WADE KERTES

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Fords NJ *****

908-***-****

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SUMMARY

Broad based knowledge of the electronic manufacturing and design industry. 39 years of experience in the development, assembly, and test of high technology electronics equipment.

Capable of realizing and reacting to the changes this industry requires. Relevant skills and competent application of acceptable industry methods include:

Total Quality Management (TQM)

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing Methodologies

Process Development and Process Engineering

Inventory Control

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Strong Organizational and Planning Skills

Excellent communication skills with technical and business staffs

Supervisory Skills

Project Management

Electronic Test and Troubleshooting

(CM) Contract Manufacturing Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS Rockleigh NJ 2006-2024

Electronics design and manufacture of high-end solutions products for home automation, campus and building control, video conferencing, and more.

Production planner/ Contact Manufacturing Purchasing Agent

Responsibilities include: maintenance of monthly production /delivery schedule for a 200 million Doller contract manufacturer account. New production introduction. End of life product phase out. Engineering Change notice impact analysis and implementation. Proficient with use of SAP and Kinaxis Rapid Response Software platforms

ALGEN DESIGN SERVICES Eatontown NJ 2005-2006

Electronic contract manufacturer: a leader in the delivery of electronics design and manufacturing services.

Materials Manager:

Daily responsibilities include: Managing materials group including shipping, receiving, and material handling responsibilities, BOM creation and maintenance, item master maintenance, master production scheduling, and cycle count program Accountable for managing the manufacturing stockroom and inventory averaging $2.5 million over a 1-year period.

FLARION TECHNOLOGIES Bedminster, NJ 2003 –2005

Start-up cellular telecommunications company, an innovator in broadband cellular Internet connectivity.

Materials/ Documentation specialist:

Daily responsibilities included: Management of the: Master production schedule, Item master maintenance, BOM creation and maintenance, shipping/ receiving. Monthly responsibilities included: Excess and obsolete material disposition, Problem invoice reconciliation, Cycle counting, and Responsible for documenting all manufacturing related processes and procedures. Accountable for managing the manufacturing stockroom and inventory averaging $3.5 million over a 2-year period.

APLION NETWORKS Edison, NJ 1997 – 2003

Start-up Telecommunications Company; an innovator in simplifying data service delivery and improving communications service provider profitability.

Materials Manager/Production Planner/ ERP system Administrator 1999 - 2003

Daily responsibilities included: Monitoring database (“Fourth Shift”) administration on a daily basis; effectively/expediently resolved system issues, Managed Purchasing and Shipping & Receiving; Accountable to manage the manufacturing stockroom and inventory averaging $2 million over a 3 year period.

Engineering Technician 1997 - 1999

Tested and debugged state-of-the-art telecommunication prototypes for business and hospitality markets, Evaluated and selected contract manufacturers. Participated in design review committee meetings (comprised of purchasing, process and manufacturing engineers) for new products from concept to launch.

DRANETZ TECHNOLOGIES Edison, NJ 1985 - 1997

Manufacturing and Development Company recognized as the world’s number one source for power monitoring equipment and services.

Manufacturing Supervisor 1996-1997

Supervised 18 technicians and electronic assemblers, Prepared and monitored monthly shipping schedules, Implemented JIT manufacturing principles for one-piece flow. The merger and subsequent relocation of Daytronics to Dranetz created this job.

Production/Process Engineer 1993 -1996

Provided support to production by refining and developing manufacturing related processes, Designed and developed test fixtures and procedures, Participated in concurrent engineering teams for new product development, Involved in continuous improvement efforts to reduce manufacturing costs

Senior Electronics Technician 1985 - 1993

Troubleshoot and repair high accuracy AC measurement circuits, A/D Conversions, switching power supplies, microprocessors and supporting I/O devices, Provided Technical Support for new product lines, Managed the Customer Service and Repair Department

EDUCATION

DeVry Technical Institute, Woodbridge NJ Electronics Technician Diploma GPA: 3.20/4.00

Analog and digital circuit analysis and troubleshooting

Microprocessors, Industrial Controls, and Instruments

500 hours hands-on lab experience

Middlesex County College, Edison NJ APICS CPIM Certification Program

Personal Achievements

Boy Scouts of America: Attained rank of Eagle Scout

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