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West Memphis, Arkansas

Responsible for the overall operation of a high volume/high SKU count distribution center; managing a 300-person workforce. Manage/optimize assets including creating a safe and green environment for distribution center associates while delighting our customers with high quality and efficient services.

Greater Memphis Area

Responsible for the overall operation of an $80 million manufacturing operation managing a 300 person workforce, within 2 facilities with full P&L responsibility. Process included metal fabrication, robotic welding, spray arc welding, CNC machining, manual mills, punch presses, assembly, and warehouse distribution of product manufactured from aluminum and brass material.• Ensure the efficiency of operations including cost control, quality, delivery of product, and safety of the workforce. • Developed and implemented plans to transition the workforce, office and operations, from tribal knowledge skill sets to the use of standard operating procedures.• Directed the transformation from traditional manufacturing environment to a LEAN high performance culture through the use of Kaizen and Six Sigma tools. • Increased operational efficiency of the Customer Relations departments (Order Entry and Customer Service) with results in reduced abandon rates and order keying times. • Increased operational income flow implementing cost-cutting initiatives, quality improvements and delivery improvements.• Implemented new distribution channel that allowed multiple brands to ship from one location with one invoice.• Released new products that resulted in over 25% of total sales annually.• Established objectives for the division, developed and implemented the strategic plan and managed the monthly and annual review against these objectives.• Monitored all manpower utilization to ensure efficient and effective use of personnel.• Facilitated the compliance of ISO 9001 operations and obtain certification of ISO 14001. • Developed and Implemented several automation projects that resulted in significant cost reduction.• Created a unified company infrastructure that aligned with business mission strategy. • Served as the company representative in all areas related to the business community, the industry, news media, and the local governments.

Decatur, Illinois Area

Responsible for the overall operation of a $100 million manufacturing operation managing a 700 person workforce including 500 union personnel, within 3 facilities. Process included foundry molding, CNC machining, manual lathes and mills, robotic welding, coining, manual spray paint booths, assembly, and warehouse distribution of product manufactured from iron and brass material.* Ensure the efficiency of operations including cost control, quality, delivery of product, and safety of the workforce. * Developed and implemented a $21 million dollar capital project to upgrade the brass foundry and machine shop. Collaborated with local and state representatives obtaining financial incentives to off-set project cost.* Effectively integrated the closure of two locations; into the existing facilities; * Directed the transformation from traditional manufacturing environment to a LEAN high performance culture through the use of Kaizen and Six Sigma tools. * Successfully negotiated and obtained Company initiatives during union negotiations without work stoppage and slow down.* Increased operational income flow implementing cost-cutting initiatives, quality improvements and delivery improvements.* Established objectives for the division, developed and implemented the strategic plan and managed the monthly and annual review against these objectives.* Monitored all manpower utilization to ensure efficient and effective use of personnel.* Facilitated the compliance of ISO 9001 operations. * Developed and implemented procedures to ensure compliances with Sarbanes-Oxley.* Created a unified company infrastructure that aligned with business mission strategy. * Served as the company representative in all areas related to the business community, the industry, news media, and the local governments.

Decatur, Illinois Area

Responsible for the direction, coordination and supervision of a $100 million division's financial function; those functions included financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting, product costing, accounts payable, asset management, payroll, and general ledger. * Administered internal controls and accounting policies and maintained all accounting records to meet regulatory requirements.* Initiated annual strategic plan, as well as interim monthly forecasts by working directly with each departmental manager.* Prepared monthly financial statements and compared them to monthly and annual plans to identify key differences.* Maintained and supported all internal, external and regulatory audits and requirements.* Supported plant and corporate management and operations with timely and accurate financial and operational analysis and data.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Responsible for the supervision and direction of a $70 million division's cost structure and payroll. Supervised the cost department and payroll department* Developed departmental budgets.* Reviewed month-end entries of subordinates.* Supervised the auditing process of the annual physical inventory.* Worked directly with the plant controller on projects.* Developed overhead rates to apply to standard costing system.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

• Reconcile intercompany accounts receivable• Reconcile weekly payroll• Process month-end entries • Perform the auditing process of the annual physical inventory.• Worked directly with the cost manager on projects.• Analysis product costing • Part of the implementation team for a new ERP system, JD Edwards

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

• Process intercompany accounts receivable• Process month-end entries • Process weekly payroll• Perform the auditing process of the annual physical inventory.• Worked directly with the cost manager on projects.• Input overhead rates to apply to standard costing system.• Roll / Process product costing function.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

• Audit employer employment records to ensure compliance with state Employment Security Laws• Collect fines or overdue taxes• Provide help desk guidance on Employment Security Laws

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accountancy

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration - Accounting