MARVIN E. WILKINS
Belton, Texas 76513
CAREER OBJECTIVE
A position in engineering/supply management where analytical, research, and problem-solving skills can be used in an office, distribution, or manufacturing environment
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Diversified experience in the industrial engineering and distribution industry encompassing automotive, food, footwear, office furniture, and distribution services. Areas of specific knowledge in machine layout, time study, MOST certified, Excell, EXE warehouse management system, JDA warehouse management system, efficiency studies, manpower allocation, Lean initiatives, safety and equipment
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mclane Company - Senior Industrial Engineer, June 2019 - Present
Distributor of wholesale food and products
●Implement Labor Management System in 6 division facilities across the U.S
●Establish, maintain, and monitor production standards for six facilities across the U.S.
●Performed function of updating computer system as changes were made to the standards
●Train division leads and supervision on the Labor Management System.
●Present Labor Management System to associates
●Maintain standards on the Red Prairie (JDA) warehouse management computer system
●Performed time studies using MOST for the several divisions
●Documented new LMS implementation procedure
●Certified in MOST
●Working knowledge of EXE, Red Prairie (JDA), StandardPro, NuVizz, Excell
Spectrum Industries - Industrial Engineer, March 2015 - August 2018
Electrocoater of metal parts
●Create, maintain, and monitor production labor standards
●Perform time studies for cost improvement programs for three different locations
●Convert labor standards data to a format suitable for the warehouse management system
●Perform efficiency studies to verify sustainability of workforce numbers
●Manage, correct, and post data for the facility incentive program
●Liaison between management and employees in incentive program/labor standard issues
●Standardizing and documenting of work instructions and procedures
●Team member on Kaizens to improve layout to workstations and receiving dock area
Spartan Stores, Inc. – Industrial Engineer, March 2002 – April 2014
Distributor of wholesale food and products
●Establish, maintain, and monitor production standards for five facilities across Michigan and Ohio
●Performed function of updating computer system as changes were made to the standards programs
●Maintained standards on the EXE Dallas warehouse management computer system
●Performed time study for cost improvement programs for the different divisions
●Converted labor standard data in existing warehouse management system for installation into upgraded warehouse management system
●Facilitate and document Lean initiatives in various warehouses
●Lead and team member on Kaizens to optimize travel routes for warehouse product put away, product storage improvement, and product selection travel route reduction
●Facilitate monthly engineering labor standard meeting between union and management to address issues involving the engineered standard
Steelcase Inc. – Industrial Engineer, July 1999 – February 2002
Manufacturer of Steelcase office furniture
●Establish, maintain, and monitor production standards for an incentive-based program
●Performs function of updating computer system as changes are made to the incentive programs
●Provide monthly reports on the departmental cost savings
●Member of staff responsible for saving the company $1,500,000 annually in cost savings
●Member of team assigned to deliverer training on newly implemented bonus pay program
●Member of Kaizen team to improve layout of lock and key area
Wolverine World Wide Inc. – Industrial Engineer, December 1997 – July 1999
Manufacturer and distributor of Wolverine, Hushpuppy, and Caterpillar footwear and apparel. Reported directly to the Warehouse Director
●Created, maintained, and monitored production standards for an incentive based program
●Served as Safety Coordinator, established and implemented safety programs and addressed safety issues as directed by the Corporate Loss Control Manager
●Performed function of Systems Administrator, troubleshooting technical problems related to computer equipment, systems, and production line equipment
●Served as Facility Security Manager, operating and monitoring the facility’s security system
●Performed research and evaluations of suggested cost or efficiency saving plans
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI - Bachelor of Science
Major: Engineering Management Minor: Integrated Supply Management
Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI - Associate’s Degree
Major: Science
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI – Professional Development
Coursework in Lean fundamentals such as value stream mapping, 5S, stabilizing flow, mistake proofing, Lean administration, and continuous flow
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Marine Corps, Honorably Discharged
As Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Aviation Supply Clerks, supervised five aviation supply clerks and the receiving of aviation supply parts and components. Served as liaison between aviation supply clerks and Staff Non-Commissioned officers
●Received three meritorious awards for job excellence
●Received Marine Corps “Good Conduct Medal”