Supply Chain Engineer

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Wm. Joseph Tapscott

Summary of Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership and management abilities necessary to lead, train

and motivate successful teams

Knowledge and utilization of 5S, Lean Manufacturing, MRP, 6 Sigma, and

Kaizen

Experience and proven success in materials and quality objectives,

scheduling, increasing efficiency, process improvement, managing

priorities, and reducing non-value added activities

Consistently meet and exceed deadline requirements; ability to produce

successful results under pressure

Exceptional record of metrics-driven success

Self-motivated with high-achievement orientation - excellent capacity for

cross-functional multi-tasking

Success in bringing multiple groups from various departments and levels of

the organization to consensus

Superior organizational, time management, decision-making, and

prioritization abilities

Strong interpersonal communication skills across all levels; including

oral, written and listening

Experience

January 2009 - Caterpillar Inc. Decatur, IL

Current

Operations Supervisor & Supply Chain Planner for Internal Material

Supervise twelve direct reports, responsible for development, scheduling,

discipline, directing, and more

Led transition of all material and material processes from Decatur, IL

plant to Little Rock, AR plant

Developed/executed continuous improvement process resulting in 40% material

kitting time decrease

Experience in value stream mapping, CPS, Root Cause ID, and

creating/implementing standard work

Facilitate communication between all levels of the organization to reduce

waste and ensure efficiency

Drive/manage effective working relationships with engineering, production,

product groups, & assembly

Manage storage and retrieval processes resulting in 25% improved storage

capability and cost savings

Responsible for organizing and implementing continuous training for new

assembly personnel

Successfully operated in dual roles during manpower reduction to support

the enterprise and reduce costs

March 2006 - January Caterpillar Inc. Decatur, IL

2009

Supply Chain Engineer - Large Truck and NPI

Managed the Supply Chain and distribution processes for all large truck and

new product assembly lines

Served as team lead on RIW's resulting in significant cost savings and

elimination of waste

Gained responsibility of training/coaching colleagues on new processes,

systems, and job requirements

Participated as 6 Sigma Green Belt on multiple projects targeted at Lean

Manufacturing and 5S

Recognized for superior performance and given Operations Supervisor

responsibility during layoffs

June 2002 - March Panera Bread Normal, IL

2006

General Manager and Training Coordinator

Compiled/reported all monthly P&L statements and operations summaries, set

yearly forecasts/budgets

Increased store revenue by $500,000 in first year, increased revenue by

additional $75,000 second year

Developed and implemented training program for all shift supervisors and

general managers in district

Responsible for hiring, training, discipline, labor hours, etc... for over

30 managers and staff members

Education

May 2002 Illinois State University Normal, IL

Bachelors of Science

Major - Industrial Technology

30 hours towards Business minor

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