JACKIE STOKES
H: 830-***-**** acrumo@r.postjobfree.com
Executive Profile
Solutions-focused leader specializing in driving operations growth, creating strategic process improvement initiatives,
providing world-class business services, cultivating a strong brand image
and maximizing bottom-line results
Core Competencies
Materials Management Strategic Analysis / Planning
Team Building / Training Processes Production / Operations
Parts / Logistics Management Shipping / Receiving Processes
Regulatory Compliance Inventory Management / Control
Master Scheduling Best Practice Methodologies
Shipment consolidations planning Budgeting expertise
Reverse logistics AS/400
Lean Management Shipment consolidations planning
Customs Regulations Environmental/Safety Regulations
Professional Experience
WISE COMPANY SEATING 02/2014 to Current
Consultant
Consulting Service for Material reviewing processes and training staff on new systems
Review Logistics issues with Suppliers / Transportation / Mexican & U.S Customs
Developed and shared best practices across the company
Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements.
MAGNA AUTO 01/2012 to 02/2014
Consultant TOLUCA, MEXICO
Consulting Service for Logistics & Materials U.S & Mexico.
Review scope of logistics & materials processes to analyze and implement potential cost saving transportation.
Suppliers Development to reduce Cost
Review Manufacturing Process for potential cost Savings- list specific cost saving methods implemented.
Developed and managed annual operating budgets
ALBANY TRUCKING 04/2010 to 01/2012
Consultant New Albany, MS
Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements.
Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge and dynamic business acumen to handle all regulatory compliance,
payroll operations, driver workflow prioritization, logistics, fuel cost optimization, and safety control
Developed and managed company budgets, insurance processes, and monitoring adherence to state laws.
Mentored, coached and trained team members on new processes
MERIDIAN AUTO SYSTEMS 01/2003 to 04/2010
Special Projects Manager MUZQUIZ, MEXICO
Led professional and efficiency development for Mexico and U.S.
customs/regulations, logistics services/transportation, process/material control department, distribution centers,
local supplier's development, and lean manufacturing.
Managed and implemented Material Team MRP / Bar Code systems.
Supported the start-up operations of two large-scale G.M.
programs-GMT 900 and GMT 345.
ALCOA FUJIKURA LTD 01/1977 to 01/2003
Senior Location Manager NEW BOSTON/ RIPLEY, MI/MS
Drove business growth by managing the production, quality, delivery, EHS, and cost for in-line vehicle sequence
operations in Kentucky and Michigan, including applying talents in EDI, parts/logistics, and electronic raw
materials.
Spearheaded a 100% Kan-Ban System at both facilities while successfully meeting financial budget plan goals
and providing multiple efficient shipments to customers to ultimately achieve and maintain a 99.8% customer
satisfaction rating.
01/1993 to 01/1995
Location Manager
Strategically steered the start-up of a 125,000-square-foot distribution center with 10,000+ locations, including
orchestrating monthly acquisition of $30 million in direct raw materials and $750,000 in indirect materials for the
U.S.
and Mexico, as well as handling all facets of core shipping, receiving, and manufacturing services and
transportation.
Generated annual savings of $500,000 by creating direct shipment procedures of supplies from the D.C.
without passing the state border, as well as initiating a 15-day lead time for logistics companies to result in
$425,000 in annual savings.
01/1987 to 01/1993
Plant Manager
Demonstrated strong leadership skills and multitasking abilities toward directing comprehensive warehousing
and inventory control, including ensuring seamless operations for receiving imports, stock allocation, inventory
and production control, purchasing, shipment and delivery, materials stored, master scheduling, and
manufacturing services.
Decreased carrying costs / premium transportation charges by 3% via reduction in days on hand thru MRP and
bidding.
Approved planning and installation of new capital equipment / rearrangement and modifications of existing
facilities.
01/1979 to 01/1987
Materials Manager
Supervised the Production Control Department. Responsible for sourcing and procuring all material required for
final assembly line production. Controlled $3.1 million in component parts inventory while maintaining 12 inventory
turns annually.
Assured daily cycle counts were performed. Coordinated and implemented new product introductions, product
transfers, and engineering improvements
Technical Summary
Kan-Ban Systems
Kaizen Continuous Improvement
ISO 14001 / OS 900
AWIMS Systems & AWINIS Bar Code Systems
JIT,APS, APIC
AS - 400