Manager Manufacturing

Brian J. Williams

**** ****** *****, ******* *****, TX 76310

Mobile: 940-***-****

*****.************@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/williamsbrianj

CAREER SUMMARY

A top performing Manager with experience in planning, directing, and leading manufacturing and supply chain operations with financially responsible results. Background includes knowledge in Manufacturing, both strategic and tactical Materials Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance. Considered by peers to be a skilled communicator and highly dedicated team player.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dental Planet, LLC 2012 - Present

Responsible for all aspects of Business related to the Marketing, Sales, Production, Warehouse, and Logistics management for new and used equipment refurbishing company servicing the Dental industry.

General Manager - Wichita Falls, Texas

Direct responsibility to Board of Directors for P&L review, actions and outcomes.

Responsible for all aspects of Operations for Internet based company

Lead turnaround of company from loss to profit in excess of $1.4 MM

Instrumental in implementing actions to repair and manage a negative reputation

Improve BBB rating from F to A+, maintaining two plus years

Victor Technologies International (Thermadyne Industries) 2011 - 2012

Responsible for managing and coordinating North American planning and purchasing activities for a $500 million business supplying branded solutions in metal cutting, welding and gas control.

Director, North America Supply Chain – Denton, Texas (Hermosillo, Mexico)

Support of North American low cost manufacturing strategies and initiatives

Creation of Supplier Portal structure and design to support cross functional disciplines

Implemented cycle count program initiatives to improve system integrity

Established delegation of authority and MRO bidding process for Mexico operation

Ensured lean initiatives in place to drive the right sizing of inventories

Health Care Equipment Specialties, Inc. 2010 - 2011

Responsible for Operations related to the Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Logistics

Vice President of Operations - Wichita Falls, Texas

Improved KPI’s in support of Refurbishment process yielding 30-60% improvement in Production Output, On-time Delivery and Warranty costs

Implemented policies to eliminate waste and improve company’s financial position

Lead R&D prototype process for outdated or non-serviceable components

Directed supervision for 15 Mechanical and Digital Equipment Technicians

Maintained Shop floor Rough Cut Capacity by commodity group

Responsible for accurate Department of Health records related to equipment serialization and ownership.

ABB Inc., Low Voltage Products and Systems 2007 - 2010

Responsible for the global procurement of components and services to support $ 250 million distribution and custom panel facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico

Sourcing Manager, North America – Low Voltage System Operations

Identified, assessed and developed supply base for continuous flow of the lowest cost materials and services

Established supplier agreements for business critical commodities across multiple divisions

Formulated commodity strategies in conjunction with global supply initiatives

Analyzed market trends to recommend major purchases of raw materials or services

Worked with associated groups in a matrix organization and led the resolution of critical sourcing issues

Coordinated and performed on-site quality audits for evaluating supplier potential

Led Direct and Indirect savings initiatives in excess of $1.5 Million

Developed NAFTA certification and Logistics process to support Mexico operations

Supply Chain Manager – Wichita Falls, Texas

Core team member for Manufacturing and Sourcing of startup operation in

San Luis Potosi, Mexico

Core team member for implementation of 3PL warehouse operation in Columbus, OH

Cost reduction in excess of $650 k in first 12 months

Managed Engineered to Order customer support team acting as interface between Customer, Project Management, and Engineering

Selected for SAP implementation Super User team

Wichita Clutch, Altra Industrial Motion 2004 – 2007

Held positions of responsibility ranging from Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, and Logistics for rapidly growing company specializing in the Oil, Gas, and Mining related industry

Materials / Production Manager – Wichita Falls, Texas

Implemented LCC programs across six product families with estimated saving in excess of $1 million.

Managed Final Assembly department with direct responsibility of manufacturing processes and quality for three shift operation

Managed distribution warehouse and all logistic operations

Negotiated LTL contract with hard savings of $100 k

Served as manufacturing and product development support of three product releases

Implementation Team Leader for new manufacturing software system (MK)

Siemens Energy and Automation 1986 to 2004

Demonstrating a progressive management career of supporting ISO certified distribution and manufacturing facilities in the United States and Mexico, manufacturing a large variety of Electronic and Electro-magnetic controls utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles

Materials Manager – Reynosa, Mexico 2002 – 2004

Materials Procurement, Planning, and Logistic for Maquiladora operation with FTZ distribution from U.S. warehouse

Implemented ERP system, JD Edwards – One World XE - Second facility

Established processes yielding RAW material inventory reductions of $2 Million

Established C-class inventory program for low cost, high activity level components

Nominated as Energy & Automation Division employee of the year

Selected as first wave participant of Corporate Six Sigma Green Belt training

Manufacturing Manager - Osceola, Iowa 1999 – 2002

Managed all aspects of the day-to-day operations, including 11 Production Supervisors and 5 Production Engineers for 26 manufacturing lines spanning three shifts.

Led Metal Stamping, Finishing, Injection Molding, Electronic, and Electrical Assemblies

Directed Purchasing and Planning of electronic and mechanical spend of $ 40 Million

Supervised Warehousing and Logistics management for Sales in excess of $ 80 Million

Enhanced utilization of JIT, Kan Ban, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen principles.

Identified and supported continuous improvement projects yielding $2 Million in savings

Implemented ERP system – JD Edwards – One World XE

Materials Manager - Osceola, Iowa 1995 – 1999

Materials Procurement, Planning, and Logistic for two ISO 9001 certified facilities in Osceola, Iowa and Reynosa, Mexico.

$3 Million Inventory reduction while experiencing double-digit growth over three years

Implemented C-class inventory program for low cost, high activity level parts

Established Cost improvement and Kaizen Events totaling a savings of over $ 1.3 million.

Systems and Operations Supervisor – Morrison, Illinois 1986 – 1995

Maintained and upgraded Unix Based system supporting electromagnetic coil winding operations for $6 Million Cost Center of Furnas Electric, Co

Responsible for product development interfacing with end customer and Engineering

Supervised Planning, Purchasing, and Central Stores for multi facility operation.

Facilitated the implementation of Quality Action Teams along with the training of JIT principles and formation of Self-directed work cells

Additional duties included Production and Inventory Planner, Pricing and Sales Coordinator, Central Stores Supervisor, Incoming Quality Inspection, and light bench assembly

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of Phoenix – In Process, Bachelor of Business Management

Morrison Institute of Technology – 1987, Associates in Design and Drafting Technology

ABB Project Management - Dave Thomas Center, Duke University

Selected in First Wave Siemens SE&A Six Sigma Green Belt Training - BMG

Employment Law – Siemens

EVA, Value Creation– Siemens

Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers - Siemens

The Right Way to Manage: Winning the War on Waste - Conway Quality, Inc

Kaizen Principles/Continuous Improvement - Moffet and Associates

Just in Time Manufacturing - Jack Warne

Ergonomics - Human Technology

Applied Supervisory Management - Warren and Associates

AQP Basic Facilitator Training - Association of Quality and Participation

Certified Firefighter II and Extrication Specialist – State of Illinois - 6 years of service

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