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| Desired Industry: Manufacturing |
SpiderID: 5315 |
| Desired Job Location: Knoxville, Tennessee |
Date Posted: 2/7/2006 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 02/15/2006 |
| Desired Wage: 35000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
Goal-Oriented management professional with a proven record of
experience and achievements for (1) improving employees
performance/morale through incentive and evaluation programs; (2)
reducing labor, inventory, and maintenance costs; (3) generating
revenue and profit growth; and (4) maintaining high levels of quality
and customer satisfaction. Experience directing operations,
developing new programs, and managing special projects involving
procedural, technical, quality, customer service, and employee
performance improvements. Gained valuable experience in logistics,
supply chain management, multi-million dollar inventory management,
domestic/international vendor relations, and large scale shipping and
receiving while working for an automotive parts manufacturer.
Experience:
MAHLE, INC., Morristown, TN, 2005 - Present
Logistics Manager.
Hired with this automotive parts manufacturer to oversee logistics
and supply chain operations in the Imported Division. Directly
supervise four customer service representatives as well as the
procurement supervisor who oversees four procurement employees, six
material handlers, and three shipping and receiving employees.
* Supervise the packaging/repacking area that receives imported
items in bulk quantities and repackages them into smaller quantities.
* Utilize SAP software to perform all aspects of department
operations, including payroll, ordering, billing, inventory, and
distribution.
* Manage a $3 million parts inventory, maintain adequate stock
levels while not exceeding inventory budget, and maintain an annual
shrink rate of 2.5%.
* Ensure compliance with capital and expense operating budgets.
* Work with industrial, packaging, and quality engineers to keep
operations on schedule and achieve packaging and repacking goals.
* Travel to meet and maintain relations with a broad range of
domestic and international automotive and heavy duty vehicle
suppliers and customers primarily in Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Canada,
and the United States.
Took time off from 2002 to 2004 to care for a disabled relative.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, Maryville, TN, 1997 - 2002
Operations Manager.
Established a strong record of management achievements with this
broadband communications company that provides numerous
communications services to commercial and residential clients,
including cable television, high-speed internet, and business-to-
business video, data, and internet protocol.
* Hired into an underperforming location where there had been no
operations manager for 6 months.
* Managed all aspects of operations for 5 counties (Blount, Knox,
Loudon, Monroe, Sevier), including technical staff, warehouse
activities, customer service call center, safety manager, accounts
payable, and outside service contractors.
* Interviewed, hired, trained, and managed 12 direct reports and
approximately 101 total employees.
* Improved the quality of the work force and strengthened employee
morale by:
- implementing background check and performance
monitoring/feedback programs
- working with H.R. to develop a 30-60-90 evaluation and modifying
the annual performance review process
- establishing a performance-driven compensation plan where
employees were awarded annual pay raises based on individual
performances
- developing job descriptions to ensure that employees understood
the expectations of their specific positions
* Implemented the 1st drug screening/testing program and driver
training program that cut vehicle accidents from approximately 50 to
4 per year.
* Reduced inventory from $3.7 million to $2.0 million by
implementing J.I.T. inventory.
* Reduced technical staff by 10% through better utilization of
staff and consolidating job responsibilities.
* Lowered monthly fleet maintenance costs by renegotiating
maintenance/repair contracts on 150 vehicles.
* Reduced office supply costs 50% through improved purchasing
processes and price negotiations.
* Lowered workers compensation claims from approximately 72 per
year to 8 per year by working with the safety manager to implement an
aggressive new safety program.
* Improved the company's image by implementing a customer follow-up
program and initiating the use of uniforms.
* Met with County Commissioners in all counties to resolve
technical/engineering or other operational issues.
TENNESSEE WIRELESS, INC., Knoxville, TN, 1990 - 1997
General Manager (1995-1997).
Initially hired with this wireless cable television provider as
Technical Operation Supervisor (1990-1995) and was promoted to
General Manager. Supervised engineering technicians and directed all
daily operations, including customer service, technical operations,
sales, and marketing.
* Reduced inventory by 50% by implementing improvements in the
inventory management system.
* Implemented a new business development campaign that grew the
account base by 30%.
* Reduced monthly expenses by $7,000 by reviewing and eliminating
non strategic costs.
Education:
B.A., Marketing, Suffield University
A.S., Communications, U.S. AIR FORCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Biloxi, MS
Skills:
* operational restructuring
* staff training/incentive programs
* performance improvement
* strategic planning
* cost reduction strategies
* program development
* corporate image enhancement
* quality assurance
* SAP software proficient
* domestic/international vendor relations
* multi-million dollar inventory management
Additional Information:
EDWARD L. SPANGLER, JR.
252 Shenandoah Drive * Seymour, TN 37865
Home: (865) 577-7220 * Cell: (865) 335-5680
Email: espangler1@charter.net
Dear Hiring Manager:
My background includes a broad-based record of accomplishments and
experience in the areas of operations management, logistics
management, performance improvement, domestic/international vendor
relations, cost control, and revenue growth. I am very excited about
opportunities available with your company and have enclosed a copy of
my resume detailing my skills, experience, and qualifications. Upon
thorough review of my credentials, I am confident you will find me a
strong candidate for a management position with your organization.
My strengths have been evident in my ability to analyze and improve
operations, adapt to evolving business environments, and work with
executive management on strategic plans for business growth. Please
allow me to highlight a few of most significant leadership
accomplishments:
MAHLE, Inc.:
* Utilize SAP software to perform all aspects of department
operations; manage a $3 million parts inventory; and travel to meet
and maintain relations with suppliers and customers primarily in
Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and the United States.
Charter Communications:
* Assigned to an underperforming location where there had been no
operations manager for 6 months and implemented directives that
resulted in:
- reducing inventory from $3.7 million to $2.0 million by
implementing J.I.T. inventory
- reducing technical staff by 10% through better utilization of
staff and consolidating job responsibilities
- lowering supply costs 50% through improved purchasing processes
I am seeking employment due to my current employer's decision to
downsize and outsource their logistics operations. I am committed to
taking the personal initiative to quickly learn and adapt to your
organization's philosophies, procedures, and customized systems, and
I feel that my diverse background will enable me to make an immediate
and substantial contribution to your organization. I would be
pleased to meet with you for an interview to further demonstrate my
qualifications, answer any questions that you may have, and determine
how our association can be of mutual benefit.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Edward L. Spangler, Jr.
Candidate Contact Information:
| Name: Edward Spangler |
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Phone: 865-577-7220 |
| City: Seymour |
Fax: - |
| State: Tennessee |
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| Zip: 37865 |
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