Scott Sullivan
Livonia,MI
Summary
Over 25 years of progressive work experience which includes new program launches and global process management. Focused on Program Bill of Material Data Analyzation and process improvement functions. Experience serving as Vehicle Program Group Leader / WERS Release Analyst, supporting requirements for part usage, part validation and maintain Bill of Materials with accuracy & timing. Coordinate all activities internal and external required to successfully launch new production awards.
· Well poised to contribute immediately, with a unique blend of problem solving, project-management, and exemplary customer-support skills.
· Possess strong business acumen and the ability to understand and resolve complex issues.
· Experienced in international implementations and multi site/plant projects (US, Europe, Asia Pacific).
· Strong troubleshooting, modification, gap analysis and re-engineering experience.
· Proactive in meeting customer / enterprise needs and identifying business opportunities.
· Proven ability to effectively collaborate with management and initiate actions, adapt to change, make tough decisions, and accept challenging assignments.
· Display a high degree of integrity and the ability to realize the benefits of a global and diverse work environment.
· Advanced knowledge of Manufacturing execution, sequencing and feature based release, Bailment, Ford Customer Service and After-Market, Engineering changes.
· MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Sharepoint
· WERS / CMMS (Ford Motor Company Mainframe System)
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Program Coordinator
E&E Manufacturing
Plymouth, MI
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Created project budgets and tracked expenses.
- Evaluated work of staff to maintain quality and effectiveness of resources.
- Maintain and update tool progress reports monthly for product launch Director and Executive reviews
- Maintain detailed tooling budget reports and procurement activities. Escalate to Management all items from the budget plan and obtain authorization prior to procurement
- Set up Plex Data Base based on Product Awards and/or Engineering Changes
- Organize and schedule New Job Kick-Off meetings. Supply Departments with budgetary schedules for job awards
- Member of Launch Sourcing Team. Assist product launch team with sourcing of Prototypes, Dies, and Gauges
- Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance Teamwork and Communication initiatives.
Production Planner/Scheduling Coordinator
EDP Company
Livonia, MI
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Coordinate Projects with Production Staff Members
- Supervise 10 Production Floor Employees
- Maintain list of all open PO's, Quotes, and Jobs
- Experience using ERP System to Schedule New Job Orders
- Lead Production Meetings with Production Team Leaders
- Create Monthly Sales Projection. Review On-Time Delivery Report
- Schedule and Conduct In-Person Interviews. On-board New Employees
- Create Work Instructions
- Keep Customers informed of Cost Increases due to Component Price Increases
Production Bill of Material Analyst
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Support MP&L Cost-Reduction actions and Supplier Releases.
- Managed Engineering Changes from Engineering Release to Plant Incorporation
- Coordinated Balance Out, Launch, and Added Starter activities with Plant teams
- Audited assigned commodities to ensure accurate build requirements for Pre-Build Events
- Contributed to weekly Shortage, Change Control, and Supplier Sourcing meetings
Program Management Analyst
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Support Plant Launch activities, assuring parts are delivered to Assembly Plant in timely fashion
- Coordinate/Lead meetings with Engineering and Assembly Plant teams to identify potential build issues
- Maintain Timing Deliverables, coordinate reviews to assure timing is met, and present scorecard results to Management
- Identify Complexity part features, and work with Manufacturing to make sure they can be contained within the Assembly Plant from one Model Year to the next, thereby realizing cost-savings.
Senior Design/Release Analyst
Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
01.1999 - 04.2019
- Process Engineering Design Changes with accuracy and efficiency for Prototype, Current and Future model programs
- Ensure 100% Bill of Material accuracy for the assigned commodities by program
- Mentored newly hired employees, prepared for project tasks and trained on unfamiliar systems.
- Support vehicle Launches, working with Program Management to ensure accurate and timely parts to Assembly Plants
- Lead Process Teams to establish work plan instructions for employees to follow
- Develop complex usage statements to ensure a balanced vehicle commodity
- Analyze Vehicle Product Direction Letters to ensure Assembly Plants build correctly.
- Structured bills of material based on analyzed information provided in Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS) notices to support Engineering’s communication of part changes and BOM revisions, initial BOM setup, new part set up and part deletions to the plant.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial Administration
Madonna University
12.1994
Skills
- Production Planner / Scheduler
- Inventory Management (CMMS)
- Supervision & Leadership
- Support Program Management and Purchasing activites
- Microsoft Office
- ERP Systems (Plex)
- Strong Analytical and Communication Skills
- Time Management / Attention to Detail
Affiliations
Received Ford Performance Review rating of Top Achiever two consecutive years (2016CY and 2017CY)
Timeline
Sr. Program Coordinator
E&E Manufacturing
09.2023 - 08.2024
Production Planner/Scheduling Coordinator
EDP Company
12.2022 - 09.2023
Production Bill of Material Analyst
Ford Motor Company
06.2022 - 08.2022
Program Management Analyst
Ford Motor Company
04.2019 - 05.2022
Senior Design/Release Analyst
Ford Motor Company
01.1999 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Financial Administration
Madonna University
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