MICHAEL D. SCHWERER
Toledo,Ohio
Summary
Results-oriented business leader with IT and cross functional operational experience. History of implementing successful improvements and leading changes by example. Industry expert with creative strategies and applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Systems Support Coordinator
Hiab USA Inc
Perrysburg, Ohio
11.2021 - Current
- Responsible for achieving in-depth knowledge of application software and business applications and operations to ensure that the application is configured to support business requirements
- Onfigures systems applications by translating business requirements into software specifications
- Acts as a liaison between other departments regarding configuration issues
- Executes test plans for configuration testing; performs problem resolution of configuration
- Performs in-depth analyses of workflows, data collections, report details, and other technical issues associated with the use of software
- Develops and documents internal decisions that the form the basis for the design decisions within the company system applications
- Collaborates with process design, interfaces, testing and implementation teams
- Conducts comprehensive evaluations and tests new releases
- Prioritizes and implements system updates and changescommunicates changes to users prior to granting access to new releases
- Develop online courses, design and develop customized documentation and training and engage in instructional design
- Develop and deliver training sessions and online tutorials.
Regional IT/SAP Manager
Schuetz Container Systems
Perrysburg, Ohio
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Directed IT teams in designing, building, implementing, managing
- Supporting and enhancing key technologies which included SAP and other business applications
- Senior principal business analyst and SME responsible for implementation and support of all SAP modules for US operations
- Responsible for entire IT infrastructure of corporate headquarters and 11 remote plants and offices which includes global SAP R/3 operations reporting to the CIO and CEO
- Managed IT corporate standards compliance asset management, project planning and management, budgeting, forecasting, and customer relationship management
- Serve as a business partner to the business units, both within NA and globally as needed
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps
- Communicated with executive team and CIO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues
- Analyzed architecture design, scoping, implementation, testing and deployment needs to define project requirements
- Architected SAP solutions by prioritizing simplicity, appropriate scale, resiliency and maintainability
- Elivered SAP training, user support and knowledge transfer at end of project and followed up to verify successful implementation
eCommerce Senior Process Manager
Copper and Brass, TKMNA Inc
Northwood, Ohio
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Focused on architecting and supporting a solution using SAP Hybris to achieve a defined business outcome
- Documented business requirements, functional specifications, wireframes
- Architecture diagrams
- Served as liaison between business users and application service providers .
Material Control Manager
Copper and Brass, TKMNA Inc
Northwood, Ohio
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed material flow through plants across the domestic markets in support of lean manufacturing operations and measured cost management
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the TKMNA Quality system, while promoting total quality environment and ensuring continual improvement of the company products and process, including LEAN and
- Afety principles
- Oversee all plant material functions relating to the onsite and offsite storage, control and distribution of company-controlled material
- Defined key performance indicators (KPIs) required by all departments: procurement, warehouse and distribution & Logistics
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand
- Hire, train and coach all material control analysts, master schedulers and material control supervisors
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the TKMNA Quality system, while promoting total quality environment and ensuring continual improvement of the company products and process, including LEAN and
- Afety principles
- Defined key performance indicators (KPIs) required by all departments; procurement, warehouse and distribution & Logistics
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
Senior Business Analyst
Dana Limited Corporation
Maumee, Ohio
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Facilitate and provide subject matter expertise for business processes to be optimizing in the organization's (SAP) business operating system
