ANTHONY CHAMBERS
Lenoir City,TN
Summary
Positive, energetic individual with strong organizational skills and knack for problem-solving through effective leadership and communication to achieve and exceed targeted results. Possesses solid understanding of supply chain processes and inventory management, excelling in data analysis and vendor coordination. Dedicated to optimizing materials flow and reducing costs for significant operational improvements. Strong focus on improving current processes and implementing new ideas to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Morgan Olson
01.2019 - Current
- Managed up to 80 team members at 2 different facilities, on 2 separate occasions, traveling every 3rd week for 6 months. Managed direct and indirect reports and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
- Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment. Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory. Coordinated with production planning teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials required for scheduled productions runs.
- Reduced turnover and increased retention by reallocating 1 Group Lead to Materials Training Coordinator, increasing TM day 1 skill level and reducing errors. Also, introduced skills based pay for Materials department, improving seasoned TM skill level, while increasing TM flexibility.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful implementation of new materials management initiatives. Enhanced team productivity by implementing continuous improvement initiatives in materials management department.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness. Worked with planning team to understand opportunities to share materials across different branches to reduce overall inventory value.
Warehouse Manager
Inalfa Roof Systems
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Successful analysis and corrective action implementation to reduce then eliminate premium freight costs due to damaged trailers and components returned to suppliers
- Stabilized work force by enforcement of current processes and implementation of new processes to streamline support of production areas
- Organized warehouse from dynamic to static locations for component storage, effectively reducing inventory on hand and improving inventory accuracy
- Reorganized glass storage for improved logistical flow for supporting production areas
- Implemented cycle count program to reduce on hand inventory and expediting of material by improving inventory accuracy
Production Supervisor
Inalfa Roof Systems
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted in transfer of production from existing facility to new facility on same campus, including new equipment and relocation of existing equipment
- Stabilized 3rd shift work force by providing necessary leadership and focusing on company safety, quality, and production goals
- Creation of production tracking system for process that had no existing way to track production resulting in reduction of customer impact
Plastic Fuel Tank Manager
Yachiyo Mfg. of America
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Successfully managed transfer of production from existing facility to new facility for new facility startup, including new equipment and relocation of existing equipment
- Instrumental in interviewing/hiring/training of all new work force for startup fuel tank manufacturing
- Successfully launched new fuel tank model with no quality/delivery impact to customer
- Created and updated department work instructions and reports regularly
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership
- Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents, and reports
Plastic Fuel Tank Manager
Yachiyo Mfg. of Alabama
04.2012 - 03.2014
- Successfully launched new fuel tank model with no quality/delivery impact to customer
- Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents, and reports
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules
- Assigned appropriate manufacturing supervisor, assembler and operator duties
- Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service, and cost efficiency
- Implemented performance, quality, and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals
Plastic Fuel Tank Assistant Manager
Yachiyo Mfg. of Alabama
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Successfully launched new fuel tank model with no quality/delivery impact to customer
- Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions
- Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Auburn University
Auburn, ALHigh School Diploma -
Cedar Bluff High School
Cedar Bluff, AL05.1993
Skills
- Materials management
- Inventory management
- Warehouse management
- Materials planning
- Lean manufacturing
- Production scheduling
- Root cause analysis
- Kaizen (continuous improvement)
- Staff training
- MS office
Timeline
Materials Manager
Morgan Olson
01.2019 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Inalfa Roof Systems
05.2017 - 12.2018
Production Supervisor
Inalfa Roof Systems
10.2016 - 05.2017
Plastic Fuel Tank Manager
Yachiyo Mfg. of America
04.2014 - 07.2016
Plastic Fuel Tank Manager
Yachiyo Mfg. of Alabama
04.2012 - 03.2014
Plastic Fuel Tank Assistant Manager
Yachiyo Mfg. of Alabama
10.2010 - 03.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Auburn University
High School Diploma -
Cedar Bluff High School
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