Administered $25M purchasing budgetNegotiated strategic, competitive pricing for short/long term agreements for raw materials, components, tooling, resin, etc.Developed commodity strategies to identify domestic and global suppliersAwarded contracts based on competitive pricing, high quality products and superior serviceWorked closely with European and Asian Pacific purchasing colleagues to secure global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) programsAchieved substantial cost-avoidance by proactively removing inept suppliers from Approved Supplier List (ASL)Managed quality activities such as score cards, audits, and PPAPCollaborated with Program Management and Engineering in design and delivery of prototype/production parts for launch schedules in accordance with customer timelinesDeveloped solutions to discrepant receiving issues in the manufacturing facilitiesMet regularly with various department leaders to ensure company milestones were achieved

Directed over 200 UAW personnel and seven supervisors on three shiftsHeld responsible for all materials entering and exiting the facility (Supply Chain Management)Used lot control inventory management for accountability and traceability of all materials during work-in-processControlled inventory levels in production scheduling according to customer demandsCoordinated on-time delivery performance with production schedule for domestic and global customersExecuted Kaizen solutions (continuous improvement) to production and delivery performance Negotiated just-in-time (JIT) and consignment agreements with suppliersImplemented cost savings by maintaining JIT inventory process, minimizing shipping costs and ensuring on-time delivery

Trained supervisors in 5S methodology, continued production improvement, and scrap reduction goals Implemented Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) measurements to maximize production goals and efficienciesMonitored and tracked equipment performance; scheduled maintenance and rebuildsParticipated in UAW labor contract negotiations to establish common ground for all parties

Implemented a Kanban pull system resulting in an immediate on-time delivery improvement from 11% to 90% in a five-month periodCoordinated three shift production scheduleResolved customer issues with regard to delivery and performanceOversaw shipping department team to ensure final inspection, packaging, and delivery of customer orders

Oversaw and instructed production line and maintenance personnelInitiated a scrap salvage operation resulting in $100K annual cost savingsRoutinely met 5% scrap goal and obtained above 90% productivity efficiency targetsDeveloped production operators' policy and procedure manuals for QS9000 certificationTrained and directed staff in operation of new induction brazing technology upgradeMinimized downtime inefficiencies by taking proactive measuresMaintained departmental efficiencies and quality standards

Operated tube mills to manufacture steel tubing for gas and brake linesRepaired and set-up mills for production runsPerformed a variety of production duties for a Tier-One automotive supplierKept parameters accurate and maintained tight tolerances for quality assurances

Honorable discharge