Work experience

• Supply Chain Manager

  Ensinger

  2021.05-Current

  (5 years)

  · Manages warehouse, production, employees and provides leadership and direction for the daily warehouse operation of Shipping, Receiving, and Logistics functions. · Coach, develop, and train team members in warehouse operations, including forklift driving certifications, and technical knowledge of warehouse systems, equipment, and processes to meet operational and transportation issues. · Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow. · Develop a daily and weekly plan to meet customer delivery expectations. · Selects best freight carrier companies for economical and timely transportation of incoming and outgoing materials. · Investigate and solve problems resulting from overages, shortages, and damage from contract carriers. Maintain timely claims procedures. · Evaluate the levels of raw materials and finished goods Kanban utilizing forecasting and open orders to identify requirements for the short- and long-term outlook. · Manage Kanban system for raw materials and finished goods, utilizing forecasts to determine when to place orders to replenish stock avoiding inefficiencies or excessive surplus. · Monitor production schedules and finished goods inventory levels and shipments to ensure customer satisfaction and enable a quick and flexible response to unexpected changes in either supply or demand. · Maintains inventory area, storage, and racking, while devising ways to optimize inventory control procedures. · Assures efficient and effective overall warehouse operations by maintaining communication with internal departments such as production, inventory management and quality assurance. · Maintains and orders inventory of shipping materials and supplies. · Identify process, productivity, scheduling principles, and other improvements (ex: MRP), and work with/train various levels of the organization to plan and deliver those improvements · Maintain, reconcile, and take action to minimize blocked, aged & obsolete inventory.
• Warehouse Supervisor / Supply Chain

  Omega Engineering

  2017.05-2021.05

  (4 years)

  · Directs day to day tasks to ensure maximum utilization of time, resources, Equipment and effort. · Buyer for Raw materials/stocked inventory. · Manages Contracts/Pricing for purchasing. · Responsible for the storage and accuracy of inventory. · Responsible for the smooth flow of materials from the outside warehouse to Manufacturing. · Understands and directs safety, housekeeping, and environmental initiatives within the warehouse. · Handles routine issues with regards to employee relations: Vacation approval, OT approval, Esme approval, Performance evaluations, Conflict management, Provide direction and guidance to hourly colleagues. · Provide direction and guidance to temporary colleagues. · Effectively communicate relevant issues to Manager. · Continuously improving the overall effectiveness of the warehouse and recycle operations (Safety, Quality, Cost, 5S). · Make decisions based on achieving and maintaining department goals. · Carry out warehousing tasks within the parameters of the cost center budget. · Lead PIT program. · Schedule material flow to production floor.
• Warehouse Supervisor

  Bloom Energy

  2015.03-2017.05

  (2 years)

  · Supervise and coordinate assignments for warehouse team members in both revenue and sustainment production groups. · Lead daily morning warehouse team meeting to discuss safety, inventory issues and daily tasks of 5S assignments. · Coordinate with planners and buyers to ensure proper inventory levels are available on production racks and overflow stock. · Create standardized work instructions & train new material handlers on processes. · Participate and lead the Plant 6 warehouse team on Lean Manufacturing projects. · Participate in daily meeting to improve and create standardized work. · Assist with logistics tracking for shipments engaging with Bloom Energy freight carriers. · Develop and maintain peer relationships. · Create new metrics to track, evaluate, and improve warehouse productivity. · Leader in Kaizen projects. · Create internal ship summary report daily. · Liaison between production supervisors, engineering, and warehouse team members. · Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data. · Fill in for production Supervisor when needed. · Manages material and production forecasting. · Purchase raw material as well as MRO. · Work with planners creating production schedule. · Manage Truck delivery schedules. · Fleet maintenance. · Safety team leader.
• Warehouse/Production Manager

  Letica Corporation

  2010.04-2015.03

  (5 years)

  · Improved distribution center operations through technology and process enhancement while leading the existing team. · Optimized forecasting by implementing improved supply chain, including financial forecasting process. · First Article Machine setup, mold setting, process documentation, statistical analysis. · Verified operations on the production floor are compliant with production schedule demands. · Reduced turnaround time by over 25% for budgeting and supply chain planning requirements for both inbound raw materials and outbound manufactured products. · Exceeded key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning/forecasting set by management. · Measured actual performance against goals on a regular basis and presented results to Senior Management. · Interfaced with other business functions and facilities to ensure integrated business decisions were executed. · Optimized management of inventory to minimize working capital while delivering best-in-class service levels. · Managed order fulfillment process including receiving PO's, developing timelines as appropriate. · Increased quality of inbound material for the manufacturing process to prevent shortages by instituting fail-over systems. · Scheduled all inbound and outbound freight. · Managed 20 hourly employees and 3 supervisors.
• Warehouse Supervisor

  Graver Tech

  2008.08-2010.04

  (2 years)

  · Received inventory into company inventory system. · Covered Shipping department. · Reviewed open customer orders to ensure appropriate materials were on hand. · Oversaw the appropriate handling of all materials including raw, work-in-process and finished goods to ensure accuracy through manufacturing and production reporting process. · Monitored inventory tracking system to ensure sufficient updates occurred. · Coordinated annual physical and cycle count inventories to demonstrate accuracy of the inventory tracking system. · Oversaw purchasing process understanding materials commitments, materials minimums, production capacity, and lead-times. · Ensured timely and accurate delivery of raw materials to meet production schedule. · Measured vendor performance and implemented strategies when performance goals were not met. · Responsible for closing production orders and processing inventory transactions.
• Engagement / Inventory Manager

  Product Action

  2003.08-2008.07

  (5 years)

  · Managed 45 hourly employees. · Reviewed and wrote operating procedures and instructions. · Handled containment & problem resolution for automotive industry. · Hired, disciplined, and trained employees as needed. · Led and participated in quality investigations. · Responded to customer complaints or concerns. · Experience managing within a union environment. · Performed layered audits for both parts and finance. · 3CPR Inventory coordinator for Chrysler website. · Supported new operational initiatives including launch of new customers, locations, and services. · Investigated inventory discrepancies, made adjustments, and submitted reports. · Worked with suppliers/depots to resolve negative supply trends. · Promoted Kanban/JIT principle in material forecasting and handling. · Coordinated inventory and materials with purchasing and manufacturing departments.