~Ray Brunk Jr., CPIM (Be sure to see my First 100 DAYS plan)

1.) My resume is a bit long, so feel free to contact me anytime with questions.

2.) The "First 100 Days" may be of some help as well.

With a proven track record as a Supply Chain, Materials, Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Distribution leader, I specialize in leading continuous Improvement and fast paced growth strategies within Private Equity-backed companies. Over the course of my 30-year career, I've successfully expanded core capabilities across departments, fostering improved organic growth. My expertise extends to driving turnaround and Growth in Supply Chain, Materials, Manufacturing and Operations integrating add-on growth initiatives.

I have a demonstrated ability to build cross-functional, high-energy teams that not only drive growth but also enhance bottom-line performance. Passionate and results-driven, I began my journey on the factory floor of a major Agricultural Industry manufacturer and steadily progressed, taking on increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.

In my most recent role as the Director of Integration for a national supply and construction company, I contributed to the success of the organization in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. My commitment to excellence is evident in my continuous pursuit of growth and learning. Holding the prestigious APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) designation, I am actively pursuing the APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification to stay at the forefront of industry best practices.

My competencies span Operations, Supply Chain, Production, Materials Management, Lean Manufacturing, and more. Specializing in strategic planning, performance-driven initiatives, and KPI/metrics design, I optimize operational efficiency. Beyond technical skills, I bring a strategic mindset to complex problem-solving, excelling in relationship building, execution, and completion. My experience in materials and systems integration, coupled with the ability to balance multiple initiatives simultaneously, makes me a highly valuable addition to any leadership team. 

Experience

• QC Supply, LLC  (7 yrs 6 mos)
• Director of Integration
• Full-time
• Sep 2020 - Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos
• Schuyler, Nebraska and Tovey, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
• Multi-Location responsibilities in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, North Carolina & South Carolina & additional states in the North Central Region of the U.S.
• Averaged 48 of 52 weeks on the road per year over my tenure
• Over 300,000 miles driven to support company objectives and specific location needs. 
• A true Team Player who contributed directionally and directly hands-on being onsite when needed.
• As Director of Integration, I lead the comprehensive integration of acquisitions by aligning materials, warehousing, staffing, IT, and business processes to operate cohesively in line with corporate goals. I foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement, collaborating across multiple levels and locations. My responsibilities encompass strategic planning, fast and effective execution, and adaptability in response to evolving situations. I prioritize communication and relationship-building, emphasizing their crucial role in issue resolution, continuous improvement, and seamless integration. Noteworthy integration activities include supply chain alignment, warehouse optimization, staffing evaluation, cultural assimilation, and the implementation of streamlined IT and material processes, contributing to successful mergers and acquisitions. 
• Skills: Management · Microsoft Excel · MRP · Lean Manufacturing · Value Stream Mapping · Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain · Kaizen · Materials Management

• Interim GM North Region
• Full-time
• Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 · 6 mos
• Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, North Carolina and South Carolina · Hybrid
• Interim General Manager | North Region | (Indiana, Oklahoma, North Carolina & South Carolina)

• Interim Branch Manager
• Full-time
• Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 · 7 mos
• Illinois & Kentucky, United States · Hybrid
• Interim Branch Manager - Day-to-day activities of a typical Branch manager with a team of more than a dozen associates including Retail, Warehousing, Delivery, Project, and Service activities. During this time I led the closure of one branch and the opening of another branch, which consisted of a complete move from one location to a complete set up in another.

• Materials Integration Manager
• Full-time
• Mar 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos
• Schuyler, Nebraska and Tovey, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
• Integration of materials, warehousing and other supply chain activities of acquisitions to align corporate strategies, processes and policies.
• Skills: Management · Microsoft Excel · MRP · Lean Manufacturing · Value Stream Mapping · Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain · Kaizen · Materials Management 

• Corporate Materials Manger
• Feb 2017 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos
• Schuyler Nebraska and Tovey, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
• Expanded roll to include all company locations to effectively tie all inventory together, evaluate and manage the entire distribution network across all twenty-three locations.
  Work closely with the location managers to align inventory with demand, increase turns and right size inventory. Manage the data such as min/max levels, inventory turns, seasonal demands, lead times from suppliers, etc. Oversight of the entire inventory supply network within QC Supply.
  
