Cost center leadership for all IT SAP, Special Applications, and EDI team members in North America.

Managerial Responsibility for a team of SAP IT professionals in the SD, EDI, IW, and MM functional areas. Project and Location IT Task Responsibility. This entails successful project completion managing time, cost and scope of Strategy formulation; Vision implementation; Operational responsibility; Cost and risk management; Enterprise viewWork is varied and requires frequent interpretation. Determine the priorities of direct reports in accordance with the direction from… Show more Managerial Responsibility for a team of SAP IT professionals in the SD, EDI, IW, and MM functional areas. Project and Location IT Task Responsibility. This entails successful project completion managing time, cost and scope of Strategy formulation; Vision implementation; Operational responsibility; Cost and risk management; Enterprise viewWork is varied and requires frequent interpretation. Determine the priorities of direct reports in accordance with the direction from the IT Manager.***Provide primary managerial and administrative oversight to seven direct reports. Approve Employment Actions; defines goals and milestones for direct reports; assigns merit increases and salary changes.Support the regional objectives of the Senior IT Manager while managing the IT Business Applications regionally and globally.Make decisions that impact cost center budget such as approving expense reports, travel requests, and small purchases. Demonstrate financial awareness (though no direct management of budget). Awareness of overall financial impact of projects and applications that they support. Manage project resources, definition, planning, implementation and control.Planning and execution of activities to support department strategies. Determine how and when results are to be achieved; strategic integration of related functions or larger complex functions.Simultaneous activities relating to competing objectives are necessary. Must deal with allocating IT resources appropriately to stay on course with location business objectives.Responsible for IT business outcomes and able to delegate authority where appropriate. Project leadership and work package management for major projects. Show less

NOTE: Motorola Automotive Systems was acquired by Continental at this time…*** SAP roll-out, including financial systems cut-over, R3, SCM, P3, MES, and PLM. *** Specialty in PP, PSS, IE, and Master Data. *** Tasks include full on-site and remote implementations - customizing, transports, training, support, manufacturing concepts and analysis for translation to valid business processes, etc…

*** Assist and train with the project manager, in relation to replacing Oracle® 10.7 with Oracle® 11i E-Business Suite (Create and maintain project timelines and conduct status updates, request and track resources, structure and post setup and test documentation, etc…) *** User Training (Ensure the users have a clear understanding of the system along with hands-on practice) *** Instruction, Test, & Strategy (The implementation of Oracle® 11i E-Business Suite & ASCP – replacing Oracle® 10.7… Show more *** Assist and train with the project manager, in relation to replacing Oracle® 10.7 with Oracle® 11i E-Business Suite (Create and maintain project timelines and conduct status updates, request and track resources, structure and post setup and test documentation, etc…) *** User Training (Ensure the users have a clear understanding of the system along with hands-on practice) *** Instruction, Test, & Strategy (The implementation of Oracle® 11i E-Business Suite & ASCP – replacing Oracle® 10.7. Attending workshops, user test weeks, core team meetings, etc…) *** Thoroughly review all customizations, in an effort to eliminate them, or effectively reduce their scope, wherever possible. *** Attend any applicable i2® and Oracle® ASCP seminars, and visit other sites that are currently using the i2 or Oracle® ASCP product. *** Lead the team in implementing an effective planning solution that improves our efficiency and accuracy through the integration of Oracle® 11i functionality, using Oracle® ASCP. *** Lead the team in assessing the i2® and Oracle® ASCP planning solution. *** Use the comments and feedback of team members in developing a productive and thorough test plan for the Oracle® 11i implementation project. *** Accurately integrate the findings and requests made by other team members, having been agreed upon by the group, as related to the Oracle® 11i project setup and test documentation. Show less

*** Manage the negotiation, receipt, entry, and modification of customer orders, both electronically (through EDI) and manually (paper PO’s). *** Interface with Production, Shipping, Credit, Scheduling, Program Management, and Customers to satisfy all customers needs promptly, while minimizing the business risk of obsolete inventory, despite radical time differences, a vast array of models, and the differing objectives of various groups – using various tools, such as email, conference calls… Show more *** Manage the negotiation, receipt, entry, and modification of customer orders, both electronically (through EDI) and manually (paper PO’s). *** Interface with Production, Shipping, Credit, Scheduling, Program Management, and Customers to satisfy all customers needs promptly, while minimizing the business risk of obsolete inventory, despite radical time differences, a vast array of models, and the differing objectives of various groups – using various tools, such as email, conference calls, meetings, etc… *** Customer base included North America and Europe. *** Cross-trained to support multiple customers (24 hrs per day, 7 days per week), all with unique, specific requirements, and thoroughly documented coverage procedures for the team. *** Trained on and utilized customer systems, such as Daimler Chrysler’s SMART system and BMW’s TNT Supply Chain Technologies MATRIX website. *** Lead the Seguin transition and rollout of the Daimler Chrysler migration to their Covisint Portal, including the authoring of a detailed instructional document with software attached, and training of personnel. *** Represented Motorola at the BMW ISCM (Inbound Supply Chain Management) Roll-out Supplier Presentation Summary and initiated dialogue regarding desired improvements from both parties. Published detailed notes as a follow-up, along with issuing action items and driving everything to completion. Show less

