1. Raymond Reid Vernon
105 Maurice Court, Portland, Tennessee 37148
(615)804-6358 / reidvernon@bellsouth.net
Personal Profile
Highlyskilledprofessional with anexcellentblend of manufacturingand managementexperience.
Committedtocontinuous improvementsto elevate productionefforts. Forwardfocusedwith astrong
abilitytoidentifyopportunitiesforrevenue growthandbuildhigh-performance teamstosupport
companyobjectives. Dedicatedprofessional withdiverseindustryknowledge andspecial talentfor
searchingoutopportunities forimprovementincludingcost reductionandincreasedrevenue.Broad
basedmanagementskillswithstrongplanning,communication,organizational anddecision making
abilitytosuccessfullydirectconcurrentprojects.
Core Strengths & Skills
 ProductionManagement
 ProductionPlanningStrategy
 Team Leadership
 EfficiencyEnhancement
 Cost Reduction
 Customer/SupplierRelations
 InventoryControl
 SupplySourcing&Procurement
 ProjectManagement
 Environmental Law&Regulations
Professional Experience
Insteel Wire Products, Gallatin, Tennessee
1983 to Present
PurchasingManager
 Locate vendorsof materials,equipmentorsuppliesanddetermineproductavailability
and termsof sale
 Prepare andprocessrequisitionsandpurchase ordersforsuppliesandequipment
 Control purchasingdepartmentbudgets
 Interviewandhire staff,andoverseestaff training
 Reviewpurchase orderclaimsandcontractsfor conformance tocompanypolicy
 Review,evaluate andapprove specificationsforissuingandawardingbids

2. Production /Scheduling
 Manage consignedinventory
 Expeditesoperationsthatdelayschedulesandaltersschedulestomeetunforeseen
conditions
 Preparesproductionreports
 Providesaccurate physical inventoriesasrequired
 Providesproductivityanalysisasrequired
InventoryControl Manager
 Oversee accurate monitoring,orderingandstorage of inventory
 Confirmthatdeliveredgoodsmatchpurchase orderspecificationsof quality,condition,
model number,etc
 Adhere tostrictaccountingprocedureswheninputtingessential dataonall materials
handled
 Recruit,hire,train,supervise andsupportinventorycontrol clerks
 Liaise withshippingandreceivingmanagerstoensure necessaryitemsare instock
 May take inventorymanuallyandenterordersincomputersystemonanas-needed
basis
Environmental Specialist
 Maintainaccurate recordsrelatedtochemical inventories,complaintinvestigations,and
shipmentsof hazardouswastes
 Maintainoperationandinspectionlogs
 RequiredreportingtoCity,State andFederal agencies
 Performotherdutiesasassigned
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United States Navy
From 1980 to 1983
Honorable Discharge