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SUMMARY: * Implemented sweeping changes within the entire supply chain, with specific attention to improving efficiency and repeatability. * Managed the operational supply chain to achieve optimal demand management, inventory investment and total cost management, in a complex high mix, low volume manufacturing environment. * Supported business related KPI's and metrics that supported a complex SIOP process, reacted to metrics by identifying and solving problems, made improvements and advanced process control. * Selected, developed, inspired, mentored, coached and evaluated staff. * Active involvement with international operations. * Obtained clearance. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS: * Implemented major outsourcing subcontract efforts and put policies and procedures into place to support this activity. * Key driver in point of use and VMI implementation streamlining kitting and operations activities. * Ensured component counterfeit policy was strictly adhered to. * Team member of International Corporate Procurement Council which gained economies of scale and price reductions. * Achieved a 27 percent lead-time reduction in support of new value stream. * Provided leadership to the Material Planning team to develop, implement and align material planning systems, resulting in program support and reduced inventory. * Leader of several cross functional Lean/Six Sigma team activities to make improvements and sustain improvements implemented. * Brought the Material Cost Proposal group that was consistently past due to a current and sustainable state to support all customer proposals. Also upgraded policies/procedures to support FAR, DFARS and TINA requirements. Gary M. Klein-Wassink Page Two SUMMARY: Over six years on the Executive Staff managing Materials, battery charger and battery production. * Experienced in all aspects of Operations Management. * Implemented global strategic sourcing for all commodities. * Continued proven track record of high integrity and ethical leadership standards. * Major capital purchases negotiated 25 to 50 percent lower than list pricing (power column, SMT equipment and ovens). * Managed annual expenditures of 4 to 8 million dollars. * Key lead member in conversion team from MRP system to state of the art ERP system. * Forecasted and monitored inventory level, incoming receipts and cash flow. * Strong negotiation and communication skills. * Team player, proficient at multi tasking, strong analytically, along with problem solving and critical reasoning skills. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS: * Reduced inventory by 56 percent. * Annual negotiated cost reductions of 5 to 10 percent. * Implemented a cultural change from traditional manufacturing to Lean manufacturing. Three consecutive annual Crystal Awards from the State of California for best Lean implementation project of the year. * Reduced manufacturing build times by using Lean, 5S principles along with Kaizen event implementations. * Established consignment inventory agreement with our largest electronic distributor covering over 80 percent of the inventory dollars. * Set up consignment agreements, auto replenishment agreements, bonded inventory, Make and Hold commitments and KanBan arrangements, resulting in lower cost and reduced inventory. * Key leader resulting in successful ISO certifications for Manufacturing and Medical components along with FDA certification.
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