Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Certification

Jeff Kuhns

Goshen,Ohio

Summary

With a proven track record in identifying and anticipating challenges, possessing a strong ability to provide effective solutions. Approach involves thinking outside the box while paying great attention to detail. Driven by an eagerness to learn and succeed, constantly seeking opportunities for growth and improvement. Successfully plans and prioritizes manufacturing operations to maximize performance and minimize delay. Additionally, adept at checking inventories, monitoring production rates, and identifying means of improving efficiency. Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills further enhance ability to excel in this role.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Special Projects Lead and Manufacturing Planner

ARI-HETRA
01.2022 - Current
  • Oversee inventory with the use of multiple systems Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Sage 100, Zoho CRM and Zoho Analytics
  • Update and schedule for the manufacturing needs for products and make in house using Google Sheets and Zoho CRM
  • Communicate with the Accounting, Sales and customer service teams to correct any issues or additional follow up needed to verify information
  • Cycle count and spot check inventory to make sure inventory numbers are correct
  • Production, sales and imports meetings to keep manufacturing on track
  • Create parts and products in Sage 100 for new parts and products coming in
  • Enter weekly production into Sage 100 to update inventory levels
  • Upkeep Bills Of Materials (BOM) in Sage 100 and Google Sheets for changes
  • Project: Executed a new part numbering system for all hardware, fasteners, equipment and more. Updating, changing and adding those part numbers and equipment changes in all systems (Sage, Zoho, Google) with the most up to date information
  • Project: Make BOM for all made in house products by compiling data from manufacturing schematics, and archived data from Google sheets using them to identify the steel, fasteners and hardware for those made in house items
  • Project: Assist in Moving a 50,000 SQ foot building to 13,000 SQ foot building preparing the warehouse to be moved by marking and recording all skids shrink wrap, band and secure equipment and skids work with movers and riggers to assure a smooth transition into the new building move racking and furniture

PARTS SPECIALIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE

ARI-HETRA
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Operates in a fast-paced, high-volume parts department by helping customers locate correct parts for their equipment
  • Write purchase orders to vendors for new parts
  • Communicate via email & phone with customers and vendors; domestic and overseas
  • Keep track of inventory and stock levels for both the main warehouses and individual technician truck supplies
  • Often need to dive deep to find information on non-documented parts
  • Keep track of backorders and strategize to fill them quick and efficiently
  • Troubleshoot and support service customers with equipment issues.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Kings Subaru
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • High volume Dealership flat-rate technician with strong attention to detail
  • Investigating & diagnosing multiple different systems (mechanical, electrical and computer) using manufacturers service manual diagnostic trees and wiring diagrams to determine the correct repair
  • Keeping multiple repair orders prioritized in a very fast-paced environment
  • Completed 40+ training courses and classes for top certification in engines, electrical and diagnostics.

DRIVER/CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

JWH Excavation
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Drove single and duel axle dump truck
  • Used drag trailers attached to pintle hook
  • Moved excavation equipment, trench boxes and concrete panel trailers
  • Delivered sand, gravel, and dirt
  • Tailgated gravel driveways
  • Worked with customers face to face and on the phone receiving payment and communicating transactions
  • Kept daily logs and inspection.

PARTS SPECIALIST

Kings Kia
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Worked with multiple commercial accounts over the phone and in person with extremely high accuracy
  • Assisted technicians in daily operations locating, researching, and delivering parts
  • Processed and put away incoming orders, pulled orders for customers, created, and finalized purchase orders and kept the inventory and department organized and clean.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Kings Subaru
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Automotive line technician at high volume dealership that required strong attention to detail, the ability to diagnose & investigate multiple systems and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Day to day operations also include reading, writing, typing and customer service.

Education

Automotive -

Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Problem-solving
  • Strong communication
  • Special project coordination
  • Bill of Materials Management
  • Material Requirements Planning
  • Deadline Management

Timeline

Special Projects Lead and Manufacturing Planner - ARI-HETRA
01.2022 - Current
PARTS SPECIALIST/CUSTOMER SERVICE - ARI-HETRA
01.2021 - 01.2022
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN - Kings Subaru
01.2019 - 01.2021
DRIVER/CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST - JWH Excavation
01.2017 - 01.2019
PARTS SPECIALIST - Kings Kia
01.2015 - 01.2016
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN - Kings Subaru
01.2012 - 01.2015
Sinclair Community College - Automotive,

Certification

Excel Exercises certificate

Jeff Kuhns