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Building/Remodel ACE Hardware stores

Consumables reset & store remodels at CVS Pharmacies. Also worked with Advance Auto and Joann Fabrics in remodels and resets.

Supervised all manufacturing, scheduling, receiving & inventory control activities for a second shift operation of 30 direct labor employees involved in precision machining.• Developed and implemented a cross shift communication vehicle that passed critical information concerning safety, personnel, machine status & order status from shift to shift• Crafted and installed reporting device to capture specific machine production results • Designed and executed reporting mechanism to… Show more Supervised all manufacturing, scheduling, receiving & inventory control activities for a second shift operation of 30 direct labor employees involved in precision machining.• Developed and implemented a cross shift communication vehicle that passed critical information concerning safety, personnel, machine status & order status from shift to shift• Crafted and installed reporting device to capture specific machine production results • Designed and executed reporting mechanism to determine level of finished goods vs. shipping requirements for the next shift• Created machine specific activity logs that enabled shift activity communications from operator to operator and shift to shift Show less

Directed the production activities of a 25 person department fabricating 2500 to 3500 parts per day for the construction of bar and food service equipment.• Defined and put into practice the methodology of capturing productivity results by operator. Utilized this information in performance reviews and problem resolution activities• Devised a planning device which compared available labor to customer driven demand and highlighted areas of under/over department capacity. This… Show more Directed the production activities of a 25 person department fabricating 2500 to 3500 parts per day for the construction of bar and food service equipment.• Defined and put into practice the methodology of capturing productivity results by operator. Utilized this information in performance reviews and problem resolution activities• Devised a planning device which compared available labor to customer driven demand and highlighted areas of under/over department capacity. This information was used to make manpower or schedule adjustments• Set up a system of “color-coding” priority orders. This visual identification alerted the operators to the orders that needed to be completed first to support customer requirements• Launched the training and implementation of “5S” workplace organization Show less

Controlled the production activities of a 23 person team engaged in fabricating and assembling medium duty truck frames for General Motors.• Installed “count- down timers” at work stations which enabled cell workers to achieve production standards• Trained and implemented “5S” workplace organization

Managed entire operation of approximately 100 employees engaged in sequencing (build to broadcast) commodities for General Motors Truck Operations. Daily activities included processing 75 in-bound truck shipments and 100 out-bound truck shipments.• Organized and staffed sequencing cells for optimum efficiency and 100% accuracy• Organized and staffed shipping/receiving docks to assure 100% on-time delivery to the customer• Handled all union/management issues with the local UAW… Show more Managed entire operation of approximately 100 employees engaged in sequencing (build to broadcast) commodities for General Motors Truck Operations. Daily activities included processing 75 in-bound truck shipments and 100 out-bound truck shipments.• Organized and staffed sequencing cells for optimum efficiency and 100% accuracy• Organized and staffed shipping/receiving docks to assure 100% on-time delivery to the customer• Handled all union/management issues with the local UAW union• Assisted in the training and implementation of “5S” workplace organization Show less

Directed all activities relating to Product Management, New Product Development, Pricing, Forecasting, Market Research and Benchmark evaluations.• Directed the activities of a complete product portfolio review. Identified under-performing product lines and made recommendations to Senior Management as to the viability of the line• Traveled to several locations domestically and internationally gathering product enhancement information from current and potential customers• Managed the… Show more Directed all activities relating to Product Management, New Product Development, Pricing, Forecasting, Market Research and Benchmark evaluations.• Directed the activities of a complete product portfolio review. Identified under-performing product lines and made recommendations to Senior Management as to the viability of the line• Traveled to several locations domestically and internationally gathering product enhancement information from current and potential customers• Managed the successful introduction of new or enhanced products to the market Show less

Managed all Production, Shipping/Receiving, Purchasing, Production Scheduling, Maintenance & Manufacturing Engineering activities for a two-plant fabrication and assembly operation.• Directed annual and strategic long-range planning, including inventory investment targets and capital improvements• Generated and executed all direct labor budgets as well as budgets for nine salaried personnel• Actively supported and directed Employee Action Teams engaged in cost/waste reduction as… Show more Managed all Production, Shipping/Receiving, Purchasing, Production Scheduling, Maintenance & Manufacturing Engineering activities for a two-plant fabrication and assembly operation.• Directed annual and strategic long-range planning, including inventory investment targets and capital improvements• Generated and executed all direct labor budgets as well as budgets for nine salaried personnel• Actively supported and directed Employee Action Teams engaged in cost/waste reduction as well as quality/productivity enhancement projects• Participated in Management/Labor contract negotiations• Member of the Cross Functional Team, which evaluated opportunities and concepts for new product development Show less

Responsible for the total operation to include manufacturing, shipping, receiving, inventory, route delivery and all office and financial activities.

Bs, Political Science & Math/Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC. Commissioned as an Ensign in the US Naval Reserve in December 1973. Held rank of Batallion S-3.

Aa, General