Experience

MISSION TOOL & MFG.CO.INC.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager/Buyer

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Professional Experience: Mission Tool & Manufacturing – Hayward, CA ​​ Project Manager/Buyer August 2021 - Present​​​​ • Lead a cross-functional team from engineering, quality, operations, manufacturing, and product management for product delivery by dealing effectively with internal and external stakeholders. • Managed orders/material flow with top-down oversight throughout entire execution to ensure success by scope, budget and timeline. • Developed project plans that merge customer requirements with Mission Tool goals and coordinate various stakeholders and technical personnel during all project phases (NPI to production). • Communicated proactively with all involved personnel to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements. • Provided strategic insights and conclusions based on analysis, including concise, digestible arguments with data to present in diverse forums, including executive leadership. • Ensured purchases comply purchasing policies and procedures and monitor ongoing purchasing processes and activities. • Participated in supplier visits and audits suppliers’ performance in conjunction with QA & SCM. • Managed tactical purchasing activities such as expediting material shortages, past due PO’s, open PO’s, confirmations, RMAs, and Receiving/Purchasing related issues. • Suppliers’ evaluation based on overall capability to support company manufacturing demands and price competitiveness. • Managed and maintained contract manufacturing relationships, which will include project management, production execution, long-term capacity planning, new product transitions, continuous improvement, and cost savings. Show less



Superior Precision Machining

• Project Manager/Buyer

  • Mar 2017 - Jul 2021

  Superior Precision Machining – Fremont, CA ​​ Project Manager/Buyer March 2017 – July 2021 • Successfully managed projects for prominent clients in the precision machining industry, primarily serving R&D requirements. • Oversaw the entire project lifecycle, including resource allocation, scheduling, procurement, and quality control, resulting in on-time and within-budget project completion. • Collaborated closely with clients to understand their project specifications, timelines, and budget constraints, ensuring deliverables met or exceeded expectations. • Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques, driving a remarkable 25% boost in productivity and achieving an impressive 50% reduction in waste across the organization. • Demonstrated exceptional leadership as the overseer of end-to-end production operations for 10 distinct products, encompassing budgeting, scheduling, and maintaining rigorous quality control measures. • Managed vendor relationships adeptly, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials, thereby facilitating seamless production processes within budgetary constraints. • Played a pivotal role in fostering effective collaboration and problem-solving by conducting weekly meetings with the management team, reviewing progress, and promptly addressing emerging challenges. • Revamped the inventory management system through the successful implementation of a new tracking process, leading to a significant 20% reduction in stock levels while ensuring efficient supply chain operations. Show less