Supply Chain Packaging Engineer
Resume:
RAY VANDUSER
Newnan, GA *****
*******@*****.***
Objective
I want to obtain a position in Management, enabling me to better progress in my professional career.
Experience
May 2008 – December 10,2021
Yamaha Motors Newnan, GA
Packaging Engineer
Lead Packaging Engineer on the new Rhino vehicle. I implemented returnable packaging schemes for the
International and Domestic suppliers. Design and Procure containers for any Quality Critical and CLASS A finish parts. Follow LEAN concepts to drive a competitive supply chain. Provide and analyze quotations for internal and supply chain customers. Review packaging standards to ensure compliance with vendors and customers. Follow
environmental standards and drive towards implementing packaging to follow these standards. Prepare reports and presentations for the Executive Committee. Handle any / all quality issues, in regards to packaging in a timely matter. I managed projects in all 5 Yamaha locations. Project Lead on all new model, bank builds, and re-locations in Yamaha facilities. Maintain budgetary requirements on all projects. Set up and implemented a 1-piece flow in welding
operations. I brought in a simulation process and company to enhance the production and material flow in the warehouse and new paint line.
November 1999 – April 2008
Lapeer Metal Stampings Lapeer, MI
Corporate Packaging Engineer
I maintained all packaging standards and
implementations of containers throughout the entire corporation. Lapeer had 6 plants. I met deadlines, and researched the most cost effective way to accomplish the tasks associated with the job. I also procured all external and internal expendable packaging, for all plants. I designed all packaging schemes for external and internal customers. Communicated and facilitated all ergonomic and cost reducing efforts for all plants. I practiced all methods of LEAN MANUFACTURING including 5S Standards, Small
Group, and sequencing of Material Flow throughout the plants and resolved all packaging related issues. Lapeer was a tier-1 supplier to General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Saturn, and Honda. Lapeer was a 300 million dollar company, and the entire corporation was 750 million a year. I also have traveled to many facilities to maintain a good working relationship with our customers.
May 1985 - May 1999
Lapeer Metal Stampings Lapeer, MI
Plant Superintendent / Master Scheduler / Production Control Manager
During this time I held 3 positions, but in this
company all were considered as one. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: Troubleshoot any and all production related issues. Maintained strict quality standards. Lapeer was a UAW factory. Accountable for staying within a departmental budget.
Personnel duties: hire, dismiss, schedule, delegate, and train.
I managed personnel in both our Assembly Plant and Stamping Plant. During my management period, I had three people promoted to higher positions. I was also responsible for Inventory turns, and Production Floor Manpower requirements.
Education
2003
Davenport University Flint, MI
Associates Business Administration GPA: 3.7
Bachelor Degree…70 % complete
1999
Detroit College of Business Flint, Ml
Associates Degree Business Administration GPA: 3.8 1984
CS Mott Flint, Ml
Associates of Arts Social Work GPA: 3.8
Skills
● Blue Print Reading
● Procure returnable container fleets and calculations
● Follow up on all packaging concerns (internal and external)
● Attend various meetings (APQP, GENBA, HATAFURI,
KAIZEN, PRODUCTION, DEPARTMENTAL)
● Implement all packaging schemes
● Prepare all packaging RFQ's REQUEST for QUOTATION)
● Monitor and meet all deadlines
● Communicate all problems and potential constraints
● Monitor Supply Chain activities (ensuring customer satisfaction)
● Test and validate packing concepts in a shipping environment (including material handling methods)
● Prepare and present reports and/or presentations to upper management
● Value Stream Mapping
● Lead Engineer on new ATV packing line
● Lead Engineer on the ATV Outbound shipping crate Certifications:
● Synchronous Manufacturing
● QS 9000
● TS 16949
● Advanced SPC
● PICOS
● LEAN Manufacturing Methods
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