QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly motivated and performance-focused professional with more than 15
years of leadership experience in the field of manufacturing. Team player
with broad-based knowledge of lean practices and all diverse business
areas, such as material requirements planning (MRP), purchasing, inventory,
and production control. Able to manage and motivate several process
improvement teams focused on expediting operational process, meeting
customer requirements, and maintaining highest quality standards. Armed
with exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and
presentation skills, with technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
(Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and AS400.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
material requirement planning
Inventory management
budgeting and forecasting
Leadership and Supervision
warehouse Management
Production control
logistics
purchasing
cost reduction
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Master of Education in Professional Development, 2008 (GPA: 3.79) ?
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, WI
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Minor in English, 2001 (GPA:
3.57) ? University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, WI
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (2011 President's Award) ? Six Sigma
Black Belt Certification
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dpw Inc., La Crosse, WI
Senior Supply Chain Manager 2012-2014
- Exhibited superior talents in performing materials requirement
planning (MRP) to meet and exceed customer expectations
- Dealt with directing, training, and motivating various employees to
ensure delivery of high level services
- Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management and reduced inventory
write-offs, while coordinating departmental activities to achieve
company goals
- Took charge of master production schedules, while managing inbound and
outbound logistics
Crown Holdings Inc., La Crosse, WI
Production Control/ Material Manager 2009-2012
- Administered business planning and controls system (BPCS) and
materials requirement planning (MRP)
- Created and arranged master schedule to manage properly and complete
all customer requirements as well as to improve manufacturing
efficiency
- Ascertained that all customer's requirements are met through
fostering constant coordination with various clients
- Spearheaded metal, lacquer, and varnish inventory and purchasing,
while developing and maintaining appropriate inventory levels
- Took charge of handling graphical changes, new graphics, and
promotional graphics, while performing monthly and yearly inventory
counts
- Guaranteed smooth and effective optimal transportation services, while
maximizing freight savings
- Provided direct supervision to six warehouses within five states and
two countries and maintained inventory levels as well as corporate and
plant budgets
Crown Holdings Inc., La Crosse, WI
Material Supervisor 2003-2009
- Displayed outstanding leadership skills in overseeing operations in
shipping, receiving, billing, and inventory control
- Coached, motivated, and supervised employees within the company
- Offered high-level customer service throughout all staff and numerous
clients
Crown Holdings Inc., La Crosse, WI
Mechanic/Line Maintainer 1997-2003
- Accomplished key tasks as professional beverage can maker (PBCM),
while leading overall daily duties in production machinery
- Showed paramount efforts in controlling and maintaining all machines
within a beverage plant
- Functioned as a safety committee member and certified safe start
teacher
- Acted as chairman for IAM Union of La Crosse plant in 2005 and 2006
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dale Carnegie Course (Human Relations Award)
2012 Management Development Program (Crown Holdings Inc. MBA Program)