Supply Chain Project Management

OPERATIONS/LEAN MANUFACTURING/BUYER/PLANNER/SUPPLY CHAIN

Joe Shumate

www.linkedin.com/in/joe-shumate-74581510

PROFILE

20+ years leadership experience in the areas of operations, manufacturing, project management, supply chain, sourcing, quality control, team building and LEAN implementation. I am looking for an organization where my many years of professional business experience will assist in meeting your company goals and objectives.

EXPERIENCE

SALES FULFILLMENT SPECIALIST, FASTENAL INC.; HARRISON, OH. 4/2024- PRESENT

Responsible for inventory accuracy, cycle counts, sales, sales support, customer satisfaction and shipping/receiving.

LEADER OF PLANT OPERATIONS, ELECTRONAUTS, LLC; CINCINNATI, OH- 2021- 2023

Responsible for all plant functions. Negotiated strategic outsourcing for key components to better facilitate internal assemblies. Set up dedicated production lines to efficiently manage large production requirements in a timely manner. Set up Kanban systems to better manage on hand inventory and reduce inventory carrying costs. Authored and implemented plant safety plan. Implemented safety audits and 5S audit programs. Introduced and taught all personnel the basics of team building and the positive benefits associated effectively working together as teams.

OPERATIONS MANAGER, STANDARD AERO; CINCINNATI, OH- 2018-2021

Responsible for running the Paint Cell which was a “service center” for the entire plant. Developed and implemented plans to maintain adequate stock of on-hand materials. Significantly reduced “spoilage” on all shelf life/date sensitive constrained items. Increased usage of teams to meet on-time delivery schedules. Utilized an inventory management system to increase through put and turn around times.

PRODUCTION MANAGER, ARI-HETRA LIFT SYSTEMS; SOUTH LEBANON, OH- 2018

Responsible for all plant operations. Implemented LEAN methodology. Set up 5S system. Departed this company as it was not the right fit for my career goals.

BUYER/PLANNER/SCHEDULER, PRIDE TOOL CO.; WOODLAWN, OH- 2017-2018

Responsible for purchasing all steel, tools and other supplies to support the timely manufacture of projects and meet customer requirements. Also planned and scheduled jobs/projects in the shop based on arrival of materials and customer due dates. Devised alternate plans in the event of material delays, scrap or other shortfalls.

PRODUCTION MANAGER, AERO PROPULSION SYSTEMS; HARRISON, OH- 2017

Responsible for all plant operations. Implemented team building and 5S practices. Utilized outsourcing for items that were outside of our process capabilities. Monitored purchasing to ensure materials were on hand to meet all production requirements.

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER, CAST-FAB TECHNOLOGIES; CINCINNATI, OH- 2015-2016

Maintained and expanded current accounts while prospecting and developing new accounts. Increased sales 20% for my projects. Monitored and ensured jobs made it through the shop and delivered on-time. Cast-Fab ceased operations in 2016.

PLANT MANAGER, POST-GLOVER RESISTORS; ERLANGER, KY-2011-2015

Responsible for all day-to-day plant operations inclusive of, but not limited to Purchasing/Supply Chain. Set up strategic vendor agreements to enhance production goals. Implemented 5S, Kaizen and team building programs.

VP OPERATIONS, DRS MOBILE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS; CINCINNATI, OH-2008-2010

Responsible for all day-to-day plant operations inclusive of, but not limited to Purchasing/Supply Chain. Consolidated operations by utilizing outside vendors for more efficient plant production. Moved all “on-site” fabrication to qualified suppliers utilizing a JIT delivery system on fabricated components, thereby reducing inventory costs. Implemented 5S, Kaizen and team building programs.

VP/GM COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS, CENTIGON USA; FAIRFIELD, OH- 2004-2007

Started as a Project Manager for various “kits” utilized in the production of the up armored HUMVEE program and was promoted after 6 months. Responsible for all day-to-day plant operations inclusive of, but not limited to Purchasing/Supply Chain. Set up suppliers on Toyota Production concept or 40%-40%-20% product supply. Utilized vendor managed Kanban systems to increase production efficiency while reducing inventory carrying costs and increasing inventory turns. Implemented 5S, Kaizen and team building programs.

SUPERVISOR/PRODUCTION CONTROL/SENIOR SUPERVISOR/CELL LEADER/INSTRUCTOR, GE AVIATION; EVENDALE,OH- 1984-1993 AND 1997-2003

Multiple roles in management positions provided a vast array of knowledge and experience in the manufacture, scheduling and delivery of complex jet engine hardware and components.

OWNER, JOE SHUMATE BUILDERS INC.; OKEANA, OH- 1993-1997

I founded and ran this home building, land development and remodeling company in 1991 and went full-time with it in 1993. As the owner I was responsible for all sales, customer service, purchasing, supply chain, scheduling, project management, quality control, sub-contractor vetting/selection, problem mitigation, advertising/marketing and finance.

EDUCATION

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH- Bachelor of Business Administration

SKILLS

•Leadership, team building, supply chain, sourcing, project management, quality systems, customer service, conflict resolution, sales/business development, P&L, dedication, task focused and results driven.

OTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

LEAN/Six Sigma Green Belt Certified- GE Aerospace

Positive Reinforcement- GE Aerospace

Basics of Machining- GE Aerospace

Statistical Process Control- GE Aerospace

Front Line Leadership- Definity University

Run, Improve, Grow- Definity University

Financial Accounting For Non-Financial Managers- Duke University, Dave Thomas School of Business

302 S. SYCAMORE ST. HARRISON, OH 45030; 513-***-****; *******@***.***

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