Manager Quality Control
Resume:
Ellen Freedman
Little Rock, Ar. *****
***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE & SUMMARY: to fully utilize my procurement tactical and strategic experience in manufacturing environment. I have a strong background in Aerospace, Government Contracting, Plastics and lean manufacturing.
Successfully managed and implemented multi-million dollar procurements and programs. I am a highly skilled negotiator and with proven cost reduction success. I possess excellent proven management, motivation, supervisory and people skills. I am analytical, cost conscience and effective communicator.
Education
Macon State College (01/1991 – 04/1995)
Professional experience
Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc. June 2007-Sept. 2011
(Formerly Pemco Aeroplex), Birmingham, AL
Purchasing Supervisor
• Purchased all materials and parts required for aircrafts ( KC135, C130, P3’s) to support production in overhauling aircrafts by negotiating pricing, review bids/award contracts, meet required delivery dates.
• Responsible for Small Business Report filings
• Reviewed bids proposals and negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Knowledge of contracts – terms and conditions and legal ramifications – FAR/DFAR and project flow down clauses
• Worked closely with OEM’s, Corporate Engineer and machine fabricators when ordering replacement parts, including reviewing schematics and blueprints
• Reduced cost of frozen sealant material by $120,000/ per annum. Reduced aircraft gasket costs –over 75% working with OEM’s.
• Partnered with New Business Development Team (estimators and engineers) bidding process
• Maintain and update Supplier information in VMMM – Impresa
• Developed and nurtured relationships with vendors to enhance service levels, terms and prices
• Issued SCAR’s to suppliers in coordination with Quality Control to identify source of trouble and take corrective actions
• Review invoices with AP Dept. to reconcile any discrepancies and approved invoices
• Supervision of 3 employees – annual reviews, oversee daily work load, set goals, salary review, approve time
• ASG- OEM.
• Implemented on site tool calibration (1,000 instruments) ATS
DIXIEN, LLC. 2006-April 2007
(Formerly Stalnaker Plastics), Warner Robins, GA
Purchasing Agent
• Purchased all raw materials such as: PP(polypropylene), Nylon, ABS, color concentrates, to support manufacturing operations
• Created Blanket Orders for railcar and multi-truckloads of resins and issued release dates based on usage and forecasts.
• Reviewed bids proposals and negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Developed and nurtured relationships with vendors to enhance service levels, terms and prices
• Discussed defective or unacceptable resins with Quality Control Manager, Plant Manager, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective actions.
• Worked closely with OEM’s, Corporate Engineer and machine fabricators when ordering replacement parts, including reviewing schematics and blueprints.
• Review invoices with AP Dept. to reconcile any discrepancies and approved invoices
• Maintained and input data in spreadsheets for issue/returns of raw material (including hardware) to track material usage and levels of inventory. Cycle counts
• Cost savings on polypropylene $ 750,000.00 per annum
Macon Supply Inc. 2005-2006
(Distributor of Industrial and Utility Piping), Macon, GA
Purchasing Agent
• Purchase all stock items from assigned vendors to support distribution needs using Eclipse Software.
• Determined method of procurement such as blanket order, bid or direct purchase.
• Maximize Cost Opportunities – (COG)
• Managed inventory levels and conducted daily cycle counts
• Initiate and coordinate the return of slow moving items to suppliers.
• Review GMROI, inventory valuation and aged inventory reports and report findings, make suggestions and or take corrective actions.
• Ensured supplier adherence to annual cost goals & accuracy of lead times.
• Develop and nurture relationships with suppliers to enhance service levels.
• Negotiate “special project/bid” prices from manufacturers.
• Partner with sales team on future contractor jobs to ensure supply and demand for stock as well as non-stock material/parts.
• Maintain and update all product specifications in purchasing database.
• Approved invoices for payment.
Ocmulgee Fields, Inc. 2000-2005
(Hospitality, Leasing and Construction), Macon, GA
Purchasing Agent
• Purchase all products and services to support daily operations of 11 hotels with different locations (Macon, Byron and Forsyth, and a Holiday Inn and Suites located in New Smyrna Beach, Fl.
• Procurement of all FF&E and negotiated F&B contract with food purveyors.
• Maximize cost opportunities
• Worked closely with Controller on all capital expenditures and projects to adhere to budgetary guidelines.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Reviewed and maintained standards and regulations requirement books from the franchises (InterContinental Hotel and U.S.S.F.)
• Implemented a corporate inventory supply area and the distribution operations for dispersing linens, towels, amenities, janitorial and kitchen chemicals, keycards, printed forms and office supplies to reduce theft, waste and rush orders.
• Spearheaded departmental change from a DOS based software to Solomon and ran parallel systems until system was live.
• Conducted bi-monthly random onsite inventories including New Smyrna Beach, Fl. Location.
• Worked closely with Owner and President D.C. Jones, Corporate Chief Engineer and Interior Designers Terry Holland and Kaye Grover on construction and renovations of both the hotels and leasing properties.
• Developed and nurtured relationships with vendors to enhance service levels, terms and prices.
• Partnered with tenants in the leasing division to address landscaping, office renovations, maintenance and janitorial services.
• Contracted Sub-Contractors and requested workers comp. insurance, W9 , bonded and references and had each contractor sign the Sub-Contractor Agreement that detailed work scope, start and completion dates ( with sanctions provisions) as well as terms of payment/draws.
• Discussed defective or unacceptable goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective actions.
