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DAVID SPEERS

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● 630-***-**** ● ***********@*****.*** ●

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

A performance driven executive with over 25 years of success in operations management, supply chain & logistics, plant management, and strategic planning. Proven track record of leading multimillion-dollar negotiations and business integrations.

P & L Optimization

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Facility Start-Up/Consolidation

Strategic Planning

Process Improvement

Inventory Management

Procurement

Continuous Improvement

Employee Training & Development

VALLEY FASTENER GROUP, Aurora, IL 2004 to present

World’s largest ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of semi-tubular rivets and cold headed special fasteners.

Director of Operations: 2014 - present

Responsible for the leadership of operations at 3 facilities in 2 states (IL/OH).

Directed the operations group in manufacturing, sourcing and distribution of over 3.6 billion fasteners annually.

Drove cost savings in excess of $850,000 over the last 4 years.

Purchased over $2,000,000 in capital equipment that resulted in 40% increase in productivity.

Negotiated LTA (long term agreements) with international raw material vendors - over $7,000,000 annually.

Negotiated pricing on all outside contracted operations - including machining, plating, heat treating - over $3,000,000 annually.

Implemented consignment program on 80% of raw material consumed - increased cash flow and reduced inventory.

Developed global sourcing strategy to acquire materials from low cost countries.

Reduced inventory levels on distribution parts by 25% through improved systems.

Developed QR code for inbound and outbound product to improve accuracy and reduce time.

Implemented controls in shipping to reduce customer complaints and damaged freight by over 50% in 2017.

Consolidated warehouse operations and relocated manufacturing facility from Melrose Park to Naperville reducing cost, improving work flow, and eliminating shared functions.

Plant Manager: 2004 - 2014

Responsible for multi-shift operation in the manufacturing of high volume semi-tubular and solid rivets. Areas of responsibility included manufacturing, purchasing, production control, quoting and safety.

Successfully reduced operating expenses year over year through lean manufacturing (6S), improved inventory control and development of international raw material and finished goods sources.

Developed cross-functional team to improve overall product quality and employee skills.

Implemented cycle count program and eliminated annual physical inventories.

Developed safety training program to increase awareness and promote safe working conditions. Achieved Safety Award for Excellence 2013-2017.

AGCO, DeKalb, IL 2003 to 2004

A global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural solutions.

Production Control Manager:

Responsible for JIT inventories for tractor assembly operation.

Closed off-site warehouse to reduce expenses and inventory carrying cost.

Directed manufacturing engineers in Kaizen projects to decrease assembly time and increase throughput.

Successfully transitioned assembly operation to Jackson, MN; trained new employees on assembly of tractors.

RELIANT FASTENER, Rock Falls, IL 1998 to 2003

A manufacturer and distributor of bolts, fasteners, and screws.

Plant Manager: 2001-2003

Directly responsible for a $25 million 3-shift operation consisting of 100 union employees and 30 salaried employees in the manufacturing of automotive/industrial fasteners.

Successfully integrated $3 million subsidiary enabling reduced costs and the elimination of shared administrative functions.

Implemented lean manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste, reduce lead times and increase throughput.

Successfully negotiated labor contract with United Steel Workers Union.

Developed teams to improve customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, and improved quality.

Materials Manager: 1998-2001

Oversaw materials team including buyers, planners, shipping/receiving and material handling personnel.

Developed cycle counting program to improve inventory accuracy and on-time delivery.

Managed supplier relationships including development, contract negotiation and logistics.

CAMCO (DESTACO), Wheeling, IL 1994 to 1998

Worldwide leader in design and manufacturing of precision motion control devices.

Materials Supervisor/Master Scheduler:

Responsible for managing Production/Inventory Control department to accurately schedule, release manufacturing orders and purchase orders to meet master schedule.

Oversaw cycle counting and yearly physical inventory. Accountable for meeting monthly shipping goals, improving customer satisfaction and reducing past due orders.

Managed key accounts and worked as a liaison between customer service and manufacturing.

Developed controls to measure on-time delivery to customers, tracking root causes of past due orders, and on time starting of manufacturing orders, increasing on-time delivery to customers by 20% within 6 months while continually decreasing past due orders.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology

Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Associate of Science, Business

Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, IL

PROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATIONS: Six Sigma Lean Green Belt Certified (LGBC), MSI

Effective Speaking & Human Relations, Dale Carnegie

TECHNICAL

SKILLS: Experienced with ERP systems (JD Edwards, MAPICS, BBj), AS400, system conversion, and implementation. Bar code and QR code implementation. MS Office and MS Project along with a wide variety of support software.

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