- Acts as Liaison and coordinates all cross functional support teams with the business units
- Promotes the understanding, compliance, and adoption of IT strategies and standards within the business unit [Copy of MICHAEL D SCHWERER Resume]
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SAP Process Manager
TKMNA Inc
Southfield, Michigan
08.2007 - 07.2013
- Championed a team of ten resources in the design, development and implementation of global ERP business processes within SAP
- Provide leadership in aligning business requirements for global standards in SAP
- Completed structure and configuration changes within the SAP
- Leader of a team that analyzed and offer recommendations to improve the use and execution of business systems applications in SAP
- Experienced in SAP modules of (LE, WM, SD, MM, PP, PMOM)
- Conducted business process Gap Analysis between To-Be design and SAP standard Business Processes, and made recommendations for Process improvement
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations
- Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls
Shop Floor Automation Corporate Lead/Trainer
TKMNA, Inc
Southfield, Michigan
10.2005 - 08.2007
- Developed, implemented and streamlined the enterprise pool and local shipping processes through standardized, systematic workflows, using wireless hand-held devices across 54 plants within the organization
- 31% average loading and unloading time reduction per truck for plants utilizing this application
- Ensures 100% loading and unloading accuracy
Plant/Warehouse Manager
TKX LOGISTICS, Inc, TKMNA Inc
Maumee, Ohio
08.2001 - 10.2005
- Manage all facets of a 30,000 sq Foot production/cross docking and storage facility
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to eliminate non-value-added activities
- Implemented new wireless technology into the warehouse operations
- Increased JIT system to 99
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards
- Safeguarded warehouse operations and mitigated liability by establishing and implementing employee training on safety and security protocols
- Conducted business process Gap Analysis between To-Be design and SAP standard Business Processes, and made recommendations for Process
- Mprovement
- Provided on-site support to factory locations converting from a legacy system to the SAP system ., Manage all facets of a 30,000 sq
- Foot production/cross docking and storage facility
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to eliminate non-value-added activities
- Implemented new wireless technology into the warehouse operations
- Increased JIT system to 99
Material Control Supervisor
NSS ENTERPRISES, Inc
Toledo, Ohio
08.2000 - 08.2001
- Managed lean manufacturing principles to assist with the use of dock/stock one piece flow and cell development
- Managed inbound and outbound freight for over 6,500 sku and 2 facilities
- Cheduled sub-assembly and manufacturing operations to meet customer demands
- Monitor vendor performance
- Developed an employee metrics program for sub-assembly and service parts
- Purchased non-production materials for manufacturing and materials departments .
Warehouse Supervisor
BAX GLOBAL LOGISTICS
SWANTON, OHIO
09.1999 - 08.2000
- Managed all logistic services which include receiving shipping and inventory control
- Managed transportation routing off all third-party merchandise
- Reduced transportation costs through supplier development
- Implemented new warehouse management system (EXE)
Education
Supply Chain Management
BOWLING GREEN UNIVERSITY
Supply Chain Management
Findlay University
Skills
Technical Support
Technical support expertise
Requirements analysis
Project lifecycle management
Agile framework
SAP implementation
Advanced SAP knowledge
Lean manufacturing processes
Six Sigma expertise
Project Management
Distribution and warehousing
Continuous Improvement
Materials management
Production planning
Certification
SANDUSKY POLICE ACADEMY: (0.P.O.T.C.) SANDUSKY. OHIO SEPT 89-FEB 90
Additional Information
- REFERENCES/ADDITONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Senior Systems Support Coordinator
Hiab USA Inc
11.2021 - Current
Regional IT/SAP Manager
Schuetz Container Systems
01.2018 - 04.2021
eCommerce Senior Process Manager
Copper and Brass, TKMNA Inc
01.2017 - 12.2018
Material Control Manager
Copper and Brass, TKMNA Inc
08.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Business Analyst
Dana Limited Corporation
07.2013 - 08.2014
SAP Process Manager
TKMNA Inc
08.2007 - 07.2013
Shop Floor Automation Corporate Lead/Trainer
TKMNA, Inc
10.2005 - 08.2007
Plant/Warehouse Manager
TKX LOGISTICS, Inc, TKMNA Inc
08.2001 - 10.2005
Material Control Supervisor
NSS ENTERPRISES, Inc
08.2000 - 08.2001
Warehouse Supervisor
BAX GLOBAL LOGISTICS
09.1999 - 08.2000
Supply Chain Management
BOWLING GREEN UNIVERSITY
Supply Chain Management
Findlay University