Kevin D Hall

adb6hh@r.postjobfree.com

616-***-****

Career Summary

Experienced Material Planner with Automotive background including ISO and QS Standards. Clarified customer requirements using multiple communication lines while ensuring delivery schedules were attained. Exceeded inventory target levels by reducing lot quantities with suppliers. Co-Authored work instructions to improve quality and delivery schedules. Coordinated MRO supply project while surpassing both schedule and cost targets.

Work History

Production Associate

Safelite Auto Glass 1/2019 to Current

Bradford White Corporation – Middleville, MI 7/2018 to 1/2019

Ultiltiy Resource Group, LLC – Grand Rapids, MI 9/2017 to 6/2018

Poduction Scheduler

Kindel Furniture Company – Grand Rapids, MI 12/2015 to 07/2017

Scheduling of production for various departments

Expediting material through the production process

Updating management daily regarding progress

Interacting with Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Service Departments daily

Production Associate

Nordic Products Company – Grand Rapids, MI 9/2014 to 10/2015

Herman Miller – Zeeland, MI 3/2014 to 9/2014

Material Planner - (Contract Position/Aerotek Professional Staffing)

Undercar Products Group – Grand Rapids, MI 6 / 2 0 1 2 to 1 1 / 2 0 1 2

Administered blanket purchase orders for new/revised components.

Forged with Accounting to resolve discrepancies on invoices and receipts.

Partnered with Engineering for new projects, part numbers, and revisions.

Reviewed customer requirements and communicated potential material/shipping issues to appropriate person.

Created Shipping documents.

Navigated through Covisint computer system for Ford, GM, and Chrysler.

Issued MRO purchase orders to vendors.

Kevin D. Hall, adb6hh@r.postjobfree.com, 616-***-****

Material Planner/ Scheduler - (Contract Position/Aerotek Professional Staffing)

Johnson Controls – Holland, MI 1 1 / 2 0 1 1 to 2 / 2 0 1 2

Negotiated with Production Schedulers to maintain inventory levels daily.

Contacted Suppliers to resolve material conflicts daily.

Updated and released schedule to Suppliers using MFG Pro and I-Supply software.

Resolved DMR issues with Quality Dept.

Material Planner - (Contract Position/Aerotek Professional Staffing)

Haworth Company – Holland, MI 1 2 / 2 0 1 0 to 1 1 / 2 0 1 1

Implemented procedures to fabricate replacement parts due to scrap.

Acted as liaison among multiple Departments and Customer Service groups.

Tracked Input/Output of machine group daily.

Yielded company over $35,000 by utilizing material marked for obsolescence.

Material Planner

Benteler Automotive Company – Grand Rapids, MI 1 / 2 0 0 6 to 6/2009

Analyzed customer demands in relation to available inventory.

Provided current production requirements to Welding Dept.

Navigated SAP software to update Weekly MRP.

Contacted suppliers to ensure on-time product delivery.

Tracked Finished Goods to maximize 100% on-time delivery.

Continuously reduced inventory to meet targeted goals.

Provided coverage for associates during vacations.

Production Supervisor/Purchasing Manager

Flow-Rite Controls, Ltd – Grand Rapids, MI 3 / 2 0 0 1 to 9 / 2 0 0 5

Directly supervised twenty hourly employees on multiple product lines.

Streamlined training to enhance employee's performance.

Reviewed Performance Goals to improve overall department effectiveness.

Reduced Inventory levels by increasing accuracy.

Responsible for production and quality output of multiple plastic injection molding machines.

Authored purchase orders for timely delivery of material using Peachtree Software.

Receipt of all material into inventory.

Developed positive working relationships with suppliers to keep cost low while maintaining high quality.

Material Planner/Inventory Specialist

Eaton Corporation – Grand Rapids, Michigan 9 / 1 9 7 9 to 3 / 2 0 0 1

Analyzed requirements using various reports to support MRP recommendations based on material availability.

Evaluated progress of all materials to aid in production scheduling.

Interacted with Assembly, Fabrication, and Purchasing personnel daily to problem solve concerning schedule delays.

Proactive contact with customers for updated delivery information.

Kevin D. Hall, adb6hh@r.postjobfree.com, 616-***-****

Education

Davenport University - Bachelor Business Management June 2000

References

Brad Staffen, Friend, Retired Skilled Tradesman 1988

817 Bryant SW, Wyoming, MI 49509, 616-***-****

Lauri Rhodes, Neighbor, Self Employed 616-***-**** 1998

4438 Edgemont Dr. SW Wyoming, MI 49519

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