Manufacturing Supply Chain professional

Kevin D. Nicholson

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Supply Chain Operations Professional

Manufacturing Inventory Control Warehouse Operations

Vendor Management Cost Control Project Management

MS Excel MS Outlook SAP CAD CMMS CPARS MAXIMO

Professional Summary

autocad (plant layout) lead in reorganizing and designing (7) warehouses

shipping / receiving / safety stock / mass storage / raw material distribution

purchasing lead for pc&l process improvements - rfq / po approval / contractor liaison

worked on (implemented) logistics flow improvements / market places / racking / flat storage pull systems

Professional Experience

MSX INTERNATIONAL Saline, MI

MH Engineer – Faurecia Interior Systems 10 / 2012 – 07 / 2015

Implemented plant wide logistic transformations via CAD to serve 2015 MY Ford programs.

Process improver via warehouse floor striping / logistic flow projects.

Supported press room production through packaging inventory, orders, and cost reduction initiatives.

Utilized SAP / SRM / CAR (CAPEX) for PO requests and supplier invoice receipts.

Participated in establishing a plant wide flat storage pull system.

PACER INTERNATIONAL Dearborn, MI

Container Management – Automotive Components Holdings 04 / 2012 – 06 / 2012

Supported production scheduling through container inventories at Sheldon Rd and Saline Plants.

Tracked return ratios for 48 containers between 8 Ford assembly plants and ACH Saline for Faurecia sale on 06/01/12.

KELLY ENGINEERING Riverview, MI 06 / 2010 – 08 / 2010

Inventory Specialist - Penske Logistics / Ford

Implemented the inventory control and IT support functions in support of Ford’s Dearborn truck plant off-site sequencing warehouse launch, ensuring the seamless implementation of all processes and technology resources to manage small part inventory and overflow reorganizing.

RT/WMS support resource for Penske personnel, resolving inventory and Intermec scanner issues negatively affecting accurate inventory counts.

Delivered training to all personnel on the MC 9090 scanner part receiving and storing for heavy lot sequencing dock.

AEROTEK AUTOMOTIVE 07 / 2004 – 02 / 2008

Warehouse Supervisor - Ford PRC Romulus, MI 05 / 07 – 02 / 08

Facilitated the coordination and organization of inbound receipts, stocking, and parts picking operations with responsibility for the supervision and productivity of a staff of 24 in a unionized environment. Conducted daily end-of-shift inventories, analyzing lines per man hour (LPMH) reporting to efficiently schedule and forecast daily manpower needs.

Evaluated 2.6 million sq. ft. of warehouse operations establishing LPMH accountability, realizing 10% productivity gain within six months.

Instrumental in receiving 2007’s top ranking in customer service of Ford Brownstown program in LPMH.

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Materials & Operations Analyst - Detroit Diesel Redford, MI 11 / 05 – 02 / 07

Utilized Dibs and Maximo asset management systems to accurately control and document inventory and material transactions and transfers to support non-production and engineering prototype material demands through streamlining throughput to a 24-hour time-line Documented delivery confirmations for accounting and purchasing verifications, expediting second shift shipments to the distribution center, assembly plants, and dealers to ensure accurate and optimal inventory levels.

Restored and improved accounts payable performance through the research, verification, and correction of purchase order terms, and working with vendors to ensure all items were delivered as committed.

Materials Analyst – AutoAlliance Flat Rock, MI 07 / 04 – 07 / 05

Utilized Ford Motor Company’s common material management system (CMMS) to track, analyze, and report material and inventory information from 63 different suppliers, protecting and optimizing inventory levels to maintain production schedules without interruption. Worked extensively with material planning and logistics, dock, and carrier personnel in conducting all shipping and receiving functions.

Collaborated in a three-month green belt study to justify the $300k implementation expense associated with the creation of a three-person ASN dunnage group and ASN system.

Protected production by networking with vendor logistics, expeditors, and dock personnel, fostering strong business relationships with over 60 vendors leading to the successful launch of the Ford Mustang.

VISTEON Ypsilanti, MI 10 / 2000 – 04 / 2004

Building Service Supervisor

Direct responsibility for the day-to-day and strategic management of a $7 million operational budget and for the leadership and oversight of a maintenance staff of unionized employees accountable for the cleaning maintenance of the shop floor, offices, and production machinery. Capitalized on vendor relationship and management skills to increase facility output by securing new contracts while negotiating cost reductions. Accountable for managing procurement functions for facility/machinery maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment, and for effectively coordinating staff schedules and production to minimize the need for overtime.

Reduced floor scrubbing soap cost from $10.95/gallon to $3.95/gallon, while cutting application usage by 50%.

Streamlined operational efficiencies and staff utilization to minimize overtime scheduling and effectively reducing personnel requirements from 60 to 50.

Slashed preventative maintenance overtime by 50% through improving cleaning tools and products used in cleaning copper air filters, parts washers, and cold headers.

Maintained quality and budget standards across departments by reporting and analyzing preventative maintenance measures, justification of overtime for projects, and the efficient and timely shutdown of machinery for cleaning and maintenance.

Education

University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration with Economic Specialty

1990

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