Sales Customer
Resume:
JAMES C. HERWARTH
Albion, Michigan 49224
Cell: 517-***-****
Email: ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position in which I can use my experience and abilities to
reach and exceed the Company's goals and expectations.
MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE
6 years contract negotiation experience
5 years upper management experience
Advanced conflict resolution experience
Advanced employee evaluation experience
Advance organizational skills
Advanced oral and communication skills
Proven team building skills
EXPERIENCE:
31 years production and machining experience
19 years scheduling and planning experience
19 years customer and vendor relations experience
19 years sales experience
18 years managerial experience
16 years operations experience
Advanced computer skills
CAREER HISTORY
MARTINREA JONESVILLE, Jonesville, Michigan
5/2014 - 11/2014
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Duties:
Manage a Skilled Work Force
Scheduling Coverage including Weekends and Vacations
Arranging Outside Services
Confirming availability of parts for Work Orders and Emergency
Breakdowns
Communicating issues across all levels of the Company
Counsel Employees on Safety Issues
Daily Paperwork
MERRILL TOOL AND MACHINE, Merrill, Michigan
2010-2013
MASTER PLANNER/SCHEDULER
Responsible for scheduling jobs
Maintain master schedule for the company
Preparation of daily and weekly scheduling reports
Open communication across all departments
Preformed time analysis for all projects
ESTIMATOR
Interpreted customer blueprints
Produced total cost analysis for entire job
Active in contract and term negotiations
Maintained customer contact throughout process
Monitored quote status from customers and vendors
Obtained quotes from vendors.
DOWDING INDUSTRIES, Eaton Rapids, Michigan
2005 - 2008
Warehouse Supervisor - Receiving
2007 - 2008
Received incoming parts
Inspection of incoming parts
Inventory control
Meeting delivery schedules
Team management
Employee reviews
Fixture Designer and Builder
2005 - 2007
Designed and built checking, machining, and welding fixtures
Purchased all components and materials for fixture department
ALBION MACHINE AND TOOL COMPANY, Albion, Michigan
1979 - 2004
Vice President of Operations, Operation Manager
1989 - 2004
Head of Operations, Purchasing, Estimating and Sales
Responsible for Customer Contract Negotiations
Responsible for Maintaining On-time deliveries
Reviewed design changes
Critical thinking skill for problem resolution
General problem solving
Customer communication at all levels
Built strong working and partnering relationships with new and
existing customers.
Assisted customers with prototyping, re-engineering existing parts,
updating drawings and assisted in communication engineering changes to
all parties.
Organized all shop operations.
Purchased raw materials, parts and services.
Notable Accomplishments
o Increased efficiencies in production by more than 10%
o Improved quality and workmanship notably throughout tenure
o Increased sales by 50%
o Increased quotes by 75%
o Cost Savings - Saved over $500,000.00 by reducing vendor's
standard pricing.
Estimator, Salesman and Shop Foreman (1988 - 1989)
Estimator and Salesman (1985 - 1988)
Estimator and Tool Maker (1983 - 1985)
Apprentice Tool Maker (1979 - 1983)
COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Computer
Hardware, and Office Machinery
. Intermediate skills in Computer Software, EDM Software (BobCat) and
AutoCAD
. Basic skills in Solid Works
. Advanced skills in Lathes, Mills, Surface Grinders, Measuring
Equipment, Drill Presses and hand tools
. Basic skills in CNC Lathes, CNC Mills and CMM
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, Michigan
Major: Computer Aided Drafting and Design. 2009-2010
Michigan State University, American Management Association and Kellogg
College 1994 - 1999
Argubright Business College, Battle Creek, Michigan
Peachtree Accounting and Dbase II Programming 1990-1992
Card holding - Tool and Die Journeyman, Department of Labor Michigan
1983
Lakeview High School Graduate, Battle Creek, Michigan, 1976
ACHIEVEMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
. On the Dean's List at Kellogg Community College
2010
. How to plan & run productive meetings
1999
. Interpersonal communication in the workplace
1999
. First-line Supervision 1998
. How to manage high performance teams 1998
CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Civic
. Rotary Club of Albion Volunteer 2008-
2010
. Gardener House Museum Volunteer 2008-
2010
. Albion Healthcare Alliance Volunteer 2001-
2010
. American Youth Soccer Organization coach 1994-
2000
Professional
. American Foundry men's Society Board member
2000-2003
. Albion Machine and Tool Board of Directors
1998-2004
. Riverside Country Club Board of Directors Secretary
1993-1995
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