Operations Leader with ERP & APICS CPIM Expertise

Ronald J Bullitt 318-***-****

*** ****** ****** **, *********, LA 71360 *********@*****.***

Professional Profile

Extensive experience in Manufacturing Operations combined with in-depth process and working knowledge of ERP systems. Lead for multiple projects, interfaced with cross-functional teams to ensure successful projects. APICS CPIM (Certified Production & Inventory Management) knowledge-based background utilized to successfully lead personnel to support customer requirements.

Sales Forecast consolidation and conversion into a 360-day Production Plan

Possess in-depth working knowledge of the following functions

Master Production Schedule

Material Requirements Planning

Capacity Requirements Planning

Inventory

Purchasing

Shop Floor Control

Possess in depth knowledge of MS Windows application and working knowledge of reporting tools

Working experience and knowledge of kaizen process

Project Management lead for a variety of processes and products

Job cost tracking tools created to monitor actual to planned reported against the project

Leadership-Training skills

Diversity Training

Behavioral Interviewing

Performance Measurements

Compensation Training

Legal issues in the Workplace

Management and Supervisory skills of 4-24 employees

Professional Accomplishments

Project Lead – UPS/FedEx/ERP Integration

Identified import and export requirements of each application

Mapped all import and export requirements in FedEx and UPS database to Visibility ERP System

Identified and documented all testing using ERP test database and production database.

Successful implementation and go live of the Integration

Project Lead – Shipping – Implemented UPS Premier

Identified a need within the Field Service department to facilitate the shipping process more efficiently

Identified and eliminated excess cost ($16k) associated with missed deliveries every quarter

Reduced annual shipping cost by (30k) annually

Delivery Quality increased from 73% to 99%

Successful implementation and go live of the new delivery service, UPS Premier

Project Lead - ERP Module Administrator – EPICOR (Avante’ ERP System)

Identified testing process for the Master Schedule, Material Requirements Planning, and Capacity Requirements Planning modules, successfully implemented the test process to support the go live.

Documented all processes within the functions of Master Schedule, Material Requirements Planning, and Capacity Requirements Planning modules

Successful implementation and go live of the Master Schedule, Material Requirements Planning, and Capacity Requirements Planning modules

Project Lead - Physical Inventory/Audit – Multiple Wall-to-Wall Events

Successfully planned and implemented multiple wall-to-wall inventories of over 20,000-part numbers

Formally documented fragmented processes to create consistency through Accounting, Inventory, and IT departments.

Created a project document/process detailing the schedule and action items that should take place pre, during and post physical inventory audit.

Project Lead – New Fiber Optic System - High Speed Internet

Successful planning and implementation of new fiber optic system for a manufacturing facility

Increased the download speeds of CNC files while helping reduce machine set-up times

Project Lead – New Equipment Design & Implementation

Successfully led a cross-functional team to upgrade legacy equipment. Project was time-constrained due to an End-of-Life event of material. The new product integration was successful with no negative impact to customer orders.

Project Lead - Operations Start-Up

Successfully implemented all modules of Visibility ERP System for Manufacturing Operations which include, Purchasing, Inventory, Shop Floor and Master Scheduling, Material Requirement Planning and WIP (work in process)

Identified and established all existing suppliers, supplier quotes and cost points as well as purchasing procedures. Created salary position of Planner/Buyer with documented job description.

Set up an inventory of all purchased and manufactured parts. Established the receiving process and rack shelving with appropriate bin locations.

Established all existing manufacturing routings and work instruction documentation. Created hourly position of Manufacturing Technician with documented job description.

Project Lead – Point-Of-Use (POU)/Kanban Implementation

Successfully planned and implemented multiple POU/Kanban fulfillment stations

Successfully negotiated with POU vendor to share in the development and implementation cost of the racking system

Formally documented the process and provided training for material handlers and in-house vendor personnel

POU/Kanban system provided 100% fulfillment on the manufacturing floor.

Project Team Lead – Shingi Event (Kaizen)

Team leader for (1) of (4) teams

Successfully help identify a new pull system for the GE 1900 Valve family.

Successfully planned and implemented new processes to support the established Takt time for the new pull system

Identified multiple forms of “waste” and provided actions items to alleviate

Provided focus and guidance to my team over a very intense (5) day work week, 12 hours a day

Project Lead – Company/Product Relocation

Identified and documented production processes

Multiple trips to North Carolina location to facilitate the logistics of all inventory and production equipment relocation

Set up a new product line in Visibility (ERP System)

Managed new product line to meet inventory goals and the production and delivery schedule

Process Documentation/Training – EPICOR ERP

Provide documentation and training on new implemented processes

E.g., New Requisition Process, Cycle Count Process, Blanket PO Process, MRO Analysis and New Purchase Order Process

Work History

Materials Manager AFCO Industries March 2023 – Current

Manager, Planning and Inventory Manchac Technologies, LLC June 2017 - March 2023

Data System Analyst Distran Steel, LLC Nov 2013 – June 2017

Manager, Inventory Control General Electric Sept 2009 – Nov 2013

Manufacturing Lead Manchac Technologies, LLC Feb 2008 – Aug 2009

Manager, Inventory Control Dresser Industries July 2007 – Feb 2008

Master Scheduler II Cameron Feb 2007 – May 2007

Manager, Production Control McKessonAPS July 1987 – Feb 2007

Education

Business Administration

Louisiana State University at Alexandria, Alexandria, LA 2004-2005

Electrical Engineering, Computer Option

Louisiana State University at Alexandria, Alexandria, LA 1987-1990

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