JAMES NEU

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Racine, WI 53403 acs8f5@r.postjobfree.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Innovative, results-oriented, professional with a unique combination of skills, looking to utilize my wide variety of experiences by assisting your organization in the achievement of the strategic business objectives and vision. Proven leader with a strong technical background and industry experience - a strategic benefit for companies looking to expand or increase market share in current markets.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A leadership position that will use my proven skills and experience in:

Enhancing customer/vendor relationships MRP/ERP Implementation

6 Sigma and Continuous Improvement Drawing/Print Reading

Identifying and solving Quality problems Providing cost effective solutions

Supply Chain Management ITAR and FAA Regulations

Overseeing all aspects of manufacturing Supplier Score Card Development

Implementing AS9001/ISO 9001 Engineering Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EVERBRITE (Aerotech Temporary Contract Position) South Milwaukee June 2015 – Present

Materials Supervisor

Supervising Material Handlers within a Union environment

Inventory Control as it pertained to warehousing, storage, Lean Mfg. and cycle counts

Coordinated all incoming and out going shipments and implemented cost savings

Quality Control – Processed RGA’s within two days

Safety Committee Member – Certification in CPR and AED

LEGACY AEROSPACE- (Contract Position) Various Locations May 2014 – June 2015

Project Management – Coordinated both military and civilian personal, including logistics, personal coordination, cost savings, and supplier relations.

Aircraft Teardown and Setup at various locations

Involved in writing training manuals

DELTAHAWK ENGINES INC, Racine, WI

Purchasing Manager June 2011 – January 2014

Supply Chain Management, including inventory control, cost savings, logistics, quality control, and end user product development.

Developed and supported new and existing suppliers for new product lines

Managed relationship between engineering department and potential suppliers

Purchasing representative in weekly management meetings

Facilitated relationships with strategic vendors

Forecasting current and future inventory requirements

Developed strategic alliances with suppliers

Worked closely with Quality on supplier discrepancies

JPA AEROSPACE, LLC, Largo, FL July, 2007 – June 2011

Purchasing Manager– Florida-based distributor of commercial and military aircraft parts and services.

Developed and implemented corporate policies and procedures

Managed Purchasing department, including approval of purchase orders, repair orders, and supply chain management.

Supported the quality department as it moves toward ISO 9000 certification.

Developed strategies as they relate to Purchasing Development, including attending trade shows and customer visits

Responsible for Business Planning and Strategies, including setting purchasing goals, inventory supply management, and overall company forecasting.

Responsible for the assessment and implementation of the manufacturing arm of business, including blue print reading, raw material assessment, outside process evaluation and assessing machine capabilities.

Technical support for entire company including blue print reading, technical order reading, and product evaluation

Evaluated customer requests ensuring that full requirements are met

HIGHER SOURCE AVIATION, Hendersonville, NC September 06- July 2007

Materials Manager - multiple locations

Member of executive team, responsible for helping define and drive strategic objectives

Oversaw all aspects of the Sales, Quality and Purchasing Departments

Developed new customers and widened corporate platforms

Responsible for Supply Chain Management

Developed strategic alliances with vendors

Designed and implemented companywide Training & Development programs to enhance employee engagement and retention.

Provided employees at all levels with individual coaching and counseling and mentoring on the full spectrum of business relations issues

Provided periodic assessments of staff, as needed

Exercised supervisory authority to manage staffing, performance, salary recommendations and retention of employee

Developed and implemented companywide Technical Training

Balanced strategic and systems thinking with operational implementation and execution

DERCO AEROSPACE, INC., Milwaukee, WI

Technical Support Supervisor 1994 - 2006

$215 million, Wisconsin-based international supplier and repair station of commercial and military aircraft parts and services. Purchased in 2002 by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a division of United Technologies Corporation

Supply technical support to all departments, including sales, purchasing and quality

In charge of all structural purchases ($20-$30 million)

Responsible for full development of new product lines

Staff development

Developed/facilitated/analyze relationships with current vendors

Supply Chain Management

Supported Sales staff during customer interaction

Forecasting current and future inventory requirements

Instrumental in the development of the Kit Department

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Devry University Bachelor of Science Degree – Technical Management

Milwaukee Area Technical College Associate Degree – Marketing Management

PHI THETA KAPPA, Honor Society

Ito University – Certificate of Achievement ( 6 Sigma)

FM University (FreeMarkets, Inc.) – QuickSource for Buyers Training

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS

Experience with moving a company into new markets

Drove training and development initiative and facilitated internal staff development programs

Business Development and product expansion

Technical Support Training

Developed and implemented Performance Feedback Tool and Leadership Development Review tying to overall mission and vision of the organization

Provided leadership in the development of current staff, in product recognition and overall technical knowledge

TRAINING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Project Management Strategic Management

Training and Development Performance Evaluations

Employee Motivation and Compensation Instructional Techniques

Ethics Leadership Development

Quality Processes/Value Stream Mapping Teambuilding

Customer Presentations Succession Management Mentoring

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Racine Friendship Club House Jan. 2011 - Present

Board of Directors

Chair person of the Planning Committee

Finance Committee Member

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