Kevin B. Deisler
Owosso, MI 48867
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SUMMARY
Seasoned Procurement/Purchasing and Project Management professional seeking
challenging position to best utilize my managerial, strategic
initiative, negotiation, personnel management, customer service, global
sourcing, and inventory management skills to obtain significant cost
savings for my employer and advance in my career field. I am a strong team
player with the ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
I employ excellent PC skills and have experience with many different
software packages and programs including Microsoft Office modules, AutoCAD,
Pro E, SAP, Oracle, and others. I have extensive project engineering,
global purchasing, quality, and materials management experience in
Aerospace, Defense, and Automotive regulated environments. I can read and
interpret all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics
and drawings. I have extensive experience with procurement, machining of,
and metallurgical properties of many different types of metals an alloys. I
am knowledgeable and skilled in MRP, JIT, some Six Sigma, Lean
Manufacturing, Kan Ban, and Vendor Managed Inventory. I employ proven
negotiation, risk management, problem resolution, organizational skills,
and adapt well in changing environments.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
President/General Manager, 02/2009 - Current
Deisler Outdoor Power Equipment, L.L.C., Corunna, MI
Start up and manage small engine, power equipment parts sales and repair
facility.
Senior Buyer, 05/2005 - 11/2008
Danaher Motion-Thomson Saginaw Ball Screw, Saginaw, MI
Aerospace, Government, Military, and Defense Materials Purchasing and
Management per Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS) and Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Manage resolution of quality
issues, drive commodity strategy and savings, manage supplier development
to identify and qualify low cost sources of supply, award and manage
supplier contracts, vendor management, negotiate quick ship agreements for
all commodities, MRO, and production parts. Manage the development of cost
reduction initiatives, develop and manage inventory reduction and strategic
global sourcing initiatives. Manage quality record maintenance according
FARS and DFARS requirements. Train in and utilize Kaizan and Kanban
manufacturing and supply system processes.
Branch General Manager, 03/2000 - 02/2005
Fastenal Company, Owosso, MI
Managed day to day business of branch location for a world wide Industrial
Supply Company. Perform and manage inside/ outside sales, account
management, purchasing, inventory management, accounting for payables and
receivables, employee training and supervision, and was responsible for the
profit and loss for my store location. Attend and report at corporate
meetings as required.
Purchasing Manager, Project Engineering, 02/1997 - 03/2000
Spen-Tech Machine Engineering Inc., Burton, MI
Project Engineering and Purchasing Management for a tier one supplier of
custom machine tools to the automotive industry.
Project Engineer/ Purchasing Manager, 05/1990 -12/1996
Wright & Co. Inc., Burton, MI
Project Engineer/Manager and Purchasing Manager for tier one supplier of
custom machine tools to the automotive industry.
Owner/ Operator, 06/1980 - 05/1990
Deisler Construction, Owosso, MI
Owner and operator of a residential, commercial, and industrial
construction company.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration Management/ Accounting
Baker College, MI
Associates Degree -Accounting/ Computer Information Systems
Baker College, MI
CERTIFICATES / LICENSES
A.P.P. Accredited Purchasing Professional Institute of Supply Management,
AZ
C.P.M. Certified Purchasing Manager Institute of Supply
Management, AZ
Lean Manufacturing Training
Kaizan Manufacturing Principles/Continuous Improvement Training
Kanban Inventory Management System Training