Steven White

Experience

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  Warn Industries

  Dec 1990 - Feb 1998

  Outside Processing/Receiving/Manufacturing/Assembly Team Member

  •Responsibility for the purchasing of outside services on raw machined material(i.e. heat treating, metal finishing, powder coating)•Responsible for the purchasing of raw materials to be used for machining purposes along with general office supplies.•Responsible for material handling, and receiving various products for use in manufacturing and assembly operations. •Electronic entry of data for purchase order reconciliation.•Responsible for maintaining good working relationships with outside vendors and internal customers.•Perform machine operations including: Wickman 6 Spindle Lathes, I.D./O.D. Broach, Horizontal Lathe. •Use a variety of measuring instruments to verify that machining specifications were within tolerance.•Assemble OEM and aftermarket four wheel drive components. Show less

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  East Side Plating Inc

  Mar 1998 - Jun 2009

  •Manage the quality system including the documentation for all company production areas. ISO Based System. •Issue, review and complete both internal and external corrective actions for discrepancies that effect the customer part quality.•Work side by side with customers to resolve issues in a timely and cost effective manner. •Champion all customer quality audits and any subsequent actions that are required.•Implement and promote the ideals of lean manufacturing including KaiZen, and Value Stream Mapping•Complete vendor quality surveys to allow listing on approved vendors lists.•Oversee all logistical operations including; Shipping, Receiving, warehousing and all general transportation of products.•Provide leadership to (9) fulltime employees along with being responsible for the hiring, coaching, disciplining, training and releasing of any logistics team employees.•Facilitate the use of company commercial vehicles (2 CDL) for the purpose of transporting customer product to and from the company.•Coordinate repairs and maintenance for all logistics equipment including Semi Tractor-Trailer Combinations, Box Trucks, Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, etc.•Schedule and coordinate the pickup of all scrap material for the company •Responsible for purchasing raw material (Zn Die Cast/Steel) to be used for providing turnkey products to end customers. Show less •Responsible for 2.5 million dollars in sales annually with over 300 active accounts throughout the U.S. I had a 19% growth in gross sales in 2005 and ranged from 4% to 12% growth in the 7 years prior.•Handle a variety of customer industries including; Medical, Dental, OEM Automotive, Computer Hardware, Die Casting, Metal Fabrication and large volume fastener supply firms.•Provide quick turn quotes for all types of metal finishing services including; electro-plating, electro-less plating, precious metals, powder coating, and part marking on a variety of base materials.•Read and interpret a variety of part drawings and blueprints for quoting purposes including the translation of MIL and ASTM specifications.•Build and maintaining strong customer relationships by aiding customers in making informed decisions regarding what finishes would be best suited to their product lines and material applications. •Help production planners resolve delivery issues to match customer needs.•Manage outside suppliers which offered additional capacity for the processes that we performed. This involved obtaining quotes, providing forecasts and communicating the quality objectives Show less

  • Quality Assurance & Logistics Manager

    Oct 2005 - Jun 2009

  • Sales Engineer / Accounts Manager

    Mar 1998 - Oct 2005
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  PMT Shielding Solutions - Plastic-Metals Technologies Inc

  Feb 2010 - Dec 2010

  Quality Manager/Process Improvement Specialist

  Driving continuous improvement through facilities layout and process implementation. Managing ISO 9000-2008 system and the supporting documentation. Helping customers resolve their thin film metalization challenges.•Actively lead managers and supervisors though process improvement activities including Kaizen, VSM, 5S and CEDAC.•Provide ISO9001-2008 audit and compliance support. •Issues and maintain Corrective Actions / Preventative Actions for both internal and external purposes.•Provide weekly reports to the management team of overall quality, delivery and service measurements.•Work side by side with all members of the production and management team to resolve quality issues.•Complete all Vendor Surveys and Questionnaires.•Author Process Control Sheets (Work Instructions) to provide direction to production staff.•Provide First Article reports on new products for customer process approval. Show less

