Manager Injection Molding

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GERARD KEVIN KRASS

***** ********* 586-***-**** Residence

Clinton Twp., Michigan 48036 *******@*******.*** E-mail

OBJECTIVE Require purchasing position with a company that has a need for my extensive buying knowledge and

expertise.

WORK EXPERIENCE

November 1991 Advanced Accessory Systems/SportRack Automotive, Sterling Heights, Michigan

to Feb. 2009 Director, Purchasing

• Purchasing responsibility for 117 suppliers for AAS/SportRack which was a Tier 1 automotive supplier of

roof racks before closing in February 2009. AAS had four plants: a metal roll forming plant in Port Huron

(22 roll mills), a roof rack manufacturing plant in Port Huron, and two injection molding/roof rack

manufacturing plants in Shelby Twp., and Sterling Heights (58 injection molding presses ranging from 100 to

2200 ton).

• Controlled, supervised and was responsible for all quoting, sourcing, price negotiations and issuing of blanket

PO’s and contracts on the following products and services: plastic resins, injection molded components,

galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic extrusions, aluminum extrusions, e-coating and powder top

coating, base coat/clear coat painting, chrome plated metal and plastic, zinc and aluminum die casts,

stampings, foam gaskets, fasteners and packaging. Annual spend ranged from $90 to $120M in peak years.

• Developed and executed purchasing strategies to support organizational objectives on cost, quality, delivery,

and technology.

• Successfully teamed with engineering, manufacturing, and quality in the launch of numerous programs over

the years with General Motors, Chrysler, Ford, BMW, Mercedes, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Kia and

Subaru.

• Detail oriented individual that has the ability to get things done right the first time. Known as a level headed

thinker and problem solver. Savvy, street smart purchasing professional that commands the respect of my

suppliers.

• Highest level of strategic and analytical ability.

• Resourcing, market tests and vendor base reduction efforts contributed millions of dollars of savings to

AAS/SportRack during my 17 years of employment with the company.

• Established, implemented and maintained since initiation, the required documentation for adherence to QS

9000, TS 16949 procedures (including approved supplier list).

• Negotiated settlements with suppliers on rejected/defective materials and subsequent debits.

• Assisted Low Cost Country team in establishment and administration of new suppliers in Taiwan and China.

Have knowledge of valuable contacts in both of these countries.

• Created a structured, disciplined, purchasing department with solid procedures and practices which

contributed to AAS being a leader in their field.

• Supervised and mentored multiple buyers.

• Proven ability to have managed purchasing activities through six company name changes, four relocations,

three different owners and numerous reorganizations.

June 1987 to LOF Modular and Plastic Products, Sterling Heights, Michigan

November 1991 Purchasing Agent

• Was responsible for all pricing and sourcing decisions on all production and MRO materials for two injection

molding and glass encapsulation facilities. One person department with annual procurements of $30 million.

• Complete decision making responsibility on all purchasing matters. Functioned independently while

reporting to company controller.

• Successfully designed complete reorganization and restructuring of purchasing department to improve raw

material scheduling – inventory levels and paperwork flow. Requoted and resourced many materials and

contracts resulting in substantial savings.

• Materials purchased included PVC, PP, ABS, nylon, glass, cartons, stampings, extrusions, paint, adhesives,

gaskets and all miscellaneous items used to support production. Ordered, released and expedited 450 part

numbers plus all others associated supplies and MRO material.

April 1984 U.S. Army-Tank-Automotive Command, Warren, Michigan

to June 1987 Material Systems Manager

April 1983 Sterling Plastics, Sterling Heights, Michigan

to April 1984 Production Control Manager

August 1978 to Cadillac Products, Sterling Heights, Michigan

September 1982 Purchasing Agent/Production Control Analyst

May 1976 Essex Wire/United Technologies, Detroit, Michigan

to August 1978 Production Control Analyst, Wire Assembly Division

EDUCATION Central Michigan University, Troy, Michigan

M.A. Degree in Management and Supervision

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

B.S. Degree in Liberal Arts

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