Dede Marshall

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Richmond, Indiana 47374

Phone: 765-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

To serve in a management role, utilizing my assets in the manufacturing environment; as outlined below; for the benefit and growth of the business.

EDUCATION:

Indiana University East, Fall 1999 – Spring 2000

Major: Business

Franklin College, Fall 1986 – Summer 1987

EXPERIENCE:

Howa USA Inc

February 2007 – July 2010

Manager of Administration

Manager of Production Control and Purchasing

Manager of Production

• Manage and develop Production Control, Shipping and Receiving associates, Production Supervisors, Maintenance department, Manufacturing Engineer and Production Clerk/Scheduler

• Direct and manage Administration Department including Accounting, Human Resources, Translation, Administration and Information Technology functions

• Coordinate all activities to assist Company Executives

• Coordinate welfare in general for all employees

• Responsible for planning material requirements based on sales order releases and to ensure zero raw material stock outs

• Manage physical inventory and cycle counting activities

• Manage inventory controls using T4M operating system and ensure accurate reporting

• Manage Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to ensure FIFO processes are followed and to ensure shipping and delivery information is accurate and timely

• Select, assess and determine appropriate suppliers for purchasing items and raw materials

• Work with respective departments as required to ensure raw material requirements are met during the preproduction development phase

• Observe the suppliers performance related to the quality, cost and delivery

• Evaluate and direct approved suppliers to achieve targets and improvements

• Understands the structure of production cost and negotiate with suppliers for cost reductions

• Develop new suppliers

• Champions T4M operating systems by auditing system and training staff as needed

• Develop manufacturing strategies by determining accountabilities: communicating and enforcing values, policies and procedures

• Work to obtain the optimum production and utilization of manpower, machines and equipment

• Manage production and related administrative work based upon production plan established

• Perform daily maintenance and secure safety of production equipment, tools, jigs and other material handling devices

• Improve quality results by studying, evaluating and redesigning processes by implementing Kaizen activities

• Prepare, maintain and manage and or modify as necessary production standards and related documents to maintain ISO certification

• Incorporate shop floor organization, 5S and plant cleanliness among plant personnel

• Responsible for ensuring safety in the facility; as well as; maintaining and implementing safety objectives

• Increase productivity and maintain quality, while promoting continuous work floor improvement

• Lead continuous improvement activities to meet company scrap reduction targets and manufacturing efficiencies

• Manage daily maintenance to maintain safety of production equipment

• Develop new SOP’s for production procedures and T4M operating system

• Ensure smooth new model start ups in production by participating and assisting in APQP

• Maintain correct staffing for production floor

• Manage Production, Production Control, Purchasing and Administration budget

• Maintain the structure of production cost to ensure company objectives are met

• Work closely with quality to develop supplier acceptance standards

• Negotiate and maintain all freight and logistical contracts

Buyer

Howa USA Inc.

September 2005 – February 2007

• Selected, assessed and determined appropriate suppliers for purchasing items and raw materials

• Evaluated supplier performance related to quality cost and delivery

• Evaluated and directed approved suppliers to achieve targets and improvements

• Negotiated with suppliers for cost reductions

• Developed new suppliers

• Maintained the structure of production cost to ensure company objective were met

• Led various Kaizen activities

• Worked closely with quality to develop supplier acceptance standards

• Selected as the project manager to implement T4M operating system

• Negotiated and maintained all freight and logistical contracts

Procurement Administrator

Neaton Automotive Mfg., Inc.

March 2000 – September 2005

• Evaluate potential suppliers for materials and component parts

• Negotiate material and component price with suppliers

• Administer company policies

• Analyze material and component part markets

• Supervise Procurement Coordinator

• Develop and administer QS9000 quality systems

• Work with various departments throughout the company to ensure smooth New Model start-up

References available upon request

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