Michael Cast

Experience

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  Army National Guard

  Nov 2008 - Jun 2014

  Team Leader 31B Military Police

  Duties include managing team members, teaching military police operations and maneuvers, basic soldier skills, protective services specialist, armored security vehicle operator and trainer, blue force tracker operator.

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  SafePath Products

  Feb 2009 - Apr 2013

  Production Manager

  Duties included shipping and receiving product, fabricating/designing custom product orders, managing personnel , managing inventory, and quality control. Experienced with Fedex/UPS/ various freight shipping programs. Familiar with Goldmine/Fishbowl programs. Lean manufacturing trained, have implemented techniques from “Kaizen” and “5S”.

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  Quick Mount PV

  May 2013 - Jun 2020

  Purchasing Agent

  Purchase Agent: 2015 – PresentDirect supply chain initiatives, from sourcing to fulfillment of finished products for a global industry leader in 100% code compliant, watertight, solar roof mounts. Promoted from Logistics Manager in 2015.Logistics Manager: 2013 – 2015Liaised with senior management to provide departmental performance metrics analysis, personnel management, employee training, contract negotiation, and inventory control for company-wide, global logistics needs. • Recognized for superior performance by attaining a 100% on-time shipping rate; created and implemented processes to ensure sustainability, including establishment of new, international SOP for global import/export products.Duties include managing personnel and analyzing department performance metrics to determine needs. Provide and arrange for training of assigned employees. Negotiate pricing with freight and parcel carriers. Advisor for Corporate Officers in all logistic needs and requests. Work closely with purchasing department to maintain high quality and low cost raw goods. Maintain proper inventory control and inventory levels. Organize and plan shipping needs based on Sales and Production needs. Show less

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  Enstall

  Jun 2020 - now

  • Senior Manager Operations Sourcing and Engineering

    May 2013 - now

  • Senior Manager Global Sourcing

    Apr 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Global Sourcing Manager

    Jun 2020 - Apr 2024