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Lisle, Il 60532

Manage warehousing and logistics of the 'world's best metal detector's' for North America, Central America, and South America.

Woodridge, Il

o Manage all site material handling processes, including receiving (raw material, customer returns), inventory control (including cycle counting), kitting, work in progress (WIP), and shipping (national, international). o Oversee five direct reports to ensure that departmental objectives are consistently met and exceeded -utilizing a comprehensive cross training approach that lends a fluid and uninterrupted network of support to the manufacturing process.o Instituted vendor-managed inventory program by consolidating all consumables into a single supplier-run enterprise, resulting in a comprehensively managed replenishment program with increased report accessibility to monitor usage, costing, and trends.o Sustained a 98% or better inventory accuracy rating over the last three years reducing critical stock outs to less than .05% and eliminating the need for year-end physical inventories.o Reduced on site slow moving and obsolete inventory (dollars) by 10% in a small (10,000 sq. ft.) warehouse, resulting in a 15% increase in available space usage.o Maintained a 100% on-time delivery record for the last three out of four years.o Work closely with purchasing, sales, customer service, project managers, and production personnel to sustain uninterrupted throughput of raw materials into finished goods. o Supervise recycling efforts to minimize unnecessary waste to landfill and to help promote “green awareness” among employees.o Administer safety training and safety control programs to maintain 0% loss day due to injury.

West Chicago, Il

o Integrated material supply and handling processes for a start-up manufacturing company. o Coordinated with COO and owner to set up production, inspection, and quality control standards for the assembly department and ink vendor sourcing to purchasing, inventory, logistics, and facility assets. o Negotiated with transportation providers, identifying preferred carriers and discovering potential savings at the time of selection.o Assisted with administrative and personnel issues involving hiring, firing, coaching, and training.

Willowbrook, Il

o Established a dedicated inventory control program and developed cycle counting, resulting in an improvement of inventory accuracy from 60% to 95%.o Reduced expedite fees by over $15,000 due to increased organization and improved processing.o Mentored material handlers to ensure business success by institutionalizing the existing inventory control system, feeding to shipping and from receiving. o Integrated daily communications with planners, purchasers, sales and customer service, guaranteeing effective departmental utilization focusing on reducing the non-value added activities.o Served as a member of the safety and social committees to improve employee morale and reduce turnover

Bedford Park, Il

o Provided an integrated and balanced support process to assist in maintaining inventory integrity, warehousing, transportation, and tooling needs as required by contract for a 24/7 operation. o Managed a base of 6 contracted employees to develop and modernize existing systems, including a more fluid warranty and repair process and the addition of a vertical inventory tower that greatly reduced stock retrieval time.o Developed continuous improvement programs focused on enhancing the inventory control and improving product tracking using bar code technology. o Saved thousands in labor costs by implementing efficient and standardized processes for tool loan, warrantee, and pricing reports (ToolWatch).