Excel in a challenging Operations Management position, employing my high standards, diverse background, proven skills in the areas of negotiating, innovative problem solving, strategic planning and developing organizational teamwork.
Andrew Colton Ide
CAREER OBJECTIVE: Excel in a challenging Operations Management position, employing my high standards, diverse background, proven skills in the areas of negotiating, innovative problem solving, strategic planning and developing organizational teamwork.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Concrete Technologies, Operations and Project Manager, High Point, NC. (2007 to 2008)
• Directed multiple commercial and residential construction projects, installing custom swimming pools and stamped concrete patios, valued more than $600,000.00 in sales for 1998.
• Operated closely with engineers, developers and superintendents to meet or exceed specifications and deadlines.
• Responsible for Profitability, Sales, Scheduling, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality Assurance, materials selection, sourcing and Billing.
Portrait Homes Inc. Production Superintendent, Greensboro, NC. (2005 to 2006)
• Completed 46 Single Family Homes in first year. Over $9 Million in sales.
• Took control of Multi-family development June 1, 2006, and closed 21 Homes by June 30, 2006.
• Directed Customer Service and Warranty programs for 5 Product Categories.
• Trained an Assistant Superintendent to take command of a development in 90 days and Mentored Progress.
• Scheduled and tracked the activities of subcontractors to build homes on time, with a high quality standard.
Ide Construction Management - Residential Construction Company, Triad, NC (2002-2005).
• Sold Contract Management Services to General Contractors and Superintendents on residential construction projects.
• Orchestrated construction of 7.5 Million dollars of properties in 2004. Organized subcontractors and acted as a booking agent to other general contractors, coordinated work schedules and negotiated pricing, insured that work was completed as agreed and in the time agreed then collected service fees.
• Responsible for work on 268 Residential Projects in 2.5 years.
Furnitureland South Inc. Department Manager, Furniture Retailer, Jamestown NC, (2000- 2002).
• Managed the Repair and Restoration Shop, Fabric Seal, and Packaging Departments, with 3 supervisors and 34 employees.
• Increased Shop Thru-put 25% by more effective scheduling, efficient repair plans and raised expectations for associate’s performance.
• Established Inventory Control System for shop improved tracking of parts that dramatically reduced lost components and reduced repair time.
• Moved to receiving to help operating performance, improved from 900 to 1400 pieces received per day.
Andrew C. Ide
Pacific Coast Feather Cushion Co. Plant Manager, Upholstery Cushion Manufacturer, (1999-2000).
• Facilitated a New Production Plant Start-up in High Point, NC: Acquisition, Installation, Staffing, Training, Production Standards and procedures then Started Operations.
• Implemented SAP production-control system for all production items and CNC Pattern Cutting System, trained new associates to work efficiently with them.
• Directed the contractors in the retrofit of plant, placement and set-up of production equipment.
• Negotiated the purchase of plant equipment, office, production machines, with-in the budget and on schedule (seven months).
• Screened, hired, trained and supervised 2 department heads and 20 people to cut, sew, inspect, fill, close and package goods for shipment or in-stock inventory.
• Developed and set-up a supply chain management system to meet production schedules.
Surface Mount Taping Corp., NC Plant Manager, Packaging Semiconductor Products, (1997-1999).
• Managed Greensboro, NC. plant, automated equipment, 4 Managers and 80 people in an ISO 9001 environment, to meet aggressive production deadlines during huge production ramp-up. I had full profit and loss responsibilities. Inspecting and packaging integrated circuit chips for robotic pick and place production. Knowledge of robotics and process automation.
• Directed 4 Department Heads, Sales, Purchasing and Customers Service groups, to grow the high volume quick-turn business and actively define, target and recruit new customers in the automotive component industry and cell phone industry.
• Supervised the construction and move to a new facility, including the purchase of fixtures, production floor placement and equipment recertification, and antistatic control, while maintaining ISO Ratings. Applied Lean Management Methodologies.
• Worked extensively with vendors to create strategic partnerships using supply chain management principles and “just in time†supplies delivery program.
Liberty Embroidery Incorporated, Plant Manager, Packaging Division, (1995-1997).
• Managed the operations of a packaging and distribution plant employing over a 100 people.
• Profit and Loss responsibilities for operations of plant and warehouse.
• Improved profit by 288% by gaining control of supply chain, reducing materials costs, cutting turnover, cross-training and eliminating outside contractors.
• Doubled production efficiency by organizing work teams, better training, goal setting, documentation and tracking systems. Created focus on continuous improvement in all areas.
• Developed and implemented a quality inspection program and established a barcode label inventory system.
Additional professional experience available upon request
EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
North Carolina State University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Textile Management
(Production Engineering), Minor in Economics and Business, 1986.
SAP Implementation Process and Procedures and CNC pattern cutting equipment
Philip Crosby’s Quality College- Total Quality Management and Continuous Improvement, Certified OSHA Safety training; Job Site and Production Plant Static Control Devices- "Train the Trainer"
Zinger-Miller Management- Training for Work Team Concepts
ISO 9001 Managers Training, Corrective Action Process, Root Cause Analysis
MRP Systems, “Just In Time†Inventory Process, Lean Management Methodologies
APICS- Supply Chain Management (CPIM studies but not certified.)
Computer Skills: AS 400 systems, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, SAP Systems and Auto Cad.
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