Injection Molding Manager

Bart Bitner

Phone Number: 616-***-****

Email Address:

******@*****.***

Huntington Beach, CA

QUALIFICATIONS

Results-driven Procurement Manager with seamless performance across global

management, purchasing and logistics. Seasoned professional with 15 years

Leadership and 8 years Supply Chain Management experience. Results-driven

track record of using fact-based, process-oriented approach to support

cost, profit, service and organizational objectives. Strong interpersonal

and communication skills with innate ability to deliver excellent customer

service in highly competitive industries.

Project Management Raw Material/ Requisition Ordering Capital

Planning

Vendor Liaison Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Manufacturing

Processes

Staff Supervision Competitive Marketing Intelligence Inventory

Control

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Gentex Corporation

. Reduced inventory turns by 20% through reduction of lead time/package

density/forecasting.

. Implemented Oracle software program being utilized globally.

. Orchestrated Asia Business Unit to facilitate SOP for new facility in

Shanghai, China.

Magna Donnelly Corporation

. Managed/Trained Lean Manufacturing practice for department.

. Developed scheduling process and manufacturing policy's for entire

manufacturing department.

. Implemented six access robotic equipment for Injection Molding

Department.

Johnson Control Interiors

. Achieved department performance goals annually.

. Reduced PPM's by 25% through Kaizen/Team Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gentex Corporation- Irvine CA / Zeeland, MI 2006 - Present

Purchasing-Buyer/Planner

. Management of long-term material requirement planning process for

commodity and customer sets across plant network.

. $185,000 cost reduction through overseas resourcing of high volume

parts and leveraging buys

. Reduced costs by an average of 10% annually, largely through long term

agreements, minimum run sizes and reducing the supplier base for

volume leverage.

. Reduced inventory levels 20%, increased inventory turns through

disposal of slow-moving parts

. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and purchasing in

determining resource constraints and developing plans to achieve

business objectives.

. Manage turns on 8 commodities specific to company goals of 12 turns a

year while simultaneously establishing new vendor systems and

maintaining established vendors.

. Actively pursue cost savings value analysis opportunities to ensure

the most cost-effective purchases.

. Review and analyze MRP/ERP systems, gather quotations, evaluate bids

and make awards.

. Analyze and summarize feedback on supplier performance and capability.

. Perform as a valued member of cross functional teams in an effort to

reduce cost, improve quality and complete value analysis while

supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

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EXPERIENCE

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Gentex Corporation-Shanghai, China 2005-2006

Manufacturing Manager-Liaison

. Served as lead contact person for Asia Business Unit to facilitate SOP

for new facility.

. Facilitated weekly business meetings.

. Responsible for evaluating overseas suppliers' tooling and equipment,

determining the appropriate product volume output and quality.

. Increased international business through product launching from initial

concept to final distribution.

Gentex Corporation-Zeeland, MI 2003-2005

Group Leader-Inside Mirrors

. Managed 50 associates / 6 Engineers and served as key contact person for

manufacturing concerns and resolutions.

. Demonstrated leadership skills in a matrix style organizational structure

including the ability to work independently; think strategically,

building consensus across multiple departments.

. Coordinated weekly customer quality meetings, manufacturing continuous

improvement meetings and Lean Manufacturing focus.

. Facilitated department tours and provided information on manufacturing

processes and quality systems.

. Managed manufacturing procedures (value stream mapping, SOP, waste

elimination, continuous improvement, ECO) key understanding of the 5's.

Magna Donnelly Corporation-Grand Haven, MI 2000 - 2003

Department Manager-Injection Molding

. Managed 65 Associates and championed projects for improvements in Lean

Manufacturing, manufacturing process, product innovations and customer

relations.

. Directed, implemented, and maintained operational-level business

strategies and objectives for department.

. Implemented six access robotic arms for Injection Molding Department

reducing PPM's by 40% and increasing efficiency by 30%.

. Developed and implemented cross-functional team focus on internal

manufacturing processes.

Johnson Controls Interiors-Holland, MI 1998 - 2000

Production Supervisor-International Assembly

. Managed day-to-day operations of 50 associates, oversaw line performance

to

goals and prepared corrective actions as required.

. Prepared annual and multi-year business plans, and managed capital

planning.

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EXPERIENCE

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SOFTWARE PROFICIENIES

Computer: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windows; IBM, HP,

Compaq, Dell; Java, Visual Basic; LAN, Business Intelligence, Oracle, EBS,

Component Tracker, Test Track Pro.

Technical: SAP, Oracle, ERP systems knowledge, MRP, visual planning

controls, inventory control, TQM, purchasing procedures and internal

controls.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (currently enrolled)

University of Phoenix

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

California State University Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California

Major: Management

References available upon request.

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