Chris A. Jones acu630@r.postjobfree.com

Tulsa, Oklahoma

918-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/chrisallenjones

SUPPLY CHAIN/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

A results-driven Supply Chain professional with a career in a fast-paced manufacturing company. Proven proficiency in materials management, strategic sourcing, lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System tools as well as supply chain and inventory management. Outstanding record of process improvements throughout all areas of business, including manufacturing, inventory, supply chain, quality and engineering. Excellent communicator with the ability to actively plan and manage change.

EXPERIENCE

THE NORDAM GROUP, INC., Tulsa, OK

(Privately-held manufacturing OEM that designs and builds business jet nacelles and thrust reversers)

Director Supply Chain, 2008-2015

Directed the consolidation of vendor database to leverage the division purchasing strength, achieving lower costs. Identified potential new sources, completed long-term agreements, developed project plans and transitioned the work from existing suppliers. Standardized supply chain activities across all divisions. Eliminated multiple sources for common items purchased for the company. Reduced both division and corporate costs for purchased materials. Reduced the division inventory. Ensured compliance to US Government export regulations. Chairman of The NORDAM Group, Inc. intellectual property management team.

Director Strategic Sourcing (Global), 2003-2008

I managed a dedicated team to leverage the commodity spend and to identify domestic and international preferred sources. The objectives were to reduce the supply base and year over year cost reductions for all divisions. I was responsible for customer contract flow-downs and negotiations for long-term agreements. I also acted as the division compliance representative to ensure compliance to Department of Commerce EAR and Department of State ITAR regulations.

Director Lean Enterprises 2001-2003

I managed the NORDAM Nacelle and Thrust Reverser System Division's Lean Enterprise conversion. Working with Simpler Consulting, I led up to four Kaizen Blitz events each month. 81 events in total for both the shop floor and office areas in two years. This was accomplished using time studies; spaghetti diagrams, KanBans and Standard work that yielded a 40% reduction in direct labor costs. I Developed point-of-use inventory pull systems. I was responsible for training and implementation of policy deployment for flow-down of improvement targets to the individual employees.

Manager Materials 1998-2001

I was responsible for procurement, Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving. While in this position I was a team member that led the due-diligence, acquisition and transfer of the Dee Howard business jet product line from San Antonio to Tulsa, Oklahoma. I also managed the supplier relationships suppliers located in Italy.

Accomplishments:

Reduced purchase part pricing by $9M over the last 26 months

Completed 17 division and 41 corporate long-term agreements with terms of 5 years to life of program

Developed and implemented inventory management and pull-based point-of-use KanBans that resulted in a $48M inventory reduction since 2008

Implemented Policy Deployment for flow-down of improvement targets to the individual employees

Designed and initiated, along with executive staff, customer-based Value Streams with dedicated support functions embedded in the groups

Developed and implemented training program for Lean Manufacturing/Toyota Production System tools, as well as Root Cause and Corrective Action processes

Managed the writing of applications for the Baldrige Award and Oklahoma Quality Award; certified as an Oklahoma Quality Award Examiner

Realized a 40% improvement in direct labor costs as a result of kaizen blitz events

Directed cross-functional teams tasked with the due diligence, acquisition and transfer of the assets of two acquired companies from out of state to Tulsa, OK

Member of multi-division cross-functional team that selected and implemented 2 group-wide MRP system including SAP

Demonstrated achievements in:

Lean Manufacturing

Inventory Control

Logistics Planning

Freight costs

Achieving Cost Reductions

Process Improvements

Control and Metric Development

Import/Export Compliance

System Proficiency: ERP MRP, Computer Associates MANMAN, MANBAR, ADC, SAP

Education

Continuous Quality Improvement Specialist Training – 1998

Malcolm Baldridge Quest for Excellence – 1998

Oklahoma Quality Award Examiner Training – 2003

Department of Commerce Export/ITAR Training – 2004

Six Sigma Champion Training – 2006

Will Rogers High School Tulsa, Oklahoma

University of Tulsa

Management Development Program (Mini MBA) - 2001

RECOGNITION

Advanced plant layout through Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Value Stream Mapping

Basics of Supply Chain Management - APICS

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