I am seeking an opportunity to work for a stable company for which I can use my previous experience and skills to help improve the profitability of the company.
Jeff Furr
5171 Shoreview Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 784-9828
jeffsfurr[at]aol.com
Career Objective:
Seeking an opportunity to work for a stable company for which I can use my previous
experience and skills to help improve the profitability of the company.
Work Experience:
J.S.F. Builders, Inc.
Licensed NC General Contractor (May, 1999 - Present)
Responsible for all operations in regards to planning, designing, estimating costs
to build, hiring and overseeing subcontractors in the construction of residential homes. Locate
and purchase desired locations for speculative building or work with individuals who want
to build on their own property. Pay all invoices for labor and material used in the construction of such homes in a timely manner. Obtain and manage financing for these operations.
Pass & Seymour/Legrand
Distribution Industrial Engineer (December 1997 - May 1999)
Responsible for productivity tracking, layouts, capital projects and other warehouse
engineering functions. Measured all picking and packing operations and established goals for
these employees. This increased productivity by forty percent for this work group. Established
daily charting systems for each job and monitor this on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Created corrective action committees to help solve problems in the workplace. Assisted in
implementing of a new warehouse management system.
Converse, Inc.
Distribution Cost Analyst (June, 1996 - May, 1997)
Responsible for the verification of all invoices compared to the purchase order and
requisition. Supervise the accounts payable clerk in the payment of all invoices. Update the
manpower planning module each month to predict staffing requirements for each job based on the
actual and forecast number of pairs of shoes shipped monthly. Update the expense budget with the
actual expenditures each month and correct any discrepancies. Prepare annual budgets for both
operating expenses and capital requirements. Research all capital projects and expense contracts
when obtaining quotes to ensure that we get the best value in regards to cost, quality, and usability.
Responsible for loading production into sewing according to the most efficient and cost
effective product flow. Calculated job staffing requirements in order to schedule production.
Made quality decisions that determined whether the product should be shipped or repaired.
Discussed personnel issues with employees such as the accuracy of pay, quality, absenteeism,
tardiness, insurance, etc. as needed. Performed employee reviews as required.
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of all rates and style masters used in the
production of knit shirts. Implemented and maintained the Magnal payroll system used on the
AS400 computer system. Also responsible for machine evaluations, layouts, product costing, etc.
Terry Products, Inc.
Industrial Engineer (July, 1993 - October, 1994)
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of all incentive rates used in the production
of infant sleepwear through use of time study and USD. Established and monitored training
programs for all new employees. Provided material and labor costs for the pricing of new
products using the correct routing and product flow need for production.
Perfect Fit Ind.
Plant Engineer (April, 1992 - April, 1993)
Responsible for the maintenance of all incentive rates used in the production of home
furnishings such as quilts, comforters, drapes, shams, etc. Re-measured all incentive rates
converting from time studied rates to predetermined time using USD. Designed and implemented
new layout for the entire plant to improve product flow. Designed quilt patterns using the
AutoCAD Program Autosketch. Supervised two payroll clerks and acted as safety coordinator.
Responsible for maintenance of piece rates used in the production of boys suits using time
study. Created operation summaries that dictated the production flow and bundle ticket printing
for each style of suit. I inspected new machinery for production capabilities before purchasing. I
was also responsible for customer billings on a weekly basis.
Responsible for creating and updating job standards for incentive and hourly jobs
performed in the cutting, sewing, packaging, and distribution of towels through use of Most and
time study. Also, responsible for budgeting based on production, inventory audits, waste audits,
job staffing, and costing related to the above work areas.
Job related courses and skills:
Licensed General Contractor and Licensed Real Estate Broker in the state of North Carolina. Certified in Maynard Most and MiniMost, time study, methods engineering, job evaluation, and
USD Plus. I have some training in statistics and ergonomics. Proficient in the use of Excel, MS Word, Lotus 1-2-3, Word Perfect, etc. Also, trained in the Crosby Quality Process and TQM.
Education:
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Science, 1988
Major: Accounting
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