American Control Systems, Inc. 1999-2000
(Computer Engineering Co.), Macon, GA
Dispatcher
• Dispatch all technicians to job-site
• Coordinate with onsite time with customers
• Prepare work order for technicians and pull all corresponding parts from inventory for onsite
• Responsible for inputting work details in system such as time and material used to prepare for billing.
Stalnaker Plastics 1996-1999
(Blow Mold and Injection Molded Plastic), Warner Robins, GA
Purchasing Manager
• Purchase all raw materials such as: HDPE, LDPE, ABS, stabilizers, and pigments to support manufacturing operations.
• Created blanket purchase orders for railcars of resin and issued release dates according to Director of Operations and MRP requirements
• Scheduled preventive maintenance contractors according to shut-down periods to calibrate machines and equipment.
• Develop and nurture relationships with vendors to enhance service levels.
• Coordinated railcar and freight deliveries with Shipping/Receiving Manager.
• Proactive approach to receiving resins in requesting a lot sample of material prior to delivery for Quality Control to test the integrity and specifications of goods.
• Discussed defective or unacceptable resins with Quality Control Manager, Plant Manager, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective actions.
• Worked closely with OEM’s, Corporate Engineer and machine fabricators when ordering replacement parts and included schematics along with purchase order.
• Cost Savings - $750,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 in switching a polypropylene manufactured by Phillips Sumika AHM120PP to Huntsman AP7310PP additionally when tested the results proved to be a superior quality product.
Peach Medical Associates 1989-1996
(Family Owned Practice), Macon, GA
Office Manager/Purchasing
• Familiarity with billing, coding and collections.
• Ability to work with PPO insurance accounts
• Managed patient balance-dues and collections.
• Managed day to day operations.
• Oversee 6 employees
• Patient registration, scheduling, & managed patient flow.
• Purchased all medical and lab equipment, all supplies for patient exam room furnishings, uniforms ( lab coats & scrubs)
U.S.I. 1987-1989
(United States Interior Systems, Inc.), Marietta, GA
Purchasing Manager
• Purchased all heavy equipment, commercial and residential A/C units, industrial plumbing, fixtures, piping for construction.
• Reviewed all bids, proposals and negotiated contracts within budgetary limitations.
• Ensured suppliers adherence to annual cost goals as well as improving pricing and accuracy of lead times and vendor response.
• Prepared purchase orders and bids.
• Facilitated and coordinated contractors, heavy equipment rental and other construction material at various job-sites.
• Maximize cost opportunities
• Inspected all goods and services to be within specifications and quality or performance agreed to per purchase order or subcontractor work agreement.
• Maintained procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories.
• Contracted sub-contractors (verified insurance and references)
• Approved invoices for payments
Steeltec Manufacturing Inc. 1986-1987
Kennesaw, Ga.
Purchasing Manger
• Procured and negotiated all materials for an architectural design company such as: aluminum coils, steel beams, tubing for roll forming operations, electrical and lighting products, industrial hardware, and all equipment necessary for operations as well as office equipment and supplies.
• Hired Sub-Contractors and facilitated on-site construction as well as verification of credentials, insurance and references.
• Developed and nurtured relationships with vendors, contractors and suppliers (including brokers contracted to procure imported aluminum coils from Japan) to enhance service levels and foster strong vendor-supplier relationships.
• Conducted monthly warehouse inventory and generated reports to VP of Operations, Plant Manager and Warehouse Supervisor.
• Worked closely with engineers, draftsmen and sales to ensure exact specifications of materials required for new construction.
• Worked closely with AP Supervisor to resolve any purchase order discrepancies: price, product, quantity, and terms.
• Supplier/Vendor Performance Reviews.
Kalex Chemical 1977-1986
(Div. of W.R.Grace), Maspeth, NY
Purchasing Manger
• Purchased all raw materials and other ingredients used to manufacture vinyl film such as: PVC, ABS, DIDPE, pigments, and stabilizers for 4 plants.
• Ensured suppliers adherence to annual cost goals as well as improving pricing and accuracy of lead times and vendor response.
• Purchased all packaging material such as: cores, cartons, pallets, steel strapping, stretch wrap machinery and parts.
• Maximize cost opportunities.
• Onsite inspections of vendor operations and manufacturing plants to assess supplier capability.
• Worked closely with Plant Managers, Quality Control, Lab and Sales to ensure customer specifications and delivery requirements
• Purchased all MRO items, Shipping/Receiving equipment ) forklifts and dock equipment)
• Worked with Maintenance Engineer on preventive maintenance schedule shut down periods to calibrate machines and equipment.
• Develop and nurture relationships with vendors to enhance service levels and performance.
• Coordinate railcar of resins with Shipping/Receiving Manager.
• Proactive approach to receiving resins in requesting a lot sample of material ship prior to delivery for Quality Control to test the integrity and specifications of goods.
• Approved invoices for payment.
Competencies:
• Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organizations; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violations of the standards on an organization, self and others; highly trustworthy.
• Encourages and facilitates cooperation, works with others to achieve goals, fosters a positive work environment.
• Requires no supervision; sets well defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards achieving assignments in a timely manner.
• Detailed Oriented through when performing work and conscientious about attending to details.
• Open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles; effectively dealing with ambiguity.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills – understanding, courteous, tactful, empathic, develops & maintains relationships, may deal with people who are difficult and distressed, relates well to people from varied backgrounds
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