  Develop, lead and execute Materials, Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory Control, Production Control, Material Flow and Warehouse strategies.
  Design and Implement KPI's, operations review processes and cost-saving initiatives. Introduce and implement Lean methodology and a continuous improvement culture.
  Build and strengthen communication and relationships across all business departments and improve customer satisfaction.
• Skills: Management · Microsoft Excel · MRP · Lean Manufacturing · Value Stream Mapping · Manufacturing · Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain · Kaizen · Materials Management

• Materials Manager
• Aug 2016 - Jan 2017 · 6 mos
• Schuyler, Nebraska and Tovey, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
• Develop, lead and execute Materials, Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory Control, Production Control, Material Flow and Warehouse strategies at the corporate headquarters.
  Design and Implement KPI's, operations review processes and cost-saving initiatives. Introduce and implement Lean methodology and a continuous improvement culture.
  Build and strengthen communication and relationships across all business departments and improve customer satisfaction.
• Skills: Management · Microsoft Excel · MRP · Lean Manufacturing · Value Stream Mapping · Manufacturing · Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain · Kaizen · Materials Management

• GSI Group, Inc.   26 yrs 10 mos

• Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) Manager
• Full-time
• Aug 2014 - Mar 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos
• Assumption, Illinois · On-site
• Developed production planning for $125m facility
  Developed a team approach between Sales and Plant Production
  Drive Communication and Teamwork
  Design process for build and consumption of Inventory and Forecasting
  Monthly Forecasting of Sales and Budget Forecasting for a $125m dollar division
  Reduction of back-orders
  Inventory Management
  Design and implement a Production, Inventory and Forecasting Process to level production & manage inventory
  Management of Corporate Inventory Project
• Skills: Management · Microsoft Excel · MRP · Lean Manufacturing · Value Stream Mapping · Manufacturing · Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain · Kaizen · Materials Management

• AGCO / The GSI Group, Inc.
• Jun 1989 - Mar 2016 · 26 yrs 10 mos
• Assumption, Illinois
• Almost Twenty-seven years of Operations, Supply Chain and Materials Management encompassing Materials, Logistics, Sales, Engineering, Safety, Procurement, Warehousing, Leadership Management and Lean Manufacturing dedicated to Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Teamwork, Personal Growth and Company Success. Almost Twenty-seven years of Operations, Supply Chain and Materials Management encompassing Materials, Logistics, Sales, Engineering, Safety, Procurement, Warehousing, Leadership Management and Lean Manufacturing dedicated to Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Teamwork, Personal Growth and Company Success.
• Skills: Management · Microsoft Excel · MRP · Lean Manufacturing · Value Stream Mapping · Manufacturing · Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain · Kaizen · Materials Management

• Materials Manager
• Apr 2009 - Aug 2014 · 5 yrs 5 mos
• Taylorville, Illinois
• Led the Materials team of 71 associates for a $125m facility
  Responsible for Scheduling, Materials, Warehouse and Logistics teams.
  "Plan for Every Part" project
  Lean Manufacturing processes
  Led daily Waste Walks to improve safety and all processes within the Supply Chain
  Kanban replenishment process
  Increased Inventory Turns from 10 to 15
  Created and Implemented new system processes and system functions
  Lean Processes for material conveyance and warehousing
  Improved SCOT (Ship Complete on Time) performance to 97%
  Aided in developing the monthly Budget
  Developed a monthly Inventory Forecasting initiative
  Utilized both Tactical and Strategic Planning for personnel and resources
  Drive 5s activities
  Led Cycle Counts and yearly Physical Inventory
  Managed, Led, Designed and Implemented many Supply Chain improvements
  Many of these process and reports are still in use today
  Led the Materials team of 71 associates for a $125m facility Responsible for Scheduling, Materials, Warehouse and Logistics teams. "Plan for Every Part" project Lean Manufacturing processes Led daily Waste Walks to improve safety and all processes within the Supply Chain Kanban replenishment process Increased Inventory Turns from 10 to 15 Created and Implemented new system processes and system functions Lean Processes for material conveyance and warehousing Improved SCOT (Ship Complete on Time) performance to 97% Aided in developing the monthly Budget Developed a monthly Inventory Forecasting initiative Utilized both Tactical and Strategic Planning for personnel and resources Drive 5s activities Led Cycle Counts and yearly Physical Inventory Managed, Led, Designed and Implemented many Supply Chain improvements Many of these process and reports are still in use today 
• Skills: Management · Microsoft Excel · MRP · Lean Manufacturing · Value Stream Mapping · Manufacturing · Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain · Kaizen · Materials Management

