Manager Management
Resume:
Thomas V. Berry CPIM
KNOXVILLE, PA 16928
PHONE: 814-***-**** CELL: 814-***-**** E-MAIL:
**********@*******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 16 years experience in manufacturing.
Experienced in International Supply Chain Management, Master Scheduling,
Production Management, Traffic Management, and ERP Management &
Implementation.
Proficient in all Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and several
types of MRP/ERP software packages.
Skilled in technical writing, including job descriptions, standard work
and job procedures.
Commended for professional and friendly communication skills.
Proven ability to reduce expenses, increase profitability, surpass company
objectives, problem solve, and successfully manage of people & processes.
Certified by APICS as CPIM (Certified in Production & Inventory
Management)
Experience
August 2007 - Present Kennedy Valve Mfg Elmira, NY
Production & Inventory Control Manager
2/09 - Given the added responsibility of Shipping/Receiving
Manager.
10/07 - Promoted to the position of P&IC Manager where the
responsibilities are:
Manage all functions of planning to ensure obtainment of company
production goals from both foundry and assembly. Increased
on-time deliveries from 88% in July 2007 to a current level of
96%.
Design new planning systems and parameters to take the plant
from a batch planning environment to a Lean one piece flow.
Manage all inventory levels to lower turns and improve company
cash flow. Turns were lowered from 3.7 in July 2007 to a current
level of 6.1.
Develop and maintain the random inventory locator system.
5S Coordinator and Lean Core Team member.
8/07 - Scheduling Supervisor where the responsibilities were:
Manage the planning of all production to ensure obtainment of
company goals.
Supervise activities of all planners in the department to ensure
proper flow of materials.
Develop and design new systems to expedite the planning process
through-out the facility.
May 1993 - August 2007 Electri-Cord Mfg Westfield, PA
Materials Manager
8/02 - Was promoted to Materials Manager where the
responsibilities were:
Obtain all raw material components to ensure minimum inventory
investment while meeting customer demands. Obtaining best
possible sourcing for raw materials with respects to delivery
reliability, lead time, quality and overall purchasing cost.
Develop international supply base for high-volume, low-cost.
Sourcing of new supply chains on all new projects
Manage the entire supplier-base domestically and
internationally.
Reduced physical inventories from a monthly requirement to
annually through implementation of cycle counting.
Schedule all production activities to ensure on-time delivery of
all production orders. Increased on-time deliveries to 98%.
Traffic Management for the entire company to get the best
overall freight value for both incoming and outgoing traffic.
Championed a company-wide ERP implementation.
7/97 - Was promoted to Second Shift Manager where the
responsibilities were overseeing of all production and
maintenance functions. Helped in designing and setting up
cellular environments to maximize our throughput capabilities on
our large volume production. Was responsible for scheduling
people and equipment for production. Became involved in
scheduling by backing up our Master Scheduler. Trained people
for production and maintenance. Was involved in UL, ISO and SPC
controls. Along with all other responsibilities related to the
operations of manufacturing such as safety, employee appraisals
and other functions.
8/96 - Was promoted to Third Shift Supervisor where the
responsibilities were making sure schedules were met, people
were trained and equipment was properly set-up and maintained.
5/93 - Started in the general labor department. Ran plastic
injection molding machinery, packaging equipment, testing
machinery and other equipment related to manufacturing power
cords and harnesses. Held various positions such as Material
Porter, Shipping Clerk and Maintenance Mechanic.
Education
* Corning Community College for AAS in Business Administration
Overall GPA 3.87
* APICS CPIM (Certified in Production & Inventory Management)
* Lean training through various professional organizations.
* Various training seminars on Supply Chain Management, 5S,
ISO, supervising, safety, computers, OSHA, etc...
* 1991 Mansfield University - Municipal Police Officers
Training
OTHER Professional experience
* 1986 - 1993 Fran's Restaurant Westfield, PA - Assistant
Manager
* 1991 - 1994 Galeton Police Department Galeton, PA -
Part-Time Municipal Police Officer
Professional memberships
APICS - The Association for Operations Management
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