Six Sigma Manufacturing

Stephen Travers

Email: abpeh8@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ** ******* **

City: Merrimack

State: NH

Zip: 03054

Country: USA

Phone: 603-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $55,000

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iSTEPHEN J. TRAVERS abpeh8@r.postjobfree.com

22 Donovan Court i. Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054-6214 603-***-****

PROFILE: Dynamic, results-oriented Buyer/Planner and Production Control professional with 25 years of experience in fast-paced electronics, computer, defense, and manufacturing environments. Proven track record for streamlining operations, transitioning products from engineering to production, and reducing overall costs. Ability to work productively both independently and as a cooperative team member. Excellent organizational, communication, problem solving, and leadership skills.

AREAS OF i. Material Planning i. Purchasing Department Startup i. Program Support

EXPERTISE: i. Production Control i. Quick Turn Production i. ISO 9002 Procedures

i. Inventory Management i. System Conversion / Updates i. Sourcing & Expediting

i. Six Sigma & 5-S Programs i. Lean Manufacturing i. Bids & Proposals

PROFESSIONAL Production Planner

EXPERIENCE: GRANITE STATE MANUFACTURING, Manchester, NH (2011 - 2012)

A leading contract manufacturer producing complex turnkey mechanical and electromechanical assemblies.

Interfaced with a 75-person production team on a $4 million Navy Mine Hunter Program.

Supported in-house parts fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly operations.

Generated work orders and material requirements using Visual Software. Initiated purchasing requisitions for raw materials and 500+ parts. Headed spare parts program.

Documented production issues and implemented engineering change orders.

Maintained production status reports and material shortage reports.

Established and maintained an accurate and timely line of balance on assigned jobs.

Coordinated DMR activity, ensuring timely disposition and replacement of discrepant material. Oversaw RMA process for Foster Miller robotics lines.

Aided in delivering first system 2 months ahead of schedule (7 months vs. 9 months).

Helped earn consideration for add-ons and additional units worth a total of $2+ million.

Senior Production Controller

AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Nashua, NH (2008 - 2011)

A $230 million optical systems manufacturer serving defense, aerospace, and commercial industries.

Provided diverse production support to 30-person team, work-in-process tracking, status checks, shipment planning, and purchasing for multiple lens assembly programs.

Supported major customer programs including a $30 million program for BAE Systems and planning, scheduling, and prep work for a new Raytheon program.

Facilitated timely and accurate completion and shipment of 500 systems per week.

Reduced build cycle from 3 weeks to 1 week. Improved on-time delivery from 50% to 100%. Increased capacity and production output by 40%.

Enabled successful same day completion of 18 source inspections after previously poor scores on multiple audits (previously a 1-2 week cycle).

Resolved inventory count irregularities and implemented cycle count program.

Senior Buyer / Planner

M/A-COM, Lowell, MA (1984 - 2008)

A $70 million Aerospace & Military Electronics division of a $1 billion global electronics manufacturer.

Promoted 3 times and supported coaxial cable, antenna, wave-guide assembly production lines and high volume spares program. Utilized SAP-MRP system.

Procured $2.5+ million worth of material per year including finished goods, piece parts, machine parts, connectors, wires, semiconductors, and tape.

Performed design review for up to 6 programs at a time. Reduced production turnaround from 20 to 12 weeks and improved on-time delivery from 70% to 90%.

Interacted with 30-35 suppliers, negotiating bulk orders that reduced costs by 10%. Coordinated purchasing for up to 2,000 open production orders concurrently.

Participated in various Six Sigma, ISO 9002, and QS 9000 certification teams.

Awarded as Non-exempt Employee of the Year (out of 300+ employees).

EDUCATION: Pursued a B.S. in Accounting, NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA

Completed an A.S. in Accounting equivalency program, NEWBURY COLLEGE, Boston, MA

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