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TUCKER L. HARRISON

Citrus Heights,CA

Summary

Over fourteen years of combined experience in the manufacturing, industrial and construction sectors. Credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with honors (Cum Laude) and an Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration and Management. Determined leader eager to leverage knowledge in continuous improvement principles and concepts. Skilled in implementing manufacturing processes, developing production systems and analyzing process workflows. Dedicated to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Tesco Controls
06.2024 - Current
  • Analyze production processes, schedules, methods and other data and provide management with data and statistics to enable management to make choices on production and manufacturing processes
  • Create new and modify existing Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work Instructions.
  • Create Visio Workflows for new and existing procedures.
  • Create departmental metrics based on SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Morale) to enable managers to track progress and create accountability.
  • Identify root cause of issues and provide corrective actions.
  • Help deploy nonconformance reporting platform.
  • Work as an intermediate for accounting and receiving to help resolve issues for accounts payable and inventory discrepancies.
  • Hold meetings to help managers outline and implement new procedures.
  • Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve receiving department and inventory methods.
  • Promoted continuous improvement philosophy.

TECHNICAL SALES ESTIMATOR/ESTIMATOR II

Tesco Controls
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Evaluate project needs and assess scope of work requirements
  • Develop detailed scopes of work and project approach, delivery, and execution methodology descriptions
  • Prepare customized, time sensitive technical proposals with detailed estimates
  • Interact with company departments for input/review of proposals and resource planning/scheduling, etc
  • Sell and apply company manufactured products and professional services as applicable
  • Interact with consulting engineers and clients regarding proposal requirements
  • Develop and maintain resource information on products, suppliers, subcontractors, government requirements, etc
  • Establish and maintain business relationships (internal and external)
  • Process product and professional services purchase orders and contracts
  • Fill out sales order entries and estimating reports
  • Attend scheduled and unscheduled project meetings as a representative of Tesco
  • Track manufacturing process and update customers
  • Prepare and track project change orders
  • Maintain customer relationships and attend outside functions with key accounts
  • Respond promptly to customer needs, solicit customer feedback to improve service, and maintain confidentiality with project information and customer sensitive data.

PROJECT ESTIMATOR

Arrow Fence Company
06.2020 - 01.2023
  • Complete take-offs of architectural, structural, landscaping and grading plans
  • Provide formal estimates and proposals based on plans, specifications and site visits
  • Take detailed field measurements for linear footage and fabrication dimensions
  • Problem solve field issues and provide solutions for superintendents
  • Attend pre-bid and pre-construction site visits
  • Submit RFIs to assist with clarification of bid and project requirements
  • Produce shop drawings for in-house fabrication
  • Place purchase orders for raw materials, finished goods, services and equipment rentals
  • Receive materials and allocate to projects
  • Inspect workmanship of in-house fabrications and on site work
  • Insure UL325 compliance for automated gate operator installations
  • Manage and schedule multiple projects for timely completion
  • Meet with crew foreman, installers and technicians to communicate and enforce compliance with plans, specifications and approved submittals
  • Communicate with general contractors and sub-contractors of complementary trades to coordinate critical path work
  • Re-quote and create change order requests for changes to scope of work
  • Work with general contractors to resolve punch list items
  • Schedule fire inspections with applicable inspection agency of automated gate installations and resolve issues for fire department approval
  • Create detailed submittals for approval after award of contract
  • Submit closeout documents including warranties, operation manuals and 'as-built's'
  • Safety manager responsible for weekly OSHA safety training meetings and record/report all work related injuries or incidents
  • Help eliminate and identify safety hazards in fabrication shop and job site locations
  • Provide monthly job costing and progress reports for progress billing.

BUYER/ESTIMATOR

STEWART TOOL COMPANY, INC.
01.2015 - 06.2020
  • Responsible for on-time delivery and accuracy of raw material, hardware, components and outside processes
  • Create RFQ's based on information found on customer drawings, specifications and job requirements
  • Place purchase orders that express all requirements clearly and accurately
  • Quote customer requirements based on job/quote history, machine time, production schedule, outside processes, make vs
  • Buy comparison, and current price and availability of raw materials
  • Source new vendors, qualify as approved vendor and establish terms
  • Interpret BOM's, ITP's, PTP's and all customer requirements for raw material, components, finished goods, special processes and testing
  • Maintain contracts and positive relationships with customers and vendors
  • Process customer orders and schedule jobs for manufacturing
  • Problem solve and resolve issues with all aspects of manufacturing
  • Take part in daily production meetings and give updates on critical chain activities and resource constraints
  • Coordinate with shop foreman to create accurate estimates of production time and project duration
  • Translate manufacturing processes from drawing to routing steps on shop travelers
  • Gather data from previous jobs, quotes and purchasing history for comparison
  • Communicate directly with customers to update job status and clarify job requirements
  • Manage large scale weldment project procurement from start to finish
  • Work with welding department to fulfill gasket, pipe, fitting and flange requirements.

