Operations Management

Steven J. Choppie

*************@*****.*** 815-***-**** 1662 Bracknel Blvd., Rockford, IL 61103

SUMMARY

Goal driven operations focused professional with valuable experience managing inventory, production and warehousing departments. Focused on continuous improvement through development of standard operating procedures, key performance indicators and the use of kaizen problem solving methodology. Proven results in contract management, operating budget creation, sales and operations planning and performance accountability.

TECHNICAL & SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Kaizen problem solving methodology

Sales and operation planning

Project management

Inventory and capacity management

Lean manufacturing

OSHA 30hr certification

SAP, Microsoft AS400, Excel, Word & Project

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Woods Equipment, Oregon, IL, Forecast Analyst, 2014-2015

•Forecast demand using proprietary software and SAP for over 2,000 products.

•Created and developed S&OP process for cross functional team and responsible business unit.

•Managed OEM stock through developing key relationships with customers, increasing forecast frequency and accuracy.

•Developed stocking strategies to increase inventory turns and improve fill rates.

•Conducted analysis to measure against key performance indicators, fostering continuous improvement in the business.

Chrysler Fiat Auto, Belvidere, IL, Unit Leader, 2013-2014

•Supervised 60+ union employees at assembly plant, reducing absenteeism by 30%.

•Researched and implemented Kaizen cost saving initiative reducing downtime in one station by 98%.

•Directly accountable for daily key performance indicators including throughput, quality, safety, standard operation procedures and retention.

•Reduced safety incidents from 5 per month to less than 1 through Point Kaizens, coaching and discipline.

Kerry Ingredients and Flavours, Beloit, WI, Operations Supervisor, 2008-2013

•Integrated 17 locations into one central facility, reviewing daily and weekly demand to meet customer orders.

•Managed and motivated team of 14 working with inventory, warehousing, production and maintenance.

•Implemented several standard operating procedures over all responsible departments to ensure performance was improving and exceeding key performance indicators over time.

•Forecasted annual budgets including capital projects to show a return on investment within one year.

•Met or came under budget up to 20-30% savings year over year.

•Developed and facilitated safety training for all personnel working in plant. Reduced accident reports from 10+ per year to less than 4.

Beam Global Spirits and Wine, Deerfield, IL, Demand Analyst, 2004-2008

•Managed inventory at up to six off site warehouses including over 1,800 items.

•Forecasted sales from two weeks up to six months out based on historical data and insight.

• Coordinated the timely and efficient delivery of goods with our domestic, international production plants and sales force

• Determined optimum minimum and maximum inventory levels for each warehouse to reduce on-hand inventory by 58%

• Expedited orders as needed to meet special needs and prevent stock outs by 80%

• Integral part of SAP transition, decreasing time to go live by 3 months

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Operations and Information Management May 2003

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

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