Manager Operations

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Phone 734-***-**** . E-mail **************@*****.***

Thomas R. Jenkins

Objective

To obtain a position in supply chain management that utilizes my

automotive material handling and warehousing experience as well as my

knowledge of manufacturing operations

Professional experience

October 2006-Present

CEVA Logistics

Brownstown, Michigan

Operations Manager

Managed day-to-day operations for CEVA Logistics

Responsible for timely reporting of contract financials, projections,

accruals and budgets

Developed and tracked scorecard for supervisors to ensure

accountability

Lean Champion, in charge of contract lean goals (saved over $450,000 in

2009), monitoring tool, kaizen tracking 55 in 2009

Oversee 6 supervisors and 60 UAW employees

Process walk and certify all UAW employees in jobs to ensure proper

training

Facilitated timely and accurate distribution of components required for

the Ford F-150 (including over 2000 small parts, over 100 bulk parts

and sequencing of over 30 commodities)

Organized successful 2007 , 2008, 2009 and 2010 Ford F150 change over

and balance out

Launched 3 shifts in May of 2007 to support production

Deal directly with Ford Motor company on any problems that may arise

though out the day

Conduct 8D meetings for corrective measures to make sure processes are

up to date and correct.

Investigating all errors with 5 why reports to determine actual root

cause of problems

Ensure all power equipment and drivers are compliant with OSHA safety

guidelines

Handle equalization of overtime to ensure all UAW employees get equal

opportunities

June 2005 - June 2006 Logistics

Insights Corporation Flat

Rock, Michigan

Operations Manager

Manage day-to-day operations for Logistics Insights Corporation

Oversaw 12 supervisors and 100 UAW employees

Continually updated all processes, work instructions, and cell layouts

Facilitated timely and accurate distribution of components required for

the Ford Mustang and the Mazda 6 (includes over 3900 small parts, over

200 bulk parts, and sequencing of 19 different commodities).

Successfully implemented blind audits and first piece inspections to

ensure 100% accuracy of sequenced parts, as well as scanning in the

small parts area to ensure total accuracy.

Conducted 8D meetings for corrective measures to make sure processes

and cells are up to date.

Ensured all power equipment and drivers were compliant with OSHA safety

guidelines.

Organized and implemented successful 2006 and 2006 Ford Mustang

launches, as well as Mazda 6 changeovers at Auto Alliance International

Decreased out-of-stock parts by 95% with prioritization of the highest

moving freight and directly delivered such parts to storage locations.

Trained all new hire employees, including supervisors and material

analysts.

Dealt directly with Auto Alliance and Ford Motor Company on any

problems that would arise.

October 2004 - May 2005

Material Analyst/Plant Liaison

Ensured all car parts were shipped and delivered to Ford Motor Company

in a timely manner.

Oversaw calls from Ford Motor Company managers regarding urgent parts

Maintained and corrected sequencing problems on the Ford Motor Company

assembly lines.

Communicated between Ford Motor Company and Logistics Insights any

issues or areas of concern

Education

September 1998 - August 2003 Central Michigan

University Mount

Pleasant, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree

Majors: Marketing/Logistics

Special Skills

Proficient in Microsoft XP, Vista and Microsoft Office, as well as Ford

Common Material Management System (CMMS), Synchronous Material

Replenishment Trigger (SMART) inventory systems, and PKMS which is a

AS400 system.

Strong ability to work alone as well as in groups, with excellent

leadership skills.

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