Michael B Kramer

*** ***** *****, ***********, ** 29485

adwij3@r.postjobfree.com 843-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Operations manager with experience in multiple ERP/MRP system operations and implementation. Success in setting up custom and repetitive manufacturing lines and efficient workstations in the automotive industry. Analytical thinker with a capability of identifying potential problems prior to balance being disturbed. EDUCATION:

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina May 2020

Masters of Business Administration

Charleston, SC

Trine University

May 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Business, Cum Laude

Concentration: Human Resources

Angola, Indiana

RELEVANT SKILLS

Leadership Lean Production Inventory Management

Communication Teamwork Planning

Time Management Adaptability 5s

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Innovative Vehicle Solutions September 2022 - Current Materials Manager

● Advise purchasing department on controlled and non-controlled inventory needs for multiple production lines

● Confirm and update BOM’s to match production usage

● Implement new warehousing processes

● Manage materials staff in Ladson, SC & Comanche, TX

● Verify production information in ERP system is correct with operations to plan for future production as well as line change-over

Ilderton Conversion Company March 2019 - September 2022 Parts and Service Manager

● Purchase inventory and special order items

● Manage service/accounting department staff

● Work with GM to achieve business goals

● Managed Customer expectations

● Monitored receiving and invoicing

● Oversee quality assurance program

Auto Truck Group December 2014 – May 2018

Production Manager (10/2016 – 05/2018); Summerville, SC

● Oversaw in-house purchasing staff, worked with off-site purchasers to schedule production

● Created production schedule and managed raw material flow using MRP, Excel, and proprietary scheduling software

● Designed manufacturing lines

Michael B Kramer

212 Mikel Drive, Summerville, SC 29485

adwij3@r.postjobfree.com 843-***-****

● Implemented 5s work stations

● Purchased controlled and non-controlled inventory

● Worked directly with Mercedes Benz engineering and sales team to help grow their ship through program

● Developed new private label products with manufacture

● Developed site specific emergency procedures

Acting Production Manager (12/2015-10/2016); O’Fallon, MO

● Purchased/expedited all materials for manufacture

● Planned production of fleet vehicle up-fits

● Coordinated pickup and shipment of completed vehicles

● Communicated with General Motors, sales staff, and customers about status of their vehicles

● Managed staff

Buyer (06/2015-03/2015); Roanoke, IN

● Purchased controlled and non-controlled inventory for 3 manufacturing facilities

● Obtained return authorizations for defective/unnecessary material

● Sourced new product

● Negotiated with vendors

● Resolved issues with material coming in incorrect Project Lead (12/2014-12/2015); Roanoke, IN

● Oversaw the production of 7,000 vehicle up fits for nationwide truck rental company

● Managed staff

● Inspected vehicles for defects

● Organized material for builds

Fender Mender Collision Center June 2018 – March 2019 Production Manager

● Manage production through shop

● Ordered & tracked parts

● Support technicians

● Implemented lean techniques to improve production process

● Update customers on status of vehicles

● Experienced in CCC and Audatex

TECHNICAL

● MS Office Suite (Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

● Netsuite inventory and financial software

● Spokane/Power term industry specific software planning software

● ERA (in-house, industry specific, customer and inventory management database)

● CCC One & Audatex Estimating software

● ASE and Icar

● Dealertrack, Reynolds, and ADP

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