Jackson, Michigan 49201
Home Phone (517) 563-2465
Offering more than twenty-eight years professional experience in production, materials, and inventory control. Experienced in a Total Quality Continuous Improvement and Teamwork environments. Knowledge of personal computer based MRP systems while working in a Tier I automotive supplier based atmosphere.
METALDYNE, 917 Anderson Rd. Litchfield, MI. 49252
MATERIALS MANAGER, July 2004 to January 2007
Responsible for all material management functions at multi-manufacturing and warehouse locations for $65 million 3 shift, Tier 1 automotive parts supplier.
· Improved plant on-time delivery performance from 80% to 99.62% from 2004 through 2006.
· Implemented a raw material storage warehouse that increased inventory accuracy and reduced inventory.
· Improved Year End Physical Inventory results from 2004 through 2006 by 90%
O’DOWD CONSULTING, 7601 Mapledale Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
INVENTORY CONTROL, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, December 2003 to July 2004
Self-employed consultant working with Tier 1 Automotive parts supplier to reduce inventory, improve and streamline processes involving scheduling, purchasing, product flow, and warehouse management.
TELEFLEX AUTOMOTIVE, 266 Industrial Drive, Hillsdale Michigan 49242
MATERIALS MANAGER, October 1998 to December 2003
Direct responsibilities for Tier One, QS 9000 Certified, $50 million/year sales, 3 shift manufacturing operation, include Purchasing, Raw Material Inventory Warehouse, Material Handling, Master and Production Scheduling functions, Finished Goods Inventory, Shipping and Customer Service.
· Directed implementation of production scheduling process which improved overall on-time delivery from 57% to 97.88.
· Improved inventory accuracy in raw material from 68% to 97.70%
· Improved inventory accuracy at finished level from 90% to 98.46%.
· Reduced Indirect Labor 25% in raw material/material handling function through cross-training associates.
· Performed yearly sales forecast plan.
· 16 direct reports using AS400 system.
· Served as acting Plant Manager in their absence
· Handled Manufacturing Managers responsibilities (manpower & daily production meetings)
SCHRADER MACHINE AND TOOL, 6422 Hanover Road, Hanover Michigan 49241
MATERIALS/PRODUCTION CONTROL MANAGER, October 1996 to July 1998
Direct responsibilities for Tier Two, $15 million/year sales, 3 shift ductile iron casting manufacturing facility include Purchasing, Production Scheduling, Inventory Control, Shipping, and Logistics.
· Schedule capacity for three-shift (30) CNC machining operation.
· Track Logistics for both incoming and outgoing shipments.
· Coordinate purchasing responsibilities to support production.
· Implemented bar-coding procedure for inventory control.
· 6 direct reports
KENT-MOORE TOOL GROUP, SPX CORP., 1600 Executive Drive, Jackson, Michigan 49201
MATERIALS/PROGRAM COORDINATOR, 1988 – 1996
Direct responsibilities for $70 million/year sales, 3 shift, OEM supplier of special service tools for the automotive market.
· Establish and prioritized a material plan for delivery of all General Motors, Government, Campaign, and special order tools.
· Coordinated Marketing, Design Engineering, Production Control, and Shipping departments associated with these tools.
· Performed capacity planning activities consisting of balancing shop floor hours, possible outsourcing, and scheduling overtime needs.
· Accumulated and reported information for weekly operations meetings.
· Championed team involved with largest program shipment in company history with 100% on-time delivery.
SENIOR PRODUCTION PLANNER, 1985 – 1988
· Assisted in the implementation of MRP
· Utilized MRP to schedule shop orders at primary and secondary work centers.
· Worked with shop floor supervisors, buyers, engineers, and expeditors for the timely completion of the manufacturing schedule.
· Developed an improved ECN (Engineering Change Notice) process which reduced turnaround, man-hours, and saved $15,000.
· Participated within a Total Quality Improvement and Team environment.
· 4 direct reports ( expeditors )
PRODUCTION PLANNER, 1979 – 1985
· Dispatched and scheduled work orders to entire plant.
· Verified Finished Goods and scheduled shipments to offsite distribution center.
· Contacted vendors for delivery information on operations performed offsite and scheduled logistics.
Albion College, Albion Michigan
B.A. Economics & Business Administration
B.A. Recreation Management
Increasing Personal Effectiveness
Team Building and Process Mapping
Facilitative Leadership
Problem Solving/Teams for Excellence
Shop Floor Control (Jack Gips Corp.)
Production Activity Control (Lansing Community College)
WordPerfect 6.1 (Practical Computer Solutions)
Quattro Pro 6.0 (Practical Computer Solutions)
Windows 3.1 (Jackson Community College)
Total Quality Involvement
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
Junior Achievement
Hunting, Fishing
Married, two children, excellent health, non smoker