Manager Management
Resume:
CRAIG E. LIVENGOOD
Mocksville, NC 27028
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Objective A challenging management position in materials or operations.
Abilities I am proficient in manufacturing management including materials management and operations. With many years experience in multiple MRP and ERP systems I can lead employees through efficient and productive use of the tools sets available today and provide correct timely reporting to management to help make comprehensible decisions.
Professional
Experience B/E Aerospace January 2013- Present
Winston-Salem, NC
Master Scheduler
Responsibilities include managing order flow from customers and working with framers to insure OTD. Develop long range capacity plan that supports customers demand while maintaining smooth flow of materials and a balanced work force. Work with team to ensure smooth transition from home grown order management system to JDE One.
*Establish documented policies and standard work for planners
*Created capacity model to demonstrate proven capacity for framers
*Develop plan to absorb 30% increase in orders while maintaining level loading and controlled over time spend.
* Chair weekly production meeting
*Team lead for new system implementation
*Created new reporting for system implementation
Honda Aero Inc. September 2012- December 2012
Burlington, NC
Planning Administrator
Role is comprised of establishing and maturing all processes and procedures of production planning function to link HAI to GE and the joint venture. This includes installation and development of all materials functions in the ERP system.
Responsibilities include:
*Establish all detailed procedures to document flows with IT systems, upstream customers, downstream customers and Joint Venture
*Plan and capture evidence of successful implementation
*Mature Flows
*Chair production meeting
*Develop long-range and short-range production schedule
Ingersoll Rand May 2006- September 2012
Mocksville, NC
Master Scheduler (5/06- 09/12)
Responsibilities include long range and short range planning and scheduling for Centac manufacturing with 2 planners as direct reports. Management of the forecast from all Centac plants to drive proper requirements for raw material and assembly availability. Develop delivery plan for large machines based on material availability and capacity constraints. Understanding the make buy decision and developing action plan to meet customer demand
Accomplishments included:
*Development and implementation of constraint scheduling
*Leader and participant in multiple RIE projects
* 2012 Presidents Award for flow improvement
* Reduced past dues from 2 months of sales to less than 2 days
* Improved inventory turns from < 5 to over 10
*Developed planning process to support lean
*Team member for the merging of Davidson and Mocksville MFGPRO
*Capacity planning Implementation
* Safety Stock plan for Centac parts
Proctor & Schwartz July 1990 – March 2006
Lexington, NC
Materials Manager (10/97- 3/06)
Responsible for Sourcing, Purchasing, Production Planning, Inventory Control, Accounts Payable and Shipping, reporting includes 5 managers and 23 salaried employees. Approve all vendor contracts, develop cash flow strategies, development of operating procedures, and creation of shipping schedule. Provide data and recommendations in setting annual budgets, labor/overhead rates and personnel requirements for salaried and hourly employee.
Accomplishments included:
*Implementation of finite scheduling
*Consolidation of storerooms to create 1 central stores
*Cash flow leveling
*Outsourcing to domestic and offshore vendors
*Implementation of Datawork’s Avante’ ERP system
*ISO 9001 certification
*MRO contracts that has presented 25% savings
*Implementation of several different stocking policies from Kan-Ban to point of use
Manager Production Planning (7/90 - 9/97)
Responsibilities include two Buyer Planners and one Production Planner using MRP and an order point system. On time delivery of all raw materials, purchased, and manufactured items for multi-leveled end items. Expediting parts and orders, liaison with Customer Sales and Service, outsourcing parts and services.
Accomplishments included:
* Implementation of MapicsII
* Reduction of on hand inventory
* Increased inventory turns
* Implemented MRP
* Implementation of Texsoft Cad Cam System
* Facilitator for Quality Circle
* Incorporation of Mazak Laser into production
* Reduced lead time of product 18%
* Improved Spares on time deliver by 30%
* Installation of bar code labor reporting
* Creation and publication of Policies and Procedures
* Network Installation
NIEMAND INDUSTRIES March 1984 - July 1990
Statesville, NC
Manager of Production Scheduling (1/89 - 7/90)
Responsible for four production divisions; served as liaison between manufacturing and customer relations; responsible for inventory control and material requirements; compiled monthly schedules for personnel requirements and budgetary requirements for each division.
Accomplishments included:
*Implementation of order policy codes
*Provided new tracking method of division performance
* Developed order shortage tracking
Division Manager (6/86 - 1/89)
Responsible for the operation of the Powder Drum Division, a staff of 65 hourly personnel and a $3 million budget.
Accomplishments included:
*Reduced work force by 20% and increased production by 35%
*Turned negative profitability to 38% profitability
* Served as Project Manager for BPCS MRPII system
* Implemented JIT processes in a batch environment
* Facilitated two plant relocations for Niemand
Facilities Engineer (3/84 - 6/86)
Supervised 13 machinists/mechanics in maintaining and building packaging equipment; responsible for all aspects of the facility including preventive maintenance, trouble shooting, new construction, parts purchasing, electrical and plumbing layout and requirements.
Accomplishments included:
* Developed new or improved existing operations for five different processes
* Developed/designed new equipment and processes to cut cost and improve reliability with annual cost savings of $1.5 million
* Implemented preventive maintenance program
* Computerized work order creation
* Plant layout for JIT and work cells
Education Catawba College
Business Administration, May 2012, 3.8GPA
Concentration in Business Management and Information Systems
CompUSA
Advanced Classes in Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
Forsyth Technical College
Machinist Training
Professional
Affiliations APICS (Statesville Chapter)
Personal Birth date: 6/8/58
Marital Status: Married
Number of Children: 4
Vice Chair of Board of Trustees Macedonia Moravian Church
President Pinebrook PTA
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