Steven Bidwell

** ***** ****** **. **********, CT 06040 843-***-**** adyi6x@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I am a team-oriented leader with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills seeking to use my abilities to improve efficiency and look for value-added opportunities.

Experience

AMERICAN HONDA SOUTH CAROLINA MFG. MARCH 2013 - PRESENT

New Model Event Parts Coordinator October 2022 – Present

Coordinated move of the NM Parts Cage from offsite to SCM Mezzanine. This involved assisting AF (and other departments that store items in this space) in execution of an exit strategy while getting needed items from the existing offsite cage up to the SCM mezzanine.

Mapped out storage rack layout and labored to erect racking

Learned GCCS (for scanning parts in and managing inventory) and planning flexible Zone Locations

Coordinated with outside contractor to modify the cargo lift to the mezzanine to have 2 upstairs access gates

Involved with the 1st Power Sports Simulation Build of a future model held @ SCM

Organized, inventoried and packed out all parts by delivery zone for each New Model Prototype Build Event.

New Model Project Management Order & Delivery May 2019 – October 2022 (2.5 yrs)

Original member chosen for NM O&D Team

Former Key Contact for Domestic suppliers’ New Model Event Parts. Duties included Ordering, Tracking, Expediting Supplier Production, Expediting Transportation, EDI Issues, Late Shipments, Late BOM/Color Charts, QC Event Documents, Cost Discrepancies, and on occasion, being Expedited Transportation to deliver child parts (Kan Ban/KD) and pick up Level 1 parts from local suppliers

Former Purchasing Project Lead for all UTV QC Event parts

Pivoted relevant BOM info into Advanced Delivery Notifications (MTOC matrix) for suppliers for QC Events

Updated work instructions and trained three of my teammates on O&D Team

Retrieved cost and managed cost exceptions for QC Event cost rollup

Prepared and presented event readiness, and supplier updates (PowerPoint) to upper management

New Model Packaging & Mass Pro Returnable Container Logistics (RCC) August 2016 – May 2019 (2.75 yrs)

Created and managed PIFs (Packaging Information Forms) for NM parts

Created an improved Excel Load Sheet for all outbound RCC shipments (still in use today)

Oversaw & reported Consolidation Center (CC) team performance for two shifts (worked split shift 6 mo.)

Facilitated a daily white board meeting between RCC, CC, & trucking co. to identify and countermeasure previous day’s activity; analyzing short & missed shipments, pack efficiency, lineside packaging issues

Managed container inventory in a 15-day loop; comparing gap analysis to projected need to legitimate use of alternative packaging to available container inventory

Created visual management board for all container types and correct stack heights for CC safety and maximum trailer loading efficiency

Continually changed RCC floorplan to adapt to new container types, influx of new replacement containers and Supplier Specific Dunnage for maximum efficiency

Eliminated obsolete/damaged dunnage, modified existing dunnage and installed new dunnage into containers

Repaired broken containers most Saturdays for 2 years

Reported weekly metrics to gauge supplier performance

Issued trouble reports to supplier for non-compliance

Identified cost saving by improving pack efficiency and route consolidation

Mass Production Purchasing February 2014 – August 2016 (2.5 yrs)

Sent out weekly 26 wk forecast & daily 2 wk POs and managed adjustments for production variance

Communicated with suppliers daily confirming & tracking shipments and correcting EDI issues (325 parts across 23 suppliers)

Covered all KLS (Known Lot Shortage) for next day’s production before leaving for the day

Issued trouble reports for supplier non-compliance (right label/wrong part, incorrect pack, late shipment; etc.)

Managed design change, build out parts; placed (gap) exception orders

Reported supplier issues and production downtime monthly (PowerPoint)

Production Associate March 2013 – February 2014 (10 mo)

Assembled UTV front frames with speed and efficiency while maintaining high quality standards

Assisted teammates when needed to keep production pace

Worked with supervisors to improve process efficiency

PERFECTION CLUTCH SEPTEMBER 2001 – MAY 2012 (10.75 YRS)

Quality Inspector Technical Support CSR

Handled 50% of the Technical Hotline phone traffic

Created installation instruction sheet put into every kit box

Inspected failed parts to establish liability claim status (clutch pressure plates, discs, bearings & hydraulics)

Created Operation Standards for Failed Part Testing and Inspection processes

Issued purchase orders and provided technical support for global clientele

Worked with Hotline customers and engineering staff to create custom performance clutches for non-standard applications (V-8 powered Fiero, Saturn turbo-powered Miata, V-8 powered Landcruiser & others)

My drawing won the design challenge for a company Tee Shirt

Licenses, Education & Certifications

AM. HONDA Licensed Powered Industrial Truck Operator (since 2016) American Honda SCM

Blueprint Interpretation Southern Institute of Manufacturing & Technology

Unconscious Bias Honda of South Carolina Leadership Training

Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving & Decision Making Honda of South Carolina Leadership Training

Auto Mechanic Certification Hartford Technical Institute

Chrysler Certified Training Drivability, SBEC, T413 trans, T604 trans, A500/A518 trans, 3.5L V-6, Cummins Inj. pump

[Professional Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth Certified Auto Technician October 1990 – July 1998]

References

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