John Kenes

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Cliffor, Mi *****

cell 586-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

An operations and quality professional with a strong background in continuous improvement, quality systems, training, supervision, and logistics. A leader who collaborates with others on the team to achieve world-class performance. Expertise in purchasing management, continuous improvement, and training program management, and cross-functional team leadership.

Career History:

2016-2023 Senior Buyer PTI Engineered Plastics, Macomb, MI

PTI is a leader in plastic injection molding and assembly of medical products.

Responsibilities:

Implement and maintain an effective program to ensure on-time deliveries.

Ensure that accurate data on changing costs are properly documented and routed.

Locate new sources of supply as needed.

Prepare and place purchase orders with approved suppliers.

Maintain raw material inventory at optimum levels and support cycle counting.

Review material inventories regularly to minimize obsolete material stock.

Review obsolete inventory and recommend usage where applicable.

Re-price jobs as required based on raw material increases.

Personally abide by and enforce ethical practice in all dealings with company suppliers. Maintain good company image and supplier relations.

Keep other departments advised with respect to lead time on critical material or products.

Initiate and recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.

Process orders: Review job for discrepancies – analyze each job for unusual requirements to ensure all costs are captured.

Achievements:

1.Provide the best pricing options for raw materials as requested by the Commercial Engineering Dept.

2.Implementing ERP software for PTI (Kinetic)

3.Installing Color Lab

4.Creating new part numbers in ERP

2004-2016 MRO Buyer/Corporate Letica Corporation, Rochester, MI

Letica is a leader in the plastic packaging industry and the plastic injection molding business manufacturing a five-gallon plastic container. The five-gallon container has since become the industry standard for a broad array of applications including paint, chemicals, and food packaging. Letica Corporation has grown into a nationwide manufacturer of paper and plastic packaging.

Responsibilities:

Pricing Negotiator for MRO materials.

Lead, negotiate and establish corporate contracts with key providers of services.

Negotiate Client terms and conditions.

Manage supply base.

Support development and implementation of effective procurement strategies.

Maintain a focus on cost-reduction activities in MRO supplies.

Utilize market intelligence or other benchmarking tools in validating rates and services.

Maintain contracts.

Adhere to procurement policies, internal controls.

Achievements:

1.Negotiated company wide uniform contract/vending service contract. ($200K cost avoidance)

2.Negotiated pricing for MRO Specifying and negotiating purchases for Plant Operations & Maintenance operations. ($400K cost avoidance)

3.Maintained Facility Maintenance service contracts (lawn, snow removal, HVAC, Pest Control, etc.) at corporate headquarters and 12 manufacturing sites.

4.Performed Capital Project Purchasing for Injection Molding Equipment, Plant Operations, Cranes, Roofs, Water Systems, Tooling, and Automation.

2001-2003 Buyer/Planner Baxter Healthcare Corporation

BioScience Division, Rochester, MI

Baxter Healthcare Corporation – BioScience Division

$2 Billion Global Producer of BioPharmaceuticals with Manufacturing Plants in the United States and Europe

Responsibilities/Achievements:

Pricing negotiator for manufacturing materials - yielded positive Purchase Price Variances of $300K for 2002, $250K in 2001.

Material Requirements Planner – managed supply & inventory of Bill of Materials and Disposable production items (Value of Production $100 mil).

Cost Reduction Program Developer – Reported to Division Management – Developed cost avoidance programs to meet company goals.

MRO Buyer – Specified and negotiated purchases for Technical Development and Engineering & Maintenance operations.

Janitorial Services & Supplies Buyer/Coordinator

Continuous Improvement Leader – utilized Quality Leadership Process to focus on continuous improvement of key processes within the facility.

Environmental Health and Safety Leader – performed risk assessments, department audits, & developed corrective and preventative Action Plans) to achieve ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 certifications.

Assisted in the implementation of purchasing software module of the JDE One World Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

1995-2001 Warehouse Supervisor

Responsibilities/Achievements:

Scheduler – shipping/receiving dock activity.

Developer of and trainer for:

oGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliant standard operating procedures

oForklift training program

Knowledgeable interface with regulatory auditors, including the FDA.

MRP - management and control of raw materials, Quality Control of human plasma

Lead and coordinated plant wide cycle counting.

Developed and implemented Kan-Ban system.

1988-1995 Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Responsibilities/Achievements:

Shipping/Receiving

Fork Truck & Diesel Straight Truck Operator (CDL w/Air Brakes)

Picking/Packing Distribution of Finished Goods

Skills:

Negotiating, oral and written communications, knowledge of commodities and materials/products being purchased, high level of analytical ability where problems are complex, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

Professional Enrichment Training

25 years of experience, multiple training courses, Statistical thinking, Procurement processes, Train the trainer, My OSHA, Six sigma etc.

Quality Leadership Process, Microsoft Word & Excel, Visio, Environmental Health and Safety, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Business Ethics, Statistical Thinking, Managing Regulatory Inspections, JD Edwards One World ERP System, Train the Trainer Forklift, Handling Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Working towards certification C.P.M.

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