•Work with suppliers to identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities in line with agreed contracts with deployment of relevant cost models.•Support the execution of sourcing and commercial activities to maximize the value proposition across designated commodities / categories. Able to gain a fact-based understanding of current supply base, supplier economics and major trends in relevant markets.•Select supply chains capable of meeting quality and delivery requirements and ensuring the management and rectification of quality and delivery issues.•Ensure accountability for compliance to company policies, processes, and procedures, including, but not limited to all purchasing records and documentation correctly maintained in line with regulatory requirements.•Develop comprehensive workable solutions in complex situations and will support the deployment of risk management practices to assess, communicate and mitigate supply chain risks.•Understand supplier obligations contained in the Global Supplier Code of Conduct and address any supplier compliance concerns through direct action or escalation while ensuring that supplier compliance to the Global Supplier Code of Conduct is maintained.

• Scheduling equipment and personnel• Confirming material supply and demands• Preparing work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements• Coordinating interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.• Scheduling and expediting the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders

-Manage a team of Purchasing Coordinators -Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for tools, parts, and supplies.-Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the best possible price and in correct amounts to support manufacturing uptime and efficiency.-Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations, as well as championing compliance with the Weaver Popcorn Associate Handbook.-Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history.-Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.

• Responible for managing multiple work teams in a fast pace environment, high volume unionized manufacturing environment• Coordinate daily team activities within a high volume manufacturing setting• Implementation of the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools & processes as it relates to material flow • Oversee and developed highly functional work teams (80-90 direct reports)• Practice FCA leadership principles (World Class Manufacturing)• Safety, Medical, and Environmental Policies• Inventory • Payroll/Scheduling Personnel• Preform and direct inbound and outbound tasks

•Coordinates daily activities within the distribution center•Supervises staff and directs work as they execute activities related to order fulfillment, order management, inventory management, stocking, material handling, equipment usage, and related needs•Prepares work schedules and reacts quickly and effectively regarding unexpected labor needsManages labor hours and payroll in electronic timekeeping system•Interviews and trains prospective and new team members•Supervises business support staff development including appraising performance, rewarding employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems•Ensures team understands and works toward performance goals•Recommends process improvements within the warehouse or distribution center•Reviews records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, and to determine adequacy of stock levels•Ensures compliance to all company and customer policies and procedures including safety•Schedules work for special and periodic inventories•Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends remedial actions to resolve discrepancies•Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and ISO9002 procedures•Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of team.•Prepares reports for leadership•Assists in maintaining the physical properties of the warehouse•Submits weekly, monthly and other special services billing to customer services representatives•Supervises employees in distribution center operation in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

• Manage medium to large size group of salaried employees supporting Quality Control activities for a large manufacturing environment• Manage $25+ million in capital equipment• Provides leadership, ensures the integrity of the Quality Management System, and oversees Quality function for area assigned• Supervise salaried resources and advance key quality metrics for area• Select, coach, and develop and evaluate salary employees• Responsible for implementation and effectiveness of new quality initiatives• Support production requirements including launch initiatives and customer contacts and visits

Completed full-time internship as Production Unit Leader for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles; managed >$10 million in capital equipment and coordinated activities for work teams of as many as 80+ people. Analyzed internal design of an injury-causing machine; collaborated with tradesmen to design a protective mechanism that became part of preventive maintenance SOPs, resulting in zero injuries from that point forward.

• Managing the company's daily operations and reporting them to the partners• Organized limited resources to the most productive uses with the aim of creating max profit • Planning by prioritizing customer, employee, and organizational goals• Control our processes for efficiency and effectiveness • Assist with budgets and purchasing• Prospect,cold call, and B2B sales• Customer Service