1. Dennis Vanhorn
740 Roberta Drive, Rossville, GA, C: 423-364-7746 denniswvanhorn@aol.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Production manager specialist offering talent in strategic inventory management, organizational
development and project management.
SKILLS
Inventory management
specialist
Maintenance Planning
Management
Lean Manufacturing
Logistic Specialist (both
local and abroad
Just in Time (JIT)
Material Flow
Material Handling
Expertise
Project Management
Production Line
Management
Team Building
Critical Path Training
Cause Mapping
ISO and QS-9001 Auditor
APICS
OSHA Regulations
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Alstom Power Chattanooga TN 2008 – 2015
A diversified global manufacturing company employing 620 associates and has $95M in annual sales
Inventory Manager,Maintenance Planner,and Logistics Planner – Boiler Retrofit Division
Supervised and directed tool room attendants on inventory methods, POU machines, and
weekly/monthly inventory control of all inventory consumables. Responsible for ordering and
maintaining stock of all direct job inventories such as weld wire, fin bar, caps, and small misc. items
using JIT. Reconciled inventory and distributed monthly reports to accounting and corporate personnel.
Maintained and supervised inventory controls of all off-site locations.
Maintained good customer relations with inventory and materials vendors.
Implemented TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) schedule to maintenance department keying in on
60 critical machines. PM schedule includes CNC bending, Cranes, and automated welding machines
(Gantry, Fusion and Straight tube welders). Ordered and maintained inventory of parts for critical
machinery and implemented POU machine to help maintain inventory levels of small parts. Cross
referenced machine parts of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) and researched cost savings
with use of non-OEM parts.
Responsible for creating all requisitions in SAP system for tool room inventory, machine parts, and
direct job inventory. Also responsible for receiving such items in SAP system.
Supervised shipments leaving with job product, maintained good customer relations with logistics
vendors and scheduled trucks and confirmed all shipment complied with OSHA and ISO standards.
Certified Internal ISO 9001-2008 Auditor. Completed three internal audits per year and presented
finding to Management Staff. Helped train new auditors when needed. Implemented new processes to
streamline efficiency.
Performed monthly safety audits GPI (General Planned Inspections) which resulted in an excellent
safety record of over five years without an LTA.
2. MILLER INDUSTRIES Ooltewah, TN 1998-2008
World Leader Manufacturer of Tow Trucks
Customer Service Representative, Quality Inspector &Warehouse Supervisor
Initiate returns and Return Goods Authorization’s (RGA) to all vendors on purchase parts that are
warrantable.
Maintain warranty items and claims for customers.
Order parts for repairs.
Research technicalinformation.
Inspect final product before shipping
Inventory control. (Includes ordering and shipping of warranty parts.)
Supervision of 8 warehouse employees
Follow and maintain production schedules
Kit parts for production.
Warehouse Employee/Forklift Driver
Follow up on all shortages and maintain minimal inventory for cost reductions.
Research technicalinformation. Receive technical calls. Make calls to vendors for technical
information.
Receive calls on parts shipments and tracking.
Working knowledge of hydraulics.
ROPER CORPORATION Lafayette, GA 1983-1995
Global Manufacturer of Gas and Electric Ranges
Production Supervisor
Supervised production line and pulled and supplied any parts that were needed on the
production and maintained that all aspects of line stayed on schedule.
Initiated team building meetings and worked with individuals for better efficiency.
Maintained inventory per APICS standards.
OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Hedge Hog Herbs
Owner & Operator
EDUCATION
North Georgia Community College, Rocksprings, GA - Computer Classes
Dalton College, Dalton, GA - Business Classes
Chattanooga Valley High School, Flintstone, GA - Diploma
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
DOT Hazmat Training (Hazardous Materials) OSHA Compliance & Work Place Safety
IATA/OCAO Training Forklift Certification
ISO 9001-2008 Internal Auditor