Tom Schaefer Email & Phone Number

Roseville, Mn

JDE lead consultant, multi-national snack foods companyDesigned & implemented global manufacturing model:Converted production operation from legacy systems to JDE. Specific deliverables:• Real-time enterprise visibility to production across seven plants, 80+ packaging machines• Customized shop floor workbench with multiple enhancements:o Simulation and Process modes o Drag & drop assignment of work orders to packaging machines (icons) accumulate machine utilization (% capacity)o Machine utilization based on empirical production rates by item, each machineo Labor component helps determine required shift hours to meet production needo Up/Down arrow sequencing by machineo Single click “process” performs routing, parts list attachment and status update• Paperless manufacturing floor, supported by data collection scripts:o Production schedule (sequenced work orders by packaging machine)o Parts list requirements / component inventory by location(s)o Component picking with parts list validation to assure correct component selectiono Workorder completion (real-time, case scanning on conveyor)o Auto-capture component usage variance (actual vs backflush qty)o Packaging machine setup parameters for machine operators• GS-1 / ASN compliant case labelingo Individualized case traceability from packaging machine to customer without Lot / Serial number overhead• Pallet license plating (LP) o Data collection scripts for LP build, transfer, pick/ship, receive, adjust, issueo LPs move between branch plants (ship and receive LP across ST/OT orders)o LP detail can auto-populate ASN files Designed and implemented global warehousing model:Enhanced warehouse ops to location control, wave picking with interface to sortation conveyor, pallet picking, directed printer steering for packslips and VICS bills of lading. Multiple custom data collection scripts used to refine inventory and shipping precision.

As owner of this company, working full time as independent consultant for Advanced Logistics Consulting as VP Implementation Services

Operations head and Director for lubrication distributor, custom lubrication blending, private label packaging, and international distribution. Company from $12 MM sales to $68 MM sales in this tenure, and opened private label distribution to 27 countries worldwide.

Engaged in international business development for industrial division. Also held business plan to open a Minnesota branch office. Left when potential client in Minnesota offered a Chief Operating Officer / equity position.

Responsible head for all aircraft fueling services worldwide, including fuel facility maintenance & operations, fuel quality, environmental issues. Managed contractual relations with airports, fixed base operators and aircraft service contractors. Contributed to NWA achieving top three industry awards simultaneously (best on time, fewest complaints, fewest baggage problems) - something no carrier had ever achieved.

Minimasters Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing

Exec Mba, Business

Mba, Economics, Communications

Bme, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi Pi Tau SigmaInstitute of Technology