High School Customer

Timothy R. Millsaps

*************@***.***•**** Shaw Ferry RD Lenoir City, TN 37772•865-***-****

Objectives

Resourceful problem solver, capable of implementing solutions to complex problems with proven record of reliability and dedication, seeks employment as a Buyer Planner.

Education

2007 APICS courses for CPIM certification

2003 Roane State Community College

• Numerous continuing education classes for Front Line Supervisors

08/90-12/91 University of Tennessee -Electrical Engineering

1990 Hiwassee College -Associates of Arts Degree –Engineering Major

• Graduated Cum Laude

• Member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor fraternity

1988 Tellico Plains High School Graduate

Experience

Yale Commercial Locks and Hardware100 Yale Ave. Lenoir City, TN 37771

11/2003 – 11/2011 Buyer/Planner/Supervisor

Monitored inventory and production needs for the Mortise Profit Center. Procured parts and materials, from foreign and domestic suppliers, to meet internal and external customer demands. Expedited deliveries from suppliers as necessary to fill urgent customer spike orders. Rescheduled orders with suppliers to maintain monthly budgeted inventory dollars if business fell below forecast. Minimized stock outs while reducing inventory and customer lead-times. Maintained production quotas and quality standards with a reduced work force. Achieved a reduction in customer complaints for mislabeled and missing components through improved employee training and the use of visual aids. Managed inventory stocking locations, cycle counts and biannual physical inventories for the warehouse.

08/1994 – 11/2003 Dispatcher/Material Coordinator

Efficiently laid out customer orders and staged them to run in production. Supervised machine operators and assemblers to insure the timely production of quality parts and locks.

Skills

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs

• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing concepts such as 5’s and Kaizens

• Proficient in the use of Kanbans, Min/Max and MRP systems

Achievements

• Received the “Best Profit Center in ASSA ABOLY 2008” award based on productivity, on time orders, ccfs , and profitability

• Was part of the inventory team that reduced inventory by 900k in first quarter 2010

• Reduced inventory in the Mortise Department by 200k and MTP days by 25 in 2011

• Was part of a VA/VE event for the Mortise Line that identified 1.6 million in potential savings

• Was nominated for the 2011 People Making a Difference Award

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