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Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Selected to this senior leadership role to leverage experience with ERP and bring a data-driven approach to operations. Provide the strategic vision and daily oversight for this $30M manufacturing company across production, purchasing, planning, and IT with a focus on continuous improvement through Lean methodologies. Lead a high-caliber team of 115 union and nonunion employees. VALUE DELIVERED Elevated a key employee to an inventory management roll to implement process and systems to improve accuracy and efficiencies.  Leveraged Lean methodologies to transform production operations struggling, resulting in increased throughput by 55 units daily, a 53% reduction in work in progress, and 15% reduction in scrap.  Eliminated 15% of dead inventory through the implementation of 5S. Built a new team to monitor quality issues with customer orders and improve the corrective action request process, which has the potential of saving up to $120K annually.  Boosted productivity 10% by building trusted relationships with staff to understand and resolve issues. Improved paint line efficiency 15% in the first 3 months, saving $1,500 daily and reduced utility costs $100K annually. Achieved 20% reduction in head count through the creation of a cost-based staffing model that aligned shop floor personnel with upcoming sales.

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Selected by the CEO to develop and launch the company’s work bench product line to multichannel eCommerce sites. VALUE DELIVERED Created a new revenue stream and drove eCommerce sales from $0 to $35K monthly in 18 months. Achieved 1-day shipment by improving inventory stocking levels and reworking the assembly area to accommodate 15 product variations. Redesigned the packaging process and created consumer-friendly installation instructions, which earned an average 4.5-star product rating on Amazon and Home Depot. Implemented a BI reporting platform within the IT department which reduced report programming and execution time 30%.

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Improved team performance and increased on-time delivery and inventory accuracy by identifying and eliminating waste, improving material movement, formalizing downtime tracking, and improving data integrity through ERP. VALUE DELIVERED  Improved on-time delivery by 30% within 6-months by aligning the production and scheduling teams.  Increased the accuracy of finished goods and steel inventory from ~65% to 98% by automating inventory, which increased on-time delivery and saved $25K annually.

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Managed the strategic direction of the entire IT infrastructure, covering ERP, network platforms, telecom, cellular, hardware, etc. Developed the IT roadmap, managed vendor relationships, and oversaw department budgets.VALUE DELIVERED  Completed a Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP deployment project within 8 months, saving 100K annually in maintenance cost. Achieved a 98% system uptime with innovative IT systems.

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Provided management oversight for all information technology and network system deployments and maintenance, including IT infrastructure, wireless communications, telecommunication infrastructure, PC systems, local networks and mobile environment. Communicated effectively with senior management, as well as technical and non-technical personnel to build strong cross-functional teams. Ensured accuracy, consistency, problem identification and resolution, while delivering on time project completion. Managed multiple projects including, server migration to virtual machines using Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows Server upgrades 2003, 2008 and 2012, Wyse Thin Client implementation, and Fiber Backbone implementation. Upgraded AS400 hardware, employed 3rd party EDI solutions for communication with Wal-Mart, employed online helpdesk system, as well as SharePoint document management system.VALUE DELIVERED• Successfully spearheaded and deployed new ERP system to keep company’s software environment current, while removing an expensive dying legacy system. Adroitly led internal team and managed outside contractors and consultants to complete project within 8 months. Efficaciously secured a $50,000 grant to assist in financing of the project.• Managed and maintained hardware and software operations at one on-site and two remote Data Centers, providing 24/7 service to over 250 employees and dealers.• Competently reduced phone systems contract costs by 30%, resulting in annual savings of $36,000.• Proficiently managed outside software vendors for development of Configura software (sales and quotation software for regional sales representatives and dealers).

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

Responsible for the efficient maintenance and upgrading of the company’s Windows network (Windows 2000 and 2003 servers), and telecommunications system (Avaya PBX). Executed the Windows network and resourcefully transitioned users to a PC based client system built on a windows network to align with the company’s AS400 green screen shop platform.VALUE DELIVERED• Skillfully created b2b extranet website using ASP technology.• Seamlessly implemented wireless network on shop floor and office.• Proactively executed thin client solution on shop floor, and active directory install (windows network conversion).• Responsible for the efficient set-up of remote warehouse computer systems, as well as linking back to corporate network for 3 locations (Kalamazoo, Dallas Texas and Ontario, California).• Updated phone system to use VOIP connection to significantly reduce phone expense.• Implemented multiple Windows server solutions (Exchange Server for email, Active Directory, SQL Server for Database management for extranet web site and corporate reporting, file server, DNS and DHCP servers, print server).• Authored and delivered software licensing policy and annual compliance audit procedures.

Kalamazoo, Mi, Us

RPG programmer for ERP System (JBA System 21)