Customer Service Plant
Resume:
Timothy G. Kuhn
Rensselaer, NY, 12144
*******@*****.***
Profile
A Lean professional with the knowledge and ability to lead operation changes using Lean Sigma. Strong involvement in driving growth through continuous performance improvements in safety, quality and productivity. Very strong interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator. Ability to impact daily improvement behavior changes within the plant.
Key Abilities:
Shop floor waste elimination
Standardization & improvement of processes
Profit optimization & cost reductions
Management leadership training
KPI reporting [DOH, OT, Safety, Expedited costs, CAR]
Continuous Improvement planning and execution at multiple plants
Employee interpersonal engagement
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Tempur Sealy Int. Inc., Green Island, New York
2016–Present Senior Material Planner / Inventory Coordinator
Responsible for purchasing of raw materials
Responsible for overall warehouse inventory and organization
Responsible for outgoing shipments to other plant locations
Responsible for maintaining ordering spreadsheets including updating of usage as well as any new items that are introduced
Maintaining of safety stock levels
Responsible for invoice reconciliation using RTP and Basware
Coordinate delivery appointments for incoming deliveries
Communication with Sales and Corporate Materials group on a weekly basis
Insure obsolete and excess inventories are minimized
Responsible for yearly inventory execution
Responsible for assisting with cost controls as they relate to raw materials
Responsible for minimizing excess freight costs [next day air etc.]
Monitor accuracy of Manbase computer system
Responsible for receiving personnel efficiencies
2012-2016 Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Plan, execute & sustain scheduled Kaizen events at several plants
Assist Director of Manufacturing and Production Manager in meeting plant goals
Assist Production Supervisors in implementation of best practice principles
Weekly reporting to Director of Manufacturing on all improvement action plans
Monthly Policy Deployment [PD] critique
Implementation of 3 Sigma Quality goals
Participation in plant inventory process
Lead in-plant bi-annual Planning & Review meetings
Create/update all Standard Work, Work Instructions & SOP’s as necessary
Monitor daily/weekly compliance to 6S and other KPI metrics
Plant Safety Committee Vice-Chair
Organized and refocused in-plant customer refusal process
Maintain Certificates of Insurance records for outside vendors
Execute plant tours for customers
Perform new employee orientations
Purchasing of hang labels for mattresses
2011- 2012 Mattress Production Supervisor
Enforced all safety policies for mattress department
Controlled labor costs for mattress department
Monitor & improve production target inefficiencies
Maintained inventory accuracy in mattress department
Maintained department 6S program adherence
Maintained all Quality requirements of department
Sealed Air Corporation, Scotia, New York
2008- 2011 Materials Manager
Responsible for creating a safe working environment
Responsible for all Shipping functions & all staffing related duties
Controlling plant costs associated with labor, raw materials, scrap etc.
Customer Service & Sales communications
Production scheduling, inventory control & safety stocks
Purchasing
New product implementation and sampling
SAP maintenance for accuracy
2007-2008 Production Manager
All production departments & all staffing related duties
Insured processes, procedures and policies are known, followed and enforced
Continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, material yields
Effective interaction & communication with other departments
Responsible for equipment utilization, scheduling and repair
Responsible for all process & equipment improvements
Ensure the accuracy of production entry data
Controlled costs associated with direct manufacturing
Understand and troubleshoot production variances
2005-2007 Buyer
Responsible for all purchasing functions.
Reconcile credit card statements.
Coordinate quotes for various plant requirements. (ie. uniforms, raw materials).
2002-2005ISO Coordinator
1995-2002Plant Shift Supervisor
McDonald’s Corporation (various locations)
1984-1993Management
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ASSOCIATIONS
2012 CEG Principles of Lean Enterprise Training
2012 CEG Training Within Industry – Job Instruction Training
2010 Certified Professional in Supply Management - CPSM
2007 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Sealed Air Corporation
2004-2005American Physical Inventory and Control Society (APICS)
CPIM certification course – CPIM certified October 2005
2004 IM Essentials and Coaching for Success
Personality Profiles (D-I-S-C Methodology)
Situational Leadership Training
2003-2005 Member American Society of Quality (ASQ)
1984-1989Intensive Training in Operations, Customer Service and Equipment
McDonald’s: Albany, NY and Hamburger University, Oakbrook, IL
1984 A.A.S., Nondestructive Testing Technology
Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, NY
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