Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Production Manager
Certification
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MARK HOOVER

Ridgefield

Summary

Dedicated and experienced professional with a proven record of transformational leadership, project management, building strategic supplier relationships, and mitigating risk in all supply chain functions. Effective leader skilled in building cross-functional teams. Assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge and an unsurpassed work ethic. Strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change, skilled in prioritizing and completing tasks independently and exceeds expectations. Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Materials Manager

Vexos
05.2022 - Current
  • Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
  • Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
  • Purchased indirect manufacturing supplies, administrative support materials and packaging to comprehensively build multifaceted production lifecycles.
  • Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
  • Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
  • Coordinated meticulous order management systems and production lifecycles for comprehensive customer development and satisfaction.
  • Performed complex business analyses to identify procurement opportunities and improve revenue.
  • Managed raw material and inventory age in warehouses, minimizing waste through product marking and attentive monitoring.
  • Set up local, domestic and international shipments according to postal, shipper and foreign regulations.

Chief Petty Officer, Logistics Specialist

United States Navy
11.2007 - Current
  • Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
  • Directed safe and secure operations of over $10 million worth of government property, resulting in no loss of equipment or negative incidents.
  • Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
  • Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
  • Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
  • Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
  • Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
  • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.

Director of Operations

DEERPOINT MEADOWS INVESTMENTS / TORRES PROPERTIES
12.2020 - 04.2022
  • Plan and monitor the day to day running of the organization to include five departments, 40 employees, 25 different communities, and two thousand residents.
  • Frequently evaluate the efficiency of the company’s procedures to ensure maximum effectiveness and increased productivity.
  • Manage the flow of information between customers and internal departments to resolve and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement company policies and procedures relating to the daily function of the organization.
  • Coordinate monthly reviews and manage operational budgets to promote profitability.
  • Train supervisors and managers in areas such as leadership, staff development and coaching, workplace policies, meeting facilitation, and interviewing.
  • Manage individual project contracts to include monitoring price, cost, schedule, quality, and resident or stakeholder satisfaction.

Purchasing Supervisor

PEDIGO PRODUCTS INC.
08.2015 - 12.2020
  • Develop direct reports through performance reviews, frequent discussion, coaching, and career development road maps.
  • Train individuals and teams to solve day-to-day operational issues to help meet the company’s objectives.
  • Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer service.
  • Establish procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, and quality assurance.
  • Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, and freight forwarders.
  • Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback and to discuss production forecasts and changes.
  • Participate in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, and new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material and production flow.

Leading Petty Officer of Material Control

U.S. NAVY
11.2007 - 08.2015
  • Directed and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in buying, distribution of materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
  • Managed inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
  • Supervised the work of logistics specialists, planners, and schedulers.
  • Maintained metrics, reports, process documentation, and training/safety records.
  • Lead and mentored sailors to meet both personal and professional goals.
  • Controlled purchasing department budgets.
  • Created policies and procedures for logistics activities.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Concordia University
09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management

Ashford University
02.2015

Post Graduate Executive Certificate - Strategic Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2024

Skills

  • Team leadership and development
  • Strategic planning
  • P&L management
  • Procurement expertise
  • Budget and cost controls
  • Enterprise resource planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Project Management
  • Time management
  • Inventory control
  • Quality assurance
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • ISO 9001 & 13485 experience
  • Collaborative relationship building
  • Inventory management
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Procedure implementation

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of 2014 Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Sailor of the Year.
  • Graduated with Magna Cum Laude distinction.
  • Member of Golden Key Honor society and Salute Veterans National Honor society.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Identified as Director of an American Legion Riders Chapter.

Production Manager

  • Talent Development | Project Management | Business Development
  • Six Sigma Black Belt | Supply Chain Management Knowledge

Certification

Six Sigma Black Belt

Timeline

Materials Manager

Vexos
05.2022 - Current

Director of Operations

DEERPOINT MEADOWS INVESTMENTS / TORRES PROPERTIES
12.2020 - 04.2022

Purchasing Supervisor

PEDIGO PRODUCTS INC.
08.2015 - 12.2020

Chief Petty Officer, Logistics Specialist

United States Navy
11.2007 - Current

Leading Petty Officer of Material Control

U.S. NAVY
11.2007 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management

Ashford University

Master of Business Administration -

Concordia University

Post Graduate Executive Certificate - Strategic Leadership

Liberty University

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