Director of Planning
Resume:
Mark A. Cole
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Troutman, NC 28166
www.linkedin/in/mark-cole-90223412
Experienced Materials/Production Planning Manager
Dedicated professional with an extensive background working with cross-functional teams, maximizing revenue performance, and analyzing financial metrics. Results-oriented, decisive leader, with proven success in achieving exceptional results in procurement, materials and inventory controls, and identifying growth opportunities. Excellent communicator with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
Financial and Management Competencies
Materials Resources and Management
Technology Systems / Integration
Cost Analysis and Reduction
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Profit and Revenue Optimization
Regulatory Compliance / Procedures
Risk Management / Problem Solving
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Career Experience
Carolina Precision Manufacturing, Mooresville, North Carolina
Director of Planning, 2018 – Present
As the Director of Planning for the organization, my role includes directing all scheduling, purchasing and material control for a $15M Swiss Turning facility consisting of 56 employees. I analyze the ERP system to ensure machines are being utilized to their fullest capability and Customer Demands are met. Additionally, I effectively communication with production, sales and financial teams to ensure all team members are aware of potential problems and changes to the schedule. Monitor work in progress to anticipate upcoming orders concerns and manage ongoing projects. Maintain Customer forecasts for our top 3 Customers.
Key Contributions:
Effectively utilized lean manufacturing initiatives to identify key areas to improve processes and reduce waste throughout the facility resulting in reducing materials expenses for the company while improving on time delivery..
Implemented the first formal ERP forecasting/scheduling process and used by the company to help streamline the operations and improve workflow.
PORTER’S GROUP, Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Master Scheduler, 2017 – 2018
Direct all scheduling and set up for a $40M metal fabrication facilities consisting of 135 employees. Analyze ERP systems to ensure equipment is running efficiently and maximizing production output. Effectively communication with production control, as well as sales and planning teams to ensure all team members are aware of potential problems and changes to the schedule. Monitor work in progress to anticipate upcoming orders and ongoing projects.
Key Contributions:
Effectively utilized lean manufacturing initiatives to identify key areas to improve processes and reduce waste throughout the facility resulting in reducing materials expenses for the company.
Strategically implemented the first formal scheduling process and procedures used by the company to help streamline the operations and improve workflow. This resulted in improving on time delivery by 30% in less than 3 months.
GENERAL MICROCIRCUITS, INC., Mooresville, North Carolina
Offshore Sourcing/Production Control Manager, 2005 – 2017
Roles also Included – Purchasing Analyst/ Master Scheduler/Senior Buyer
Managed the daily operation for a $30M facility that included 225 employees between multi-culture locations. This involved overseeing the setup and coordination of a new Costs Rica facility within the production department. Effectively managed all scheduling to monitor shipments of products to the North Carolina facility to meet specific deadlines and customer requests. Collaborated with senior management from both locations to develop forecasts for upcoming sales projections. Utilized Six Sigma concepts to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems while gaining team member buy-in.
Key Contributions:
Reduced production cycle times from 3 weeks to 4 days by identifying and implementing lead manufacturing methodology to streamline processes and improve workflow.
Led the implementation of a new ERP system, which included troubleshooting the system and running testing on all operations to minimize disruptions once the system went live companywide.
Effectively trained over 100 team members on utilizing equipment and software. This resulted in improving efficiency and effectiveness of each employee and improving overall production levels within the company.
Catalyst Manufacturing, Morrisville, North Carolina
Materials Manager, 2003 – 2005
Directed and coordinated a group of 26 materials professionals to ensure on time delivery for our Customer base. Used KPI’s to measure on-time delivery, receiving cycle times, Supplier delivery and PPV.
Key Contributions:
Effectively reduced Purchased lead-times from 90 days to less than 30. Implemented a Supplier in-plant store to ensure JIT material philosophy on key products.
Effectively implemented the first formal system generated scheduling process to help streamline the operations and improve workflow.
Additional experience includes Materials Manager, Regional Proposal Manager, and Director of Materials in the manufacturing and electronics industries.
Education
Bachelor in Biblical Counseling: Christian Counseling
Biblical Life College and Seminary – Marshville, Missouri
Volunteer Work:
Toys for Tots (2011 to Current)
Toy Store for Jesus (2016 to Current)
Barium Springs Children’s Home (2013 to Current)
Mooresville Soup Kitchen (2017 to Current)
Watermark Church Food Ministry (2017 to Current)
Watermark Church Helping Hands Ministry (2017 to Current)
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