James Kimble Email & Phone Number

Kissimmee, FL, US

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Review sales orders for shipping prepared parts and identified shortages
• Met daily with purchasing, production, and sales to determine priorities
• Analyze statistical data and reports to ascertain trends in performance, resulting in maximum effective and efficient use of all supply chain aspects
• Determined planning parameters like safety stock, lot sizes and maintained optimum inventory levels
• Established a weekly critical stock out report to communicate issues to Purchasing, Operations, and Sales
• Worked with IT department to identify business needs and NetSuite shortcomings and select an MRP suitelet that will improve material planning and procurement

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Planned material demands to meet production needs using JDE, Excel, and Microsoft Project to schedule orders and load production for assembly lines based on labor, product availability, and time constraints.
• Planned, prepared, and issued work orders and controlled weekly build plans for multiple production lines
• Designed and authored various inventory, sales, and production reporting to accurately track, record, analyze and monitor business operations for both production and corporate levels
• Analyzed, investigated, and reported work order variances to accounting, manufacturing, and engineering
• Responsible for conducting and overseeing inventory cycle counts; compiled data into reports
• Responsible for inventory control and daily coordination with the purchasing department.

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Provided oversight of the day to day activities of all manufacturing employees, emphasizing quality, teamwork and on-time delivery while maintaining a safe work environment
• Interfaced with all levels in the organization, internal and external, to address daily issues and long-term projects
• Composed departmental work instructions and procedures for ISO 9001 certification
• Established an employee capability matrix and provided cross-functional training.
• Promoted Lean Manufacturing practices. Directed 5S activities in division resulting in increased productivity and efficiencyACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Increased production levels for various lines ranging from 150% to 400% byways of production line restructuring, cross-training, tighter scheduling, and planning processes and moving 20% of parts that are used on 80%.

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Met with customers to discuss their property's specific needs, which included preparing estimates and recommending necessary programs
• Developed customer relationships through direct customer service and sales.
• Created service proposals, followed up with potential clients, and made sales
• Designed and installed gardens to improve the aesthetic curb appeal of landscapes
• Propagated, cultivated, fertilized, pruned, arranged, displayed, and transplanted various plant materials
• Maintained great customer service by providing timely applications, and direct communication

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Supervised 25+ direct reports, full-time employees, in 9 different process areas, overseeing the manufacturing of industrial oxygen generators and concentrators. Approved and reconciled all time cards and overtime for.
• Promoted teamwork and maintained high morale during a difficult transition - AirSep Corporation being purchased by Chart Industries/CAIRE Incorporated
• Conducted weekly meetings with employees; evaluating previous week's production progress reports and how they compared to company targets and developing and delivering the agenda. Conducted and led weekly production.
• Implemented the use of Microsoft Project to schedule production requirements. Prioritized and coordinated production schedules specific to each product line
• Performed and verified in-process quality inspections on sub-assemblies and finished products on every production line according to standards and specifications
• Documented and trained all employees for ISO 9001 compliance

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Led 25 full-time production employees in operational and continuous improvement activities. Reviewed and supervised production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
• Led regular meetings, events, and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals
• Calculated labor requirements, scheduled employees to their individual work areas, and monitored the quality of their work. Established and implemented the first use of a Gantt chart to streamline production
• Maintained necessary production records for manufacturing history. Tracked and recorded all employee/machine efficiencies and inventories
• Developed SOP's and ATP's for two (2) emerging product lines to maximize efficiency and adhere to ISO 9001 standard
• Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment maintaining safety and quality standards

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Produced various components by assembling parts and sub-assemblies for industrial oxygen generators
• Followed strict safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procedures
• Adhered to quality control measures in accordance with company policies. Ensured compliance and process traceability to quality standards (ISO 9001). Ensured all specifications and procedures are followed and quality.
• Utilized assembly procedures, blueprint drawings to assemble quality products. Reviewed work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications
• Audited components after assembly process with a defect-free production rate of 99% while correcting mistakes before assembly. Measured parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as.
• Reported problems with equipment and materials to the Supervisor. Tested, troubleshot, and monitored product performance and quality

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Inspected and removed defective products and packaging material
• Assembled, filled, packed, sealed, and labeled packages and shipping cartons
• Counted and Documented each piece before packaging them.
• Maintained workflow without constant supervision, followed direction as needed. Ability to maintain quality of work when assigned to fast-paced production lines
• Responsible for keeping a safe and clean work environment by conforming to the company policies and procedures

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Produced various components by assembling parts and sub-assemblies for oxygen concentrators
• Followed strict safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procedures
• Adhered to quality control measures in accordance with company policies. Ensured compliance and process traceability to quality standards (ISO 9001). Ensured all specifications and procedures are followed and quality.
• Performed in-process quality inspections on sub-assemblies and finished products. Reported problems with equipment and materials to the Supervisor
• Trained to work on various production lines
• Routinely kept safe, organized, and clean work stations, tools, parts, and equipment to avoid unnecessary loss of production time and profit

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Supervised execution and maintenance of landscaping and grounds management
• Maintained and inventoried all tools, power equipment, vehicles, and heavy machinery
• Ensured all equipment is in a safe and working condition, by checking all fluids, tires and proper trailer connection
• Balanced priority assignments with scheduled maintenance. Mapped business routes to ensure work completed in an efficient and timely method
• Maintained great customer service by providing timely applications, and direct communication. Maintained relationships with clients to ensure lawn care needs were met
• Ensured customer satisfaction to the highest quality

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Provided general lawn care and upkeep including cutting and edging grass for clients
• Prepared and graded terrain, applied fertilizers, seeded and sodded lawns. Landscaped, maintained lawns, spring, and fall clean up, and snow removal
• Installed and maintained flower gardens and lawns
• Pruned shrubs and trees; dispose of branches via wood chipper; recycled wood chips for establishing gardens
• Contributed high standards of customer service, client safety, and peak appearance of grounds
• Ensured customer satisfaction to the highest quality

Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States

Buffalo, New York, United States

• Provided computer help desk support via telephone communications with end-users
• Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting of system issues, documented help desk tickets/resolutions. Performed all facets of computer help desk support such as troubleshooting, installations, and maintenance
• Skilled in providing Customer and End-User Help Desk Support. Easily identify and resolve technical issues and concerns
• Maintained a strong understanding of PC hardware, network drives, and operating systems. Maintained installation, configuration, and functionality of Lotus Notes software including set up account and preferences, run.
• Performed physical set up of desktop and installed, configured, and modified hardware and software to ensure optimal performance
• Managed, monitored, and maintained servers, computers, and other devices for 300+ network user accounts and passwords