Richard Henry

700 S. Raven Road

Shorewood, Il 60404
(815)582.3021
rh55bdf8@westpost.net

OBJECTIVE:
My objective is to be employed full time at a company with a qualified diverse w
ork environment that is team oriented and would challenge my leadership communic
ation and creative skills; allowing me the opportunity to utilize my skills to c
ontribute to the continuous success and growth of the organization.
Summary of SKILLS:
MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Word Perfect, AS400, SAP, Main Saver Maintenance Ma
nagement software program, Import & export, Freight forwarding, Web Page Design,
Communication (oral written & visual presentations), ISO9000 Series, Lean manuf
acturing process.
EXPERIENCE:
11-2006 - 01-01-2009 Kumho Tire USA New Lenox Il
Assistant Warehouse Manager
As an Assistant Warehouse Manager I helped the Warehouse Manager conducted day-t
o-day operations. I maintained superior customer service by achieving productiv
ity and shipping accuracy goals and by motivating and developing the warehouse a
ssociates. I assisted in directing, organizing, and controlling warehousing acti
vities for the distribution center. I implemented warehouse operating policies,
procedures and processes that achieve a safe, efficient, cost effective warehous
e operation and exceeded customer service expectations. I put the safety rules
into place for forklift operators, I organized the inventory of the warehouse st
ock, submitted monthly inventory reports, Developed a plan to organize the wareh
ouse and used AS 400 & SAP. I broke the warehouse down into sections and assign
section leaders, I held each section leader responsible for ensuring that the in
ventory stock was properly rotated. I streamlined inventory by cycle counting, p
erformed Supply Chain operations management, performed OSHA abatements, trained
floor supervisor. I Handled multiple conflicting problems by prioritizing
09-2005 - 2-2006 Manpower Aurora Il
Shipping Supervisor
Assign orders to be picked and loaded, scheduled will calls, scheduled trucks, o
btained freight rate quotes organized inventory of warehouse stock.
09-2004 - 03-2005 Adecco Chicago Il
Materials Manager
As a Materials Manager I performed inventory control on all incoming materials r
esearched invalid purchase orders and contacted suppliers to obtain valid purcha
se order numbers so materials could be received in and shipped out to customers
in a timely manner.
10/1996 - 5/2003
House Dad / Home School Teacher
7/1994 - 9/1995 Willamette Industries Montgomery, Illinois
Maintenance/Purchasing
As a Purchasing Agent/Maintenance Clerk in a high speed production facility, I w
as responsible for a $1,000,000 budget. I I organized inventory of warehouse sto
ck and developed a JIT system. Having implemented Main Saver Maintenance Managem
ent software program, I performed cost analysis reports, submitted monthly inven
tory reports, streamlined inventory by cycle counting, created a vendor database
to eliminate out of stock issues, tracked daily shift production, submitted dai
ly OSM, ISF, PM machine reports, submitted weekly and monthly equipment cost rep
orts, I wrote estimates for capital projects, handled equipment rental contracts
negotiated supply contracts and assisted Plant Engineer in troubleshooting prob
lem machinery.
9/1979 - 3/1994 Brown Shoe Company Charleston Mo.
Plant Manager / Production Supervisor
As a Plant Manager, I managed a high speed production facility of 200+ employees
. I Hired and trained supervisors for three shifts and shipping and receiving in
a high speed production facility. Negotiated pricing and purchased equipment fo
r company, negotiated pricing for capital projects, negotiated supply contracts,
restructured plant safety program and worked closely with safety committee to e
nsure plant safety procedures were implemented properly according to OSHA regula
tions. Problem solved customer complaints and performed inside consulting, imple
mented first employee-management relations program, implemented program that red
uced plant injuries 75% in the first year, increased production by 90%, Implemen
ted a preventive maintenance program, revised operating procedures for productio
n, insured proper rotation of stock by cycle counting. As a Production Superviso
r I hired trained and Supervised a staff of 50 sewing machine operators, injecti
on molding machine operators, forklift operators, packers and leather cutters in
a high speed production facility, maintained a shift production schedule, impro
ved production by teaching nutritional diet in order to optimize production leve
l, personally repaired equipment (troubleshooting problem machinery). Reviewed o
perating reports and resolved operational complaints, reviewed production orders
and determined product type, dispatched route drivers and trained personnel in
shipping and receiving.

EDUCATION:
Joliet Junior College
Business Management 3.5 GPA

College of DuPage US-Illinois-Glen Ellyn

Pursued an associate in Radiology/Communication 2.5 GPA
4/1983 US Army US-Ga.-Fort Benning
Certification
Military Occupation: Electrician

AFFILIATIONS:
09-2008 - Present Nightriders Training Camp
10/2000 - Present- Rights of Passage Mentor/Coach
6/1998 - 12-2003 -Aurora Flyers Track Club Assistant Coach
12/2004 - Present Track Masters Track Club Athletic Director
REFERENCES:
Upon request