Operations/Purchasing/Supply chain Manager

Elizabeth A. Gerald

******@*****.*** PO Box ****, 14 Pleasant Avenue

508-***-**** Onset, MA 02558

SUMMARY

Successful, results-generating manufacturing professional with 15 plus years of experience directing all aspects of operations including supply chain management, production, quality control, contract management, and program management. Proven ability to enhance company growth and profitability through effective utilization of resources and building strong internal and external relationships. Key strengths include:

 Supply Chain Management Skills – Proven experience setting up and maintaining supply chains at onshore and off shore manufacturing facilities for a wide range of commodities including sheet metal, PCB’s, cables and electro mechanical assemblies

 Negotiation Skills – Resolves problems in order to reach agreements, effectively manages open communication and encourages all parties to actively participate in making decisions.

 Leadership/Management Skills - Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards.

 Program Management/Project Management - Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.

 Process Management/Process Improvement Experience - Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; creates a work environment which encourages creative thinking and innovation; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/ processes.

 Communication and Interpersonal Abilities - Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys verbal and written information. Proven relationship-builder who uses interpersonal skills to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations; treats others with respect.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Supply Chain Management Designed and implemented supply chain management systems, using offshore manufacturers in Singapore, China, Hong Kong and various onshore facilities. Established procedures for purchasing, vendor management, and quality control.

 Operations Planning & Implementation/R&D – Designed and implemented all operations functions required to transition an R&D company into full production manufacturing of electro-magnetic solutions for the assembly automation, material handling, and transportation industries. Significant challenge was establishing the supply chain since the company’s broad product portfolio required identifying, negotiating, and establishing strong relationships with wide range of suppliers. Established policies and procedures required to meet government and military regulations

 Operations Planning & Implementation/Startup - Led all efforts to define, visualize, measure, control, report and improve manufacturing processes with the goal of meeting customer requirements profitably for a startup manufacturing company. Established communications policies and procedures to track and resolve issues. Implimented import/export regulations

 Merger & Acquisition Logistics - Led efforts to successfully transition products to acquiring companies for two organizations. Coordinated the transition of Mapletree’s product manufacturing and vendor relationships to PTI. Assisted in managing of the necessary activities related to the successful rebranding of Microcom products when it was acquired by Compaq.

 Major Product Redesign -Directed the redesign of an electro mechanical cabinet assembly when it was determined that the original design was prone to quality and manufacturing issues. Worked closely with internal engineers and subcontract manufacturer to change the product’s interconnect scheme resulting in higher quality and lower cost to manufacture.

 Private Label Design – Successfully led private labeling product design projects. Most complex project was for an Australian company to produce a telecommunications product utilizing a uniquely designed molded plastic casing. Coordinate efforts with the customer, internal engineers, and offshore manufacturer to deliver the product on time and in a cost effective manner.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MagneMotion Inc. 2/2006 – 11/2009

Devens, MA – MagneMotion is the front-runner in providing innovative and cost-effective linear motor solutions.

 Vice President Operations – Reported directly to company president. Provided leadership for the transition of a research and development operations to full production manufacturing. Responsibilities included shipping, receiving, procurement, vendor management, documentation (ECOs), manufacturing engineering and quality control. $1 million annual budget (without inventory).

Bizfon Inc. 4/2005 – 10/2005

Salem, NH – Bizfon designs, manufactures and sells phone systems for the small office/home office (SOHO) market.

 Vice President Operations – Reported directly to company president. Responsibilities included shipping, receiving, purchasing and manufacturing engineering.

Performance Technologies Inc./Mapletree Networks 1/2005 – 4/2005

Norwood, MA – Performance Technologies is a global supplier of advanced network communications solutions to carrier, government, and OEM markets. It acquired Mapletree Networks in January 2005.

 Senior Director Operations – Reported directly to the General Manager of Mapletree Networks. Primarily responsible for transitioning the production of Mapletree products to PTI’s facilities in Rochester NY as part of the final stage of the integration resulting from the acquisition.

Mapletree Networks 2/1998 – 1/2005

Norwood, MA – Manufactured boards to process voice and data calls inside telecommunications and networking devices. Acquired by Performance Technologies Inc. in January 2005

 Vice President Operations (1/2001 – 1/2005) – Reported directly to the CEO. Responsibilities included subcontract management, purchasing, shipping, receiving and quality control.

 Director Operations/Program Management/Customer Support (5/2000 – 1/2001) – Reported directly to the CEO.

 Director Operations/Quality Control (2/1998 – 5/2000) – Reported directly to the CEO.

Compaq Computer/Microcom Inc. 2/1989 – 2/1998

Norwood, MA – Microcom manufactured high-speed modems and networking equipment. It was acquired by Compaq Computer in April 1997.

 International Program Manager (9/1995 – 2/1998) – Reported directly to VP International Sales. Coordinated regional sales offices in Australia, Singapore and Japan.

 Program Manager – Subcontract Administration (2/1992 – 9/1995) – Reported directly to Director of Subcontract Administration. Coordinated outside vendors and procurement/shipping of expensive, unique components to subcontractors

 Vendor Engineer (4/1991 – 2/1992)

 Manufacturing Engineer (2/1989 – 4/1991)

Motorola/Codex Corporation Inc. 3/1980 – 12/1988

Mansfield, MA – Codex Corporation, a division of Motorola, was the first company to mass-market high-speed, 9600 Baud modems.

 Mechanical Technician New Product Introduction

 Quality Control

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Stonehill College, North Easton, MA

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