Hands on operations professional with strong ability to work with suppliers to eliminate waste, improve quality, lower operational costs, and increase profits

Skills

SAP

JD Edwards

Lean Manufacturing

Chemical Buying

Cost Reduction

Supply Chain Management

Safety Performance Management

Inventory Reduction

Employee Training

Multi-Site Support

Work Experience

TRUCK ACCESSORIES GROUP, LLC Elkhart, IN

Implementation Leader April 2016 - Present

Worked with a cross-functional team and outside agency to implement updated ERP system at all five TAG facilities

Capital asset management and procurement team leader

Created instructional documents

Verified and created accurate system data

Trained purchasing managers, purchasing assistants, buyers, and maintenance supervisors on department-specific modules and scripts

Purchasing Manager April 2006 – April 2016

Worked closely with scheduling department to ensure JIT supply shipments arrived on time

Partnered with vendors on pricing and lead times to support JIT inventory strategy

Created and maintained daily working spreadsheets to support inventory management

Worked with corporate accounting to correct pricing discrepancies

Managed a team of ten people in both the purchasing and parts departments

Accountable for monthly inventory and daily cycle counting

Prepared purchase orders and approved purchase requisitions

CAMBRIDGE COMPRESSION MOLDING Bremen, IN

Production Manager July 2004 – February 2006

Oversaw daily operations of fiberglass manufacturing plant, including daily manufacturing of product, quality control, and final finish

Responsible for shipping and receiving, maintenance, purchasing, and R&D

Managed three employees in the manufacturing of fiberglass decks and fiberglass steps used in manufactured homes and stick-built homes

Worked with vendors to improve manufacturing processes and decrease air emissions

Changed manufacturing process from fiberglass chopping to resin infusion, which lowered emissions and labor costs

Built new fiberglass plugs and molds to better align with customer needs

Built new silicone bad for resin infusion process

MAAX BREMEN Bremen, IN

Purchasing Manager February 1988 – July 2004

Extensive experience working as a buyer and materials manager in acrylic, fiberglass, and ABS manufacturing

Responsible for the daily purchasing, materials management, contract negotiations, and inventory control for all aspects of the manufacturing process

Enforced, evaluated, and observed vendor compliance

Facilitated working relationships with over twenty-five domestic and two foreign vendors to monitor production and on-time shipping

Directly responsible for inventory control and monthly inventory audits

Responsible for setting up new vendor accounts in order to facilitate corporate processes and expectations regarding production, leaf times, shipping duties, cost, and inventory control

WOODCRAFTERS OF FLORIDA Jacksonville, FL

Production Manager January 1983 – January 1988

Oversaw daily operations of fiberglass manufacturing plant

Responsible for daily manufacturing of product, quality control, and final finish

Managed shipping and receiving, maintenance, and purchasing

Education

Almeda University May 2000

Bachelor of Business Administration

Military Experience

United States Army 1972 - 1976

United Armored Supply Specialist (MOS 76Y20) Honorable Discharge

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