Thomas S Ergle
Parrish, Fl. **219
Cell: 727-***-****
Email: adwbes@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Purchasing professional who strives for Integrity, Excellence, Achievements, Results and Participation. I aim to achieve the goals established by the company and explore any and every opportunity in Procurement to prove my worth as a viable and productive team member. I am a proactive Self Starter who can be an individual contributor or a manager. I build consensus and understand the communication needed to evoke a team atmosphere and accountability. I Love to mentor and train and understand that trust and goals help you achieve that understanding with people. My goal is to work for a company that expects results and understands the worth of each member
Highlights
●Procurement Management/Engineering/Facilities Management/Commodities Procurement Experience
●Purchasing Knowledge and skills. MRP Implementing and maintenance of commodities. Department Leadership and Management
●Low-Cost Country Sourcing. Global Networking
● Execute Plans, Forecasting, Cost Analysis to minimize Risk
●Working knowledge of Engineering R&D and new product implementation. Ability to interoperate Prints and BOM’s
●Green Belt in 6S Methodology. CI Implementation and projects, 4DX Principles Training
●CPIM/APICS Certified
●Develop and Implement sourcing Strategies and processes to improve on time delivery as well as
streamlining communication between Supplier, Engineering and Purchasing
●Lean Manufacturing Training & Implementation
● Project Manager Lead for Procurement & Supply Chain
●Strong leadership abilities, proven accomplishments, and Growth. Various roles and responsibilities. Versatile
●Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis. Training of Direct Reports
● Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
● ERP Trained. Have used Many Systems including SAP, ABAS, JD Edwards, Maximo
Accomplishments
Cost Savings/Avoidances for FY 2022 = $5.9M. Savings were contributed to competitively bidding commodities and Services such as Aluminum Plate, Aluminum Tubing, Raw Aluminum Billet, Third Party Fabricators, and Services
Developed Internal Scrap Team FY2019. Savings to date 2022 ~$18.3M
Developed Department KPI’s that measured OTD, Cycle Count Accuracy, Receiving to PO Accuracy, Vendor Non-Conformances, and Production order Shortages
Developed Supplier Dashboard to track Scheduled Audits with Approved Legacy Suppliers as well as New Supplier Qualification Audits, VN’s NCR’s and RCA’s
Liaison with Quality and Engineering Department on Qualification process
Lead the Procurement RCA Team to review and disposition VN’s and Non-Conformances for Supplier related issues
Complete Setup of VMI Suppliers through best quoting practices with consumable, office products and safety items
Contract negotiations with Global Suppliers, Professional Services and Purchasing Teams
Experience
Materials/Purchasing Manager
December 2015-Present
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. – Palmetto, FL
Lead a group of six Buyers that procure all commodities and services for our Manufacturing Plant
Oversee Warehouse Operation that consist of twenty team members and Supervisors
Project Management Tracking and implementing
Oversee total of $46M Inventory at the Facility
Develop KPI and Cost Savings Goals for Department
Implemented Supplier Dashboard where Supplier Accountability, VN’s, RCA’s, OTD, Audits and Visits are tracked
Senior Materials Manufacturing Specialist
August 2013 to December 2015
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. - Palmetto, FL
Procure assigned commodities for the manufacturing of Specialized LNG Heat Exchangers.
Commodities include Piping, AL Plate, AL Tubing, Bare Wire
Manage the MRO for the facility. Identify and secure Secondary/Alternative Suppliers to offset Critical shortages
Sourcing New Suppliers for Fabrication, Machining and Calibration Services
Work with Engineering on First Article implementation and Supplier Qualifications Approval and Project Lead for Procurement
SAP MRP System trained
Involved with Corporate Cost Savings teams and MRO reduction Teams to better streamline Suppliers and leverage cost on same items throughout the division. Focus on (KPI’s) and Goals per Corporate Objectives
Manage four VMI suppliers on site as well as Inventory levels for MRO materials
Lead procurement for New Plant Start-up
Implemented Consumables Vending Machine program to the plant
Kan-Ban Implementation and Replenishment strategies to ensure Internal Customer Satisfaction
Senior Buyer
July 2009-August 2013
Pierce Manufacturing, Co. – Bradenton, FL
Procured Key Strategic commodities for the manufacturing of Fire Trucks and Ambulances
Managed on site VMI Suppliers and Inventory
Sourced new Global and Regional suppliers for Cost Savings and Quality
Experience Continued
Purchasing Manager
May 2003 to July 2009
Johnson Controls, Inc – Tampa, FL
Led procurement for plant production requirements, as well as indirect requirements, Service Contracts and also Capital Budgets as well as yearly plant spend
●Coordinated Supermarket and Tooling Dept and scheduling
● Procure assigned Commodities through ERP System and track status, Schedule Changes and Delivery
●Procured items using Low-Cost Country Sourcing and Metrics
●Developed Metrics, KPI’s, Scorecards and Procedures to track OTD, Inventory accuracies, and Supplier performance
●Participated in Daily production meetings to follow up on Critical items or report on any new ones
Engineering Manager
February 1998 to May 2003
Johnson Controls Battery, Inc. – Tampa, FL
●Lead for Engineering Department and Facility
●Oversight of all Capital Projects, budgets and installation of equipment and total facility operations mechanically and contractually
●Implemented work orders and maintenance contracts on equipment and plant
●23 direct reports covering three shifts
●Involved in ordering all maintenance related parts, plant equipment and supplies which led into me evolving into doing this for the entire facility and all operations
●Supermarket responsibilities and Tooling Responsibilities
●Took on dual duties and was ultimately appointed as Purchasing Manager
Plant Manager
March 1991 to February 1998
US Battery, Inc. – Augusta, GA
●Duties included running a 6-day 3 shift operation with 150 employees for facility producing 1,400 batteries per day
●Led process of hiring and running of all departments and operations of the facility
●Led purchasing responsibilities for organization
●Lead on submission of budgets, contracts, and other managerial responsibilities
Engineering Manager
August 1988 to March 1991
US Battery, Inc. – Augusta, GA
●Duties included running the Maintenance Dept along with planning Work Orders, Preventative
●Maintenance, purchasing items for dept and overseeing 6 employees
●Promoted to Plant Manager for the Augusta Facility with 150 employees on three shif
Apprentice Lineman
October 1985 to August 1988
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co – North Augusta, SC
●Hired as a four-year Apprentice Lineman climbing poles and working with underground crew.
●Worked in Warehouse as a Warehouseman
●Ordered and ran the local Warehouse for the North Augusta division
●Was in charge of ordering items from main internal store as well as local vendors
●In charge of inventories in warehouse
Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, Columbia
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
References
Upon Request