James Schmitt
Louisville,KY
Summary
An experienced leader driving cost reduction, quality improvements, and operational efficiencies. Strong work ethic and solid problem-solving skills. Excellent people skills that enjoys working with teams to achieve results. A lifelong learner committed to continuing education and professional skill development. Very knowledgeable in LEAN and Certified CORE Champion, using the tools when and where needed to close any gaps that may exist.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Support Supervisor – Landing Systems
Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems/Goodrich
01.1990 - Current
- Responsible for all inventory transactions including inventory accuracy and counts. Oversee all quoting and invoicing activities including working with customers directly daily. Responsible for all purchasing including PO generation. Responsible for all shipping &receiving of product. Ensure all employees within department are trained and up to date on new procedures. Focal point for all SAP activities internally, was on implementation and training team of SAP at other divisions.
- Accomplishments:
- SAP super user.
- SAP Trainer for go-live activities across different divisions.
- Implemented POU parts program in wheel & brake departments.
- Implemented POU parts ordering for all technicians.
- Implemented and manage Kanban programs.
- Maintaining physical inventory exemption by meeting accuracy and dollar limits year over year.
- Oversee and manage yearly WIP physical inventory.
- Setup reorder points for PPG chemicals & Grainger for non-product items.
Brake Shop Team Lead – Landing Systems
Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems/Goodrich
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Responsible for all production activities, setting production schedules, and problem solving any opportunities that came up. Ensured all employees of brake department was properly trained and up to date on any new requirements.
Wheel Shop Team Lead – Landing Systems
Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems/Goodrich
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Responsible for all production activities, setting production schedules, problem solving any opportunities that came up. Ensured all employees of wheel department was properly trained and up to date on any new requirements.
Brake Shop Team Lead – Landing Systems
Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems/Goodrich
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Responsible for all production activities, setting production schedules, problem solving any opportunities that came up. Ensured all employees of brake department was properly trained and up to date on any new requirements.
Component Technician – Landing Systems
Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems/Goodrich
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Responsible for all production activities, setting production schedules, problem solving any opportunities that came up. Ensured all employees of brake department was properly trained and up to date on any new requirements.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
06.2017
Associate's degree - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
08.2015
Skills
- Workload prioritization
- Scheduling
- Inventory planning
- Inventory management
Timeline
Brake Shop Team Lead – Landing Systems
Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems/Goodrich
01.2000 - 01.2007
Wheel Shop Team Lead – Landing Systems
Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems/Goodrich
01.1997 - 01.2000
Brake Shop Team Lead – Landing Systems
Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems/Goodrich
01.1995 - 01.1997
Operations Support Supervisor – Landing Systems
Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems/Goodrich
01.1990 - Current
Component Technician – Landing Systems
Collins Aerospace/UTC Aerospace Systems/Goodrich
01.1990 - 01.1995
Associate's degree - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
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