• Production Control Manager
• Jan 2007 - Apr 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos
• Taylorville, Illinois
• Led the Production Control team of 10 associates for $125m facility
  Managed Master Scheduling activities
  Managed production Planning activities
  Managed Stocking quantities for Finish Goods and Components
  Designed and Implemented System improvements for effective schedulingLed the Production Control team of 10 associates for $125m facility Managed Master Scheduling activities Managed production Planning activities Managed Stocking quantities for Finish Goods and Components Designed and Implemented System improvements for effective scheduling
• Skills: Management · Microsoft Excel · MRP · Lean Manufacturing · Value Stream Mapping · Manufacturing · Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain · Kaizen · Materials Management

• Production Control Coordinator
• Apr 2003 - Jan 2007 · 3 yrs 10 mos
• Assumption, Illinois
• Responsible for Scheduling and planning of production
  Monitored Sales Orders
  Monitored Inventory Levels
  Mid-term; Began traveling to other facilities to train and lead teams of 25 associates
  Aided in improving the scheduling and planning process
  Designed repeatable processes between five facilities
  
  Work with other team members to ensure production schedule across product lines.
  Responsible for aligning production schedules with demand.
  Set up new SKU's
  Analyze inventory levels
  Set up stocking quantities for high usage SKU's
  Resolve issues with scheduling & production
  Expedite pasts based on need
  Assist other Production Control team members
  
  
  Monitoring of production lines, setting schedules, inventory planning and alignment of the internal supply chain to ensure efficient and productive production scheduling.
  
  Additional responsibilities beginning mid 2005 included leading teams of Production Control associates across five plants for production scheduling, planning, safety stock analysis, inventory levels, new product set ups, production past dues and improvements of the current systems. This position encompassed being accountable for production scheduling, inventory builds/consumption, leveling schedules, expediting and related supply chain processes. Align workload of Production Control associates, aid in training of new associates, roll out of new system updates and initiate improvements of current systems.
  
  Responsible for Scheduling and planning of production Monitored Sales Orders Monitored Inventory Levels Mid-term; Began traveling to other facilities to train and lead teams of 25 associates Aided in improving the scheduling and planning process Designed repeatable processes between five facilities Work with other team members to ensure production schedule across product lines. Responsible for aligning production schedules with demand. Set up new SKU's Analyze inventory levels Set up stocking quantities for high usage SKU's Resolve issues with scheduling & production Expedite pasts based on need Assist other Production Control team members Monitoring of production lines, setting schedules, inventory planning and alignment of the internal supply chain to ensure efficient and productive production scheduling. Additional responsibilities beginning mid 2005 included leading teams of Production Control associates across five plants for production scheduling, planning, safety stock analysis, inventory levels, new product set ups, production past dues and improvements of the current systems. This position encompassed being accountable for production scheduling, inventory builds/consumption, leveling schedules, expediting and related supply chain processes. Align workload of Production Control associates, aid in training of new associates, roll out of new system updates and initiate improvements of current systems. 
• Skills: Management · Microsoft Excel · MRP · Manufacturing · Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain · Kaizen · Materials Management

• Cell Manager
• Oct 2002 - Apr 2003 · 7 mos
• Assumption, Illinois
• Responsible for leading a packaging, assembly and machine operating area comprised of two shifts.
  
  Led a production, packaging, assembly and machining cell
  Managed Safety
  Managed 5s initiatives
  Consult CEO of improvements required
  Planning of production schedule, inventory and personnel over two shifts
  All activities associated with managing a plant production area
  Assigning productivity initiatives of all employees assigned to designated shifts
  Enforce all safety and processing procedures
  Enable effective communication between team members
  Train new employees and coach existing employees
  Maintain a clean and safe workplace
  Investigate and report all incidents (safety, personnel, performance)
  Drive effective manufacture, assembly and packaging of products as necessary
  Suggest and implement cost-saving ideas
  Ensure proper scheduling for Shipping Complete On Time
  Delegation of tasks
  Perform related duties as assigned or as situations dictate. Responsible for leading a packaging, assembly and machine operating area comprised of two shifts. Led a production, packaging, assembly and machining cell Managed Safety Managed 5s initiatives Consult CEO of improvements required Planning of production schedule, inventory and personnel over two shifts All activities associated with managing a plant production area Assigning productivity initiatives of all employees assigned to designated shifts Enforce all safety and processing procedures Enable effective communications between team members Train new employees and coach existing employees Maintain a clean and safe work place Investigate and report all incidents (safety, personnel, performance) Drive effective manufacture, assembly and packaging of products as necessary Suggest and implement cost-saving ideas Ensure proper scheduling for Shipping Complete On Time Delegation of tasks Perform related duties as assigned or as situations dictate
• Skills: Management · Microsoft Excel · MRP · Manufacturing · Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain · Kaizen · Materials Management 