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  Leatherman Tool Group

  Dec 2010 - Jun 2013

  Responsible for the operational performance, quality and process execution for more than 50 assembly and production team members.•Manage assignments and production sequences to meet production goals.•Manage employee time and attendance with value stream supervisor and apply HR/Legal policies in relation to personnel. Respond to employee needs, production issues, work availability and other employee issues.•Manage safety activities in work area and throughout shop and monitor adherence to safety protocols by employees.•Assist employees with minor first aid and fill out incident reports.•Implement continuous improvement projects and activities including new equipment, procedures & processes. Conduct problem identification and resolution.•Coordinate material flow in work area to ensure downstream cells are supplied with parts on time; notify upstream processes of forecasted shortage problems.•Coordinate maintenance activities in work area, submit maintenance request and set A, B & C priorities.•Respond to building alarms and power outages.•Coordinate quality control efforts in work area by assisting employees with quality issues according to plant quality systems.•Maintain documentation in work area. Participate in the development of standard work instructions.•Maintain budget and cost management in work and monitor the use of consumables to achieve cost reductions. Show less Responsible for leading a more than 70 dedicated logistics team members in the packaging and delivery of multiple product lines around the globe.•Manage employees by utilizing the performance management process. Promote a culture that supports the Company’s core values.•Assign employees to work areas to meet daily demands that support KPI (SQDC) goals. Ensure that all work in logistics is performed according to standard work, work instructions, safety policies, quality processes, material flow processes, and communicate discrepancies to team to resolve the issue. Monitor hourly count boards and adjust lines as needed for schedule attainment. Provide training to new and existing employees including establishing cross-training schedules. •Update and present department SQDC/3-in-1 action plans for daily management walk-through. •Control inventory with daily cycle counting processes and investigation of discrepancies to root cause. Determine disposition and track discrepant materials. •Lead logistics continuous improvement team. Track and report results to management.•Utilize Lean tools and principles to achieve established objectives including KPI boards, standard work, work instructions, 5S, hourly count boards, Quick changeover, changeover tracking, etc. Develop and sustain 5S/Workplace Organization process for manufacturing. •Maintain labor resources necessary to meet customer demand. Determine need for overtime or increased headcount and provide justification. Oversee recruiting process. Manage employee time and attendance.•Develop and maintain strong working relationships with other functional areas, including Customer Service, Material Flow, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Sourcing, to ensure goals are met in an effective manner. Ensure equipment is available for preventive maintenance without significant disruption to production and support implementation of new equipment. Communicate issues requiring support from other functional areas. Show less Impacting quality by ensuring process consistency through work instruction development for: Manufacturing, Assembly, Tool and Die, Logistics and Software applications.•Work with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Manufacturing and Assembly team members to document and record information for the purpose of creating written work instructions. •Create spreadsheets, templates, and other documents to be used in conjunction with document control. •Manage and record new and existing work instructions. •Aid in process development and implementation in the Tool and Die Shop area including work flow and its relation to cell layout.•Support documentation needs specific to the Tool and Die Shop area. Including the development of Die Creation and Machine Process standards.•Monitor and record Tool and Die Shop KPI metrics including quality, delivery and cost.•Develop and improve the utilization of the JobBoss System.•Train and support Tool and Die Shop Employees on JobBoss procedures and troubleshooting. •Actively participate in Kaizens and other continuous improvement activities.•Participate as a member of the Die Shop Continuous Improvement Team•Manage Manufacturing, Tool and Die, Maintenances and Mfg. Engineering Toolbox (Microsoft Based) SharePoint sites. Show less

  • Production Supervisor

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  • Logistics Leader

    Dec 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Document Specialist

    Dec 2010 - Dec 2011
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  Audix Corporation

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  Production Operations & Inventory Control Manager

  •Oversee all employees and activities related to manufacturing, production assembly, packaging, sourcing and inventory control.•Monitor and participate in budget and cost management regarding labor, materials and consumables while actively looking for expense reduction opportunities.•Manage multiple departmental employee time and attendance while applying Company/Legal policies in relation to personnel. •Manage inventory from component level to finished goods.•Implement and manage cycle counting schedule, monitor activity for discrepancies, provide inventory accuracy reports. •Source and procure materials, components and services for both domestic and international product lines.•Coordinate and assist in quality control and improvement efforts for each functional area by leading and coaching employees on quality related issues.• Assist with vendor compliance and supplier alignment to meet with Audix's standards.•Respond to employee, production and manufacturing issues.•Enforce safe work practices and monitor adherence of employees.•Aid employees with minor first aid and fill out incident reports.•Implement and lead continuous improvement projects and activities including new equipment acquisition, procedural development & process enhancement. •Conduct problem identification, root cause analysis, resolution development through participating with cross-functional teams.•Coordinate material flow in work area to ensure downstream customers are supplied with pruducts on time; notify upstream processes of forecasted shortage problems.•Aid in development and maintenance of documentation in multiple work areas. Show less

