Manager Supply Chain

ED HILLERICH

**** **** **** ***** *******, MI ***24 616-***-**** 616-***-**** (cell) **********@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

My objective is to acquire a position within an agile, financially responsible company that allows me to balance my personal and professional goals. The ideal company would place high value on open communication and continuous improvement while allowing the latitude and creativity to produce positive changes.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

More than 14 years of experience production-planning and supervising production within the automotive manufacturing environment

Effective MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite and spreadsheet development skills

Exceptional oral and written communication skills that translate well to all levels

Engaging, lead-by-example management style that fosters employee involvement

Strong, confident leadership with sound decision-making and trouble-shooting ability

Cross-functional experience, including logistics, production, engineering and maintenance

Heavy involvement in areas of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and 5-S activities that emphasize labor reduction and increased efficiency

EDUCATION

Columbus State, Columbus Ohio Aug 1993 – May 1993 3.6 GPA

Hope College, Holland Michigan Sept 1994 – Jan 1995 3.0 GPA

Davenport College Oct 1997 – Dec 1997 3.5 GPA

Grand Valley State University Jan. 2009 – Present 3.3 GPA

Major/Minor: Professional Writing/English

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Group Tour Media, Inc. – Holland, Michigan May 2011-Present

ASSOCIATE WRITER (Internship)

Research material and write copy for publication in an industry trade periodical

Interview public relations directors, museum curators etc. to gather information for articles

Edit and revise articles for content and grammar/punctuation

Attend weekly meetings to discuss departmental concerns and contribute positively

AutoCam Corporation – Kentwood, Michigan May 2005-August 2008

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Planned and directed production for three departments that spanned two shifts

Orchestrated continuous, synchronous product flow throughout an international supply chain

Coordinated and directed continuous improvement activities using cross-functional teams

Generated inventory and production reports for Product Managers as requested

Managed projects including employee safety projects, product quality improvements and obsolescence build-outs

Designed, implemented and documented a comprehensive training system for production employees

Coordinated and directed monthly inventory cycle-counts

Conducted and documented employee appraisals

Key Accomplishments:

Reduced premium freight costs from $400,000 in 2005 to less than $2,000 in 2006 & 2007

Reduced departmental employee headcount from 31 in 2005 to 19 in 2006

Improved customer on-time delivery to 100% in 2006 from 40% in 2005

Pullman Industries – South Haven, Michigan 5/2002-11/2004

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Supervised production department and supporting technical departments of up to 75 hourly employees

Managed production schedules/on-time delivery requirements while maintaining high-quality production within a safe work environment

Implemented continuous improvement activities supportive to the tactical and strategic goals of the company

Conducted employee performance appraisals, counseling and discipline

Organized and directed multiple cross-functional problem-solving teams

Prioritized and allocated resources required to maintain continuous process flow

Key Accomplishments:

Designed and implemented plant-wide kanban system to enable level scheduling

Modified concurrent planning schedule to update inventory DOH and weekly requirements

Improved labor relations with company by working with and engaging union workers in decision-making processes

Eliminated premium freight costs by streamlining production and increasing efficiency

Significantly reduced the amount of overtime required to satisfy production schedules

Created several production report documents to improve communication between shifts and departments

Hydro Automotive Structures – Holland, Michigan 4/1996-5/2002

LOGISTICS MANAGER (May 2001 – May 2002)

Held budgetary responsibility for Logistics department including two salary and fifteen hourly employees

Successfully designed and implemented plant-wide production scheduling system, resulting in leaner inventories and improved delivery performance

Acted as primary contact for all logistical concerns regarding tier-one and tier-two customers

Planned production for 100% of the material flow throughout the production facility from raw material to finished goods, including the external supply chain

Held logistical planning responsibility for all forward projects including all aspects of inventory management, new-launch/prototype builds, packaging, inbound/outbound freight and floor space/layout planning

Organized and directed monthly cycle counts to ensure accuracy and reconciled discrepant inventories

MASTER SCHEDULER (Feb 1997 – May 2001)

Generated production schedules for production department to facilitate 100% on-time delivery to multiple customer locations

Forged and cultivated strong relationships with vendors and customers alike

Supervised monthly cycle counts to ensure accuracy and reconciled discrepant inventories

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (Apr 1996 – Feb 1997)

Managed production schedules/on-time delivery requirements while maintaining high-quality production within aluminum extrusion/fabrication and welding departments

Prioritized resources to ensure production requirements are met

Documented and conducted employee evaluations and appraisals within a timely manner

Created and provide production and inventory reports to Area Manager as requested

~Professional References Available upon Request~

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