carbide locations

in North America using SAP R / 3 software as part of a business

reengineering project.

Early experience: Supervised an engineering contractor's staff, purchasing

equipment and construction of a $225 million silicon refinery and a $40

million carbon fiber plant. Created innovative methods, as a maintenance

engineer to maintain and increase production of a synthetic alcohol plant.

Education & Training

Master of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

University of Notre Dame - South Bend, IN

Professional Development

Project Management Institute Certified Project Management Professional

Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training ( Leadership in a Project Management

Environment

Core Consulting Education, IBM ( MS Project Proficient User Course

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Word ( Excel ( Access ( MS Project

Adobe Creative Suite ( Website and Wiki design

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