buyer,procurement,purchasing, sourcing manager
Resume:
John M. Guercione
New Kensington, PA 15068 US
Cell Phone: 412-***-****
Home Phone: 724-***-****
E-mail: **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Procurement/Purchasing Manager with strong bias toward Technical/Maintenance MRO
applications for 7+ years in the high speed food processing industry. Experience in both
USDA regulated and FDA/GMP facilities. I am interested in pursuing an MRO Buyer,
Procurement, or Purchasing Management position. WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Consultant August2012-Present
Evaluate inventory management and purchasing systems efficiency
recommend and implement improvements
plan, manage, and complete construction/remodeling projects .
Process analysis and improvement.
MRO buyer December 2009 - July 2011
Farmland Foods, Inc. Arnold, PA Food and Beverage Production
Manage and service maintenance parts room. Responsible for purchasing all
packaging, ingredients, operating supplies, capital projects and MRO part following
established purchasing policies. Optimize price, delivery, purchase$20 $40 million
annually
Monitor MRO spending levels. Formulate and implement inventory reduction strategies.
Review stock level adjustment requests.
Generate inventory restock report for maintenance and production departments. Create
purchase orders necessary to replenish inventory. Secure emergent repair items or
services.
Secure quotes for non-stock item requests (maintenance and operations).Issue
purchase orders for approved non-stock items.
Conduct research of nonspecific requests (no definitive part # on request).Communicate
status and delivery quotes of time-sensitive requests to appropriate personnel.
Review accuracy of vendors’ order confirmation. Update purchase order unit prices as
indicated on confirmations.
Verify service and rental invoicing; issue purchase orders
Ensure and confirm SOX compliance.
Approve payment of accurately invoiced P.O.line items; reconciled P-CARD purchase
statements; and approved shipping invoices. Generate blocked invoice report. Review
blocked invoice report, investigate and resolve cause of blockages. Investigate and
resolve “problem invoices” submitted from corporate accounting. Release invoices for
payment.
Conduct spot-checks to monitor inventory accuracy. Perform sufficient weekly cycle
counts required to complete two cycles per fiscal year.
Participate in corporate MRO buyers conference calls as scheduled. Implement
corporate directives.
Assist as necessary to maintain safe, efficient daily departmental operations
Chair monthly meeting of Purchasing Control Safety Committee and attend monthly
meeting of Safety Steering Committee.
operate SAP,PMC ERP systems, Excellent communication,interpersonal skills,
multitasking adaptability,priority recognition, Business Organizational Skills, Technical
aptitude and attention to detail,
HIGHLIGHTS I surpassed 5% annual spend reduction over three fold by reviewing
usage and cost center to assure items were assigned correctly. Established vendor held
stocking programs to minimize cost, yet ensure reliable availability.
Maintenance System /Purchasing Manager January 2008 - April 2010
Tsudis Chocolate co Pittsburgh, PA Manufacturing – Other
Conceptualize, develop, and implement inception of comprehensive preventative
maintenance program and Maintenance Parts Inventory system . Establish maintenance
and purchasing protocols and procedures.
Create, develop, implement, maintain a Maintenance Management and Inventory
Control System utilizing PMC and Microsoft Navision ERP platforms.
Create and operate physical parts room
Write detailed preventative maintenance plans and procedures for each individual
physical asset. Enter data into program to Create schedule and issue PM work orders.
Review findings and verify completion of work orders. establish, maintain record
controls.
Utilize RFP and RFQ processes to rationalize inventory levels for optimal use of working
capital and determine commodity price and length of agreements.
identify potential, evaluate and select suppliers. verify performance
review, approve purchase requisitions. issue p.o's. confirm delivery. reconcile invoices.
approve payments
supervise parts room workers
chair safety committee. complete safety audits.conduct committee meeting. develop
safety culture
complex problem solving, Technical Writing, Operations Problem solving, Material
Safety Data Sheet database management, haccp/gmp food safety certifications, Critical
Cost Analysis, Organizational Development,
HIGHLIGHTS This comprehensive Maintenance department modernization and
standardized, formal Asset Management Maintenance database creation and Work
Order System development project was solely my responsibility.The protocols and
procedures established and implemented automatically provide a verifiable record of
service which improved both the efficiency of the maintenance department and plant
productivity.figures. While the project was part of a larger, overall process improvement,
its timely inception facilitated the successful achievement of the first AIB/NSF
certification which set a milestone for business expansion.
Maintenance Procurement Assistant September 2007 - October 2009
north side foods Arnold, PA Food and Beverage Production
Manage Preventative Maintenance program schedule,ensure compliance and
completion. Source and purchase parts, equipment, and services as required to
minimize Production Downtime.Manage day to day operations of Parts Crib
Write work orders to charge out labor and materials for repairs from previous day
Generate purchase orders to restock depleted inventory
Research cost and availability for non-inventory items, capex projects and emergency
repairs
Contact service techs,contractors,factory reps to schedule on-site service
Procure contractor bids for projects,facility
Receive maintenance shipments put stock in shelf locations
Generate priority work orders
Monitor inventory control
Monitor preventative work order program
Assist mechanics as requested
Maintain clean,safe work area
Perform physical inventory counts
General customer service type activity with production personnel,visitors
assist maintenance manager as needed
operate PMC CMMs ERP system, Superior communication,interpersonal skills,
Windows operating systems, Technical Writing,
Production Supervisor September 2006 - September 2007
tsudis chocolate co Pittsburgh, PA Manufacturing - Other
Responsible for managing all facets of safe operation of high speed production line:
Including personnel,machinery, supplies and product quality to attain set quota
Supervise Line Production Operation set up, fulfill material&staffing requirements,
schedule, substitute for breaks. Ensure product and packaging meet specifications.
Complete QC inspections, related documentation, and all other required paperwork.
Operate, diagnose and correct malfunction on high speed wrappers, and vertical
bagging machines, boxers, daters, and shrink wrap sealers
Electromechanical troubleshooting, Machine Operation, Machine Repair/Maintenance,
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES, Organization and Time Management, People Management,
Home Care Aide February 1994 - March 2006
self Arnold, PA Healthcare Services
Assisted client with all activities of daily living
Provide full service in home care and companionship for an elderly woman, including
but not limited to preparation of meals, administering prescription medication, serving as
liaison with family and physicians.
Musician April 1983 - November 2005
Self Pittsburgh, PA Performing and Fine Arts
Live musical keyboard and vocal performance
read music, Public Communication,
Auto Parts Counter Associate June 1988 - October 1991 beacon auto parts
Jeannette, PA Retail
Assistant District Manager/CounterpersonSales, Delivery Routing, Inventory Control,
Customer Service, and Problem Resolution
obtain and interpret technical detail to provide functional replacement components to
retail and professional repair customers
Sales, Delivery Routing, Inventory Control, Customer Service, and Problem Resolution
mix paint to prescribed formula
interpret technical information to determine correct replacement
EDUCATION
Diploma : Burrell High School College Prep Course Study Completed June 7, 1983
Some College Coursework Completed, Music, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
August 1983 - March 1984
LANGUAGE- English -fluent
REFERENCES
Jim Shahen
Maintenance Manager, North Side Foods/Farmland Foods
Professional
Shawn Wislie
Maintenance Planner,Farmland Foods, Inc.
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Professional
Pete Klobucher
Director of R&D-Plant Enigneer, Tsudis Chocolate Co.
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Professional
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