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Medina, Oh, Us

Medina, Ohio, United States

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 improvements. Provided guidance on work centers, BOMs, routings, and inventory planning & controlProvided training on Activity-Based costing procedures then developed overhead model for metal cutting and assembly business.Provided training on Lean inventory control (Plan for Every Part--PFEP).Supported multiple companies searching for a new ERP system or expanded capabilities and supported subsequent implementations

Solon, Ohio

• 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

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 bill of material-based part forecasting system for Repair & Overhaul Department. Designed and implemented supporting analysis tools in Microsoft Access and Excel.

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 product lines.  Reduced manufacturing lead times by 33% by analyzing and adjusting production schedules and lot sizes to smooth production. Initiated floor stocking program for improved material flow on production floor that resulted in a net reduction of warehouse staffing requirements. Raised inventory accuracy from less than 80% to greater than 97%. Significantly improved physical inventory process resulting in accuracy to within ½% of inventory value in less time. Reduced inventory by 50% to $10M through strict use of MRP and developing tools and reports to identify overstocked/slow moving/obsolete parts.

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 manufacturer Analyzed and resolved manufacturing scheduling problems caused by improper system configuration for a specialty fiberglass molder. Assisted in design, development, testing, and implementation of product configurator for metal hose manufacturer which translated customer orders for highly variable products into manufacturing material and scheduling requirements.

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 U.S. Navy. Engineering design at system and detail design levels. Managed a $900,000 project involving development of two automatic test stands on MK-50 torpedo program and $200,000 product development program for automatic test equipment on MK-48 ADCAP torpedo program. Completed projects within budget and program schedule.Engineer II (1981-1983)Engineering analysis, design, testing of microprocessor based torpedo subsystems.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Updated MBA with Certificate in Supply Chain Management, 2006

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer Engineering