Develop and implement operational strategies and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Establish and maintain operational policies and procedures.Monitor and analyze operational performance to identify areas of improvement.Oversee the daily operations of the organization.Manage and motivate staff to ensure high performance and productivity.Develop and manage budgets and financial plans.Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs and increase profits.Monitor and review performance of staff and take corrective action when necessary.Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient operations.Management of production uptime for maximum equipment utilization.Implementing plans for aged inventories.Employing means to keep company costs down.Conducting staff performance reviews and motivating team.Managing market initiatives and maximize business performance to reach the customer and company goals.Achieving better business practices.Maximize raw material usage to minimize scrap.Develop and maintain internal and external customers providing best in class customer service.Promote and demonstrate a safe work environment (complying with EPA/OSHA regulations). Provide continuous safety training and engagement to employees.Ensure employee development and positive employee relations while displaying a commitment to lead.Understands lean principles and Six Sigma process improvement.

Lead exercises such as procurement, contracts, sprint planning and team standupsPlan, coordinate and prepare construction cost estimates primarily for design-build or hard bid construction projectsReview project specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimateIdentify and pre-qualify subcontractors for development of subcontractor bid listCoordinate and send out subcontractor bid packages, amendments, and requests for informationReview subcontractor bid scope of work and prepare bid summary evaluation for all trades for review by Project ManagerOn design-build projects, coordinate the required pricing documents with the project team and participate in constructability and RFP compliance reviewsIdentifying recommended subcontractors, areas with limited subcontractor pricing, large differences in pricing and other areas of riskAssist the Project Manager with vendor and subcontractor procurementCoordinated project plans to execute major upgrades and successfully guided technical teams in achieving project goals.Coordinated with project installation group to warrant appropriate technical support during project execution.

Managed the operational and tactical Procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications.In addition to the Cement Plant, m, I also was responsible for multiple sites within a region to include other plants, terminals operations.Influenced and drive changed with peer groups (Plant Managers, Regional General Managers, Operations Leads) for the assigned geography.Acted as the point of contact between country Category Management and operations.Identified saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels. Negotiated in close coordination with Category Management for local volumes, processes, quality levels, and prices.Managed and developed Buyers and Warehouse staff where required.Approved local purchase orders for supplies, equipment, and services within authorized signature limits.Assured compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, policies, and codes of business conduct.Responsible for inventory reduction initiatives and supplier payment term initiatives to improve Working Capital.Actively participated in the annual budgeting process of maintenance costs, raw material needs, and inventory management of parts and materials in line with the long-term strategy, capital plan, and major projects.Measured performances through KPI’s according to existing templates.

Responsible for the purchasing, operational planning, inventory control and distribution operations of a $21M inventoryResponsible for managing all aspects of the Inventory Systems at multiple locations to assure all requirements are met based on organization the mine plans.Managed inventory requirements for new projects.Maintained all safety requirements for onsite contractors/suppliers.Implemented a supplier KPI Matrix.Inventory reduction at mine site due to revising central warehouse stocking strategies.Conduct physical counts to control inventory levels and reconcile data with the storage system to ensure accuracy.Maintain warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training new employees before admitting them to the workforce.Schedule and assign employees to complete warehouse operational requirements and follow up on work results.Project Procurement – Equipment sourcing, commissioning spare parts planning, critical parts identification.Contractor/sub-contractor management for project planning.Collaboration with other departments to ensure project was within scope, permit limits and EPA regulations.

Contributed to the performance of suppliers including contributing to the development of SOW and performance feedback to drive improvement.Oversaw training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.Managed the operation utilizing LEAN /Six Sigma principles.Established and ensured achievement of all unit Key Performance Indicators while ensuring adherence to and continuous improvement for all area MCRS elements.New equipment research/RFP/Negotiations.Led Six Sigma and lean manufacturing initiatives that reduced labor costs by 20% while catapulting profit, productivity, and quality metrics by 55%, 75% and 35%, respectively.Implemented scrap-reduction measures that minimized waste and maximized production yields to capture recurring annual savings of $1.8M.Introduced employee-recognition programs, labor/management communication forums and career-pathing opportunities that boosted staff retention, morale, and satisfaction to new bests.

Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking operations, including recruiting, training, mentoring, and managing a details-centric group of warehouse technicians and a dynamic team leader in meeting and/or exceeding daily objectives.Demonstrated sharp analytical abilities toward proactively preparing proposals, along with participating in complex contract negotiations for procurement and engineering services and accurately handling contract administration.Collaborate with staff and legal counsel to develop and fulfill contract requirements per corporate policies and regulatory agencies through completion of bid and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes and contract awards.Prepare bid process specifications, progress, and supporting reports, along with compiling and analyzing data as required.Build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships among a diverse customer base to deliver proper contract acquisition and fulfillment services.Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) implantation to provide invoice resolutions.Review and administer contracts and required modifications and change orders; prepare contract review records and obtain management approvals.Developed a ROP/ROQ matrix to evaluate actual cost of purchase order lines.Managed contract renewals.Initiated consignment and VMI programs at mine site.Developed policies for contracts and procurement.Developed and implemented new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Prepare bid lists; solicit quotations, evaluation and recommend vendor selection; prior to order placement ensure there are no detrimental aspects with regards to commercial terms, patent infringements, labor agreements, legal requirements.Successfully led continuous improvement project teams on key supply chain efforts.Defined performance metrics for measurement, comparison, and evaluation of supply chain factors.

Strategically steered high-volume operations, including following through from sales and production to delivery, managing inventory, and reviewing inventory for reorders. Cost-effectively handled accounts payable / receivable and approved weekly payroll hours. Expertly reviewed domestic and international RFPs for proposal presentation, estimating, and pricing requirements after evaluation of Go / No-Go Decisions and RFPs. Continually enforced purchasing policies, including finalizing buying deals in coordination with senior-level management, as well as sealing RFPs per company policy. Designed and disseminated clear and comprehensive contracts and negotiations. Launched a new productivity, cost, and performance management program.Served as Negotiations Team Leader as a principal participant for all contracts.Met on-time or JIT delivery requirements to improve quality and customer satisfaction.Maximized economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.Cost-effectively negotiated with suppliers regarding prices, delivery dates, and available quantities.