K. C. McCarthy

**** ****** *****

Tarzana, CA ***56

818-***-**** / 818-***-****

abohha@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: Bachelor's degree, extensive experience in operations management,

manufacturing planning, procurement, material control and computer

applications.

Business Experience:

2007-2012 Plant Manager

Topco Sales, Chatsworth, CA

Manufacturer of Novelties and Cosmetics

Manage all aspects of Manufacturing Operations (three

separate production departments) Manage physical plant issues

and improvement projects, negotiate sale of excess

inventory, research and procure capital

equipment, manage regulatory issues, act as

liaison between Sales, Accounting, Legal and

Executives. Developed and authored SOPs

and GMPs. Key member of SAP conversion team.

2002-2007 Supply Chain Manager

Managed Purchasing, Planning, Inventory Control, Warehouse,

International Logistics, Shipping and Receiving.

Coordinated move of company facilities to Chatsworth, CA in

February, 2003

Prepare and submit reports to Senior Management regarding expenditures,

manufacturing throughput, man-loading inventory level/turns

and efficiency. Developed in-house RoHS test facility and processes.

Verify BOM, routing data. Served as Safety Director and Technical Services

Manager.

1999-2001 Master Scheduler

Technicolor, Camarillo, CA

Replicator of DVD, CD and VHS

Master scheduled both DVD and CD replication, mastering and

packaging

Developed planning and manufacturing metrics reporting system

using MS Excel

Trained planning staff in use of MS Office applications

Formalized planning processes for ISO 9000 certification

Analyzed sales and business forecasts to ensure proper

allocation of production resources

Computer Science Instructor (Part Time)

United Education Institute, Van Nuys CA

1 Post-Secondary Technical School

Taught Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Win

95/98/NT)

Taught a variety of post-secondary courses including Customer Service and

Business Communications

1997-1999 Production and Material Control Manager

Data Exchange Corp., Camarillo, CA

Computer equipment repair facility for major OEMs and

system integrators

Improved level of service for major accounts to 95% of units delivered

within 24 hours

Developed and implemented Kan-Ban system for packaging and standard

supplies

Established platform-based planning structure to improve service and

simplify reporting

Directed staff of twelve including buyer/planners and expeditors

Master scheduled all product lines

Worked with IS engineering to redesign and upgrade planning and scheduling

system

Served as primary Operations interface with Logistics, Sales, Customer

Service,

Engineering and Production

Participated in ISO 9001 certification preparation and documentation

K. C. McCarthy

4615 Maleza Place

Tarzana, CA 91356

818-***-**** / 818-***-****

1991-1997 Consultant, Los Angeles Area

Diamond and Associates, Palm Desert, CA

Operations and systems consultants

Specialized in logistics and manufacturing applications for small to medium

companies.

Provided MRP, JIT, Lean Manufacturing, TQM and ISO 9000 implementation

training. Sourcing and evaluation of computer software and hardware. Varied

clientele ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to established divisions

of major corporations, including defense contractors, high-tech

electronics, audio components, automobile security systems, health insurers

and water purification systems.

1980-1991 Rantec Inc.,

Calabasas, CA

Manufacturer of microwave components, antenna systems and power supplies

1991: Department Head, Materials Planning

Restructured BOMs to complete indenture

Provided key support to Engineering, Purchasing and Program Management

1989-1990: Production Project Leader

Responsible for all production phases of the Patriot Missile Antenna

program

Instituted LAN-based MRP system, served as system administrator

1987-1989: Operations Supervisor, Anechoics Division

Supervised production and logistics operations in California and Oklahoma

Master scheduled both facilities

Purchase approval authority for both plants

1980-1987: Production Control Specialist

Rewrote SOP manual to reflect current operations

Responsible for new product development and introduction

Generated detailed cost-to-complete reports for program management

Planned all phases of production and procurement of commercial and DoD

programs

1979-1980 Production and Material Control Supervisor

Automation Industries, Chatsworth, CA

Manufacturer of ultrasonic imaging test systems for commercial and

aerospace manufacturers

Supervised purchasing, planning, logistics and quality control

Responsible for cost estimating, master scheduling and design review for

tooling

1976-1979 Scheduler

Teradyne Digital Systems, Agoura Hills, CA

Manufacturer of semiconductor test systems (ATE)

Scheduled production in California and Massachusetts manufacturing plants

Served as systems configuration specialist

Assisted in developing internal MRP system using proprietary software

Personal: U.S. Citizen

Education: Bachelor Degree, Mass Communications Management,

C.S.U.N., 1986

References: Business and personal references and salary history

available upon request

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