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career objective

results-driven supply chain executive eager to contribute superior analytical, organizational, communication, and customer service skills toward actively supporting the employer in optixxxxxxzing operational and financial performance

executive profile

ø  offer numerous years of progressive supply chain operations leadership experience in high-volume lean manufacturing environments, with expertise in logistics / transportation, warehousing, distribution, inventory management, supplier relations, joint venture management, functional agility, and financial adxxxxxxnistration

ø  facilitate a client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maxixxxxxxzing customer satisfaction and retention

ø  proactively monitor performance metrics and analyze operational goals to identify opportunities for improvement

ø  develop and implement aggressive resource planning programs including standardizations, waste elixxxxxxnation, and inventory controls that boost bottom-line profitability

ø  cultivate long-standing vendor relationships and negotiate favorable contracts to ensure best value and reliability in jit settings

ø  strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs; experience in labor contract negotiation, team-building, and performance management

ø  consistently achieve goals while maintaining stringent safety and quality standards; serve as an iso 9002 subject matter expert and ensure compliance with all regulations, industry practices, and corporate policies

 

~ career highlights ~

• created standardized work template adopted by all north american assembly plants to most effectively manage $1.35b in inventory; generated $180m in corporate savings for 2008 and $250m in 2007
• ranked in top corporation-wide performers on global manufacturing system (gms-lean principles) calibration audits in 2009 and 2007

         selected to manage all supply chain activity for major product launch of chevrolet volt electric vehicle

• elixxxxxxnated $4m in unnecessary transportation expenses  and reduced budget by more than 11% for the detroit-hamtramck assembly center
• played an integral role in the successful negotiation of national canadian workers union contract
• as assembly manufacturing area manager at oshawa truck assembly center, surpassed build-to-plan schedule by 4.5% resulting in an additional $800m in revenues
• reduced gm powertrain division inventory expense by  approximately $169m to achieve a 27% cost decrease over a three year period

professional experience

general motors corporation                                                                                                       1984 c present

supply chain director, detroit-hamtramck assembly center, detroit, xxxxxx (2005 c present)

• in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within this leading global vehicle manufacturer to attain position responsible for managing a team of 3 direct reports, 15 salaried personnel, and 125 hourly employees in 3.8m sq. ft. chevrolet volt electric vehicle assembly plant
• cost-effectively adxxxxxxnister $38.6m monthly inventory budget and oversee all aspects of daily activity regarding supply chain management and finished vehicle distribution
• drive 3rd party and tier 1 suppliers responsible for  manufacturing, sub-assembly, sequencing and jit delivery of various commodities to support the plant s build schedule; coordinate435 inbound truck shipments daily

 

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assembly manufacturing area manager, oshawa truck assembly center, ontario, canada (2004 c 2005)

• led 9 direct reports, 81 salaried personnel, and 3843 hourly employees across a three-shift schedule in producing 1335 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra trucks per day
• consistently achieved safety, people, quality, responsiveness , and cost goals on the corporate and plant levels

director, global supply chain operations, gm powertrain global headquarters, pontiac, xxxxxx (2001 c 2004)

• entrusted with oversight of 13 transxxxxxxssion and component plants across the united states, canada, mexico, and europe; led internal and external client relations efforts
• directed 5 executives, 25 central office salary employees, 438 plant salary employees and a plant population of 3177 hourly employees; executed hr functions including compensation, promotion, and performance requirements
• coordinate procurement of all packaging/containers used for production and transportation of engines, transxxxxxxssion, castings, and components; managed shipping of finished transxxxxxxssions to 26 general motors  assembly centers and other original equipment manufacturers
• worked closely with other business leaders in managing joint ventures with fiat automotive, honda motor company and ford motor company
• ensured adherence to iso-9002 certification standards and compliance with corporate process risk management (prm) procedures at each plant location

supply chain director, janesville assembly center, wi (1998 c 2001)

• coordinated comprehensive supply chain / distribution operations for 1400 finished chevrolet, gmc sport utility vehicles and 275 medium duty trucks produced per day; directed joint venture between gm and izuzu motors

supply chain manager, wentzville assembly center, wentzville, xxxxxx (1997 c 1998)                                                                                              

supply chain manager / manufacturing superintendent, linden assembly center, nj (1994 c 1997)

general supervisor, logistics &transportation / hr & labor relations /

warehousing & distribution operations, swartz creek, xxxxxx (1984 c 1994)

 

~ community activity ~

fundraiser / volunteer, orchards children s services                                                                 2002 c present

• raise more than $100k per year in support of children and faxxxxxxlies in crisis

education

eastern xxxxxx university, ypsilanti, xxxxxx

master of science in industrial technology

bachelor of business adxxxxxxnistration in management

 

~ professional development ~

management of managers, university of xxxxxx, ann arbor, xxxxxx

thunderbird international consortium, thunderbird university, phoenix, az     

 

 

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xxxxxx township, xxxxxx xxxxxx                                                                                      (xxx-xxx-xxxx

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an executive-level supply chain capacity and am subxxxxxxtting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include numerous years of experience directing supply chain operations for general motors corporation.  most recently, i have been entrusted with comprehensive oversight of preparing for the launch of the chevrolet volt electric vehicle c the most important product in the company s history.  i excel at managing lean manufacturing, logistics and transport, warehousing, inventory management, supplier relations, quality control, and cost reduction efforts, and am adept at coordinating internal and external parties to meet critical deadlines and budget requirements.  my unique blend of analytical and communication skills has consistently proven instrumental in my success at achieving corporate goals as well as outstanding levels of customer satisfaction.  to complement this background, i hold an ms in industrial technology.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player comxxxxxxtted to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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