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PLANT DEPARTMENT MANAGER & PROJECT ENGINEER
Senior Operations Executive with extensive experience in delivering efficiency, controlling costs; recognized as a talented engineering with lean engineering experience.
Successfully optimized company productivity, reduced the labor force, and increased ROI
Proficient in developing and implementing strategies for sustainability, competitiveness, and profitability in complex and dynamic markets.
Combines strong technical knowledge, business acumen, and logistics expertise to devise solutions for bottom-line gain, operational excellence, and business growth.
Supports and contributes to companywide change, driving optimization and crafting actionable strategies to improve performance in diverse settings.
Adapts to changing and multicultural environments, building collaborative internal relationships with diverse teams to measure as well as balance supply and demand.
Identifies alternatives for time/cost savings and resolves complex issues to continuously meet business dynamics.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Development
Operational Management
Capital Project Management
Production Scheduling & Control
ERP/MRP Lean Engineering
Financial Analysis
Purchasing & Vendor Sourcing
Distribution Management
US Patent Development Process Improvement
Purchase Management
Cost Reduction
Contract Administration
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, SAP, AutoCAD, AS400, WMS, MMS, MES, multiple custom software applications
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CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Launched a business generating annual sales of $1.5M.
Secured US Patents for EPA consumer disposable products.
Increased inventory accuracy to 99.99% while driving profitability for 4 consecutive years for JVC Disc USA.
Awarded Microsoft Supplier of the Year in 2005 and named Electronic Arts – EA Gold Level Supplier.
Successfully Line Balanced and lean engineered 27 product lines for Black & Decker saving over $3 million annually in labor cost.
Devised and installed a $1.2M Warehouse Management System for 500,000 square feet distribution center. System reduced 30 employees while improving warehouse efficiency by 30 %.
• Organized, developed, and instructed 20+ training classes for Boeing – Delta IV Rocket Plant – New Plant Start-up in Decatur, AL.
• Initiated the development, manufacturing, and delivery of a NASA product currently used for over 7 yearson the U.S. Space Shuttle and International Space Station and issued a NASA Certificate of Appreciation Award.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sportsmax LLC. 2010-Present
Principal
Personally launched the business; sporting goods retailer, screen-printer, and team sporting goods supplier.
• Supply team uniforms and sporting goods equipment to the general public, county leagues, and city park and recreation associations.
• Secured premier accounts under Armor, Russell Athletic, Adams, Rawlings, Power Force, Augusta Sportswear, Badger, A4, TSC Apparel, Mizuno, and many other leading companies.
USA Wipes Inc. 2006-2010
Engineering Manager
Directed all engineering functions for the company; sourced and oversaw the manufacturing, distribution, and sales of all disposable p...
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