Todd D. Kline
Flushing,MI
Summary
Multi-talented Operations Manager consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
North American Operations Manager
Air International Thermal Systems
Auburn Hills, MI
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Oversaw all Operations for 5 Assembly Plants in US and 2 in Mexico
- Facilitated Launch of new programs in two new facilities
- Monitor Employee productivity and optimize procedures to reduce costs
- Increased productivity by 20% while simultaneously reducing headcount by 10%
- Consistently met or exceeded all BCI goals
- Held monthly employee meetings to give information, take feedback and provide update training
- Supervised completion of financial paperwork and tracking reports
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving Inventory and Logistical issues.
Supply Chain Manager
Air International Thermal Systems
Auburn Hills, MI
10.2014 - 07.2018
- Direct management responsibility of Materials group, Logistics and Warehouse employees
- Responsible for purchase of all components for manufacturing process
- Coordinate all of planning and management of all plant inventory
- Supervised and directed work force in automotive environment
- Facilitated smooth material flow from supplier to line feed stations
- Optimize/implement Lean Manufacturing principles
- Managed distribution network, including logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management
- Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery
- Capitalized on opportunities to make significant cost savings to areas of supplies, services and capital requirements when optimizing resource management for group purchasing organization (GPO) service line directors
- Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout logistics and supplier operations
- Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network
Operations Manager
Acord Holdings, LLC
Rochester Hills, MI
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 9 member management team with related direct reports
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget for over $4,000,000 in inventory across all facilities
- Developed and implemented daily operations plans such as delivery routes, employee assignments and promotional strategies
- Developed and submitted strategy and initiative reports to highlight current actions and proposed changes to corporate committee
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices by inspecting production areas regularly
- Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
- Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement
- Ensured compliance with best business practices throughout organization
Corporate Material Manager
Acord
Rochester Hills, MI
07.2008 - 08.2012
- Direct management responsibility of Materials group, Logistics and Warehousing
- Responsible for purchase of all components for manufacturing process
- Coordinate all of planning and management of all plant inventory
- Correctly balance and minimize inventory investment
- Drove improvement in supplier performance in all areas of Materials Supply Chain and Logistics delivery
- Work closely with central supply chain to increase cost reduction
- Set controls based on demand forecast versus actual sales and production
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving Logistical issues
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Developed team communications and information for KPI meetings
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving Inventory and Logistic issues
Material Supervisor
Aerotek - General Motors
Lake Orion, MI
08.2001 - 07.2006
- Direct Supervision of 48 UAW hourly employees
- Direct negotiating with committee persons to resolve issues such as absenteeism and job responsibility
- Develop more efficient bulk load storage areas and delivery routes to assembly line to increase productivity, balance work load amongst delivery drivers, ensure proper line side inventory and maintain safety regulations EDUCATION
- Oversaw and motivated team of 48 employees in warehouse to increase efficiency by 13%
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
Seattle, WA1993
Skills
- Supply chain distribution
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cost reduction strategies
- Business planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Supply chain logistics
- Operations management
- Data collection and analysis
- Cost reduction and containment
- Lean manufacturing and quality systems
- Logistics Management
- Raw materials, packaging and production
Timeline
North American Operations Manager
Air International Thermal Systems
07.2018 - 04.2020
Supply Chain Manager
Air International Thermal Systems
10.2014 - 07.2018
Operations Manager
Acord Holdings, LLC
08.2012 - 10.2014
Corporate Material Manager
Acord
07.2008 - 08.2012
Material Supervisor
Aerotek - General Motors
08.2001 - 07.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
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