Manager Supply Chain

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Eric Jones **** Honeytree Drive, Braselton, GA 30517 § 678-***-****

*******@**.*** § https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-j-7b412810/ Plant Management & Integrated Supply Chain Leader

20+ years’ success in progressive plant management and integrated supply chain oversight. Results-driven leader with repeated success guiding comprehensive operations of sizeable manufacturing operations and supply chain management within diverse industries. Track record of successful international operations leadership in Europe including enterprise-level Lean transformations, GEMBA qualification processes, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies. Well versed in business- level strategic planning, budget forecasting and performance, talent development, and start-up leadership. Expert knowledge of plant, product, supplier, and customer quality assurance; able to forge solid relationships across multiple organizational levels. German Level 2 language expertise.

Highlights of Expertise

• Strategic Business Planning

• P & L Accountability

• Six Sigma Orange Belt & Lean Manufacturing

• Certified TQM & Kaizen Trainer

• Quality Systems & Certification Requirements

• Change Acceleration & Process Redesign

• Safety & Environmental Implementations

• Recruiting & Staff Development Programs

Career Experience

IMS Gear SE & Co. KGaA, Gainesville, GA & Donaueschingen, Germany GENERAL MANAGER & SAFETY MANAGER (2014 to 2018)

Held full accountability for P&L, Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning, coordination of day to day team activities, and staff development for an automotive component and assembly manufacturer (Tier I, II, & III). Oversaw comprehensive operations including safety and environmental protocols and procedure development. Directed IMS Gear operations in support of senior management requirements and in conjunction with overall business objectives. Built a positive workplace culture that guaranteed staff buy-in regarding smooth manufacturing operations and exceptional utilization of resources, facilities, and human capital. Applied and sustained IATF16949 as well as effective management practices accountable for successful business and financial processes. Ensured safety and environmental programs met and exceeded required company, government, and OSHA standards. Developed and applied continuous improvement practices that ensured quality for customers and cultivated long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.

Notable Achievements:

̈ Spearheaded profit increase from negative $210K to a positive $1.3M within 12 months through Lean implementation that reduced overhead costs.

̈ Efficiently combined two separate business units into a single unit, promoting business growth and profitability. ̈ Oversaw implementation of GEMBA Walk, Visual Factory Techniques, and 5S improving communications and resulting in zero lost time accidents, zero customer quality claims, and on-time delivery to all customers. ̈ Coordinated and led successful transition from TS16949 to IATF16949 without any findings during audit; certification awarded in January 2018.

̈ Designed and implemented OEE process in Metal Working and Plastic Molding Departments, achieving a consistent 85% utilization.

̈ As Site Safety Manager, implemented and oversaw safety program, achieving a 910-day run with zero lost time accidents, reducing DR seen accidents/incidents, and increasing near miss reporting. ̈ Introduced strategic and tactical action plans to increase revenues two-fold and leverage existing utilization to surpass all current industry standards.

̈ Successfully improved German speaking skills though study with Das Institut Matura in Donaueschingen, Germany. Eric Jones Page 2

AVON Protection Systems, Manufacturer of Personal Protection Equipment, Lawrenceville, GA PLANT MANAGER & MATERIALS MANAGER (2002 to 2014)

Primary point of contact regarding comprehensive site operations including P&L responsibility, quality customer service protocols, supplier delivery, human resources, and workflow processes. Oversaw team schedules, purchase orders, inventory control and materials movement as well as supplier performance and indirect materials management. Ensured streamlined fulfillment processes from production planning to procurement, warehousing, and product shipment through efficient coordination of sales, inventory, and operations planning procedures. Designed and launched countermeasures for underperforming key processes and material suppliers. Guided leadership in personnel recruitment and training. Developed and implemented a commodity strategy in support of organizational strategic plan.

Notable Achievements:

̈ Enhanced site financial performance from an average 3% year over year profit to 10.5%. ̈ Effectively reduced supply base from 500+ suppliers to 150 suppliers. ̈ Reduced direct materials inventory from $5M to $2.5M within 12 months. ̈ Led project for full implementation of ISO9001.

̈ Implemented Cellular Manufacturing across all production areas including complete manufacturing restructuring. ̈ Coordinated full launch of multiple Respiratory Protection and Thermal Imaging camera products on time and within budget constraints.

̈ Completed Lion Hazmat/IATA Certification required for hazardous materials shipping. Pierburg Incorporated, Tier I Automotive Supplier, Fountain Inn, SC PURCHASING MANAGER (2001 to 2002)

Oversaw comprehensive purchasing and planning operations including procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and services. Coordinated and prepared specifications, requests for proposals, bids, and quotations for various purchases. Analyzed bids and quotations and drafted contracts for services and supplies. Recommended purchase order and contract placements after extensive research of prices and market trends as well as supplier interviews. Oversaw maintenance of purchase orders including evaluation of quality of supplies and equipment. Trained, evaluated, and supervised workflow processes of assigned staff. Notable Achievements:

̈ Successfully finalized a three-month internship in Neuss, Germany at Pierburg GmbH Central Purchasing Headquarters. ̈ Effectively completed German I Language training taught at Inlingua Language Center. Additional Experience

Buyer & Planner (1998 – 2001) § Robert Bosch LLC, Charleston, SC Senior Buyer; Material Scheduler; Expeditor § (1993 – 1998) Allied Signal Aerospace, Inc., Greenwood, SC Supply Specialist (1986 to 1996) § Virginia Army National Guard, Pulaski, VA Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Lander University, Greenwood, SC

Professional Development

• German Language Acquisition – Intitut Matura, Donaueschingen, Germany, 2017

• German Language Acquisition – Inlingual Language Center, Greenville, SC & Dusseldorf, Germany, 2002 Memberships

The American Purchasing Society Society of Manufacturing Engineers Senior South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Board Member

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