Inventory Control Manager
Powell Industries
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Powell Industries
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Inventory Control Manager
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Medina, Ohio, United States
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Thomas Blake is listed as Inventory Control Manager at Powell Industries, based in Medina, Ohio, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Thomas Blake.
Thomas Blake previously worked as Owner, Consultant at Wayfarer Consulting, Llc and Materials Manager at Mp Biomedicals. Thomas Blake holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management from Weatherhead School Of Management At Case Western Reserve University.
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At Wayfarer Consulting, we have lived and solved inventory planning and control, production scheduling, ERP underutilization, and many other challenges. We look beyond the obvious path and bring a holistic view to the collaboration necessary among sales, supply chain, and manufacturing.Do you face any of these challenges?• Inaccurate inventory• Unexpected part shortages• MRP not giving you the planning help you expected• Back orders too high• Production schedules not manageable• Your ERP software not working as you expected• Your product costs don’t seem rightWe use a 4-step process to develop lasting solutions to your business problems:• EXPLORATION We get to know your business and its processes.• DESIGN We use this information to work with you to develop solutions• TEST We assist you in testing and refining these ideas• IMPLEMENT We assist you in the change management process, developing KPI’s, and training employees on new proceduresWe achieve successful outcomes:• Implemented finite scheduling process that reduced quoted lead times by 2/3 and increased sales
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8 roles · 32 years
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Owner, Consultant
Current
Wayfarer Consulting, Llc
Implemented finite scheduling process that reduced quoted lead times by 2/3 and increased sales by $50,000 per month.Guided small specialty instrument manufacturer on implementation of MRP with proper parameters to improve production scheduling and material planning.Trained specialty truck body manufacturer on requirements and procedures for scheduling.
Nov 2021 - Present
Materials Manager
- Transformed internal processes using bar code driven real-time transactions to improve inventory accuracy and traceability.
- Implemented automated distribution system tailored to unique business requirements. Implemented MRP and improved inventory planning and control tools.
- As Management Representative lead team of managers and key professionals in successful project to win ISO 9001:2008 certification.
- Lead IT department for over 4 years concentrating on infrastructure improvements, network security, and standardizing and documenting department procedures
Aug 2007 - May 2021
Master Scheduler
Crane -Lear Romec
Sales & Operations Planning leader, interface to Marketing, Purchasing, and Operations for Demand Management, Forecasting, Production Scheduling. Led kaizen that reduced turn-around time 15% to exceed contract requirements for key, high visibility customer. Kaizen also reduced order picking time 60% and clerical transaction time 25%. Implemented planning.
Dec 2003 - May 2007
Materials Manager
Led a 20-person staff of purchasing professionals, planners/schedulers, supervisors, clerical workers, and material handlers. Planned, scheduled, and controlled inventory for a growing manufacturing division with both low and high volume production. Implemented MRP system for growing ($90M – 1996 to $130M – 2002) division with multiple plants/multiple.
Jan 1996 - Oct 2002
Account Manager
Total Management Systems
Provided technical assistance to clients on the configuration and implementation of manufacturing software components. Developed and provided client-tailored and general training for manufacturing modules. Planned, scheduled and controlled implementation projects for clients. Managed client implementation of automated data collection system for a plastics.
Sep 1994 - Dec 1995
Account Manager
Total Management Systems
1994 - 1995
~1 yr
Engineer
Developed proposals, estimated project costs and schedules for new business opportunities. Conducted market research, analyzed new product ideas, evaluated business plans, and developed marketing strategy for a new product introduction, served as project manager.Engineer III (1983-1988)Project management for development of Depot/Factory test equipment for.
Jun 1981 - Nov 1993
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Thomas Blake education
Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Engineering
Case Western Reseve University
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Thomas Blake works for Powell Industries.
What is Thomas Blake's role at Powell Industries?
Thomas Blake is listed as Inventory Control Manager at Powell Industries.
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Thomas Blake is based in Medina, Ohio, United States while working with Powell Industries.
What companies has Thomas Blake worked for?
Thomas Blake has worked for Powell Industries, Wayfarer Consulting, Llc, Mp Biomedicals, Crane -Lear Romec, and Steris Corporation.
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Thomas Blake holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management from Weatherhead School Of Management At Case Western Reserve University.
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