Manager Plant Superintendent

ROBERT BOYD

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Carpentersville, IL 60110 abnjgo@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Sourcing and purchasing specialist with over thirty (30) years of manufacturing and

management experience. Strong and effective communication skills with the ability to

effectively prioritize, solve problems, and complete assignments on time and within

budget. Knowledge of MRP, SAP and Oracle. Looking forward for opportunities to use

knowledge and skills to contribute to the success of an organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC INNOVATORS, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 2005- 2009

Company specializing in remanufacturing and manufacturing of printing presses

Purchasing Manager

o Responsible for all purchasing through domestic and international sources various

commodities. Items include machine parts, bearings, seals, electrical parts, hardware

and printing press assemblies

o Develop specific short and long range commodity objectives toward reducing

material cost

o Develop purchasing strategies to improve delivery times at same time keep costs as

low as possible due to market conditions

o Because of nature of work being performed, work with Director of Manufacturing to

best coordinate purchasing for present projects and also future projects in near short

term and long term

o Kept abreast of market conditions especially in the commodities

o Evaluated vendor performance based on price, delivery, and service

o Worked closely with all project leaders to assure parts were ordered in timely fashion

and deliveries were made on time to meet contracts scheduled delivery date

o Set up parts dept to assure all unused parts were sorted neatly for future use and

also for sale to customers

GOSS INTERNATIONAL, Bolingbrook, Illinois 2000 – 2005

Worldwide $450M company specializing in the manufacture of large newspaper printing presses

Senior Buyer/ Planner

Purchased through domestic and international sources various types of commodities.

Items included but were not limited to small electrical, machine parts, plastic, rubber,

hardware, fasteners and printing press assemblies.

Developed specific short and long range commodity objectives and forecasts toward

reducing material cost and improving service.

Analyzed and executed planned orders.

Took initiative and coordinated with engineering, substitutes when commodity is

obsolete or savings in cost and delivery will result

Developed most suitable purchasing strategy including purchase orders, blanket

orders, annual agreements and vendor stocking programs.

For the years 2003 and 2004, this resulted in savings by minimum 10% ($350K) for

aftermarket parts from standard costs through effective negotiations and utilization of

planning strategies.

Handled adjustments with vendor involving material return and/or replacement. This

included use of Corrective Action Reports from vendor.

Kept abreast of market info on allocations, shortages, lead times and price trends.

Evaluated vendor performance based on objective knowledge of price deliveries,

product acceptance, and service

Audit suppliers to investigate capability and capacity; expedite delivery problems and

establish proper channels of communication

Responsible for team leadership and also to provide advice and counsel to Buyers

where assigned by Manager.

FLORSHEIM GROUP, Chicago, Illinois 1973 – 2000

Corporate headquarters for men’s footwear manufacturer with annual sales of$250M.

Sourcing / Purchaser and Manufacturing Specialist

Reduced overall inventory over $2M while maintaining production levels.

Set up Kanban system at factory in US to cut costs and provide needed space to

increase production.

Trained staff in India production facilities to purchase direct from U.S. vendors

utilizing wire transfers to facilitate processing.

o Monitored and ensured thorough follow up on manufacturing and vendor

selection.

Sourced, negotiated and purchased all new materials on all new product

development

Purchased through domestic and international sources all manufacturing materials

that included chemicals for finishes, cements and cleaners; all non leather outsoles

(mainly polyethers); various types of threads, ornamentation and leather and plastic

heels; non-woven and woven cloth materials; and all other components, such as

lasts and machinery.

Established and maintained excellent vendor relations.

Recommended processes required to address delinquent vendor accounts with

100% success.

Plant Superintendent (1977 – 1990), Anna, Illinois

Increased production from 2000 to 3500 pairs per day.

Managed a staff of 20 salaried and 380 hourly personnel in an one shift working

environment.

Converted from one cement construction to a cement and welt construction facility.

Assistant Plant Superintendent (1976 – 1977)

Trained new employees to increase production and add new construction processes

in less than 30 days.

Learned from plant superintendent job duties that enabled promotion upon his

retirement.

Foreman (1975 – 1976), Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Promoted to Florsheim’s main plant to oversee Finishing Department.

Increased department production to 4200 from 3000 pairs daily.

Developed new finishes that continue to be utilized in 2005.

Foreman (1974 – 1975), Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Management Trainee (1973 – 1974), Paducah, Kentucky

U. S. FOREST SERVICES, Big Creek, California 1972 to 1973

Timber Sales Officer GS – 5

Assisted in timber studies for future sales.

Wrote environmental impact statements.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree, Southern Illinois University

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