Zack Kauffeld
Philpot,KY
Summary
With a proven track record at Century Aluminum and Waupaca Foundry, I excel in driving operational efficiency and cost savings through strategic procurement and maintenance planning. My adept problem-solving abilities and exceptional organizational skills have consistently enhanced productivity. Expert in SAP and known for unparalleled attention to detail, I am a dependable professional committed to excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Century Aluminum
Robards, KY
05.2022 - Current
- Review and process purchase orders (POs) for goods and services.
- Conduct a cost analysis to identify potential savings or efficiencies.
- Collaborate with departments to determine purchasing needs and priorities.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet organizational goals.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure the best value.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and supply chain management.
- Use data analysis to inform purchasing decisions and improve processes.
Maintenance Planner
Century Aluminum
Hawesville, Kentucky
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Organize and lay out the maintenance schedule with a preventative backlog of work.
- Kit jobs to a fashion in which they can be done according to the maintenance schedules.
- Manage a preventative maintenance schedule/system for three departments (which correlate in a unique sequence).
- Provide task lists for job-specific projects.
- SAP trained.
Maintenance Planner
Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
Tell City, IN
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Effectively communicate with upper management to complete the planning and organization of jobs.
- Manage a preventative maintenance schedule/system for five departments. Effectively organize with upper management downtime events due to loss of production.
- Create strategic plans for future projects.
- SAP trained.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
Tell City , IN
09.2013 - 10.2017
- Keep production machinery running at optimal levels.
- Perform preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshooting.
- Repair and replace various machinery components.
- Create strategic plans for future projects.
- SAP trained.
Education
Heavy Equipment -
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville, TN05-2010
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication abilities
- Very dependable
Accomplishments
- Graduated Top of Class at Nashville Auto-Diesel College with 3.75 GPA
- National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) 2010
- Promoted to Crew Leader at Waupaca Foundry after 4 months
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Century Aluminum
05.2022 - Current
Maintenance Planner
Century Aluminum
04.2021 - 05.2022
Maintenance Planner
Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2021
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
09.2013 - 10.2017
Heavy Equipment -
Nashville Auto Diesel College
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