Manager Project
Resume:
JAMES M. AUGUSTITUS
Shelby Twp, MI 48315
Ph#: 586-***-****
***********@***.***
Seeking Position within Purchasing Department including Purchasing
Management. Capable in the areas of Cost Estimating, Cost Analysis, Global
Supplier Management, Supplier Development & Management, SAP, MRP, with
background in Plant Management, Project Management, Material Forecasting,
Estimating, Financials, Contract Negotiations, MRO, and Engineering.
Areas of Expertise
Purchasing Management Manufacturing Plant Management
Forecasting/ Control/ Reporting / Program / Project Management
Supplier Development & Management Financials/Union Contracts
Global Supply Chain Development Applications Engineering / Design
Experience
Devon Facility Management, Detroit MI
(March 2008 to February 2014)
Program Manager/Business Manager:
*Managing within several Ford plants the facilities maintenance including
UAW contract negotiations, Cost estimation, and required supplier & Supply
Chain Purchases & MRO goods., responsible for 120 employees including
managers and supervisors
* Responsibilities for Operations Planning, cost control methods for
internal & external customers savings,
customer project requirements and specifications, outlining project
objectives, project timelines, management of change orders, and conduct
Supplier performance review meetings, and manage supplier & customer
scorecards,
* Developed internal methods generating external customer cost saves, as
well as leveraged spending where applicable.
IDC Industries, Warren, MI
(February 2006 to March 2008)
Purchasing Manager:
*Managed Purchasing, Cost estimation, and all Supply Chain
* Responsible for Global Supplier development and quality (China, India,
Germany & Canada)
* Developed and implemented a strategic sourcing and supplier development
program to support best pricing and quality
* Implemented and established a strategic global supply base and supplier
qualification process (China, India, Germany, etc.)
* Developed an internal cost estimating system to improve profitability on
business bidding
Coma Pico, Service Division Southfield, Mi
(August, 2003 - February, 2006)
Program Manager
*Program Manager for Internal and Customer Programs from cradle to grave
(project and program tooling)
*Responsible to Improve Program Cost Control to Improve Profit
*Responsible for project budgets, delivery, installation and Customer sign-
off
*Responsible for all purchasing functions (Supplier identification,
competitive bidding, selection & awarding and contract negotiations)
*Utilized equipment manufacturing design background to support project team
and customer in sourcing project requirements
Coma Pico, Service Division Southfield, Mi
(November, 2001 - August, 2003)
Purchasing Platform Coordinator
*Purchasing Platform Coordinator to Implement Standard Purchasing
Procedures & Methods
*Responsible to increase Supplier Base, improve Department Cost and
Procedure Controls
*Responsible for Global Supplier development and quality (China, India,
Germany, & Mexico)
*Implemented standard purchasing guidelines to leverage commodity spending
on global projects (China, India, Germany, Mexico, Canada, Czech Republic
and Italy)
Wisne Design, Warren, MI
(July, 1996 - November, 2003)
*Applications Engineer & Program Manager to meet cost & timing requirements
*Responsible for meeting Company and Customer Project Objectives from
Cradle to Grave
* Managed over 25 programs and projects teams (design, development, build
and delivery)
* Responsibility included development of customer project requirements and
specifications, outlining project objectives, project timelines, management
of change orders, drawing approvals, and delivery and final sign-off by
customer
*Successfully increased business margin by 7% on projects through design
productivity, project timing and supplier price cost downs.
ISI Manufacturing, Fraser, Mi.
(November, 1991 - July, 1996)
*Applications Engineer/Project Management
*Responsible for CAD Engineering, Plant follow up and Customer installation
and acceptance
* Full responsibility for the design, development, build, and customer
relationship supporting
*Coordinated field set up and customer equipment acceptance for die
transfer and automation equipment
ISI Manufacturing, Fraser, Mi.
(May, 1986 - November, 1991)
Assistant Plant Manager
*Assistant Plant Manager, planning, scheduling, financial budgeting
*Responsible for Operations Planning, developing cost control method while
managing work force
*Managed daily planning, scheduling, budget and build of die transfer
equipment
* Successfully increased profit margins (minimum 2.5%) through effective
project management and sourcing cost downs
* Directly responsible plant management and staff (5 supervisors and 75 non-
union employees)
* Improved methods of increasing productivity by 15% through teamwork
concepts and improved quality while maintaining overall customer
satisfaction
ISI Manufacturing, Fraser, Mi.
(April, 1985 - May, 1986)
Supply Chain Management
*Supply Chain Management Purchasing and Contract Follow UP (Mexico &
Canada)
*Responsible for improving supplier relationships and improving supplier
efficiencies
*Developed and managed facilities maintenance and outsourcing contract
negotiations supporting multi-plant locations
* Introduced and lead cross-functional sourcing teams to leverage supply
base, improved sourcing efficiencies and reduced overall costs
ISI Manufacturing, Fraser, Mi.
(February, 1982 - April, 1985)
Group Leader
*Group Leader in Fabrication Department first management assignment
*Responsible for Area Operations
*Assignments included estimation, department purchasing, plus scheduling of
fabrication. Increased overall output 13 % by implementing new efficient
fabrication processes and developed JIT system for steel suppliers,
maximizing available build floor space.
EDUCATION
Davenport University-- MBA - (Strategic Management/Finance)
Detroit College of Business - BBA - (Business Administration/Accounting)
Macomb Community College-Associates Degrees-General Business, Marketing and
Management
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