• Plant Manager
• Dec 2001 - Oct 2002 · 11 mos
• Flora, Illinois
• Led a team of 100 associates Across facilities for the opening of a new facility including:
  Plant Layout
  Personnel Planning
  Safety
  5s
  Inventory Planning
  Coordinate Production moves
  Sales Demand Planning
  All activities associated with opening a new facility
  Reporting to the COO
  
  
  Responsible team member for the opening of a satellite plant with manufacturing, assembly and packaging capabilities. Driving formulation of analysis for space, production, inventory and employee requirements. Responsible for scheduling product moves, location and production time lines to ensure minimal customer impact. Ensure inventory and production is aligned with customer orders, up time of production lines on time, employees are trained adequately and ensure a smooth transition to a new facility.Led a team of 100 associates Across facilities for the opening of a new facility including: Plant Layout Personnel Planning Safety 5s Inventory Planning Coordinate Production moves Sales Demand Planning All activities associated with opening a new facility Reporting to the COO Responsible team member for the opening of a satellite plant with manufacturing, assembly and packaging capabilities. Driving formulation of analysis for space, production, inventory and employee requirements. Responsible for scheduling product moves, location and production time lines to ensure minimal customer impact. Ensure inventory and production is aligned with customer orders, up time of production lines on time, employees are trained adequately and ensure a smooth transition to a new facility.
• Skills: Management · Microsoft Excel · MRP · Manufacturing · Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain · Kaizen · Materials Management

• Lead Person
• Jun 2001 - Dec 2001 · 7 mos
• Assumption, Illinois
• Responsible for leading a packaging, assembly and machine operating area comprised of two shifts.
  Assigning productivity initiatives of all employees assigned to designated shifts
  Enforce all safety and processing procedures
  Enable effective communications between team members
  Train new employees and coach existing employees
  Maintain a clean and safe work place
  Investigate and report all incidents (safety, personnel, performance)
  Drive effective manufacture, assembly and packaging of products as necessary
  Suggest and implement cost-saving ideas
  Ensure proper scheduling for Shipping Complete On Time
  Delegation of tasks
  Perform related duties as assigned or as situations dictateResponsible for leading a packaging, assembly and machine operating area comprised of two shifts. Assigning productivity initiatives of all employees assigned to designated shifts Enforce all safety and processing procedures Enable effective communications between team members Train new employees and coach existing employees Maintain a clean and safe work place Investigate and report all incidents (safety, personnel, performance) Drive effective manufacture, assembly and packaging of products as necessary Suggest and implement cost-saving ideas Ensure proper scheduling for Shipping Complete On Time Delegation of tasks Perform related duties as assigned or as situations dictate
• Skills: Management · Microsoft Excel · MRP · Manufacturing · Supply Chain Management · Supply Chain · Materials Management

• The G.S.I. Group
• Full-time
• Jun 1989 - Jun 2001 · 12 yrs 1 mo
• Assumption, Illinois, United States · On-site
• Lead Manufacturing, Production and Inventory
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Proficient with Microsoft Programs: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint with Excel being my "go to" application.

Additional personal Skills:

1. Leadership and Team Building

2. Strategic Planning

3. Supply Chain Management

4. Operations and Materials Management

5. Integration and Change Management

6. Certifications and Continuous Learning

7. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

8. Communication and Relationship Building

My education and experience are the fruits of Hands-on work, seminars & workshops, and self-learning. I hold a High School Degree, along with passing all exams for the CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) accreditation, Christian County LEAD Program – (Leadership Excellence Achieved by Design) along with passing the LinkedIn Skill Assessments Mention your educational qualifications, degrees, and any relevant certifications. My skills are mostly hands-on, self-learning, leaning on mentors, watching, listening reading and grit. See the books I’ve read on the “Books” page. Continued education and learning is very important to me professionally and personally. We never stop learning

1. Reduction of Excess & Obsolete - The toughest task comes to mind first, which we be reduction of Excess and Obsolete inventory. This took more time and resources than first thought. Reduction of E&O entails the collaboration of all facets of he organization. 

2. Reduction of overall inventory

3. Forecasting Inventory

4. The complete closing, opening, and consolidation of complete locations with retail and warehousing space. 

5. Physical Inventory process and schedule of 24 Branch locations.

6 Successful alignment of Fleet Vehicles, Trailer and MHE from 24 locations to the financials, and created a Master Fleet list for executive use.

7. Additional projects upon request.

Please feel free to contact me via LinkedIn, or directly to my email at rbrunk@raybrunk.com  or fill out the form on my Contact page any time.