Material Manager, Operations Manager, Logistice Manager

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Motivated, dedicated, results-oriented professional with extensive experience in operations and materials management. Proven expertise in lean material flow and sequencing / kitting operations. Background includes successfully implementing operational improvement plans and leading challenging projects from inception to completion. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to identify operational needs and provide solutions to ensure work efficiency and continuous improvements. Hands-on individual with a history of effectively achieving company goals and objectives. Willing to relocate.

KEY STRENGTHS

Leadership and Coordination

Material Global Optimization

Public Speaking

Production Order Management

Manufacturing System

Decision Making Skills

Analysis and Problem Resolution

Tactical Planning and Implementation

Interpersonal Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Orion Assembly - Lake Orion, MI

GM MATERIAL PLANNING MANAGER NOV 2006-PRESENT

- Chosen as one of five North American Global Manufacturing System Short Lead Time (GMS SLT) calibrators in June 2008 to assess GM facilities’ adherence to the SLT 9 core elements.

- Facilitated successful implementation of in-sourcing and sequencing of 11 commodities.

- Developed and implemented all material deliverables to support the launch of a 3rd shift at Orion Assembly.

- Coordinated model year build-out / start-up activities, re-rate line balancing, GMS Gap Closure, and Pedestrian and Industrial Vehicle (PIV) Committee initiatives.

- Collaborate with Industrial Engineering and Department Planners to identify and root cause part routing, misuse, and specification issues.

- Plan, create and track material department work order flow.

- Analyze and track departmental Business Plan Deployment (BPD) and Scorecard (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE) Metrics.

- Serve as departmental ISO compliance coordinator.

- Implemented dolly delivery in General Assembly (GA) of sequenced commodities.

- Served as subject matter expert regarding non-cyclic standardized work.

- Managed departmental manpower numbers through 91% utilization, efficiency gains, and / or model mix / line rate changes.

- Facilitated the removal of the 3rd shift at Orion Assembly.

GM MATERIAL GROUP LEADER NOV 2004-NOV 2006

- Implemented the GA receiving operations on the 2nd shift.

- Oversaw all aspects of material movement from GA receiving docks to delivery locations.

- Managed 30 UAW employees.

- Established and cultivated positive working relationships with the UAW, utilizing local and national agreements.

- Managed and coordinated UAW job assignments to maximize employee utilization and minimize non-scheduled overtime.

- Achieved and maintained departmental SPQRCE goals.

GM MANUFACTURING VALIDATION BUILD / PRODUCTION TRIAL RUN COORDINATOR OCT 2003-NOV 2004

- Served as supplier liaison during the GMX381 (Pontiac G6) sedan launch.

- Achieved 100% material availability at Material Required Date (MRD).

- Ensured availability of material through coordination with build floor launch team.

- Managed schedule and incoming material shipments for all Production Trial Run (PTR) and engineering changes.

- Worked closely with the production organizations in Body, Paint, and General Assembly.

Manufacturing Supply Operations (MSO) - Warren, MI

GM MANUFACTURING VALIDATION BUILD ORDER COORDINATOR OCT 2000-OCT 2003

- Led the successful integration of car and truck Manufacturing Validation Build (MVB) ordering process.

- Participated on MSO and Order Fulfillment team to identify key deliverables and timing required to support new product launches.

- Managed internal customer order requirements to ensure accurate program content.

- Streamlined existing ordering process enabling increased data availability and analysis.

- Served as member of Program Execution Team (PET) to coordinate deliverables from marketing, engineering, and assembly plants.

- Managed and processed MVB orders for annual programs and major launches at 8 North American assembly plants.

GM KETTERING UNIVERSITY CO-OP STUDENT MAR 1998-OCT 2000

- Rotated through and interacted with various functional areas related to logistics, engineering change, lean containerization, and material availability.

- Implemented best practices study among GM lead logistics providers.

- Coordinated Engineering Work Order (EWO) breakpoints for the Bowling Green Assembly plant.

- Directed the implementation of lean containers for Oshawa Assembly operations.

- Managed daily material flow issues for Fairfax Assembly plant.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT - CONCENTRATION IN MARKETING AND MATERIALS

Kettering University - Flint, MI - 2001

Graduated cum laude

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Trained as a GM Global Manufacturing System Short Lead Time Calibrator

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