Paul Jones

Experience

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  ETHAN ALLEN INC

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Industrial Engineer

  - Responsible for all plant equipment capital expenditures (cost justification, new projects and retro projects).- Performed all time studies, rate and cost calculations.- Evaluated and improved production processes, included (line balancing, labor utilization and equipment changes).- Coordinated all Lean Manufacturing activities (Basic Lean 101, Product Micro-Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen’s / Mfg. Cells, Set-up Reduction, etc.).- Responsible for all machine placements, layouts and product flow floor plans.- Responsible for all CNC equipment purchasing, programming and setup.- Developed all engineering drawings for machine replacement parts and tooling, also responsible for all in house machining drawings and operations.- Responsible for all equipment moves and new set-ups, working directly with maintenance staff.- Responsible for all new quality procedures for new processes and equipment. Work directly with Quality Manager on all changes, problems and new procedures.- Chairperson for the Quality Improvement Team. Show less

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  Mount Rogers Community Services

  Feb 2005 - now

  Manager of Contracts & Procurement

  Responsible for overall management of contracts, procurement and MRCS vehicle fleet operations. Duties include contract negotiating with suppliers/vendors; managing, tracking and analyzing contract and supplier/vendor performance and compliance; and managing all procurement and contract functions with facility construction and renovation projects. Performs all steps in drafting, issuing, evaluating, negotiating and awarding Invitations for Bid and Requests for Proposals. This position provides complex and responsible support to the Director of Finance in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required. Show less