Jeff Buckner Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Michigan, US

• Project Manager for Business Transfers / GPSC - Tactical OperationsWorking cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Containerization, Logistics and GM Assembly / Manufacturing plants to facilitate critical.
• Support / Lead conference calls with business transfers and critical supply issues
• Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide technical support
• Determine the cause of supplier delivery problems and coordinate/implement effective solutions
• Assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions for critical issues
• Improve delivery performance of suppliers by identifying process improvements and lead time reduction opportunities

Redford, MI, US

• A provider in alternative and renewable energy solutions. Auditor / TechnicianManage and perform quarterly audits and technical evaluations for Alpine Power Systems customer Verizon Wireless in the greater Detroit area
• Quarterly visual inspection and reporting of battery back up service for 4 Main Terminal Service Operation centers
• Establish annual audit schedule, propose and have approved by Verizon wireless
• Perform annual battery audits for voltage, conductance, and specific gravity
• Perform Annual battery Midtronics testing
• Audit battery charging volts and operation

Redford, MI, US

• Manage and perform technical evaluations and audits for Alpine customers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Nextel, Verizon, etc...) at various locations throughout North America.
• Plot site locations in Microsoft Streets and Trips.
• Deploy and manage technicians to perform service and audits.
• Communicate progress and timing to Alpine and customer management.
• Meet or exceed project timing requirement and deadlines.
• Provide all reporting documentation.

Miami, FL, US

• A third party logistics company specializing in logistics and transportation solutions. Manage carrier base for GE Transportation account.
• Track carrier performance (On time, tender acceptance, communication updates, etc…)
• Develop, maintain, and communicate carrier score card metrics.
• Facilitate monthly carrier meetings
• Assist in all transportation related issues

Manage activities associated with the launch of new products. Provide on site quality representation to various DPI customers/suppliers (GM Flint Truck and Bus, Isuzu, Dott Industries, Romeo Rim, JAC Products, etc...).Assist in capability studies to ensure production requirements can be achieved. Review / monitor preventative maintenance programs and SPC.

Responsible for developing cost effective transportation solutions, to meet customer inventory, and transportation cost targets. Responsible for developing, and managing a network of core carriers including rate negotiation. Responsible for the management and training of multiple off site Centroid Logistics Managers.

Tier one automotive supplier of plastic injected molded components.; Managed a logistics staff composed of two customer service coordinators, two shipping and receiving managers, a logistics manager, and an international import and export coordinator. Responsible for the logistics management of three manufacturing facilities, and one warehouse facility..

A fourth party Logistics Company responsible for General Motors global logistics management.; Managed a logistics team composed of eight logistics managers and one administrative assistant. Responsible for all North American productive inbound logistics for various GM stamping, powertrain and assembly operations.Achieved network cost savings through mode.

Manufacturer of front wheel drive transmissions and automotive components.; Responsible for developing a production plan to meet internal, external, and service customer requirements. Responsible for scheduling and inventory of all inbound material to meet production requirementsAccomplished corporate API performance targets of less than 2.5% variance, for.

Business Administration And Management, General

Associates Degree, Business