Director of Operatrions
Resume:
Richard B. Martin
Rochester, MA 02770
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Richard B. Martin
Accomplishments
Experience
Upon joining Benthos, Inc. I was tasked with implementing a Lean Operations Strategy for all areas within a 9 month time period. This goal was met along with 40% lower inventory levels, $300,000 favorable PPV, reducing factory variances by 98%, and reducing average product lead-time by over 75%
In my last four positions I managed the entire Supply Chain formulation and execution. In all cases this involved off shore suppliers from China and the Pacific Rim. PPV in all cases was positive in the first year and Supplier consolidation strategies added savings and efficiencies the first year also.
In the management of several Supply Chain Departments I have been able to lower yearly purchase costs by at least 10% each year. Included in these efforts were the Supplier consolidation efforts that attained a 75% decrease in the Active Supplier Base.
I have been responsible in several companies for the formulation and implementation of S&OP systems. In each case there was significant improvement in Customer On-Time Delivery and one instance the improvement exceeded 50%.
I have been certified CPIM by APICS
In my present and in prior positions I managed the Capacity Planning for the Manufacturing areas of the companies. This planning was driven by Sales Forecasts, ERP Forecasts, or Forecasts originating in my Planning areas.
2002-Present Teledyne Benthos, Inc. N Falmouth, Ma
Director of Materials Management 2009-
Director of Production and Purchasing 2006-2009
Director of Production and Purchasing 2003-2006
Director of Materials 2002-2003
Hired as Director of Materials but promoted several times to present position. Responsible for the areas of Production, Supply Chain/Purchasing, Production Control, Quality, Shipping/Receiving, Capacity Planning and all warehouse functions at two facilities. This company serviced a wide customer base including DOD customers
Upon joining the company I was tasked with implementing a Lean Operations Strategy for all areas within a 9 month time period. This goal was met along with attaining lower inventory levels, $300,000 favorable PPV, reducing factory variances by 98%, and reducing average product lead-time by over75%
I was responsible for the implementation of a Sales and Operation Planning process for the company. This was accomplished and was instramental in reducing lead-times for delivery and also reducing inventory levels by 40%.
7/2001-2/2002 Pacific Scientific / Danaher Corp Wilmington, Ma
Materials Manager
Hired as Material Manager to oversee current operations and to coordinate the move of a purchased business from PA to Wilmington.
1999-2001 C&K Components, Inc. Newton, Ma
Materials Manager
Hired as Materials Manager for Newton manufacturing facility of electronic and electro-mechanical switches. Original responsibilities were for Inventory/Production Planning, Purchasing, and Shipping/Receiving. After superior performance to established goals I assumed the additional responsibilities of Logistics/Traffic, Total Supply Chain, On Site Customer Service, Capacity Planning and Forecasting. All this was accomplished during a 50% increase in anticipated sales.
Special Accomplishments included the implementation of Lean Mfg practices while meeting increasing sales volume. Also was the lead in implementing a Supply Chain for the Costa Rica facility that fed off of the North American Supply Chain
Was chosen to create and execute a training program for all Materials personnel at the Costa Rica manufacturing facility. This was completed and successful in cutting past due customer orders by 50%
1997-1999 Kennametal Greenfield Industries S. Deerfield, Ma
Unit Manager of Materials and Logistics
Promoted to position responsible for Materials, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Production/Inventory Control, Shipping/Receiving, Cycle Counting, and all Finishing Production Operations at the facility. Was responsible for all sourcing areas including foreign sourcing for PFR materials from the Pacific Rim.
All products at the facility (150,000 sqft) were made from raw strip metal. These various steels and specialized alloys were scheduled throughout the entire production process by my reports.
Materials Manager
Responsible for re-implementation of ASK MRP II System and construction of entire Materials and Supply Chain operating systems. Forecasting software was purchased as this time and an S&OP system was created by myself and implemented.
1994-1997 Marine Optical, Inc. Easton, Ma
Senior Materials Manager
Designer and Distributor of eyeglasses to the retail market. Major customers included WalMart, Pearle, Lens Crafters, and Sears.
Responsible for all Planning, Purchasing, Receiving, and shipping functions in the company. 100% of product was produced off shore with a majority coming from the Pacific Rim.
1986-1994 Joseph Pollak Corp. Boston & Stoughton, Ma
Production Control Manager
The product manufactured at these facilities was 100% for the Automotive Industry. We were Tier One suppliers to Ford, GM, and Chrysler. High expectations for cost, quality, and delivery were expected at all times.
Created all Materials, Master Scheduling, Planning, Purchasing, and Logistical functions for a start-up Manufacturing facility using ASK MANMAN manufacturing electronic and electro-mechanical switches.
Production Control Supervisor
Directed the Production and Inventory Control areas for the Boston facility using ASK MRP II systems.
Master Scheduler
Education Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
B.S. Business Administration specializing in Materials Management (qualified)
United States Coast Guard Academy New London, CT
Richard B. Martin
45 Sarah Sherman Rd
Rochester, MA 02770
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I am writing as an introduction to you. I am seeking a position as a Senior Management professional or equivalent so that I can use my considerable experience in the field to mold a Total Manufacturing Function for a company or corporation to meet the present world class expectations of a very sophisticated customer base.
Having worked for the past 29 years in the Manufacturing field for manufacturing companies in the Northeast I feel that I have earned skills comparable to the position that you are seeking. Listed are some of the accomplishments and opportunities that I have had during my career.
• I was responsible for the construction of a Materials and Planning system in a start up company supplying the Automotive Industry as a Tier One supplier. In two years this company was one of the highest rated suppliers to Ford and Chrysler in the electro-mechanical switching commodity.
• In my last four positions I was responsible for the entire Supply Chain formulation and execution. In all cases this involved off shore suppliers from China and the Pacific Rim. PPV in all cases was positive in the first year and Supplier consolidation strategies added savings and efficiencies the first year also.
• I have been the Lead Facilitator at two companies where Lean Enterprise Practices have been implemented to great success. My present company was recognized by AME as the Leading company as far as Lean development in the Northeast in 2005.
• In the management of several Supply Chain Departments I have been able to lower yearly purchase costs by at least 10% each year. Included in these efforts were the Supplier consolidation efforts that attained a 75% decrease in the Active Supplier Base.
• As the facilitator of a cost saving team I was personally responsible for the implementation of over $500,000 of savings in one year and over $1,000,000 for the team.
• I have been involved in the local APICS chapters and have earned my CPIM from that organization.
• I have participated in the Materials Lead in the implementation of Q1, ISO 9000 and 9002, TQE, and other Automotive industry programs.
• I have managed shipping areas serving both domestic and international customer bases and did support DOD/GSA shipping requirements.
I am a results oriented person looking for a position where I could apply all of my experience to form an efficient and successful Operations team. I would like to speak to you further to see if we could be of mutual benefit to each other. I look forward to talking to you about the position that you have open and I thank you for your time and consideration
Sincerely,
Rick Martin
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