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

DMG MORI Manufacturing USA
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Purchased production parts based on forecasts and helped the procurement team source urgent parts locally
  • Analyzed data on current inventory, production schedule and yearly forecast to place orders for long lead items
  • Moved the purchasing of parts from Japan to USA divisions seamlessly
  • Participated in two quarterly audits
  • Provided cost reduction of precision machined parts by sourcing from local vendors
  • Worked with multiple global divisions of suppliers to ensure on time delivery of assembly critical parts
  • Provided management with guidance for managing accountability and creating manufacturing/procurement processes
  • Handled returns and replacements of parts and assemblies rejected by internal quality inspections
  • Placed orders for expense items including tooling, paint/powder coating, equipment, repairs, packaging, hardware, etc
  • Take part in daily production meetings and give updates on critical chain activities and resource constraints
  • Maintain inventory levels on critical sheet metal fabrications.

OUTSIDE SALES ENGINEER

JEM TOOL SUPPLY/DESTINY TOOL
11.2014 - 01.2015
  • Propose applicable tooling solutions
  • Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of JEM Tool Supply's services and pricing structure
  • Identify leads, manage prospects and acquire new business
  • Determine customer needs and propose appropriate service needs
  • Meet and exceed the new business sales goals
  • Complete scheduled and cold call prospecting activities to establish first and follow up appointments with customer decision makers
  • Prepare and deliver sales proposals/presentations and follow up with key decision makers
  • Develop and maintain an awareness of market behavior and competitive trends and respond accordingly
  • Regularly meet with CEO to review sales activities, progress on goals and status of prospective customers
  • Communicate customer requirements to manufactures and vendors.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

AM&S MFG/WHITELEAF USA
01.2010 - 11.2014
  • Supervise and manage precision machining and manufacturing operations
  • Hire, fire, train, and evaluate manufacturing personnel
  • Responsible for on-time delivery and accuracy of all parts manufactured
  • Create RFQ's, quotes and PO's
  • Track, receive and retain certifications for all outside services and inventory of raw material and tooling
  • Source new vendors and establish terms
  • Responsible for all operations and BOM purchasing including repairs, raw material, hardware, outside processes, tooling and shop supplies
  • Maintain contracts and positive relationships with customers and vendors
  • Process customer orders and schedule jobs for manufacturing
  • Problem solve and resolve issues with all aspects of manufacturing
  • Hold weekly meetings to discuss and review performance, concerns and weekly goals
  • Maintain ISO 9001:2008 certification
  • Conduct internal audits of finished goods and raw material inventory.

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

JEM TOOL SUPPLY/DESTINY TOOL
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Produce sales orders, quotes, purchase orders and invoices
  • Ship and track packages to various customers, domestic and foreign
  • Audit inventory and create purchase orders for raw material and outside processes
  • Create productive relationships with customers and vendors
  • Expedite custom orders through the manufacturing process and report to customer
  • Receive shipments against open purchase orders.

Education

B.A. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

THE NATIONAL HISPANIC UNIVERSITY
SAN JOSE, CA

A.A. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

SAN JOSE CITY COLEGE
SAN JOSE, CA

Skills

  • ERP, CRM, MRP, inventory management software (Job Boss, NetSuite, Shopkeeper, QuickBooks, Peachtree, WASP, GSS, Excel worksheets)
  • Pre-construction scope development
  • Project evaluation
  • Client relations
  • Operations research
  • Process Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Technical Support
  • Waste Reduction
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Project Management
  • Cost Control

Certification

  • PROCORE CERTIFIED: ESTIMATOR, 2023
  • GLOBAL SHOP SOLUTIONS ERP SOFTWARE, 2019
  • DMG MORI ACADEMY: US Export Controls Awareness Training, 2018
  • DMG MORI ACADEMY: CTPAT Awareness, All On Board, 2018

Passion

Finding innovative and cost-effective solutions for complex and challenging problems

References

  • JOHN WRIGHT, Inside Sales Manager, Tesco Controls, 530-908-1346
  • JEREMY BATES, Account Manager, Tesco Controls, 916-792-3221
  • MIKE MURPHY, Project Estimator, Arrow Fence Company, 916-825-3298
  • DAN HODGES, General Manager, Stewart Tool Company, 650-846-3257
  • PAUL HANNA, Project Engineer, ACCO Engineered Systems, 408-991-3418
  • GUY CALAMIA, Owner/CEO, Destiny Tool, 408-988-8898

Timeline

LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Tesco Controls
06.2024 - Current

TECHNICAL SALES ESTIMATOR/ESTIMATOR II

Tesco Controls
01.2023 - 06.2024

PROJECT ESTIMATOR

Arrow Fence Company
06.2020 - 01.2023

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

DMG MORI Manufacturing USA
09.2018 - 01.2019

BUYER/ESTIMATOR

STEWART TOOL COMPANY, INC.
01.2015 - 06.2020

OUTSIDE SALES ENGINEER

JEM TOOL SUPPLY/DESTINY TOOL
11.2014 - 01.2015

OPERATIONS MANAGER

AM&S MFG/WHITELEAF USA
01.2010 - 11.2014

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

JEM TOOL SUPPLY/DESTINY TOOL
01.2009 - 01.2010

B.A. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

THE NATIONAL HISPANIC UNIVERSITY

A.A. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

SAN JOSE CITY COLEGE

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