Materials and Operation ManagementLean ManufacturingEnterprise Resource planning systems, Visual Mfg, JD Edwards, PLEX, BAAN

PlanningSchedulingLean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement

Global strategic sourcingCost reduction planning and executionMaterial and process scheduling Lean Manufacturing practices Inventory management

Manage material and process planning from raw material to finished goods.Inventory and cost cost reduction strategies.Budget preparation and reporting.Continual improvement through training and application of TQPSLean Manufacturing practices supported with metrics

• Coach, counsel and lead a team of materials associates• Project management, develop and implement engineering changes• Promote 5s and other Lean Manufacturing disciplines• Seek cost reduction opportunities in logistics, labor, and materials

LFB Engineered Systems (Lennar Corporation), Stockton CAA start up division for the design, manufacture, and construction of steel frame homes.2004-2006Materials ManagerAchievements:• Reduce material cost by expanding in house roll form capabilities and reducing purchased item dependencies• Champion for the set up and implementation of JDE People Soft ERP manufacturing management system (4 month launch)• Reduced transportation cost by negotiating and implementing subcontracted services.Responsibilities:• Inventory receipt, storage and distribution.• Safety incident case management published an English and Spanish language emergency action plan.• Facilities Maintenance planning and staffing.• Logistics and other Construction support requirements.• Capacity planning

Achievements:• Manage a continuous supply of materials during chapter 11 reorganization; establish terms with suppliers in less than 3 months after the new owners took over.• Champion for the set up and implementation of Baan ERP manufacturing management system.• Introduced Lean Manufacturing practices and controls and promoted a cultural shift with the injection molding team. Reduced inventories, improved delivery and increased sales opportunities.Responsibilities:• Master scheduling-make to order-and world wide distribution environments.• Supervised 90 associates on the metal manufacturing shop floor.• Formulate plant performance metrics, train and implement their use.• Coordinate Purchases of direct materials

Production activity controlDocument control, Engineering change implementation.Inventory Control, cycle counts, physical inventory counts.Implemented Lean Manufacturing work cell and disciplines ISO9001 Lead Auditor ERP implementation -Visual Manufacturing