Experience

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  MEI-Total Elevator Solutions

  • United States

  • Director Of Manufacturing

    • Jun 2022 - Present
    • United States

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  Comprehensive Logistics Co., Inc.

  • United States
  • Truck Transportation
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Plant Manager

    • Feb 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Materials Manager

    • May 2019 - Feb 2020

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  McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.

  • United States
  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Materials Manager

    • Nov 2016 - May 2019

  • Assistant Materials Manager

    • Dec 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Materials Supervisor

    • May 2010 - Dec 2015

    Incorporate and design material flow improvement projects. Receiving and warehouse management including warehouse design and setup.

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  Eaton Hydraulics

  • Spencer, IA

  • Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

    • 2007 - 2010
    • Spencer, IA

    Managed both shipping and receiving departments for $60 million hydraulics products manufacturer to ensure their smooth and efficient operation. Handled $13 million in inventory and managed a related budget. Resolved a variety of problems so that defined goals were met. Overseen the work of 6 – 11 employees. Motivated them, trained them and evaluated their performance .Shipping• Consistently met or exceeded monthly budget allotment.• Determined month end shipping goals so that they aligned with corporate goals and consistently achieved them.• Negotiated rates and delivery times with carriers.• Coordinated expedited freight via air and ground so that customer demands were met.• Set up supplier to meet main criteria and packaging guidelines.Receiving• Oversaw all incoming freight including receiving, damage claims and delivering to appropriate areas within the company.• Executed and expedited incoming shipments.• Administered and completed all freight claims.• Collaborated with planners and buyers to track and monitor early and late shipments from suppliers.Inventory Management• Managed cycle counting program to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.• Oversaw distribution of purchased and managed inventory.• Operated facility in compliance with OSHA standards.• Coordinated and executed the annual physical inventory.Space Management• Installed cube racking to fit products/parts which maximized space.• Increased flow and productivity by redistributing purchased and manufactured parts to point of use.• Developed and implemented a location system for stored inventory, which increased efficiency and reduced lost and/or misplaced parts.

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  Powermate

  • Springfield, MN

  • Warehouse Operations Manager

    • 2006 - 2007
    • Springfield, MN

    Managed a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse with $15 million inventory levels for manufacturer of pressure washers, generators and air compressors. Oversaw 7 direct reports, including warehouse persons and material handlers. Managed monthly budget. Maintained and drove the cycle count program.Achievements• Implemented 5S program within the shipping and receiving departments, resulting in compliance with corporate LEAN standards.• Created inventory control procedures, which reduced lost parts.• Developed Standard Operating Procedures for all internal logistics resulting in written processes for training and standardization.• Created and submitted a capital request and obtained approval for new shag truck in yard.• Played a key role in setting up the warehouse in a sister warehouse in Omaha, NE.

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  Polaris Industries

  • Spirit Lake, IA

  • Materials Planner

    • 1989 - 2006
    • Spirit Lake, IA

    Material Planner. (2004 – 2006)Supplied parts in accordance with the Master Production Plan. Earned stretch assignment as Materials Manager. Redesigned ordering system for raw stock which reduced inventory.Warehouse Lead Person, (2003 – 2004)Supervised 20,000 sq. ft. facility with $4 million inventory. Implemented new floor layout which improved efficiency and productivity.Shipping Leadperson (2001 – 2003)Responsible for outbound freight of all trucks. Designed and implemented the shipping yard location system