*** Work closely with Production, Process, and Test to develop and monitor the Master Schedule on a weekly basis, supporting customer requirements and meeting inventory targets within the constraints of available capacity and material. *** Conduct schedule reviews, in order to develop plans with the production and customer service teams to ensure customer satisfaction in the face of any obstacles. Keep Customer Service accurately informed on all issues that could impact their ability to make… Show more *** Work closely with Production, Process, and Test to develop and monitor the Master Schedule on a weekly basis, supporting customer requirements and meeting inventory targets within the constraints of available capacity and material. *** Conduct schedule reviews, in order to develop plans with the production and customer service teams to ensure customer satisfaction in the face of any obstacles. Keep Customer Service accurately informed on all issues that could impact their ability to make shipments, and provide them with the necessary data to present an ethical front when dealing with customers – enabling them to negotiate successful delivery dates and keep the customers satisfied, while ensuring the shipment of quality product. *** Attend Production Meetings, on a daily basis. Notify all necessary parties (Production, Test, Process, Documentation, etc…) of upcoming new model, service, and rare builds. Respond to all written and verbal communications within 24 hours of receipt, and provide documented status reports where applicable. *** Improve the following: REVENUE through on time delivery to the customer, CASH FLOW through inventory turns, EARNINGS through supply chain management, CONC, and PRODUCTIVITY through the efficient use of available software tools and production line resources. *** Understand internal business systems and metrics that enable Motorola to be successful in satisfying customers. Comprehend and remain current on all pertinent financial goals and their status. Accurately maintain focus on critical financial drivers while planning production and inventory. *** Maintain all manufacturing orders. *** Glean knowledge of all customers through interaction with appropriate personnel. Communicate and anticipate their needs. Participate in internal and external customer meetings/visits. *** Participate in cross-functional teams to achieve goals. Assume leadership as necessary to bring focus to the teams. Show less

*** Provide leadership and direction to the ATB production team on 3rd shift: Two Rotational Supervisors, Two Stockhandlers, Three Quality Control Personnel, Three Analyzers, and 64 Direct Labor Employees. *** Supervise and/or mentor approximately 25 direct labor operators. *** Responsibilities include all aspects of production: Quality, Productivity, Efficiency, Team Building, Training, Policy and Procedure Administration, Performance Issues, Decision-Making, Communication, Cost Reduction… Show more *** Provide leadership and direction to the ATB production team on 3rd shift: Two Rotational Supervisors, Two Stockhandlers, Three Quality Control Personnel, Three Analyzers, and 64 Direct Labor Employees. *** Supervise and/or mentor approximately 25 direct labor operators. *** Responsibilities include all aspects of production: Quality, Productivity, Efficiency, Team Building, Training, Policy and Procedure Administration, Performance Issues, Decision-Making, Communication, Cost Reduction, Safety, and Downtime Tracking. Show less

*** Provide a point of contact between programs and the manufacturing facility (including management, engineering, and quality assurance). *** Continually search for methods of improvement that will raise customer satisfaction levels, eliminate manufacturing and design related defects, increase quality, reduce cycle time, and achieve cost performance goals. *** Exercise the proper, frequent utilization of effective verbal and written communication both within the organization and externally to… Show more *** Provide a point of contact between programs and the manufacturing facility (including management, engineering, and quality assurance). *** Continually search for methods of improvement that will raise customer satisfaction levels, eliminate manufacturing and design related defects, increase quality, reduce cycle time, and achieve cost performance goals. *** Exercise the proper, frequent utilization of effective verbal and written communication both within the organization and externally to programs. *** Plan, organize, and facilitate meetings, publish minutes, use pre-run checklists, use “manufacturing requirements review format” procedures, document pilot runs, provide quality data reports, and hold Post Mortem meetings. *** Maintain documentation and any changes during the production process. *** Establish sigmas on all assemblies and compare them with actual performance. *** Develop pre-production cycle time baselines for developmental and production type programs. *** Improve cost performance by understanding, communicating, and implementing costing guidelines for direct and ABC charging. Show less

*** Programming, setting up, running and maintenance of the Fuji CPII, the Controlled Emulsion terpene cleaning system, and running temperature profiles on the BTU convection oven. *** Provide computer support for the Service Center and support for the associates on the equipment they use. *** Interface with project personnel and facilitate the process design, scheduling, assembly, and any design changes relating to their systems.

*** Provide engineers and operators with technical support. *** Calibrate, program, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair: Fuji FCP-6’s, FCP-IV’s, FCP-III’s, FIP-III’s, FIP-II’s, GSP-II’s, MPM automatic screen printers, BTU convection reflow ovens, ATI robotic stackers and automatic conveyors/shuttles, Motorola robotic assemblers, Allen Bradley PLC’s and ladder logic diagrams, automatic bolt feeders with pneumatic torque drivers, and various other vacuum, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrically… Show more *** Provide engineers and operators with technical support. *** Calibrate, program, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair: Fuji FCP-6’s, FCP-IV’s, FCP-III’s, FIP-III’s, FIP-II’s, GSP-II’s, MPM automatic screen printers, BTU convection reflow ovens, ATI robotic stackers and automatic conveyors/shuttles, Motorola robotic assemblers, Allen Bradley PLC’s and ladder logic diagrams, automatic bolt feeders with pneumatic torque drivers, and various other vacuum, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrically controlled equipment. *** Break down and install manufacturing lines and machinery. *** Monitor SPC data on-line using real-time computer links and use it to anticipate and troubleshoot problems on the manufacturing line. *** Design, build, and implement process changes and hardware modifications to improve process flow and reliability. *** Develop manufacturing method and assist in change-over for new and prototype products (i.e. Star TAC and Richard III); test new part, process, and package designs; and Beta test new machines (such as the Fuji FQP-II). *** Order replacement machine parts for stockroom. *** Supervise and assist operators in performing preventive maintenance on the manufacturing lines. Show less