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  Milgard Windows & Doors

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  Helping to make positive changes to the manufacturing process and work environment through the identification of best practices focusing on flow, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction while also working to increase employee understanding and engagement.· Participate in location Continuous Improvement Steering Committee.· Create, implement and sustain a robust 5S system.· Support the selection, scope, and planning of specific improvement projects.· Help develop training materials and effectively deliver those materials in a team environment to ensure employees throughout the facility are trained in CI concepts and philosophy.· Facilitate CI events logistics and team activity· Provide overall program communications (future events, event updates, report outs)· Monitor and maintain event schedules· Follow up and audit event progress to ensure results are achieved and sustained.· Resolve implementation issues, creating and managing implementation communication processes, and ensuring consistency of implemented processes and programs throughout facility.· Coordinate with project leaders and project Chairs to eliminate barriers. Raise awareness if/when needed.· Take a lead role in promoting and improving quality processes, expectations, and results.· Support motivating, coaching, and developing people in various departments. · Create and execute MPS objectives; meet MPS commitments and work within the guidelines of MPS.· Adhere to safety policies and procedures related to all facets of job. Show less Providing leadership and support to a highly talented team while working on creating products that improve people view of the world.· Oversee departmental activities per standard operating procedures, MPS, and Philosophy.· Work with Shift Supervisor in the assignment and supervision of personnel in order to achieve an efficient operation at all times.· Assists his personnel in analyzing and correcting problems encountered in job assignments in order to perform work according to standard operating procedures.· See that all manufacturing orders are followed through properly to completion and are filled out properly prior to turning in.· Provide orderly and efficient changeover to next shift Lead.· Pick up and deliver to the department or line (when possible) equipment required from the shop or tool crib.· Organize and schedule work assignments to achieve maximum efficiency and meet processing objectives.· Keep informed of changes and new procedures in manufacturing operations.· Create and execute MPS objectives; meet MPS commitments and work within the guidelines of MPS· Reflect Milgard business values and Milgard Philosophy in all business interactions· Ensure safety of personnel and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations. Show less

  • Continuous Improvement Leader

    Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Production Operations Leader

    Mar 2014 - Oct 2014
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  Vigor, LLC

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2022

  • Responsible for all aspects of supply chain within Vigor’s Portland, Clackamas, Vancouver, and Ft. Greely locations supporting DOD, DOE, Naval Construction (SOCOM; US ARMY) and commercial sector. Divisional responsibilities included Aerospace / Missile Defense, Nuclear Energy, Complex Fabrication & DOD Marine Warfare Construction, Commercial Ship Fabrication and Repair.• Led a team of 14 professionals in support of more than $400m in spend with compliant procurements, material controls and government property management of electronic systems, various components and raw materials with strict adherence to FAR/DFAR requirements and in alignment with requirements of a certified purchasing system under AS9100, ISO9001-2015, NQA-1 or ASME Sec.III, Sec.VIII quality management system.• Lead team through cost reduction effort resulting in more than $10m dollars saved in FY21.Created and manage compliant business systems – DCMA Approved Certified Purchasing System (certified in 2019), DCMA Approved Government Property Management System (certified in 2020).• Created metrics (KPIs) that provide measurement and monitoring of the performance of Vigor’s supply chain and manage supplier relationships and business arrangements with subcontracted materials, services, equipment, rentals, industrial vending, and vendor-managed inventory services through negotiated contract development and execution. • Supported Materials and Logistics activities related to operational objectives from unique projects to general OH and supported cross-functional continuous improvements with Project Teams, Production, Finance, IT, and Quality.Promoted from Supply Chain Manager 6/2021Promoted from Materials Manager 5/2017Promoted from Logistics Manager 8/2016 Show less • Responsibility for sourcing, procurement, inventory management and logistics activity for Advanced Naval Projects (US Navy, SOCOM, DARPA) this included both salaried and union employees. • Administered Government Property Management processes in accordance with established procedures for inventory control processes including cycle counting program, kitting, and delivery of inventory. Utilized Kanban inventory management where practical in absence of VMI at point of use, utilized visual factory methodology to ensure flow of materials. Performed analysis for optimization in support of supply chain management initiatives. Managed supply chain to reduce on-hand inventory and carrying costs.• Managed external relationships and business arrangements with suppliers providing services, equipment rentals, industrial vending, and vendor managed inventory.• Collaborated with Quality Assurance to monitor supplier performance and provide feedback to suppliers as needed. Supported Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics through tracking the cost of replacement parts. Show less • Led team of 9 logistics and tool room personnel in support of the construction of a liquified ammonia transport barge. Established inventory controls to account for critical project material and tool requirements in support of shipyard operations. Completed operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees. Continuously evaluate workload of all personnel and assign related job activities.• Developed policies, procedures, and systems related to the integration of inventory information for production. Administer the verification of incoming material deliveries relative to purchasing data. Controlled inventory levels by overseeing physical counts. Responsible for customs documentation for import of international shipments. • Determined mode and routing of materials, select transportation carriers, and negotiated pricing. Established budgetary controls and monitored departmental progress by tracking staffing reports and cost returns. • Maintained responsibility for the safe operation by department personnel of equipment and tools. Executed company wide RFP in support of VMI implementation with a contract value of more than $22m in annual spend. Show less

  • Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Operations

    May 2017 - Jan 2022

  • Materials Manager

    Aug 2016 - May 2017

  • Logistics Manager

    Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
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  CLIMAX Portable Machining & Welding Systems

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Director of Global Supply Chain Operations

  • Led all supply chain functions in support of $86.4m dollar operation, including monthly SIOP, strategic sourcing planning, operational procurement, supplier management, operational demand planning, materials and warehouse management including international logistics operations.• Directed, mentored, and developed up to 18 team members supporting individual growth and improvements to the overall supply chain experience and performance delivery to the business. Continuously analyzed, presented, and acted upon a set of comprehensive supply chain KPIs for the business including standardized lead times, on-time delivery, inventory turns and cost reduction.• Developed and fostered key supplier relationships while cross functionally providing support to quality assurance, engineering, sales, and manufacturing to quickly resolve supplier centric challenges. • Continuously engaged with operations, production, and engineering to help support new product development and NPI, initial product introduction. Developed critical sourcing strategies to include a decision matrix to aid in identifying business needs for qualifying and integrating new suppliers. Show less

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  Warn Industries

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2024

  Director of Global Supply Chain Operations

  • Led Supply Chain’s cross functional team of 12 that included corporate procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier engineering professionals in support of Warn’s global supply chain and $120m spend. Coached and mentored managers to support individual development goals and foster a synergized and collaborative team environment while cross-functionally engaging with Engineering, Quality, Production and Finance to ensure alignment with company-wide goals.• First year savings exceeded $1.8m. Second year savings exceeded $6.2m. Achieved using negotiation strategies and contractual agreements to promote alignment of supplier costs to margin objectives. Monitored and leveraged commodity indices to ensure best cost/best value. Implemented VMI enhancement site wide that included tool, consumables and safety product cost reduction and operational enhancements.• Created and implemented short and long-term strategies to mitigate operational risk, Reduced product lead time by 8 to 12 months using data analytics to drive ERP Reorder points, Safety Stock Levels, Minimum Order Quantities while supporting production goals. Developed supply chain's tactical KPIs to drive continuous improvement monitoring including Open Order Commitments, Supplier OTD, Quality, PO Management, Expedite and Deferment Signals. Collaborated with internal partners to support SIOP objectives and ensure supply chain readiness. • Partnered with Finance and Inventory Control to help manage and improve Trade Capital with a reduction of over $2m in inventory value and engaging Supply Chain Financing opportunities. Lead and supported opportunities for quality improvements and cost reduction through supplier value engineering options. Supported compliance with IATF, ISO and other QMS requirements in support of OEM, Foreign and Domestic military customers. to attain and retain certification/registration achieved with no findings within supply chain for 2022-2024. Show less

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  Southpaw Supply Chain Solutions

  Aug 2024 - now

  Supply Chain Consultant

  Partnering with businesses to help create operational excellence in their business and maximize the value proposition delivered by thier supply chain organization bt fostering team growth with increased accountability and improved supplier performance.

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  Ascentec Engineering, LLC

  Dec 2024 - now

  Director of Supply Chain Management

  Focused on working collaboratively across all operational business functions in multiple production locations to support Ascentec's strategic mission to lead the industry in both technology and innovation. Promoting and driving the company’s relentless commitment to exceeding customer satisfaction. Supporting our supply chain organization and providing value through direction and guidance of our planning and procurement professionals with an emphasis on enhancing supplier performance to ensure service levels are achieved. Providing sustainability, compliance and growth opportunity for the business with evolution and integration of supply chain best practices. Show less