Manufacturing Manager
Resume:
Dr.
Cambridge, On.
brazilpaul@hot
mail.com
Paul Brazil
Highlights I am looking to continue my career in Materials
Management within a reputable company.
For the past 20 years, I have been working in
various fast paced manufacturing environments with
a hands-on approach to managing materials and
workflow. Working independently, I have developed
and implemented projects to be initiated and goals
to be accomplished with cost, quality, and delivery
as the main drivers
I have 10+ years experience in an MRP/ERP
environment including Microsoft NAVision (MRP),
Visual Manufacturing (ERP), and JobBoss (light
MRP). With my superior technical knowledge and
excellent PC skills in various computer
applications, I am quick to learn on any platform.
I believe in leading by example, and I bring a
positive attitude as well as excellent decision
making skills, to help my team. I approach
everything with a 'can-do' attitude, ensuring 100%
satisfaction in project completion and timelines
have been met. I am currently pursuing my CPIM
(Certification in Production and Inventory
Management) with APICS.
Experience
April 2013 - January 2014 Trimaster
Manufacturing Inc. Guelph, ON
Materials Buyer and Planner
Planned and Purchased all materials for production
based on MRP and forecast
Pre-qualified and managed the vendor selection
process
Managed the company supplier base and procurement
strategy
Negotiated long-term pricing structures and supply
agreements, and awarded contracts. Reviewed and
awarded all materials based on RFQ process.
Identified cost savings of approximately 11% per
month on total material purchases through sourcing,
renegotiation, alternate materials, and buying
strategies.
Implemented a Vendor Managed Inventory system, and
Vendor Consignment programs
Responsible for consolidating and localizing the
supply base
Established vendor report cards based on pricing,
quality, delivery, and wavelength - directed
corrective actions to suppliers
Consulted with suppliers on all issues, including
quality, delivery, disputes, and ECR's, NCR's
Improvement to Inventory control - moving the
company closer to a JIT system for all materials,
and lowering the monthly on-hand inventory
Resolved all invoicing issues related to quality
and/or delivery
Ensured all material is received on-time for
production
Established Lead-times, Days of Supply, Min/Max
quantities, for all materials
2008 - 2013 Caliber Manufacturing Inc.
Cambridge, On
Operations and Materials Manager
Managed up to 30 employees and scheduled daily
activities and workflow
Managed all materials incoming and out-going, and
relaying any problems to customers/vendors and
communicating any foreseen problems
Pre-qualified and managed the vendor selection
process
Managed the company supplier base and procurement
strategy
Negotiated long-term pricing structures and supply
agreements, and awarded contracts. Reviewed and
awarded all materials based on RFQ process
Worked directly with supply base to identify and
introduce cost saving opportunities through
alternate sourcing, alternate materials or
processed, and buying strategies
Inventory control and purchasing all materials to
engineering drawings and bills of materials, and
ensuring accurate deliveries, receipts, cycle
counts, and backflushing.
Master Scheduling and ensured all work centers are
working towards planned delivery dates and
forecasts
Created, reviewed, and monitored process
improvement for all activities
Trained all employees in processes and safety,
while creating cross training opportunities that
can be met for all employees
Coordinated all departments in efficient manner to
achieve company goals and targets
2006 - 2008 Brute Manufacturing Ltd.
Cambridge, On
Technical Service Representative
Responsible for customer contract review on new
products and coordinating information across all
required departments
Develop project plans for all new items to ensure
products are made correctly, on time, and under
budget
Implementation of MRP system including development
of new planning and ordering structure, development
of new procedures and documentation
Responsible for reduction of inventory levels and
working towards a Lean environment
Responsible for cost analysis and increasing gross
profit margin on a part by part basis
Investigate root cause analysis and provide
effective solutions
Highly proficient with engineered drawings
1995 - 2006 Brute Manufacturing
Ltd. Cambridge, On
Production / Process Planner
Review Customer Drawings and Bill of Materials, to
determine best process and requirements for
manufacturing
Establish optimum economic order quantities for
production
Accountable for Document and Data control including
Internal and External Customer Engineering Change
Notices and deviation requests
Determine required rework and revision and release
appropriate process controls and resolve rework
costs
Establish Internal Lead-times, Days of Supply,
Min/Max runs, for fabricated items
Lead Contact with the companies largest customer
Developed software program to control release of
shop travelers/root tickets
1993 - 1995 Part Time Brute Manufacturing Ltd.
Cambridge, On
Shipper / Receiver
Responsible for Receiving materials and ensuring
transport to stock locations
Responsible for pulling and packaging shipments
daily to the customer
Responsible for auditing of stock accuracy
1990 - 1993 Part Time Brute Manufacturing Ltd.
Cambridge, On
General Labor
Operated CNC Machinery, Brake Press, Shear, and
Laser Cutter
Material Handler - responsible for pulling
materials to keep workstations busy
Education
** Currently pursuing a CPIM (Certification in
Production and Inventory Management)
1992 - 1995 Advertising & Business Mohawk
College/Conestoga College
1989 - 1993 High School Diploma St.
Benedict's Catholic SS
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