Director of Assembly

Posted on: 2007-10-23

Ruza D. Jovanovic 9614 W Higgins Road #2D Rosemont, Illinois 60018 847-366-0947 [email protected] Objectives Demonstrate my extensive management skills and provide innovative and competitive solutions in improving efficiency, productivity and operating costs. Professional Experience Rizzo Realty Group, Chicago, IL Licensed Real Estate Agent: 2005-2007 • Specializing in selling Investment Properties – Chicago, Arizona, Florida, Nevada • Real Estate Property Owner – Successfully own / manage eight personal properties. ETA/CUISENAIRE, Vernon Hills, IL: 1987 - 2007 A leader in the manufacturing and sales of supplemental educational teaching materials to schools, teachers, distributors and publishers. Director of Manufacturing: 1999-2007 • Successfully completed 3 computer conversions: BCA, BOSS and LX/ERP. • Successfully integrated two corporate acquisitions into existing manufacturing and distribution operations. • Chose sites, negotiated leases and supervised relocation of 6 warehouses. • Managed real estate negotiations and oversaw equipping of new warehouse space used for storage and assembly. • Developed, implemented and delivered training programs for Customer Service, Assembly, Order Entry, and Key National Accounts Coordinators. • Provided leadership, direction, training and motivation to 6-10 full-time direct reports and to a seasonal work force of up to 100 employees. • Managed customer service and ensured customer satisfaction for the company’s 4 largest Key National Accounts. • Improved department efficiencies by 27% via cross training and enhanced procedures. • Reduced overtime in the Assembly Department by 85% by streamlining procedures and without loss of productivity. • Performed performance management functions, selection, disciplinary action, and terminations. • Managed a 250,000+ Square foot Facility. Distribution, Assembly, Customer Service, Order Entry Manager: 1993-1999 • Managed the operation of the company’s $ 3,000,000 and 20,000 line item inventory. • Developed and implemented the receiving program immediate inventory update. • Developed the shipping manifest system, effectuating cost and time savings through system automation. • Achieved 35% time reduction; 22 % cost savings, and 37% error reduction through redesigned inventory warehouse traffic and work flow plan. • Developed point of entry inventory product label identification program. • Implemented inventory cycle counting, coding and stock reorder systems and modified and streamlined the bill of material procedures. • Provided direction, leadership, training and motivation to 20 warehouse and inventory employees. Inventory / Warehouse Q.C. Manager: 1987-1993 • Designed and implemented the first companywide quality control program, creating procedures for purchasing and shipping through post-sale trouble shooting activities; including: • Vendor premises inspection procedures. • Internal inspection product procedures. • “ Product Need “ packaging procedures • Import / Export expediting procedures. Education Northeastern Illinois University Graduate studies – Marketing Northern Illinois University Bachelor of Science Degree - Education Licensed Real Estate Agent Affiliations: APICS Chicago Association of Realtors Secretary, Condo Board Real Estate Investor / Owner Computer Skills: AS400, MRP, WMS, BPICS, Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Lotus Notes References Available On Request