Anthony J. Bush *** Harvestwood Drive
Grovetown, Ga. 30813
229-***-****(c)
*********@*****.***
A professional manager, offering 29+ years of Supply Chain, Materials, Procurement, and Logistics Managerial experience in a high volume, team oriented, and automotive manufacturing environment. A team-driven person, providing long-term planning and support plant objectives for on time delivers, inventory dollars, days on hand, supplier delivery, equipment utilization and use of lean principles and tools. Accomplished in developing effective processes and directing complex logistics functions for multimillion-dollar projects. Capable of directing and leading team members to fulfill customer expectations in cost, quality, and delivery.
Time Management Plant/Facility Management Materials Management
Inventory Control Management Advance Quality Planning Procurement Management
Supply Chain Management Lean Manufacturing Start-Up Operations
Production Control Management Policy/Procedure Development Logistic Management
Human Resource Management Warehouse Management Customer Service Mgt
Work Experience
Kirchhoff-Automotive Manchester, TN Feb 2019 ~Nov 2020
Warehouse Manager
Managed 3 supervisors and 48 warehouse associates at an offsite distribution warehouses. Responsible for capital and expense budget, hiring and firing, creating and refining processes, succession planning, KPIs, replenishment, and managing change.
Implemented tech replenishment process based on equipment usage reducing required capital asset inventory by 50%.
Assisted with the integration of systems and processes during acquisitions which included mapping material and equipment into one system (SAP) and reducing number of warehouses by 2.
Integrated systems, processes, and material, to standardize and align with the enterprise including containerization program.
Led daily production meeting, monitoring KPI and maneuver production to cope with immediate customer's need.
Assist in development of supply chain management categories: Plan, Source, Make, Delivery and Returns within the materials department.
Adler Pelzer Group
HP Pelzer Automotive Systems Inc. July 2017 ~ Feb 2019
LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR
Supervised warehouse and office team operations. Directed work processes and all daily warehouse operations. Managed order processing and inventory control strategies, implementing improvements to environment and systems.
Coordinated deliveries, and shipping, with (LTL) less than truckload and truckload carriers establishing routing information and delivery times.
Tracked and schedule deliveries of all inbound containers.
Spearheaded coordination of overly complex projects to ensure on-time/under-budget delivery, including working with customer to create plans.
Increased communication effectiveness among customers, vendors, brokers, and 3PL warehouse.
Crusader Logistics Group, LLC.
Crusader Staffing Associates June 2015 ~ July 2017
Area Manager /Recruiter
Productive Regional Human Resources Manager with 2-year track record of success in developing and administering human resources plans and procedures. Pleasant and approachable proven history contributing to development of HR department goals and objectives.
Provides vision and direction for world class Work Management Processes, including planning, scheduling, and execution of contract warehouse work.
Evaluate Employee’s performance and identify strengths and development opportunities Adjust management style based upon development level of scales.
Provide hands-on support to branch managers that assist with career development, coaching and training.
Network, recruit, and assist with hiring of qualified staff of sales professionals and store sales managers
Century Mold Company Inc. Aug 2013 ~ June 2015
Materials Manager/Purchasing Manager
Duties include managing all supply chain procurement to ensure that established lean materials and production related performance metrics are continuously met. Control inventory of raw materials parts, WIP (Work in process) and finish goods.
Researched, qualified, and negotiated with suppliers to achieve total cost of ownership goal, reducing procurement cost by 3%.
Improved customer fill rate to 98% for key customers, reduced missed sales over one million dollars annualized by effective production schedule and safety stock arrangement.
Oversee daily and weekly production schedule and manufacturing order at final assembly and components level.
Led monthly supply side meeting of S&OP meetings, improving communications among different department.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Georgia Southwestern State University Mar 1991
Associate Degree in Applied Science – Georgia Southwestern State University Mar 1990
APICS and Lean/Six Sigma Experience- Textron Automotive Company Oct 2001
Certifications
ISO/TS16949: 2009(E) ISO14001: 2004 Internal Auditor Feb 2013
With Automotive Core tools for Auditors from www. MBCIncorp.com
Organizations
Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Member of the Americus Elks Lodge, Member of Big Brother/Big Sister Organization.
Software Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint), Lotus Suites, Word Perfect, Lotus Notes, CMI, SAP, Cost-point, Great Plains, AWR System, CMS, TMM, SharePoint, AS400, CPR (Crusader Performance Reports).