Production Manager
Resume:
Paul Bertheaume ************@*****.***
N***W***** Wildrose Lane ( Germantown, Wisconsin 53022 H 262-***-**** ( C
SUMMARY
A versatile Production Manager, Purchasing Manager and Estimator, with
consistent success in achieving the highest-quality materials for the
best price, while meeting required delivery deadlines. Streamlined
the buying, supply chain and project processes for maintaining
consistency and driving cost savings. A practical problem-solver.
Conducts business with a high level of integrity. Strong background
in defining project needs and aligning internal and external
resources, team leadership, prototype and new product development,
Lean and Kanban initiatives, and supplier management. Places
priorities on organization, accuracy and communication. Ensures
success, exceeding team and customer expectations.
EXPERIENCE
DCI Marketing (marmon), Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Production Manager/Estimator, 2012-2014
Responsible for Production Management, Estimating and purchasing.
. Responsible for estimating the lowest cost and highest quality to
achieve success on any given project.
. Purchased all necessary components and services to complete project.
. Responsible for production of awarded projects.
. Designed interpretation and blueprint drawings to provide accurate and
timely pricing from suppliers.
. Reviewed renderings and engineering drawings of models of displays and
fixtures to develop a bill of materials for project.
. Analyzed supplier pricing for cost comparison.
. Monitored development of projects from concept to prototype, including
tooling, manufacturing, packaging and shipping needs.
. Prepared quotations and descriptions for final presentations within
specific timelines.
. Brought in production projects on time and within budget.
. Maintained beneficial relationships with current suppliers.
. Stays current with technological trends and advances.
. Provided leadership, direction, coaching and development opportunities
for direct reports.
The Howard Company, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Purchasing/Project Manager, 1995-2012
Responsible for working closely with sales staff and customers in the
evolution of projects. Duties included all estimating, quoting prototype
development and start-to-finish project management. Key milestones
included leading multifunctional information flow and decision-making
processes; purchasing all production parts, materials and services;
coordinating the assembly of projects; and customer and vendor
communications and on-site visits. Additionally, continually investigated
and sourced out new materials and suppliers for negotiating the lowest
cost, best quality and supply chain efficiencies.
. Expertise in manufacturing processes and materials, including metal,
metal finishing, plastics, printing, electronics, wood and packaging.
. Reduced inventory by 45% after implementing a company-wide Kanban
program.
. Created a procedure to track supplier quality and delivery
nonconformance. This grading system identified issues impacting
internal productivity and on-time project delivery. Data provided a
platform and subject matter for corrective action with the suppliers.
. Instituted a Supplier categorizing spreadsheet by products and
services, highlighting consolidation opportunities and certain areas
where competitive alternatives were required.
. Implemented a "Check-Do-Verify" process to reduce unnecessary errors
within the department, improving accuracy to 100%.
. Led the design, development and engineering of a new flexible, drive-
through menu system, providing customers with 13 modular options.
Successfully negotiated a "no inventory" supplier arrangement that also
permitted fast assembly and delivery. The new product generated over
$500,000 in its first year.
. Produced POP and POS Program for a key customer offering a large number
of in-store variables, which drove $75,000 in new revenues.
. Partnered with sales staff on several key customer presentations. Led
projects for Dairy Queen, Arby's, Yum Brands, Master Lock, InSinkErator
and Wells Fargo.
. Key contributor to Lean steering meetings to identify and save waste
throughout the organization.
. Received the Golden Eagle Manager Award from managerial staff,
recognizing high levels of team, project and profit achievement.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technical Metal Specialties, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Account Manager, 1994-
1995. Responsible for prospecting, business development and sales,
including account maintenance and communications. Activities included
daily scheduling of orders and purchasing of outside materials.
Interpreted designs and blueprint drawings for accurate quotes. Involved
in key operational decisions and product development. Increased sales
volume by 40% in one year.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Business/General Studies
Waukesha County Technical College, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Emergency Medical Technician Certification
COMPUTER SKILLS
SyteLine, IFS, MRP, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, GroupWise
INTELECDUAL PROPERTY
US Patent, #6591556 B2
Self-centering pivotal Canopy
Jan, 2001
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