Senior Manager Team Members

ROBERT PATRICK BRUNE

Scottsboro, AL *****

***.*****@*****.*** / 859-***-****

SUMMARY

I have been an operational leader for over 20 years with increasing responsibilities throughout my career. I am a fast learner and I inspire team members to create better associate, process, and machine efficiencies while finding cost take outs in every aspect of the operation. I will create atmosphere of worker flexibility and camaraderie. I have increased efficiencies over the last twenty years in my past leadership roles. I have created a culture with the staff and associates that encourages integrity and the mindset that reputation is important to the longevity of customer satisfaction and profitability.

Goal-oriented Purchase Engineer with experience driving supply chain activities by sourcing copper and glass products. Talented at analyzing information, comparing quotations and selecting ideal suppliers to meet cost and quality targets. Proven track record of communicating clearly with suppliers, enforcing strict deadlines and resolving problems.

SKILLS

Logistics Management

Inventory Planning

Staff Training

Verbal and Written Communication

Cost Assessments

Customer Service

Supplier Relations

ERP Software

Cost Controls Familiarity

Strategic Planning

Coaching and Mentoring

Supplier Relationship Management

Vendor Sourcing

Program Coordination

Attention to Detail

Trends Analysis

Inventory Coordination

Trend Analysis

Process Development

Inventory Management

Purchase Orders

Logistics Coordination

Procurement Proposals

Budget Administration

Account Management

Documentation and Reporting

MS Office

Materials Management

Relationship Building

Data Collection

Quality Assurance Standards

Distribution Experience

Process Improvement

Document Preparation

Needs Assessment

Basic Mathematics

Team Leadership

ERP Systems

EXPERIENCE

Purchasing Engineer / Siemens Energy - Ft Payne, AL 04/2022 - 10/2022

Purchasing raw materials for manufacturing

Setting up and the use of subcontractors to complete parts needed for production

Using the SAP platform for purchasing, inventory, shipments, and the receipt of products.

Site Manger / Surge Staffing - Ft Payne, AL 09/2021 - 12/2021

Accountable for temporary associates on site at The Children's Place and all offsite warehouses

Manage communications and staffing expectations with the senior staff

Accountable for longevity of associates, training, and reporting to the corporate office

Current staff of over 200 associates.

Administration Manager / Carpenter Metal Solutions - Scottsboro, AL 04/2021 - 07/2021

Accountable for Human Resources, Accounting, Cost Planning, Material Control, and Health Safety and Environmental departments

Managed over 30 associates for the facility.

Customer Care Expeditor / Transportation / Administrator / BASF - Huntsville, AL 01/2021 - 04/2021

Expediting customer orders thru production and transportation avenues

Customer contact for orders and transportation

Ensuring customer satisfaction concerning customer issues and needs

SAP software execution dealing with customer orders, inventories, production schedules, transportation (truck, air, and ocean freight), and non-conformances

Customer Care KPI (key performance Indicators) administrator.

Senior Center Volunteer / Scottsboro, AL 01/2019 - 01/2020

Delivering meals on wheels and assisting in the center's office as needed.

Senior Manager of Administration / Rainsville Technology Inc - Rainsville, AL 01/2017 - 01/2019

Accountable for Human Resources, Accounting, Cost Planning, Material Control, and Health Safety and Environmental departments

Managed over 100 associates for all departments

Responsible for over 600 associates for Human Resources and HS&E thru associate morale, training, hiring, discipline, and benefits

Managed the Material Control department by visiting and discussing benefits and issues with both customers and vendors

Ensured the accounting department was on time and accurate with all reporting to corporate oversight and government agencies

Directed the Cost Planning department to ensure costs from vendors where within profitable standards and sales prices were above the required corporate goals.

Material Control Manager / Greenville Technology Inc - Greenville, OH 01/2013 - 01/2017

Accountable for Purchasing, Shipping and Receiving departments

Managed over 60 associates for all departments

Managed the Material Control department by visiting and discussing benefits and issues with both customers and vendors

Forklift fleet management

Ensured raw material and component purchasing was on time and correct quantities

Inventories including cycle counting and year end for raw materials and finished goods

Plant Superintendent / Johns - Manville Fernley, NV 01/2002 - 01/2012

Accountable for Production, Shipping and Receiving departments

Managed 40 associates for all 3 departments

Started up a new facility from the ground up

Accountable for planning and executing budgets in all departments, associate training, scheduling associate shifts, recruiting and disciplinary actions for all associates, and associate benefits and pay

Statistical analysis of production processes using Wonderware and Minitab software

Developing manufacturing specifications and stable operations

Production scheduling

ITD support

SAP super user

Facility safety training

Inventories including cycle counting and year end for raw materials and finished goods

Refuge management

Forklift fleet management

Raw material purchasing

Railcar management

Root cause and corrective action reports and training

Hourly and salary assessments

Payroll using ADP and Ceridian

Microsoft suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Nuclear gauge experience

PHA and PSM site experience

VPP OHSA Star Site

HMIS systems

Environmental experience.

Physical Distribution Manager / Johns - FL 01/2000 - 01/2002

Production Superintendent / Johns - FL 01/1998 - 01/2000

Production Supervisor / Firestone Building Products Co - Covington, KY 01/1990 - 01/1998

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Some College (No Degree): business management

Western International University

Business Management

GPA: 3.87

High School Diploma 01/1983

Howe Military SchoolHowe - IN

REFERENCES

References References given on request

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