Manager Project

Qualifications for Project & Operations Management

An accomplished professional with extensive international experience

coordinating new facility startups, managing business change, supporting

operations, leading ERP/MRP implementations, roll-outs and upgrades.

Proven talents in managing multi-site responsibilities and multiple project

elements. Excels at project management in a matrix environment and acting

as liaison between senior executives, stakeholders, functional managers,

operational personnel, the technical group, vendors and the customer to

provide required functionality and leverage IT to support business

functions. Diverse background encompasses materials and production

management, affording a wide perspective of operational conditions and

requirements. Speaks German.

Areas of Expertise

Project ERP/MRP/SFC Applications Scrum Master Inventory

Management Control

Problem Solving Infrastructure Budget Production

Install/Upgrade/SLA Preparation Planning

Change Management Customer/Partner/Vendor PMBOK Methodology Materials

Liaison Control

Selected Highlights

. Performed as IT project manager for successful Greenfield and Brownfield

startups.

. Initiated and led projects to enhance JV partner-supplied ERP systems.

. Provided US management support for IT projects in Germany, Italy and the

UK.

. Drove the development of an executive dashboard for reporting key plant

performance indicators.

. Coordinated the transition of divisional engineering data to a common

system.

. Analyzed the ERP applications and production control systems of acquired

companies, presented findings to senior management and managed subsequent

enhancement/replacement projects.

. Materials champion for 6 ERP/MRP implementations, specifying required

enhancements to the technical team, authoring end-user instructions and

providing ongoing support.

. Eliminated the need for custom software by designing a single BOM

structure that accommodated complex customer mix and configuring database

to suit.

. Refocused a planning office and improved the output of a recently

installed MRP system.

Career Track

LM Wind Power, North Dakota

North American ERP

Specialist

2009-Present

Responsibilities include acting as System Administrator and Security

Officer for locally-installed ERP (GP Dynamics) and first level support of

centrally maintained ERP (Axapta) for 3 NA locations. Train end-users and

develop user guide documentation. Deploy/unlock existing functionality and

manage development of enhancements where appropriate. Liaison with European-

based central IT group. Report to North American IT Manager.

. Manage local integration of data from central HR system.

. Project manage payroll system implementation for Canadian business unit.

Lear Corporation, World Headquarters, Michigan

Manager, Joint Venture IT Operations 2004-2008

Provided IT management support to JV businesses and partners for a Tier 1

automotive supplier. Addressed and resolved all issues related to plant

startups, transitions and closures as well as system upgrades. Prepared

and managed IT project budgets of $30K-$500K+. Served as liaison between

internal corporate departments, JV partners, suppliers and the customer.

Ensured and reported compliance with corporate IT policies and SOX

requirements. Handled software licensing issues. Reported to the VP of

IT/Divisional IT Director.

. Operated as project lead to orchestrate the seamless switch of production

to new/existing sites.

. Managed challenging tasks from a home office due to company travel

restrictions.

Lear Corporation, World Headquarters, Michigan - Continued

Manager, Special IT Projects 1999-2004

Managed multiple, concurrent IT projects including a major warehouse

consolidation project in the USA, development of a plant performance

dashboard and roll-out of corporate vendor performance database to Europe.

Performed additional management duties as required, such as deputizing for

European divisional IT directors. Served as liaison between US management

and European project teams. Reported to the VP of IT.

. Spearheaded the redeployment of IT assets from closing sites.

. Analyzed and proposed a new methodology for the SAP implementation team.

Lear Corporation, European Headquarters, Germany

IT Project Leader 1996-1999

Regional corporate IT support for sites in Germany, Austria, and France as

well as corporate materials systems support for all European operations.

Provided additional support (IT and materials) to plants in Sweden, Italy,

and the UK as needed. Ensured compliance with corporate standards.

Compiled and presented data to world headquarters upon request. Reported to

the MIS Director for Europe and ROW.

. Project managed four concurrent ERP (BPCS & BRAIN)

implementations/upgrades to comply with Y2K.

Materials Systems Analyst/Manager 1992-1996

Go-to-guy for all materials systems issues, served as a liaison between

operations, technical staff and the customer. Reported to the MIS Director

for Europe and the Materials Director for Europe.

. Supported rapid company expansion by rolling out and supporting ERP (BPCS

& MAPICS) systems at multiple locations across Europe.

Carier Bulk Materials Handling Ltd., England

Production Controller 1991-1992

Maintained the MRP (Hoskyns) system and scheduled factory operations for a

manufacturer of grain moving equipment. Provided leadership to 5

employees. Reported to the Plant Manager.

. Analyzed and re-organized the materials control and production planning

functions.

Hoover Universal (JCA) Ltd., England

Materials Analyst 1989-1991

Scheduled high-value components from a European vendor for a Tier 1

automotive supplier.

Support production planning and shipping activities. Reported to the

Commercial Manager.

. Increased stock turns from 18 to 28 by fine-tuning existing MRP

(Ultimate) system.

Airlec Ltd., England

Materials

Controller

1988-1989

Whitechapel Workstations Ltd., England

Production Planner 1984-1988

Credentials

City & Guilds of London Institute, 4 year apprenticeship, Motor Vehicle

Craft Studies

APICS, certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Member of Institute of Operations Management (MIOM)

Member of Project Management Institute, certified Project Management

Professional (PMP)

Member of Scrum Alliance, certified Scrum Master (CSM)

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