Kenneth Paulson
Stanton,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Professional Fabrications and Manufacturing
Grand Rapids, Michigan
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented systems for tracking material usage and costs.
- Analyzed supplier performance, identified cost savings opportunities, negotiated contracts, and managed vendor relationships.
- Planned work schedules according to customer requirements while optimizing labor resources.
- Investigated problems related to material shortages or overages in order to identify root causes.
- Participated in weekly level 10 meetings in the EOS model as part of the leadership team.
- Conducted my own level 10 meetings for my department which including purchasing, shipping, receiving, material handling, and inventory control.
- Evaluated existing procedures related to material management processes and recommended improvements where necessary.
- Located and vetted vendors to obtain desired stock on regular schedule and with consistent quality.
Production Manager/Director of Purchasing
Zinger Sheet Metal
Grand Rapids, Michigan
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for the production process.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
Onsite Sales consultant
United Solar Ovonics
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsibilities included: Being a representative of USO on construction sites
- Meeting with potential clients and showing them real-time results, and actual construction of solar panels to boost sales
Second shift Production Supervisor
United Solar Ovonics
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss goals, objectives, and upcoming projects.
- Established clear communication channels between departments for better coordination of tasks.
- Resolved conflicts between employees in a timely manner while upholding company policies.
- Collaborated with managers from other shifts to ensure continuity of operations throughout the day.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency by 15%.
- Reviewed daily reports from each department regarding production output, machine downtime.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, production data, and employee performance.
- Created detailed reports on shift activities for upper management review.
Shipping/Receiving Coordinating supervisor
CME Mitsuba
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsibilities included: Hiring/Firing, Team member Training, Scheduling, coordinating with our out of country shipping containers to maintain CTPAT compliance, quarterly reviews, inventory control system management
Education
Business Administration with an emphasis in organization structure - Business Administration And Management
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Mi06.2015
General studies -
Montcalm Community College
06.2011
General Studies- diploma -
Montabella High School
06.1999
Skills
- Cost Assessments
- Process Improvement
- Price Negotiations
- Interpersonal Skills
- Process Development
- Budget monitoring
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Materials Planning
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management
- Procedure Implementation
- ERP Software
- Analytical Thinking
Leadership Experience
From my youth I have always been a leader. Whether anointed that by my peers, or my ability to take charge of a situation where no leader is present, I find myself naturally leading others and am comfortable in doing so.
Communication Skills
I have an uncanny ability to communicate with others. In addition to being very easy to get along with I have developed communication skills through many workshops and in school where I excelled in my classes for interpersonal communications. I have had a lot of life experience and I use my experiences to relate to others. I am a natural extravert who genuinely likes people in general.
Careerlearninganddevelopment
- KAIZEN EVENT RAPID IMPROVEMENT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TEAM BUILDING. SIOUX FALLS, SD 2013
- MANAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP ANN ARBOR MI, 2012
- VACUUM TECHNOLOGY SIDNEY MI, 2011
- PEOPLE IN PLACES MANAGEMENT STYLES WORKSHOP RALEIGH NC, 2010
- INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING/RECEIVING WORKSHOP DOT CERTIFIED LANSING MI, 2008
Awards
- CENTRAL MICHIGANS MODEL UNITED NATIONS SPEAKER OF THE YEAR 2014
- SHORT ESSAY DISTRICT CHAMPION FOR ALL COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN MICHIGAN
References
available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Materials Manager
Professional Fabrications and Manufacturing
09.2023 - Current
Production Manager/Director of Purchasing
Zinger Sheet Metal
01.2022 - 09.2023
Onsite Sales consultant
United Solar Ovonics
01.2014 - 01.2015
Second shift Production Supervisor
United Solar Ovonics
01.2010 - 01.2014
Shipping/Receiving Coordinating supervisor
CME Mitsuba
01.2007 - 01.2010
Business Administration with an emphasis in organization structure - Business Administration And Management
Central Michigan University
General studies -
Montcalm Community College
General Studies- diploma -
Montabella High School
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