QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
A professional experienced in business management, materials, payroll, environmental, and safety. Management experience obtained through my business background has provided strong leadership and problem solving skills with a focus on building cohesive teams and professional growth opportunities for team partners. A goal oriented professional with solid background in management, accounting, vendor analysis/selection criteria and lean manufacturing/6S systems. A strong work ethic combined with a commitment to excellence in all projects undertaken. A team player, working effectively with support personnel and senior management in accomplishing set objectives. I have proven leadership ability, exemplary communication and presentation skills to meet required task.
Strengths include: Business/facility management, strategic planning Computer literate, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Cross-functional team leadership Customer and supplier interaction Mentoring and developing staff Materials, purchasing & warehouse management Production planning & scheduling Accounting functions/budget analysis Identifying and realizing cost reductions Quality improvements & environmental Safety/OSHA General Industry Plant internal auditor TS16949/ISO14001 Human resources manager.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CASCO ProductsJan 14, 2008 to November 10, 2008 Global buyer/planner supporting two manufacturing/assembly plants located in Morgantown, KY and Marks, MS. Responsibilities include sourcing components and materials working in conjunction with teams in USA, China, Brazil, and Italy. Planning production schedules to meet the requirements of customers, controlling plant manufacturing cost while utilizing cost effective strategies. Reason for leaving: Automotive Company downsizes. Leggett & Platt Incorporated, Automotive Operations, White House, TN September 2, 2002 to Jan 11, 2008 Facility Manager /Branch Manager /Quality, Human ResourcesManage average 56 hourly partners, 5 support staff Directed a product quality customer satisfaction operation, human resources/payroll, safety, environmental, supplier quality engineer, process auditors and quality technicians, and supervisors to meet/exceed set Key Performance Indicator goals. Facilitated cross-functional team Tracked and managed Key Performance Indicators to successful attainment and exceeded budgeted goals. Led annual training on emergency preparedness Trained supervisor and other support staff Complete new employee orientation Led TS16949 & ISO14001 audits to successful attainment of certificates. Promoted employee relations by utilizing an open door policy to improve employee communication, resolve conflict, improve morale and meet long-term management objectives.
DESA International, Senior Buyer Specialty ProductsNov 2, 1998 to Aug 31, 2002 Supervise one buyer and two expediters Support production requirements for generators, electric chainsaws, doorbells, chimes, motion sensing lighting & power-actuated tools. Control purchases in excess $30 million annually by using Lean Manufacturing and JIT, Kan Ban tools. Led Cost reduction team contributions in 2001 & 2002 in excess of $2-1/2 million. Led Reduction in inventory levels by $1-1/2 million for FY2001. Source/analyze and award suppliers as needed to support new project development and current production. Implemented reduction lead-time program with suppliers for components/raw materials using JIT/Kan-Ban procedures. ABC Technologies & ABC Fuel Systems, Buyer Apr 13, 1998 to Oct 31, 1998 Buyer for raw materials, MRO, & capital purchases. Control purchases in $15 million annually. Co-team leader responsible for inventory accuracy and monthly audits of inventory. QS9000 Champion controlling audits for purchasing and inventory. TYCO International, Purchasing AssistantNov 1995 to Apr 7 1998 (Worked for TYCO International / KENDALL COMPANY FOR 22 YEARS TOTAL) Buyer for MRO purchases, outsourced packaging, plastics, bags, and parchment paper. $12 million annually. Supervision of purchasing office personnel (3). Maintain raw material purchasing specification documentation to comply with ISO9000 & QS9000. Maintain purchasing procedures manual. Production Scheduler, Curad Department, Tyco International March 1994 to Nov 1995 Schedule production of 30 machines and meet monthly shipping schedule. Cost improvement team leader. Raw Material Group Leader, Tyco International Jan 1992 to March 1994 Supervision of 15 people. Expedite finish goods to distribution center. Co-ordinate scheduling deliveries and unloading of raw materials. Extensive knowledge of freight bills of lading. TYCO International Various manufacturing & distribution functionsDec 1976 to Jan 1992 Raw Material Expeditor Finish Goods Expeditor Cycle Count Control Clerk Telfa/Curad Machine Operator Stock Person
EDUCATION.
1998Belmont University, Nashville, TN, Professional Bachelors of Business, 18 hours completed, GPA 3.11
1997Western Kentucky University, Associate degree General Studies (with a business emphasis) 64 hours, GPA 3.46
1976Franklin-Simpson High School, Franklin, KY, Top 10% of class
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