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Roger Lehman

Nappanee,IN

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Furniture Department Manager

Heng's Industries USA
10.2015 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal productivity from staff members.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing excess stock and waste costs.
  • Coordinated delivery schedules with warehouse personnel to ensure timely order fulfillment for customers.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees.
  • Coordinated with purchasing department with the raw material requirements.
  • Calculated VOC's every month so ensure that the company would not exceed the limit of the permit. Also reported the VOC's to purchasing to be turned into the IDEM.

Production Manager

Creative Wood Designs
11.2003 - 10.2015
  • Held multiple positions including mill room group leader, purchasing, plant manager, production manager, and sales manager.
  • Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and procurement of hardwood lumber.
  • Calculated payroll for production workers on a hourly rate plus bonus structure.
  • Worked with sales on prototyping items to ensure that they would be able to be produced smoothly through production.
  • Costed new items and reported sales pricing to the president and sales department

Purchasing

Adorn
01.1998 - 11.2003
  • Held multiple positions including panel department group leader, assistant mill room manager, cabinet department manager, and purchasing.
  • Calculated and analyzed data from rip saw system of hardwood lumber. Reported results to vendors and addressed any underage or overage of lumber with vendors.
  • Responsible for purchasing all raw materials, shop supplies, and cleaning supplies for entire plant.
  • Negotiated pricing with vendors.

Group Leader

Custom Wood Products
06.1993 - 01.1998
  • Assembly department group leader.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.

Education

Business Management

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

High School Diploma -

Northwood High School
Nappanee
05.1988

Timeline

Furniture Department Manager

Heng's Industries USA
10.2015 - Current

Production Manager

Creative Wood Designs
11.2003 - 10.2015

Purchasing

Adorn
01.1998 - 11.2003

Group Leader

Custom Wood Products
06.1993 - 01.1998

Business Management

Lake Superior State University

High School Diploma -

Northwood High School

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