White Lake, Michigan, United States
Versatile supply-chain professional with extensive experience in the automotive and retail industries. A strong knowledge of logistics management, distribution and freight operations with an excellent track record in project management, process improvement and problem resolution. A well-organized, flexible and reliable contributor, effective at establishing relationships and communicating at all levels of an organization GMMOG auditor IATF16949 internal auditor
Provider of onsite consulting services for the automotive, aerospace, energy and telecommunications industries • Supplier recovery management to return Tier 1 supplier to stability for production and supply of material to customers. o Assumed leadership role within the logistics department to implement new strategies, processes and provide direction. o Reorganization of internal logistics to optimize efficiencies. o Development and implementation of inventory accuracy system with guided material storage and order picking through scanning process. o Implemented Kanban, 5S and shop floor management improvements. • Material transition from in plant to 3rd party logistics provider. Installation of Kanban, inventory tracking, material flow planning and process development • Implemented process to sequence production material from 3PL to OEM. Including material flow, sequencing cell setup, transportation analysis and packaging development • Inbound logistics manager form Tier 1 Transmission manufacturer. o Responsible for all facets of material flow from receiving to production floor. o Process improvement, Kanban, 5s and shop floor management. Improvement of KPI’s and processes to increase satisfaction of internal and external customers. o Reduction of detention charges by 1000% + o Improvement of production delivery KPI’s o Introduced cross functional team to improve the Kanban process of production to logistics o Collaboration with Quality and Receiving inspection to develop a process flow for inspection material and a robust return to vendor process. • Supplier recovery of a Tier 1 die casting facility to restore efficiency and effectiveness while meeting customer demands. • Managing transition from TS16949 to IATF16949 requirements to meet stringent automotive industry guidelines for a top Tier 1 supplier. • Providing audit services for logistics and processes including GMMOG, VDA and IATF16949.
GMMOG/LE auditor VDA 6.3 auditor Lean supplier development project manager
Directing and strategic planning involved in freight payment processing and account reconciliation for $500 million in logistics spend. • Research, design and development of plans for cost allocation specific to customer requirements • Works with senior managers internally and externally in developing strategic plans for logistics and freight payment services. • Providing cost saving opportunities by analyzing freight spend of all carriers under contract for Argus logistics. • Providing exception management services to facilitate the movement of expedited freight. • Instituting savings programs with our clients to reduce their annual logistics spend through aggressive logistics management techniques. • Analysis of freight costs for production versus non production freight. Focused down to a program level to provide accurate accruals for customer accounting. • Corporate audit and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities • Project management involving launching of new customers
Supervised 25 UAW employees involved in material movement to all points of the production floor using lean systems. • Optimized inventory levels to within a four-hour tolerance using a Kanban driven pull system to reduce inventory carrying costs. • Coordinated part specifications with production schedules to improve inventory levels at sequencing warehouse. • Created an automated collection program for scrap material that enhanced efficiency and improved cost allocations to appropriate departments • Continuous improvement through Kaizen principles
Supervised the analysis and problem resolution of the domestic freight billing process. • Created an improved process flow for freight payment that increased efficiency and accuracy, shortening lead time while providing a significant cost savings. • Uncovered cost savings opportunities by analyzing monthly freight costs and allocations to contracted and non-contracted carriers. • Drove integrity and efficiency standards in contracts and cross-company processes by ensuring accurate documentation and approvals • Project management involving launching of new customers
Led a global team in the development and training of logistics processes and procedures. • Developed a web-based training program to improve both global sourcing and the effectiveness of logistics in domestic and international operations. • Led global process team in the development of sourcing process standards. • Drove the development of desk procedures for all employees within global logistics to ensure process consistency