Robert Anthony Widner

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Fort Wayne, IN 46835

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wcr0x9@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

An experienced Plant Controller, Senior Cost Accountant, Cost Analysis, Financial Analysis working in a manufacturing environment. experienced in budgets, forecasting, KPI’s, month end and year end closing, financial reporting and consolidations. Am knowledgeable of MRP/ERP Systems, Financial Reporting Systems, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, 5S and Lean Manufacturing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bryant Bureau (Snelling), Southfield, MI 2010 - (Present)

Contract Plant Controller

Snelling’s contract employer (Metavation LLC) is a Tier 1 supplier to the Automotive industry of engine dampers. Annual sales for this location are $ 30-35 Million and 135 -150 employees.

Responsible for analyzing complex financial data and summarizing the findings in report(s) format(s) with a wide range distribution of recipients, all financial reporting, physical inventories, cycle counts, cost accounting (developed cost standards for Material, Labor, and Burden), cost analyst, KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators), variance analysis, budgeting, scrap analysis, IT functions, internal controls and forecasting at this plant location. Supervise Human Resources and MRO purchasing.

BBi Enterprises Group, Inc. Sidney, OH (2005-2009)

BBi was a Tier I supplier to the Automotive Industry of acoustical parts (Carpet Floors, Hood Liners, Dash Panels, and Package Trays). Annual sales for the Sidney location were $ 50-60 Million and 300-375

employees.

Plant Controller (2005 – 2009)

Responsible for analyzing complex financial data and summarizing the findings in report(s) format(s) with a wide range distribution of recipients, all financial reporting, physical inventories, cycle counts, cost accounting (developed cost standards for Material, Labor, and Burden), cost analyst, KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators), variance analysis, budgeting, scrap analysis, IT functions, internal controls and forecasting at this plant location. Supervised a staff of one professional, and one clerical.

Accomplishments

• Co-chaired this location’s Continuous Improvement team. First year’s savings where $ 300,000 (target $ 250,000)

• Set up cycle count program.

• Installed Eagle Bar Coding system.

Majestic Fireplaces, Huntington, IN (2004 – 2005)

Majestic Fireplaces manufactured complete fireplaces, inserts, and patio fireplaces. The plant produced the wooden mantels the fireplace set in. Sales were internal only, $ 36 Million and 125-145 employees. This was a temporary assignment.

Financial Analyst (2004-2005)

Responsible for all of the financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for this location.

Hudson Industries Inc. Hudson, IN (2000-2003)

Hudson Industries, Inc. was a Tier I supplier to the Automotive Industry of steel stampings and assemblies. Annual sales $ 45 - $ 50 Million and 150 employees at this location.

Plant Controller (2000-2003)

Responsible for analyzing complex financial data and summarizing the findings in report(s) format(s) with a wide range distribution of recipients, all financial reporting, physical inventories, cycle count reviews, cost accounting (developed cost standards for Material, Labor, and Burden), budgeting, IT functions, internal controls and forecasting at this plant location. Supervised a staff of one professional, and two clerical.

Accomplishments

• Co-chaired this location’s Continuous Improvement team. First year’s savings where $ 370,000 (target $ 325,000).

• Led the financial team for Lean Manufacturing.

• Financial representative on Plant 6 sigma team.

Nishikawa Standard Company, Topeka, IN (1999 – 2000)

Nishikawa Standard Company was a Tier I Automotive supplier of extruded rubber products. Annual sales for the Topeka facility were $ 50 - $ 55 Million and 325 employees.

Senior Cost Accountant (1999-2000)

Responsible for analyzing complex financial data and summarizing the findings in report(s) format(s) with a wide range distribution of recipients, physical inventories, cycle counts, cost accounting (developed cost standards for Material, Labor, and Burden), cost analyst, variance analysis, budgeting, scrap analysis, and forecasting at this plant location. Supervised a staff of two professional.

Accomplishments

• Revised the cycle count program to use the BPIC MRP system.

• Lead Kaizen on Rubber shrinkage.

Robert A. Widner (1991 – 1998)

Contract Financial Consultant (1991-1998)

Responsible for cycle counts, cost accounting (developed cost standards for Material, Labor, and Burden), cost analyst, variance analysis, budgeting, and scrap analysis. Other projects review quote process and implementation team for MRP / ERP System.

United Technologies Automotive Columbia City, IN (1973-1991)

The UTA Components Division was a Tier I supplier to the Automotive Industry of Power Steering, Air conditioning, Hydraulic Brake Assemblies, and plastic component parts (extruded and molded). Annual sales for the were $ 475-515 Million and 1650-1700 employees.

Sr. Cost Accountant (1989-1991)

Responsible for analyzing complex financial data and summarizing the findings in report(s) format(s) with a wide range distribution of recipients, cycle counts, cost accounting (developed cost standards for Material, Labor, and Burden), cost analyst, variance analysis, budgeting, internal controls, scrap analysis, and acquisitions.

Accomplishments

• Smooth and speedy approval of Sheller-Globe acquisition.

Plant Controller (1984-1989)

Responsible for analyzing complex financial data and summarizing the findings in report(s) format(s) with a wide range distribution of recipients, all financial reporting, physical inventories, cycle count reviews, cost accounting (developed cost standards for Material, Labor, and Burden), budgeting, IT functions, internal controls and forecasting at this plant location. Supervised a staff of four clerical.

Accomplishments

• Lead the Plant implementation team for Pansophic ERP system.

• Established a cycle count program.

• Successful launch of a New facility and orderly closing of the same facility.

OTHER EXPERIENCE (1973-1984)

Worked on the Division staff as: Staff Accountant, Financial Analyst, and Collections Administrator.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Major, from Tri-State University.

SPECIAL SKILL

Have working knowledge of the following ERP/MRP systems: Pansophic, Cullinnet, MSA, QAD (MFG/PRO), Manman, Cognos, JBA, and Plex. Have working knowledge of Hyperion reporting system and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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