Manager Plant
Resume:
Ray Alderman
Plainville, CT *****
Home: 860-***-**** *********@*******.*** Cell: 860-***-****
SUPPLY CHAIN / OPERATIONS
SUMMARY
Analytical and detail-oriented problem solver with over 15 year’s success in manufacturing. Diversified management experience in all aspects of production control from customer service excellence through on-time and on-budget product delivery. Outstanding ability to collaborate with clients and peers to proactively identify potential issues and develop creative solutions to ensure business responsibilities and commitments are met. Particular strengths in communications and relationship-building, and managing staff, time, materials and budgets to positively impact the bottom line and maximize customer value.
KEY WORD SUMMARY
·International Communications
·Cost Control
·Strategic Sourcing
·SAP / MRP Planning
·Supplier Management
·Inventory Reduction
·ISO
·Cycle-Counting
·Contract Negotiation
·Customer Service/Sales
·Lean Manufacturing
·Forecasting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RENO MACHINE CO. Newington, Ct JULY 2019 TO PRESENT
Supply Chain Manager-Responsible for monthly shipments for company. Responsible for purchasing and entire staffing for Reno Machine Co.
PRATT & WHITNEY Middletown, Ct August-2017 TO Jun2019
Project Management for Cyient Transition Team, working with various international suppliers for Pratt & Whitney.
Supplier Management for Durable Tooling Team, working with 75 suppliers and 2300 tooling items. Controlling these suppliers with Supply Chain techniques utilizing weekly/monthly metrics and continuing visiting of the top 30 suppliers to attain 90% OTD.
GKN AEROSPACE Cromwell, Ct Feb 2017-July 2017
Supply Chain Manager
Responsible for the Planning, the procurement and the production control of the Military F135 composite ring, including other Pratt and Whitney BA and MRJ programs. Also responsible for commercial programs including Sikorsky S92 programs.
PRATT & WHITNEY Middletown, Ct 2011-2017
Project Management for Cyient at the Measurement Center. Provide Planning/Project Management/Engineering for
the Bombardier, NEO, Swordfish, FBR, EA Clean, PW814, Irkut and MRJ Engines at PWA/Middletown facility, utilizing SAP. Savings of $100K per year, utilizing existing parts already purchased thru engineering changes, for the last 3 yrs.
BEACON INDUSTRIES Bloomfield, CT 2010 - 2010
Professional Supply Chain Contractor
Directed business unit managers, planners, purchasing, and quality to effectively schedule customer demands on a timely basis, to meet the monthly requirements needed to the master plan of Beacon Industries. Saved Beacon $300,000 utilizing parts already in stores opposed to having to buy more, thru engineering approvals.
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Trumbull, CT 2008 – 2009
Supply Chain/Purchasing Manager, Helicopter Support Inc / SD
Customer Advocate and main contact for Services Division in an Overhaul Environment. Managed entire supply chain activities including all purchasing; warehousing, forecasting and planning to ensure parts were available as required. Managed overall inventory of $15M.
·Developed inventory reduction plan for SD that resulted in a $2M savings.
STEVENSON LUMBER-TRUSS-TECH DIVISION Monroe, CT 2006 – 2008
Supply Chain Manager
Marketed, networked, and built strong customer relations to generate sales. Accountable for managing $1M monthly for client business. Managed Customer Service, Planning and Purchasing thru tracking requests for Quotes, followed through on all proposals, and reviewed client contracts. Supervised and coordinated all work order schedules within the Mitek System to ensure on-time delivery within set budget. Worked in an organized, cooperative manner with all customers and employees.
·Reduced customer overdue “backlog” from $700K to zero within the first 4 months through excellent communication with production and customers.
Senior Materials Analyst
Managed $7M inventory for two business centers of raw material and work-in-process. Coordinated all aspects of production schedules from purchasing materials to on-time completion of projects. Partnered with clients, including Department of Defense, to resolve issues and create “win-win” scenarios for all parties. Scheduled and set monthly sales goals and motivated employees to achieve individual and organizational objectives.
·Utilized SAP and Legacy systems to achieve business goals.
·Initiated inventory reduction program that realized $1M within one year of implementation.
·Consistently met or exceeded individual and organizational objectives.
·Improve the overall planning, forecasting & replenishment processes with the business units to achieve goals.
AGC INC. Meriden, CT 2000 – 2004
Production Control Manager
Directed business unit managers and supervised staff of 12 employees including hiring, human resource administration, and purchasing. Accountable for $12M in inventory control and purchasing. Worked closely with all U.S. and international customers, including Department of Defense.
·Reduced customer overdue dollars from $1M to $400K within first year through excellent communication with production and customers.
·Achieved yearly sales goals of $18M resulting in an annual bonus.
BEACON INDUSTRIES Bloomfield, CT 1999 – 2000
Materials/Purchasing Director
Negotiated timely purchase of all materials with multiple vendors including overseas suppliers. Managed quality of both incoming materials and final products. Partnered with peers throughout organization and suppliers to ensure on-schedule delivery of customer orders.
·Consistently met or exceeded company sales metrics.
·Negotiated with vendors / suppliers contracts resulting in yearly savings of $50K.
ROSTRA VERNATHERM Bristol, CT 1997 – 1999
Plant Manager
Managed manufacturing facility functions including production, engineering, OSHA compliance, and hazardous material purchasing. Accountable for ensuring organizations strategic business plan objectives were met.
·Key member of IS09002 / AS9000 implementation team focused on improving quality and overall productivity.
·Partnered with vendors to create comprehensive quality manual to establish processes and procedures to improve operational efficiencies reduce waste and enhance product excellence.
·Designed and implemented a preventative maintenance system for 50 machines that reduced downtime 20% and significantly increased order processing by reducing lead-times 10%. An annual savings $50k was realized.
BAY STATE GAS CO. Springfield, MA 1991 – 1997
Materials Control/Fleet Supervisor
Managed company’s warehouse facility totaling 30,000 square feet and a fleet of 250 vehicles. Created, negotiated and operated within $1M budget. Maintained an inventory of $5M. Supervised 10 union staff of mechanics, purchasing, administration and warehouse employees.
·Introduced organizational efficiencies by streamlining warehouse processes, creating detailed work plans, controlling purchasing costs, maintaining strict inventory control and initiating Just-in-Time staff training.
·Lead a task force with a turnkey vendor to design and implement a $100K Compressed Natural Gas Slow / Fast Fill System for 40 vehicles. Within one year, the system was installed under budget and operational. Annual savings: $50K in gasoline consumption and maintenance.
EDUCATION
Bachelor in Science, Industrial Technology (Manufacturing), Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Apprenticed Manufacturing Technician-State of Connecticut
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