Daniel G. Stewart

*** **. ******* **. #2-617-***-****

Boston, MA 02115 ado2kr@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Over twenty five years of experience in manufacturing and service management, supplemented by MBA education and concentration in supply chain management. Possess a strong understanding of varied functions and leading-edge processes involved in technology manufacturing. I am a hardworking team player who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven service environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Olympus - SSA, Waltham, MA: a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation in Tokyo, Japan—was established in 1968 in Lake Success, New York. Olympus provides an industry-leading portfolio of innovative test, measurement, and imaging instruments.

Sr. Buyer/ Planner Feb. 2016 to Present

Purchasing over 6 million dollars’ worth of crystals, components, epoxies etc. annually to support the transducer line and more.

On ‘Risk Team’, whose function is to mediate the risk of material which is sole sourced.

Cost Reduction, as per company wide goal, reduced cost by an average 1% over the 900 plus part and materials purchased.

Proficient in VISUAL Enterprise software. Note: Company moving to SAP, which I have used in the past.

Dresser Masoneilan - GE, Avon, MA: Global industrial manufacturer of control valves moved to Avon in 2005 estimated $55.5 million in yearly revenue and 285 employees. Masoneilan was purchased by GE Oil and Gas in 2011.

Planner/Buyer Feb. 2013 to Feb 2016

Purchasing of all buyouts (complete valves, levels, regulators ….) purchased from our sister factories in Italy, India, France and Mexico. In 2014. I purchased 352 units @ 775 thousand dollars, and in 2015 I purchased 315 units @ 1.6 Million dollars, which doesn’t include large project orders which I place, but are manage by a project manager

Planner/Buyer Apr. 2011 to Feb. 2013

Added Buyer to my Planner roll for all actuators. Purchasing 2,993 units at a cost of 1.16 million from China and manufacturing in house 420 units of cylinder actuators with a value of 2.5+ million. I reduced lead-time on non-standard actuators by stocking a set of parts used to rework stocked standard actuators.

Planner May. 2009 to Apr. 2011

Planner of the 21K valve product line, with a yearly unit count of around 3600 units using Oracle enterprise software. Increased on-time shipping from 78% to 95% by stocking long lead-time items with high yearly usage.

Altus Pharmaceuticals, Waltham, MA: A company focused on the development and commercialization of oral and injectable protein therapeutics for chronic gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders, using our proprietary protein crystallization technology

Supply Chain Associate Sept. 2008 to Jan. 2009

Documented and cataloged the drug supplies from manufacturing to use in trials.

Worked closely with 3rd party cold chain logistic company for shipments to global clinical trials, to ensure tight regulations and temperature ranges are kept.

Varian Semiconductor Equipment, Gloucester, MA: Global technology company that designs, manufactures, and services semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits

Senior Spare Parts Planner Aug. 2003 to May 2008

Managing fifteen spare parts banks and five consignment parts banks around the world including China, Singapore, Malaysia and the US; primary focus on China due to company’s business growth potential within the region

Working to achieve high asset utilization by analyzing inventory turns, where used (regionally) and machine

Experienced in SAP enterprise software from testing out new banks in the QA testing module to the processing and expediting of customer’s orders

Teradyne, Boston, MA: Global technology company that manufactures chip and telecommunication testing equipment

Project Analyst (MBA Co-Op) Jan. 2001 to June 2001

Spearheaded a cross-departmental project to produce inventory measurement tools for the Global Customer Service Division with the overall goal of knowing and managing “real time” inventory throughout the supply chain

Designed and developed measurement tools utilizing proprietary information systems, Microsoft Access and Excel

Created timesaving reports to assist in more profitable management of inventory

Merlin Metal Works, Cambridge, MA: Manufacturer of world-renowned high-end titanium bicycle frames with annual revenues of $2.5 million May 1991 to June 2000

Production Manager March 1998 to June 2000

Increased daily unit output by 200% to meet customer demand within first three months.. Managed 25 employees on production floor, including the engineering department.

Conducted annual performance reviews and goal-setting meetings for 25 employees. Guided company’s workforce as change agent to ensure focus during company buyout by Saucony, Inc.. Participated in R&D focus group providing information on the capabilities of the production facility. Conducted monthly team meetings to evaluate development needs, quality control, and group performance. Attended Lean Manufacturing (Just In Time) conferences sponsored by the Lean Institute and James Womack.

Service Director Dec. 1995 to March 1998

Handled all aspects of the custom frame program, from initial customer point of contact thru delivery.

Managed warranty and repairs, which encompassed customer point person and repair operations. Tracked repairs and produced pareto charts to provide real-time information, impacting both warranty issues and R&D.

Department Manager May 1991 to Dec. 1995

Supervised team of eight finishers and a shipper, while operating a CNC milling machine, other metal cutting machinery and frame alignment tools in the final machining cell. I participated in the company’s first kaizen project, the creation of this work cell, to reduce muda (non-value added steps).

Boston Chicken (now Boston Market?), Needham, MA: Quick serve restaurant in early and aggressive growth phase

Assistant Manager May 1990 to May 1991

Launched the 8th store in chain. Conducted off-site orientation program to instruct new employees on product and system knowledge. Forecasted and scheduled daily food production and staffing levels

EDUCATION

Northeastern University

Masters of Business Administration June 2002

Supply Chain Management Certificate June 2002

Studied abroad in a course on the fast growth of Southeast Asian economies, including Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand

Johnson and Wales University

Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management May 1987

Associates of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management May 1986

INTERESTS

Bicyclist; Pan-Mass Challenge participant and recognition as Heavy Hitter status for raising over $4,000

Avid skier and shareholder in the Mad River Glen ski area cooperative

Competitive sailing

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