Michael Hart

Experience

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  Audio Accessories Inc.

  May 1983 - Aug 2013

  Manufacturing Manager

  Manufacturing Manager Supervise personnel and production for the CNC department, Machine shop, 3 different assembly departments, Inventory warehouse, Receiving and Shipping Schedule personnel and equipment in each department to effectively meet customer, production and manufacturing commitments Coordinate purchasing, incoming materials and parts to insure uninterrupted production of products Communicate with Sales and department heads to develop plans to meet customer requirements and Sales delivery commitments Schedule and coordinate sub-contractors for maintenance and repairs of machines, heating and A/C systems, fire alarms, generator and building maintenanceLeadership and Project Management Interact with customers to make sure they receive the product they envisioned and on time Supply customers with all the documentation they require Start new product lines from the initial idea stage and manage through design, vendor selection and manufacturing Develop quality controls for incoming inspections, assembly procedures and test procedures Develop and maintain shop wide quality enhancement program Responsible for the installation and maintenance of life alarm systemCommodity and Sourcing Expertise 25 year experience in purchasing and management Identify, determine, and develop relationships with suppliers in USA, Canada, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore Negotiate at all levels, committed to the highest quality and on time deliveriesEngineering and Machining Processes  Develop and draw all engineering paperwork and drawings Extensive knowledge of Auto Cad Design all products and tooling Knowledge of milling, drilling, table saw and Bridgeport machines Fanuc CNC Vertical machining and programming experience Work with tool and die makers Show less

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  Microspec Corporation

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  Materials / Manufacturing Manager

  • Materials & Manufacturing Manager in a ISO 13485 Environment. Procurement of raw plastics, compounded plastics, high capital items such as extrusion machines, packaging and shipping supplies. • Instituted RoHS and Reach compliant systems as well as a new accurate inventory system with automatic monitoring and reordering levels. Coordinate Purchasing, Inventory, Secondary Production, Design Engineering, Tooling and Extrusion in conjunction with Sales Department lowering ship dates by as much as two weeks. • Plan, schedule and supervise all manufacturing departments to meet and exceed customer requirements. • Supply customers with Engineering prints, MSDS, RoHS, and Reach paperwork. • Liaised between customers and manufacturing to design new product. • Responsible for achieving production requirements. • T rained staff of 10 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of product. • Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records. • Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints. • Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure the quality of all finished products. • Supervised and motivated staff and management. Show less

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  Mayhew Tools

  May 2015 - now

  Purchasing Manager

  Purchasing Manager in a ISO 9001enviroment• Develop & maintain vendor relations. Negotiate price, delivery and terms at all levels for raw materials, manufacturing, finished goods for resale and packaging.• Develop & maintain vendors in US, China, Taiwan, and Europe.• Determine air verses ocean shipment, track ocean vessels, and work with freight forwarders to arrange shipments and custom clearance. • Reduced inventory by utilizing forecasting, establishing reorder levels, negotiating and maintaining vendor managed inventory programs, negotiating price and cost reductions.• Coordinate with sales staff to ensure orders and promotions are met and on time.• Institute end of life and obsolesce for products • Manage Exact Macola MRP Purchasing Module.• APICS Basics of Supply Management• APICS Master Planning of Resources Show less

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  Markem-Imaje

  Oct 2019 - now

  • Global Commodity Leader - Indirect

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Commodity Specialist

    Oct 2019 - now