Project Management Professional Experience
Resume:
KANDAL D. LEWIS-URSIN
Kennesaw, GA *****
************@*****.***
SPECIALIST IN MANUFACTURING,
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & TEAM PERFORMANCE
Creative and analytical, known for collaboration and problem solving. Skilled in building and inspiring high performing teams, working cross functionally to navigate organizational barriers and achieve measurable business results. Over 15 years of management experience with 9 years in manufacturing.
PROVEN
PROVEN AREAS OF STRENGTH
6S Lean Manufacturing
Project Management
Budgeting & Cost Control
ISO 9000
Safety Audits
Production Planning
Quality Assurance
CPR & Bloodborne Pathogens
Purchasing & Inventory Control
Logistics Management
Customer Relations
Training & Team Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QEP/FAUS GROUP INC, Dalton, GA 2/2016-Present
Buyer
Responsible for procuring, purchasing chemicals, raw materials,, finished goods, packaging and negotiating with vendors. Purchase and replenish stock for 2 locations.
Audit invoices to confirm accurate pricing and terms.
Work with Brokerage to coordinate and monitor the release of goods from carrier and Customs. Negotiate freight terms, and ensure timely delivery of goods that meet quality standards. SKU and Vendor Maintenance, Market Analysis
ZEP MANUFACTURING, Atlanta, GA 2/2014-2016
Strategic Buyer
Responsible for procuring, purchasing chemicals, raw materials, and negotiating with vendors.
Source and assist in negotiating national purchasing programs for our network of facilities.
Maintain procurement levels and replenish over 10,000 SKU’s.
Audit invoices to confirm accurate pricing and terms.
Negotiate freight terms, and ensure timely delivery of goods that meet quality standards.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)
PELICAN PRODUCTS/HARDIGG INDUSTRIES, Kennesaw, GA 2007 – 2013
Manufacturing Warehouse/Production Manager
Led operations or $8 M in annual production and Purchased Over 4 million a year.
Established safety culture and achieved record of 5 years as accident free. Suggested Programs to increase sales by 15%
Manage all production operations, production planning, 6SLean manufacturing, and “Fork Lift Train the Trainer Certifications”.
Responsible for logistics, shipping/receiving. Produce monthly production reports.
Participate in coaching, evaluations, ISO9000, SAP, CPR, MRP, GMP, Heart Saver Blood borne Pathogens Certifications.
Assist with inventory control, quality control, while assisting in training.
Purchased raw materials, maintenance materials, plastics, polyethylene, polyurethanes components and finished goods. Procurement, Replenish stocked items, Vendor Control and Contract Negotiating
SKU and Part numbers set-up and maintenance, Stock Analysis and Forecasting.
Handle shipping/receiving, material management, distribution and SKU management.
AUTOMATION PERSONNEL C/O PRAMAC INDUSTRIES, Marietta, GA 2006 – 2007
Customer Service
Acted as a Customer Liaison
Proficient in Oracle, Purchasing, Customer Relations, Data Entry, Filing, Freight Quotes, Scheduling Freight, Follow-Ups for new orders, Monthly Reports, Order Processing, Refund Processing, Mail Intake, Mail Distribution, Cold Calling, G/L, Order Tracking, AP/AR, Credit Processing and Account Set-Ups.
EDUCATION
Associate in Business Management
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point
Visual, Oracle, SAP, AS400
Lawson, Image Now
DOS, Win OMS
Quick Books
COMMUNITY AFFILIATION
Lutheran Social Services of the South, Big Brother Big Sister Program, Become Homeless Ministries
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