 Supervise 10 person crew, overseeing knife sharpening, purchasing, distribution of parts / supplies, inventory control, cycle-counting, receiving and repairs. Ensure appropriate crib levels are maintained and accurate. Develop and maintain honest working relationship with suppliers / vendors for dedicated service to organization. Identify opportunities to reduce costs and minimize inventory levels. Monitor and maintain Min-Max inventory levels for just in time deliveries. Establish new parts needed for inventory based on requests from maintenance, production and engineering. Strong negotiator for better pricing to reduce purchasing costs. Prepare and process purchase orders for all products needed to maintain Min- Max Crib levels.  Work closely with suppliers to reduce backorders and supply shortages. Continuously research for better pricing, introducing new suppliers for a cost savings to date of $275K

 Supervised a 49 person crew, overseeing shipping and material utilization. Managed three offsite warehousesSimilar duties as in Jefferson. 

 Conducted and coordinated training of workers concerning safety laws and regulations, use of safety equipment, devices, personal protective equipment, and first aid. Managed DuPont STOP (Safety Training Observation Program) Areas of direct responsibility included Safety with additional experience in Environmental duties. Led efforts in recycling of rubber scrap material, cardboard, aluminum cans, etc. Enforced compliance of administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations.  Led and conducted safety walks to inspect facility, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Attended staff meetings and assisted in writing policies and procedures for safety.  Conducted JSA (Job Safety Analysis) training and coordinated the completion of JSA’s for routine and non-routine tasks. Anticipated and ordered safety supplies while maintaining inventory.  General user of Oracle applications and processes. Maintained liaison with outside organizations, such as fire departments, rescue teams and other professional organizations. Conducted safety training for new hire employees.  Posted weekly “Tool Box Talks” that coincided with “unsafe acts” from DuPont STOP observations and “near misses”.  Developed and distributed a Monthly Safety News Letter.  Monitored daily water usage of facility, reporting monthly flow results and quarterly waste water reports to the Town of Jefferson. Conducted new hire interviews.

 Supervised 23 person crew, overseeing shipping and material utilization. Ensured efficient operation of inventory controls, order picking, packing, and all aspects of shipping customer orders on a timely basis. Emphasized inventory control and product relocation to utilize space. Set up Kanbans for material utilization. Performed inventory counts and maintained records. Restructured warehouse and material locations to achieve safety, maximize employee productivity and increase production. Skilled at organizing complex projects, defining project priorities, and delegating tasks. Conducted daily cycle counts and investigated inventory discrepancies and customer shipping errors. Performed tasks and duties as assigned. Led, conducted and participated in PIT (Prevention Inspection Team) Events. Participated in month end inventory. Anticipated and ordered shipping supplies while maintaining inventory. Internal Auditor-ISO/TS 16949, ISO-14001, OHSAS 18001. Led implementation of “Winner’s Circle”, including monthly reporting of CI improvements. Participated in moving the Glade Springs operation to Ashe which included inventory set-up and 5-S implementation. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point Presentations.

 Monitored product flow of cells and provided daily reports to management. Filled in for Supervisor when unavailable. Certified job trainer in the Build, Cure, Cut, Grind and Pack process. Conducted layered process quality audits. Participated in new hire interviews.

 Responsible for machine set-up and grinding belts to customer specification. Inspection and packaging belts to customer specification.