James Bunker
Huntington Beach Ca 92646
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Resume
Summary:
Extensive years of production and logistics experience in a managerial capacity.
Quickly establish a cost reduction environment with internal staff as well as external associates.
Strong team leader and motivator.
Packaging equipment expertise.
Education/ Certification/ Course:
B.S. Business Administration, University of Maryland, MD, 1981
APICS Certification
CPM Certified Purchasing Management
Lean Manufacturing
Time and motion study expertise.
. Kanban
. 5S
Skills:
Packaging Expertise / Top Web, Flow Wrap, Liquid filling, RF sealing, Blister Packaging, Shrink-wrapping and Assembly.
Advanced Negotiation Skills
Lean Concepts
Equipment and Facilities Sourcing
Kanban, Simms, ROSS, Savant, Great Plans and MAS 90 MRP System
Outsourcing
Vendor Survey and Evaluations
Cost Reduction and Motivational Techniques
olloclip LLC
September 2013-Present
Warehouse, Production and logistics Manager
16291 Gothard Street
Huntington Beach Ca 92647
Leader in mobile photography. The company designs, builds and distributes camera lenses for the iPhone. olloclip’s products are sold all over the world including every Apple store worldwide.
I am responsible for hiring, firing, evaluating and training all personnel within the departments I oversee. I am responsible for customer satisfaction in regards to the quality of product and accuracy of shipment details. Established and maintained high volume production output with quality control procedures built in. Reduced employee turnover and strengthened moral. Introduced cost saving initiatives such as Kanban and 5S procedures.
In the time I have worked with olloclip we have doubled the company’s gross yearly income as well as acquired additional warehouse/production space.
As needed I also constructed work tables and a breakroom. Purchased pallet racks / forklift and flow racking system. Implemented Kanban in the warehouse and finished goods areas. Developed safety standards and procedures.
Solutions 2 Go
2011 - 2013
Production Manager
Video game and hardware distributor for all retail markets including large volume internet fulfillment.
Products included: Floor and counter top displays, assortment packs, bundle packs and new releases.
Solutions 2 Go is a 300 million a year software distributor whose customers included Target, Wal-Mart, Kmart. Costco and BJs.
Responsible for coordinating manpower and resource allocation on 2 shifts.
Hired, trained, and evaluated all production personnel.
Responsible for job setup and workflow.
Responsible for daily Production Logs and Monthly Summary Reports.
Responsible for inventory transfer coordination and reconciliation.
Coordinated Safety Committee meetings and inspections.
Continual improvement procedures and evaluations.
Performed Time and Motion Studies to establish labor cost.
Maintained a 100% on time production record.
Coordinated the receiving, processing and refurbishing all returned product.
Initiated SOP standards.
Responsible for maintaining and improving Quality Control standards.
Express Contract Packaging,
2000 – 2011
Plant / Production Manager
Express Contract Packaging was a sub-contractor manufacturer. Main products produced were marketing and retail projects. Our customers required our services to produce a finished package to either submit direct to retailers or their customers.
We provided hand assembly or finished packaging such as shrink-wrap, Blister Pack, RF Sealing, Case Packed/ ready for shipment to the end users.
Reported both customer/ company owned inventories.
Conducted inventory control procedures and policies. Submitted RFQ’s and supplier audits/ evaluations.
Responsible for input on Packaging design / development projects in respects to estimating, sourcing, and QC / SOP standard adherence on all materials that the customer desired to outsource.
Responsible for budgeting and forecasting and cost reduction initiatives.
Increased production efficiency through improved work flow and advanced task analysis methods by 57%.
Established quality control department which reduced customer complaints and increased overall GPM by 7.5%.
Established and maintained quarterly and annual budget estimates.
Established and maintained inventory control methods which reduced loss and improved lead times.
Increased overall profit margin through effective bidding principles and cost control measures.
Maintained a customer satisfaction ratio by 99% by improved quality control, lead times and competitive bidding prices.
Established and maintained the safety procedures and training program to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
Improved efficiency through cross-training key personnel.
Supervised up to 180 production and warehouse personnel
Wild Rocket Foods
1998-2000
Packaging Engineer
Wild Rocket was the produce supplier to several grocery stores. I was employed as the Packaging Engineer in charge of sourcing, evaluating and purchasing all materials utilized in the day to day operation of our packaging dept.
Conducted inventory control procedures and policies. Submitted RFQ’s and supplier audits/evaluations.
Was responsible for d-listing and scrapping of materials deemed obsolete.
Conducted/attended cell meeting in each department to establish best course of action and KPI progress.