Michael Stevens, MBA, Certified Lean Six Sigma

Experience

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  Wavetek

  Jan 1981 - Jan 1984

  Material Control Supervisor

  Supervisor over parts, chemical, and finished goods inventories . * Organized stocking areas with a locater system allowing for easier accessibly as well as material accountably *Assisted upper management with installation state of the art pick system "Automated Storage and Retrieval System."* Designed parts pick sheets with IT department to make them more user friendly for the stockroom and production areas.* developed chemical handing and safety program from the ground floor . * Manged off-site hazardous material disposal project. Show less

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  American Monitor Corp.

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1986

  Inventory Manager

  Manged all Production and Field Service departments inventories * Developed operating and paperwork process for Receiving and Quality Inspection areas. Coordinated material returns with purchasing . * Timely material distribution to production areas,scrap removal and recycling, cycle counts, designed parts bin for storage, Directed year end inventory.* Supervised material released to nationwide service group preforming critical repairs to Blood Analyzers. * Worked with IT Department developing software for automated cycle audit program, material "Where Used" listing ,various part number sorts allowing for strategic production planning. Show less

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  Univar

  Jan 1986 - Jan 2011

  Operations Management

  Directed warehousing, distribution,production, and building maintenance/security of a world leading wholesale chemical distributor, blender, and repackager.* Developed organizational structure and operating procedures for warehouse and production areas, including supervisors for each, six warehouse , and seven production workers. * Solicited bids, managed to completion projects of HVAC, roofing, Lighting, Electrical upgrade, concrete structures and paving, four Pole barns, Hazardous waste storage structure.*Conducted Safety Audits . Manged all Regulatory and Government inspections such as IDEM, EPA, FDA , DOT, Fire Marshal,* Certified Trainer using PowerPoint, DVD, and lecture. Provided safety, job specific, and hazardous materials presentations.Directed a Dispatcher and seven Haz.-Mat. CDL Drivers. developed delivery routes. Maintained DOT Hours of Service , DOT Qualification files, initiated preventative maintenance programs.* Supervised Chemist, quality control process, FDA Handling procedures, Distressed goods area .* Manged single as well as multi site operations, Maximized productivity ratios, implemented cost reduction and consolidation efforts . Show less

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  ChemGroup Inc.

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2013

  Logistics, Operations & Distribution Professional Consultant

  Experienced Logistics, Operations & Distribution currently providing consultation using my extensive management experience, education, and training to enhance client ROI.

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  Rayloc Merchandise Distribution Service, A Genuine Parts Company

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2014

  Assistant Terminal Manager

  Operations, facility mangement, cross-dock, logistics, directing a 24/7 operation meeting material requirement of Sister DCs and retailers in the NAPA family.