Oversee daily operations of third party MRO/Indirect material management program at Detroit Diesel

WFN Site Staffing Manager at Technicolor, Home Entertainment Division Recruit, train and manage up to 200 temporary employees. Ensure I9 compliance through use of E-Verify software, conduct criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.Ensure aggressive production goals are met daily.Extensive client interaction including workforce planning, active member of Technicolor’s safety group, participate in safety audits, and support of Technicolor HR initiatives… Show more WFN Site Staffing Manager at Technicolor, Home Entertainment Division Recruit, train and manage up to 200 temporary employees. Ensure I9 compliance through use of E-Verify software, conduct criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.Ensure aggressive production goals are met daily.Extensive client interaction including workforce planning, active member of Technicolor’s safety group, participate in safety audits, and support of Technicolor HR initiatives (workers compensation, employee evaluation and recognition programs).Use TimeForce, a timekeeping software, to record attendance for employee payroll and client billing. Show less

Rejoined Ideal Setech to implement continuous improvement initiatives for the company’s indirect material management program at the General Motors Indianapolis Metal Stamping Plant. Significantly improved client satisfaction from plant management to UAW personnel through performance improvements and hands-on implementation of training initiatives for General Motors and Ideal Setech personnel. Responsible for recruiting and training of new staff members and site manager. Managed daily… Show more Rejoined Ideal Setech to implement continuous improvement initiatives for the company’s indirect material management program at the General Motors Indianapolis Metal Stamping Plant. Significantly improved client satisfaction from plant management to UAW personnel through performance improvements and hands-on implementation of training initiatives for General Motors and Ideal Setech personnel. Responsible for recruiting and training of new staff members and site manager. Managed daily operations of $3.5 million, in-plant spare parts inventory. Led daily cycle counts and discrepancy resolution, item planning (PFEP), material receipts, disbursements and returns. Submitted quarterly excess and obsolete inventory reports to plant Maintenance and Finance departments.Managed purchasing and sourcing activities including daily monitoring of critical inventory and implementation of cost saving initiatives. Supervised a team of 14 employees including 9 UAW members. After the Indianapolis assignment concluded, selected to lead team responsible for launch of MRO program supporting a 2 million sq. ft. General Motors casting plant in Defiance, Ohio.Assumed leadership for 14 staff members transitioned from previous integrator. Implemented GM work place efficiency and Ideal Setech safety requirements and conducted monthly audits to ensure compliance.Managed offsite 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse with $17 million in inventory. Oversaw warehouse activity including daily cycle counting, material receiving, disbursement and returns averaging $1.5 million per month. Coordinated complete physical inventory within first 60 days of site start up.Generated monthly key performance reports including slow and non-moving inventory for plant Supply Chain, Maintenance and Finance departments.Led purchasing activity from item planning (plan for every part), supplier sourcing through PO issuance and related follow up. Purchasing activity averaged $2 million per month. Show less

Managed the launch of multiple Bravata Financial Group offices throughout Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. Successfully launched 4 offices simultaneously within budget and on time. This included space planning, construction, IT infrastructure, furniture and décor.Led a multi-functional team including Real Estate, Construction, IT, Finance and Legal to develop comprehensive project plans. This included defining project milestones, project cadence, and weekly activity… Show more Managed the launch of multiple Bravata Financial Group offices throughout Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. Successfully launched 4 offices simultaneously within budget and on time. This included space planning, construction, IT infrastructure, furniture and décor.Led a multi-functional team including Real Estate, Construction, IT, Finance and Legal to develop comprehensive project plans. This included defining project milestones, project cadence, and weekly activity reporting.Worked with service providers and vendors to ensure competitive pricing and that quality service/products were provided. Reduced expenses by $60,000 through aggressive negotiation with office furniture supplier.Ensured all scope changes were approved, documented and communicated. Integrated scope changes into master project plan to maximize lessons learned from one project to the next. Show less

Site Operations Manager, 2006 - 2008Managed daily operations of 3 "in-plant" and 2 warehousing operations supporting the General Motors Powertrain division. This entailed full service, third party indirect material management for $20 million of inventory including: item planning, sourcing and procurement, receipts and disbursements, identifying and implementing cost saving initiatives. Led team of 5 supervisors and managed a group of 25 indirect reports. Responsible for all… Show more Site Operations Manager, 2006 - 2008Managed daily operations of 3 "in-plant" and 2 warehousing operations supporting the General Motors Powertrain division. This entailed full service, third party indirect material management for $20 million of inventory including: item planning, sourcing and procurement, receipts and disbursements, identifying and implementing cost saving initiatives. Led team of 5 supervisors and managed a group of 25 indirect reports. Responsible for all recruiting, hiring, and performance evaluation and coaching of all 30 employees.Delivered over $5 million in savings since 2006.Manager of Training & Development, 2004 – 2006Developed and presented training programs to cultivate talent throughout the company. Created training programs for new site implementations, needs assessments and continuous improvement initiatives. Led process and IT system enhancement training and rollout support to 20+ customer sites. Managed and led a team of 3 company trainers. Developed program for European based customer which encompassed drafting educational materials and integrating in-country training partners through a “train the trainer” program.During a 1 year international assignment overcame cultural and language barriers while working at sites in Germany, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Conducted a needs assessment of customer’s indirect material management processes enabling Setech to meet and exceed key performance metrics. Training Associate, 2002 – 2004Provided both IT systems and procedural training on indirect procurement and inventory management for over 100 employees.Wrote and maintained training manuals, user guides, process flows, work instructions and job aides. Implementation Coordinator, 2000 – 2002Purchasing Coordinator, 1998 – 2000Office Manager, 1997 – 1998 Show less