KENNETH E. STEWART

PO Box ***, Pinson, AL *****

251-***-**** ( acg6sc@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Highly accomplished Operations Manager with extensive experience in

manufacturing, purchasing, materials management, and logistics. Experience

includes managing > 160 personnel in support of advanced marine craft and

combat vehicles for the U.S Navy and Armed Forces, steel framing

manufacturing, aircraft maintenance and modifications for major passenger

and cargo airline corporations. Expertise in lean manufacturing, quality

control, distribution, and safety. Achieved 99% accuracy on inventories

valued at > $100M and maintained a perfect safety record with zero injuries

or accidents. Recognized as one who can be counted upon 100% of the time

and when assigned a task it can be considered complete. A leader who

genuinely displays an interest in the well-being of his crew as well as

expecting productivity and precise error-free efficiency. Offers

exceptional problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Professional Experience

STEEL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS, Theodore, AL February 2006 -

September 2014

(CEMEX / ARCELORMITTAL JOINT VENTURE)

Operations Manager

. Negotiated 50% cost reduction with new supplier on steel slitting and

transportation.

. Inherited an inventory accuracy rate of 70% and within 1 year achieved

and maintained 99%.

. Maintained perfect safety record with zero injuries / accidents for 8

years.

. Implemented inventory bar coding and wireless scanning on raw materials

and finished goods.

. Received excellent customer service reviews by ensuring on-time

deliveries and strict quality control.

. Performed monthly profit and loss budget reviews with upper management.

. Managed the Alabama Department of Revenue and DOT tractor registrations

and certifications.

. Created periodic maintenance records on roll formers and equipment

significantly reducing machine down time.

. Ensured OSHA compliance on facility, equipment, and personnel training.

. Utilized computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) Eclipse software to load

metal framing jobs directly to the roll forming machines.

TAMERON HONDA, Daphne, AL March 2004 - February 2006

Sales Consultant

. Achieved top salesman status in the 1st month and was top salesman for 21

of the 23 months employed on sales on new Honda vehicles and various

makes of used vehicles.

. Sold >200 vehicles per year.

. Performed finance manager position during the last 2 months of

employment.

MOBILE AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, Mobile, AL September 1999 - August

2003

DIVISION SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES

Director, Materials

. Managed a material staff of >160 personnel in the Maintenance / Overhaul

and Modification of Passenger and Cargo Aircraft for Federal Express,

Boeing, Continental, DHL, and United Airlines.

. Implemented SAP and bar coding / scanning for inventory management.

. Held daily material status meeting with each customer on >20 jumbo jets

in work.

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Professional Experience (Continued)

MOBILE AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, Mobile, AL (Continued) September 1999 -

August 2003

Director, Materials

. Analyzed budgets and produced / negotiated settlements on aircraft

material billings.

. Reduced consumable material cost through material substitutions and

supplier negotiations.

. Oversaw the subcontracting, general purchasing, warehousing, inventory

control, tool rooms and shipping/receiving.

Other positions held: Director of Material Management at Textron Marine

and Land Systems; Director of Material Support at Bell Aerospace Textron.

Education

Executive Development Program

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, Boston, MA

Business Program Courses

GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Panama City, FL

Diploma

RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL, Panama City, FL

Certification

Hazardous material packaging and shipping

Hazardous Material, Packaging, and Shipping

Computer Skills

SAP, IBM, INDUSTRIOS, HEWLETT PACKARD Material

Management Systems

Kronos, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access,

PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Outlook

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