Manager Manufacturing

Steven G. Dinyer

**** ***** **.

Lake Saint Mo. *3367

Cell: 314-***-****

Email: *******@*******.***

PERSONAL PROFILE

Seasoned, highly motivated purchasing professional with extensive

experience in a manufacturing environment. Broad knowledge of a variety of

manufacturing processes, equipment, materials and supply chain concepts and

strategies. Well developed interpersonal, communication and problem solving

capabilities, able to achieve personal goals and work as an effective team

member.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

< Strong negotiation skills

< Source evaluation and selection

< International procurement experience

< Material cost improvement

< Commodity/market analysis

< Policy/procedure development

< Blueprint reading and interpretation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CK POWER INC. July 2012 - December 2013

Purchasing Agent

. Purchased a variety materials required for the assembly of

engine/generator

sets and power units.

. Developed request for quotations and analyzed bid results to determine

best value.

. Selected vendors, negotiated pricing, and issued purchase orders for

required parts and services.

. Conducted follow up on deliveries, arranged disposition or return of

defective material.

. Communicated with Accounting and Finance Departments to resolve

invoice and receipt issues.

. Reviewed and updated database concerning material cost, lead times,

reorder points and quantities.

. Negotiated cost reductions on purchases for a major trailer contract

which resulted in significant material cost savings.

FS CURTIS INC. Oct. 1985 - Oct. 2011

Purchasing Manager

. Managed the Purchasing Department for an air compressor and equipment

manufacturer.

. Led all purchasing activities including vendor evaluation and

selection, negotiation of prices, terms and order quantities.

. Monitored and reviewed vendor performance.

. Negotiated disposition of defective materials with vendors.

. Collaborated with Engineering Department to suggest design

modifications or material substitutions to reduce costs.

. Advised management of commodity availability and cost trends.

. Hired, trained and supervised department staff.

. Process owner - participated in ISO 9001 audits of Purchasing

Department.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

< Reduced material costs of key components an average of 30%

through sourcing with overseas suppliers.

< Improved vendor delivery through monitoring quarterly

performance and consistent communication.

< Implemented and directed vendor managed inventory program

for fasteners and small parts to reduce shortages.

< Developed policies and procedures to comply with ISO

standards.

BIG FOUR MANUFACTURING INC. Oct. 1974 - June 1985

Manufacturing Manager

. Directed manufacturing operations for a welding equipment

manufacturer.

. Designed and implemented procedures to reduce manufacturing costs and

improve productivity.

. Assisted in developing quality control procedures to ensure that

products conformed to established standards.

. Prepared manufacturing budgets, made recommendations on purchases of

plant equipment.

. Established wage polices a job class system and safety program for

plant employees.

. Coordinated activities of the manufacturing, engineering and marketing

groups regarding new projects.

EDUCATION

University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

Bachelor Degree

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