Manager Project

DAVID A. POWELL, CPIM

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913-***-**** home; 913-***-**** cell ***********@*****.***

Career Summary

P&L Management Regulatory Compliance/OSHA & EPA Materials Management

Experienced leader of cross-functional teams with a strong history of successful initiatives in Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, as well as Lean Manufacturing Methodologies as part of Continuous Process Improvement Initiatives. Has sophisticated understanding of devising, developing and implementing Kan Ban and JIT strategies. Demonstrated proficiency in drastically improving inventory levels and inventory accuracy. Proven ability to lead and direct staff to go above and beyond in the delivery of all operational objectives. Advanced critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.

Operations Management/Efficiency

Budgeting/Cost Control & Savings

Strategic Planning & Execution

Continuous Improvement

Safety/Compliance Standards

Staff Leadership/Supervision

Process Improvement

Production Planning

Lean Manufacturing

Financial Analysis/Cost Accounting

Inventory/Cycle Count Management

Vendor Audit, Selection Management

Professional Experience

ROYAL TRACTOR COMPANY INC., 2000 – 2015

Director of Operations

Principal manager in charge of driving improvements in practices and procedures to increase effectiveness of the MRP system utilization. Introduced effective dispatch reports for all work centers that greatly improved throughput. Implemented and effectively managed consignment Inventory programs. Brought plant into OSHA and EPA compliance.

Key Accomplishments

Significantly improved parts inventory accuracy from 32% to 95% through cycle counting which eliminated the need for an annual physical Inventory.

Reduced scrap on plate steel by 50% from 10% to 5%.

PEERLESS PRODUCTS INC., 1993 –2000

Vice President of Operations

Oversaw, led and directed operations including complete management of a production plant of 450+ employees as well as developing and implementing Inventory Management processes that lowered inventory levels and increased serviceability of inventory. Brought all systems and equipment into Y2K compliance.

Key Accomplishments

Increased the profit of a Business Segment by 361% in part by using Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing principals.

Restructured manufacturing processes material flows and plant layout, which resulted in improved productivity and OSHA compliance. Introduced new technology to improve efficiency.

DEXTER AUTOMOTIVE MATERIALS 1991 – 1993

Customer Service/Materials Manager

Key Accomplishments

Implementation of Pansophic Resource management system..

Vendor audit and certification.

Implementation of ISO 9002, (purchasing)

Implementation of Kan Ban and JIT programs.

Established and set up new a Distribution Center and integrated a Third-Party Logistics business partner into the Supply Chain.

Improved Cash Flow due to scheduled deliveries and discounted terms when appropriate.

ILLINOIS PLUMBING AND HEATING SUPPLY COMPANY 1988 – 1991

Vice President – Operations and Finance

Key Accomplishments

Dramatic improvement of inventory levels and accuracy.

Reduced month-end closes from nine workdays to two.

Responsible for significant improvement of past due invoices in accounts receivable.

GEORGE S. MAY INTERNATIONAL COMPANY 1987 – 1988

Project Director

Key Accomplishments

Project Manager for multiple ERP\MRP implementations using various systems.

Implementation of various Kan Ban and JIT strategies.

Implementation of multiple Cycle Count programs.

Developed policies and procedures and conducted training for Inventory Control

DEVINE LIGHTING, Division of Kidde, Inc. 1983 – 1986

Materials Manager

Key Accomplishments

Project Manager for MAPICS implementation.

Directed a team of programmers in the development of an Order Entry and Invoicing module that was integrated with MAPICS.

Implementation of various Kan Ban and JIT strategies.

Implementation of a Cycle Count program.

Increased Inventory turns from six to two times in an industry where the standard was three.

Dramatic improvement in inventory accuracy

Reduction of lead-time to customers.

LIVINGSTON INDUSTRIES, LTD. 1982 – 1983

Manager of Manufacturing

Key Accomplishments

Project Manager for MAPICS implementation.

Decreased by 49% the cost of quality related Field Service.

Implementation of various Kan Ban and JIT strategies.

Significant material and outside processing cost reductions.

Dramatic improvement in inventory accuracy

Established work cells.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Kansas State University - Manhattan, Kansas 1981

Certifications

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) 1979

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