Jonathan Houser
Grantsville,MD
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Garrett Container Systems
01.2023 - Current
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Drove team engagement to achieve aggressive company targets.
Vice President of Supply Chain
Garrett Container Systems
08.2016 - 01.2023
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
- Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.
- Used market insights to capitalize on key business opportunities for new advantageous partnerships.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
Purchasing Manager
Garrett Container Systems
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Used Exact Max to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
Buyer
Alliant Techsystems
09.2008 - 04.2014
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Production Scheduling Manager
American Woodmark
03.2006 - 09.2008
- Set schedules for entire factory by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Tracked progress of goods during manufacturing.
- Updated management and clients on progress of production.
- Coordinated shipping of completed cabinets.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
Order Manager Shift Lead
Mead Westvaco
06.1997 - 03.2006
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment and facilities.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Was lead trainer for SAP ERP implementation.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD12.2002
Skills
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Price Structuring
- Leadership Training
- Operational Efficiency
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Materials Planning and Logistics
- Purchasing and Planning
- Mentoring
- Supply Chain Oversight
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Garrett Container Systems
01.2023 - Current
Vice President of Supply Chain
Garrett Container Systems
08.2016 - 01.2023
Purchasing Manager
Garrett Container Systems
08.2014 - 08.2016
Buyer
Alliant Techsystems
09.2008 - 04.2014
Production Scheduling Manager
American Woodmark
03.2006 - 09.2008
Order Manager Shift Lead
Mead Westvaco
06.1997 - 03.2006
MBA - Business Administration
Frostburg State University
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