Jay Smith

Experience

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  Technicolor Universal Media Services

  Jun 2000 - Nov 2004

  Production Manager

  Managed CD & DVD manufacturing facility Oversaw 2 replication rooms,Shipping and Receiving and Print department Order in material for daily production runs for replication aswell as items needed for packaging department Maintain inventory for replication needs Oversee Print department quality Directed staff of 35 in CD replication and 25 in DVD replicationProvided daily assignments for production runsMaintained Quality Assurance testing through out daily productionWorked with Union handling employee issues Show less

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  NRE - Moving Forward

  Sept 2004 - now

  Designed , planned and directed plant facility changes Lead and/or contribute to various project teams responsible for investigating , developing and upgrading manufacturing systems and processesFormulated proposals to improve throughput, reduce cost and eliminate wasteRecommended and implemented lean principles that improved effectiveness of the facility Supported continuous improvement initiatives under the supervision on the VP of Operations Identified and coordinated lean improvement opportunities leading to cost reduction of $1.6 million Implemented several process improvements that resulted in a reduction of over 11,000 annual production hours Show less

  • Director International Logistics

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Lean Manufacturing Coordinator

    Mar 2013 - now

  • Corporate Logistics Manager

    Sept 2004 - now
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  National Railway Equipment Co

  Nov 2004 - Mar 2013

  Responsible for waybilling, tracking and movement of up to 100+ locomotives dailyMaintain location inventory of 800+ unit lease fleet Direct interaction with all Class 1, 2 railroads as well as numerous short line railroadsPersonally handle problem resolution, service issues, and customer and sales issues as related to the movement of locomotives Handle freight billing issues from all rail lines used insuring that rates are correct through verification of rate quotes.Add and remove units within the Umler Registry Help customers get purchased units listed within the Umler Registry and also provide assistance with billing units for movement as needed Handle Import and Export documentation for rail operations Handle issues involved with freight claims against mainline railroadsSecure best rates for shipping material into and out of our facilitiesWorking with independent trucking companies as well as 3PL companies Provide entry of materials list for locomotive builds into the computer system by acting as a contact point between Engineering, Production and Purchasing Show less

  • Logistics Manager / Bill of Materials Coordinator

    Nov 2004 - Mar 2013

  • Shipping and Receiving Manger

    Nov 2004 - Apr 2011