Wayne Morse Email & Phone Number

Rome, Ny, Us

Rome, Ny, Us

Durham, North Carolina, Us

Dedicated People-Centered Supply Chain Manager in the semiconductor industry, fostering collaboration and ensuring seamless operations. Proven track record in building strong cross-functional teams. Expertise in supply strategy, vendor management, and focus on lean deployment and continuous improvement. Self-aware and committed to continuous learning in the dynamic field of semiconductor. Embracing growth opportunities, staying updated on industry trends, and cultivating a mindset of ongoing improvement.

Durham, North Carolina, Us

MVF- World’s Largest 200mm Silicon Carbide Fab! Honored team member of this ground-breaking facility.Focus on Strategic Facilities Contracts, Semiconductor Construction Projects, Tool InstallsExcited to help bring industry changing technology to market while supporting the Wolfspeed vision!

Procurement Manager• Develop, lead and execute procurement strategies• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking• Assess, manage and mitigate risks• Seek, qualify and collaborate with reliable vendors and suppliers• Assist buying group with determining quantity and timing of deliveries• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand • Ensure all company purchasing policies, procedures, and work instructions are documented in a clear, simple and concise manner related to ISO 9001:2015• Ensure personnel have received appropriate training and are assessed as competent to perform tasks related to the purchasing field and ISO 9001:2015Production Planner• Plans and prepares master schedule to ensure daily production requirements are achieved to meet customer expectation• Data analysis and decision making to support raw material supply, outside processing and finished goods demand.• Analyze delays and interruptions accordingly and adjust production schedule to ensure customer delivery is met. • Follow-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet production schedule and customer expectation• Interacts with shop floor management on a daily basis to resolve issues regarding manufacturing• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.• Works with area managers to plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times.• Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.

Managed a team of 8 departmental managers including CNC Machining, Special Machines/ Engineering, Welding, Sheet Metal Fabrication, CNC Programming and Shipping/ Receiving. Responsible for the master scheduling of all manufacturing operations. Established delivery schedules, forecasting and process controls to maintain customer quality and delivery compliance. Maintained a safe work environment and worked closely with Safety Team to promote and ensure safety plant wide. Worked with the entire team for record breaking 1554 days without a lost time accident. Key member of the ISO implementation team.AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)Countermeasure Program Facilitator (Asaichi) Implemented and rolled out scheduling module using Shoptech E2 MRP system Advanced technical knowledge of all internal manufacturing processes including: CNC machining, sheet metal fabrications (laser, press brake, Strippit). Advanced knowledge of welding operations and weld program maintenance including AWS and ASME compliance.

Lead a team of highly skilled teammatesIntroduced 5S/ lean thinking and processes to multiple departmentsTrained direct and indirect reports on waste elimination and process improvementSuccessfully increased throughput using KPI's and lean Instrumental in Customer interface to secure high dollar contract bidsImplemented and Certified Weld Program to comply with many stringent specifications- including American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Welding Society and Military SpecificationsSuccessfully trained and tested for Certified Welding Inspector to aid in Weld Department functions

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