Responsible for planning, selecting, and buying of products. Successfully negotiates contracts with vendors while ensuring excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Assisted in implementing Microsoft Dynamics as a new company-wide management system. Also responsible for ordering steel, which includes pickling/slitting and delivery to manufacturing environment.

Managed shipping/receiving while providing professional direction to diverse workforce. Managed all aspects of customer service to increase customer retention in saturated markets. Communicated with truck lines to coordinate scheduling and immediate trouble-shooting. Managed product life-cycle to ensure customer satisfaction, while maintaining all records and documentation. Developed high performance teams through consistent staff development, on-the-spot mentoring, and coaching to positively impact workplace performance. Lead employees in development of skills by supervising staff and shaping career focus to promote both employee and company success. Assisted other departments when needed to ensure equity in performance. Partnered with strong union presence to achieve proper employee/management respect and responsibility. ISO/QS 9000/01 certified.

Responsible for daily activities running various production machines. Coordinated materials to ensure full product run-time capability. Assisted in implementing continuous plant-wide cleanup program.