Project Manager Construction
Resume:
JAMES THEODORE (TED) WILLIAMS, C.P.M.
Mauldin, South Carolina 29662
abmqyi@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Action-oriented CPM with supply chain experience in purchasing, logistics,
engineering and project management. Work experience within the metal
fabrication, textile, agriculture, text book development, and construction
engineering service industries. Responsible for millions of dollars in
projects and sourcing exercises. 7 years procurement experience and 21
years experience serving in leadership and managerial positions.
EXPERIENCE
Bob Jones University Press, Greenville, South Carolina
2009-Present
A privately-owned company, employing 450 people, that provides text books,
ancillaries, additional educational material, and distant learning programs
to Christian schools and homeschoolers throughout the world.
Product Development Project Manager: Responsible to the Operations
Manager for leading the development of all secondary science textbooks
and ancillaries. Ensure that projects are completed on-time to meet
marketing/sales/production demands.
. Define project requirements and specifications.
. Determine the work breakdown structure.
. Plan and schedule work tasks.
. Monitor work progress by tracking actual performance and time.
. Evaluate project progress and report to the team and upper
management
. Identify issues and facilitate their resolution
. Upon project completion, close the project
Spartanburg Steel Products (SSP), Spartanburg, South Carolina
2008-2009
A privately-owned $150,000,000 manufacturer of stamped metal parts, welded
sub-assemblies, and stainless steel containers for the Automotive,
Consumer, and Industrial sectors.
Purchasing Project Manager: Responsible to the Vice President of
Purchasing for leading the procurement of all MRO and shop supplies and
capital equipment. Ensured that materials, supplies, and equipment were
delivered in a timely manner for uninterrupted production and service to
SSP's internal and external customers.
. Acted as Project Manager for the establishment of processes and
procedures to assume the responsibilities of the maintenance crib
at both Automotive and Stainless plants.
. Ensured that monthly supplier performance reports are prepared.
. Worked with and assisted buyers in negotiating with suppliers to
achieve target on quality, cost, and delivery.
. Interviewed sales representatives to evaluate new and competitive
products.
. Worked with other department members to identify cost saving
opportunities.
. Purchased for both Automotive and Stainless plants.
. Monitored activity of integrated supplier for performance, price
reductions, and requested price changes.
Day & Zimmermann, Greenville, South Carolina
2007-2008
A privately-owned $2.4 billion company that provides architecture,
engineering, procurement, and construction services.
Senior Purchasing Agent: Responsible to the Director of Purchasing for
the procurement and contracts work process for EPCM capital projects.
Responsibilities during design and construction included issuing requests
for quotes, performing bid analysis with engineering and construction
teams, issuing purchase orders, monitoring orders for engineering
approval, fabrication release, material purchase, inspection, testing,
release for shipment and delivery, and administering subcontracts with
continuous contact with the construction management team. D&Z's SAP
procurement system is utilized to issue requests for quotes, purchase
orders, and change orders.
. Managed upwards of $100,000,000 in spend, serving as a Senior
Purchasing Agent. Negotiated and enacted purchasing solutions for
Construction Engineering Services. Frequently used tools such as
SAP to engage, evaluate and purchase from a wide vendor portfolio.
. Created and managed subcontract agreements for fabrication,
installation, testing/inspection, and services.
. Interacted with all departments within the Construction Division,
VP of Construction, Project Manager, and headquarters in
Philadelphia.
Timken US Corporation, Honea Path, South Carolina & Cairo, Georgia
1995-2007
A $5.7 billion manufacturer of bearings and other metal fabricated
components for the aerospace, automotive, defense, and industrial markets.
Purchasing Manager (2005-2007): Responsible to the Materials Manager
for leading the plant Purchasing Department; procurement of capital
equipment, MRO items, services, contracts, and outside processing; and
establish/maintain good relationships with vendors and internal
customers. Also, responsible for Plant Crib, Receiving, and
Warehouse.
. Key team member of $20,000,000 new product line project; plant
additions, capital equipment purchases, and machine rebuilds.
. Saved company $240,000 by sourcing tooling to low-cost country
suppliers.
. Established packaging and abrasive tape/film VMI for TRB line.
. 11 years at Timken's Automotive and Industrial Divisions with
over 18 years of leadership experience.
Buyer (2002-2004): Responsible to Purchasing Manager for leading the
plant Crib; procurement, cycle counts, and inventory of all crib
items.
. Reduced costs by over $300,000 through vendor negotiations,
vendor changes, reverse auctions, substitutions, and reverse
engineering.
. Toolboss Vending System implemented for CNC machines.
. Established Crib system for Bearing Retainer set-up tooling.
OD Grind Department Manager (2000-2002): Responsible to Manufacturing
Superintendant for leading all shifts of the Grind Department; set
budget, improve production, quality, and safety requirements.
. Reduced universal joint pin w.i.p. by 50%.
. Reduced departmental scrap by 67%, internal customer complaints
by 50%, and external customer complaints by 83%.
. Reduced equipment set-up time by 63%.
Heavy Duty Grind Supervisor (1995-2000): Responsible to Grind
Department Manager for supervising and managing a manufacturing shift.
Accountable for shift's safety, productivity, and quality.
Williams Produce Farms, Camilla, Georgia
1992-1995
Grower of row crops (peanuts, cotton, corn, and soybeans) and produce.
Co-Manager: Responsible to Owner for management of 1,000 acre farm.
Amoco Fabrics & Fibers, Nashville, Georgia
1989-1992
A leading manufacturer of woven and nonwoven polypropylene and
polyethylene fabrics.
Weaving Department Supervisor: Responsible to the Weaving Department
Superintendant for supervising and managing 2nd shift weaving
associates. Accountable for shift's safety, productivity, and
quality.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree, Industrial Management, Minor in Textiles -
Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, Georgia - 1989
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Lean Manufacturing tools including
JIT, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping. ISO/TS 16949 Supplier
Quality knowledge, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Computer system
experience includes SAP, Oracle, Permac, TMS, Millennium, On-Base,
Mapics, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Institute for Supply Management
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