Paul B. McChesney
Penfield, New York 14526
Home 585-***-****
Professional Summary:
Master of Science in Computer Integrated Manufacturing combined with 15+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing operations including Fortune 100 Companies. Experience gained through contract and full time positions. Seeking an opportunity in a performance based environment where rewards and career growth are based upon personal contribution.
Professional Experience:
McDowell Research, an Ultralife Company, Newark, NY September 2007 to Present
Senior Buyer responsible for obtaining quotes, creating purchase orders, communicating information to suppliers and engineering, document all transactions, and maintain relationships with suppliers.
Help design and build tools for the production area and set up 2 bin systems.
ITT Space Systems Division, Rochester, NY February 2005 to September 2007
Contract Buyer responsible for obtaining quotes, creating purchase orders, communicating information to suppliers and engineering, document all transactions, and maintain relationships with suppliers.
ALSTOM Transportation Inc., Hornell, NY June 2004 to February 2005
Contract Buyer responsible for purchasing parts for building train cars for the NYC Transit Authority. Request quotes, evaluate suppliers, maintain relationships with suppliers, place orders, document all transactions, and communicate any problems to Engineering and/or project manager.
The Sutherland Group, Rochester, NY March 2004 to June 2004
Customer Service Representative responsible for responding to customer requests for service on KLA-Tencor electronic inspection equipment both domestic and foreign. Notify Field Engineers of the service requirements. Order and track parts for Field Engineers. Research prices for parts. Document and record all transactions.
Major Accomplishments
• Developed and wrote a training manual for Customer Service Representatives.
• Trained and assisted other Customer Service Representatives.
Gorbel, Inc., Fishers, New York June 2002 to May 2003
Buyer responsible for the procurement of components for Company products for this worldwide leader in the manufacture of overhead cranes. Requested quotations, evaluated suppliers, placed orders and maintained strong supply chain relationships. Updated all cost data for the EPR system. Dealt in various commodities (electronics, metals, plastics, hardware, etc.).
Major Accomplishments:
• Met all supply chain schedules for the business.
• Overcame parts shortages for a new company acquisition (Cleveland Tramrail) by developing new supply chain initiatives. Met all schedules.
• Researched information for a major global outsourcing (Asia Project).
• Served on the Material Review Board for two divisions of Gorbel, Inc.
Rotork Gears, Inc., Rochester, New York August 1999 to June 2002
Operations Manager for this manufacturer of Manual Gearboxes for Valve Manufacturers.
Major Accomplishments:
• Established distribution center for European products and acted as liaison between England, Holland, and USA assembly plants.
• Successfully contracted, dispatched, and invoiced all Sales Orders on a timely basis.
• Maintained inventory system and made adjustments to stock using a MTMS system.
• Wrote purchase orders for subcontracted work.
• Created manual for various procedures and processes.
• Developed an assembly area to build gearboxes in the USA.
Xerox Corporation, Webster, New York July 1996 to July 1999
Planner/Buyer (Contract Position) for the Worldwide leader in the design, development and manufacturing of document imaging equipment, solutions and services. Responsible to coordinate demands for remanufactured materials for Central and South America. Acted as liaison between Buyers and affiliates, requested quotations, negotiated pricing and contract extensions, tracked all purchase orders and shipments of materials, wrote purchase orders and tooling requisitions, coordinated delivery of material to meet production requirements, and assisted suppliers in resolving problems. Coordinated the movement of required tooling from one supplier to another.
Major Accomplishments:
• Consistently met all established schedules for assigned products.
• Evaluated as thorough, professional and comprehensive in the handling of all day-to-day responsibilities.
• Assigned to research any possible cost savings that could help both the supplier and Xerox make a quality product at a competitive price.
Hauser Corporation, Macedon, New York February 1994 to November 1995
Production and Inventory Control Analyst responsible to verify purchase orders for accuracy and assigned job numbers. Confirmed orders for routing and scheduling, purchasing and inventory requirements, correct estimate and blueprint revisions. Developed and maintained an independent data base system to keep track of customers’ production projects and inventories. Implemented, input and maintained procedures for inventory control at off site warehouse. Taught the English measuring system and basic machine theory to Spanish speaking employees.
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York April 1988 to January 1990
Production Technician (Supplemental Contract Position) responsible to coordinate photographic paper testing operations for R&D and production applications. Input, manipulated and interpreted statistical data. Generated reports and sent them to their destination via E-Mail. Set up and operated densitometers and abrasion test equipment.
Trans Tech, Inc., Rochester, New York September 1986 to April 1988
Sales and Production Manager responsible for directing Sales, Marketing and Public Relations, and Human Resources. Expanded customer base through various marketing techniques. Developed computerized inventory control, purchasing and distribution systems and coordinated sales and production operations.
Carter Tool & Die Corporation, Rochester, New York March 1984 to March 1986
Precision Machinist programmed and operated CNC milling machines. Built and inspected parts to blueprint specifications. Apprenticed as a precision machinist and worked on several prototype projects. Operated lathes, mills, grinders, drills and saws. Utilized micrometers, dial calipers, gauges, verniers, optical comparators and other measuring devices.
Educational Background:
Master of Science in Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 1993
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 1977
St. John Fisher College, Rochester, New York
Certificate of Completion, 1983
Rochester Tooling & Machining Institute, Rochester, NY