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| Desired Industry: Manufacturing |
SpiderID: 1132 |
| Desired Job Location: Madison, Wisconsin |
Date Posted: 9/7/2004 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: Immediate |
| Desired Wage: 60,000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
Thomas G. Kiefer
3204 Thames Lane
Janesville, WI 53546
H)608/743-1499
M)608/449-3782
kiefertom@yahoo.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Operations Management, Customer Service, and Finance Professional with proven ability to excel in high levels of responsibility while leading by example and elevating performance of others. Managerial, organizational and problem solving skills coupled with ability to develop and manage exempt & non-exempt employees. Significant professional expertise in:
* Operations Management *Credit/Collections *Problem Solving
* Lean Manufacturing* Supplier Negotiation* Inventory Planning
* Financial Management*Process Improvement* Forecasting/Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BLACKHAWK LOGISTICS LLC Beloit,WI. 10/2003 - Present
Logistics Analyst, Midwest Brokerage (MWB)
Report to Manager MWB. Brokerage division of Blackhawk Transportation a nationwide truckload transportation provider with over 150 company owned tractor trailers and terminals in WI, TX & AZ. Associated with ABC Supply Co. Responsibilities included administering Freight Recovery Program for ABC Supply stores in Southeast and Northeast Region and generating new revenue streams by researching and soliciting non - ABC customers for freight brokerage.
* Assumed responsibility for ACM account as they established truckload shipments to 120 ABC Stores resulting in 150% increase in revenue after three months - 1Q04
* Assisted ACM in developing shipping schedules and loading procedures to maximize trailer utilization
* Established procedure adopted by MWB for prospecting and researching potential customers
* Developed proficiency with AS/400 utilizing Innovative™ software platform
CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS INC. Middletown, OH. 1989 - 2003
National manufacturer of corrugated steel, aluminum and plastic pipes; metal plate structures; segmental concrete walls; pedestrian & two lane bridges and Geo-synthetic products. Annual revenues in excess of 500M dollars. Various positions as follows:
CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS INC. 6/2001 - 10/2003
Credit Representative, Southeast Region - Middletown, OH. Reported to CFO/Treasurer. Approved and collected 70M annual sales to new and existing customers in Contech’s largest region. Utilized credit reporting agencies, Internet research and B2B references to establish terms of sale. Interacted daily with customers, manufacturing & sales personnel and management to achieve Regional DSO objectives as well as other financial and non-financial objectives.
* Reduced Southeast Region DSO 7% - FY03 and 18% - FY02 meeting Region objectives both years
* Negotiated the two single largest customer Finance Charge payments in company’s history - FY03 and led all Regions in total Customer Finance Charge payments - FY03 & 02
* Assimilated Southern Culvert, Contech’s largest acquisition, into SE Region - FY03
* Improved Contech’s ability to maintain lien and bond rights by implementation and utilization of Lien Tracker/NTO™ software in SE Region as well as training other Credit Reps. in its use
* Developed proficiency in MS Office through utilization and training classes and established & maintained Credit Department site of Contech’s internal intranet web site
Experience:
CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS INC. 1998 - 2001
Plant Superintendent - Tampa, FL. Reported to Production Manager - Eastern Area. Hands on management of non-exempt, exempt and temporary employees in 6M fast paced, sales driven, production operation. Established and administered budgets for plant administrative & operating expenses to meet EBITA, inventory & other non-financial objectives. Managed and trained all employees in customer service, quality control, safety, sales and R&M. Assumed all responsibilities from previous positions.
* Achieved EBITA, Inventory Turnover & Non-Financial objectives resulting in Manufacturing Incentive Bonuses - FY00 & 01
* Effectively scheduled production to meet Material Yield and Inventory Turnover objectives - FY93-00
* Implemented inbound rail shipments resulting in 50K freight savings and - FY98
* Administered and Implemented Plant Safety Program resulting in:
o National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association (NCSPA) Plant Safety Award - FY93-00
o Contech Bronze Award for outstanding Safety Program - FY95
o Safety Award for OSHA recordable & LWD - FY95-00
o Contech Safety Honor Roll - FY99 & 00
CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS INC. 1992 - 1998
Plant Supervisor - Tampa, FL. Reported to Production Manager - Eastern Area. Managed daily operations of the Tampa Plant including all production scheduling, inventory planning, implementation and administering of quality control programs, and personnel hiring & training. Assumed all responsibilities from previous positions
* Administered safety programs to comply with OSHA regulations & industry standards
* Monitored environmental programs to comply with EPA & MPDES regulations
* Implemented and directed QC programs to ensure compliance with ASTM and ASHTO specifications as well as Contech’s industry leading quality reputation
CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS INC.
Associate Production Engineer - Tampa, FL. 1991 - 1992
Assistant Production Engineer - New Castle, DE. 1989 - 1991
Report to Plant Superintendent. Responsible for Jacksonville and Tampa Plant’s production reporting, order entry, customer invoicing, production scheduling and coordinated material shipments with customers, sales engineers and carriers.
* Conducted monthly safety meetings and housekeeping audits for Tampa and Jacksonville Plant’s
* Coordinated production schedules and machine changeovers by scheduling appropriate manpower
* Involved in hands on training to ensure safe and efficient packaging as well as freight utilization
* Developed proficiency in Contech’s Order Entry and Manufacturing Software system
EDUCATION
Loras College, Dubuque, IA - B.A., Economics, Minor: Business
SPECIAL TRAINING
Goldratt Institute Theory of Constraints (TOC) Seminar/Training
Contech Corporate Accident Prevention & Industrial Hygiene Seminar
Contech Corporate Supervisory Skills Enhancement Seminar
Contech Corporate Styles of Presentation Seminar
Candidate Contact Information:
| Name: Thomas Kiefer |
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Phone: 608-743-1499 |
| City: Janesville |
Fax: - |
| State: Wisconsin |
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| Zip: 53546 |
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