Jesse Thacker
Union City
Summary
Resourceful and motivated leader with experience in department and project management seeking an opportunity to create a positive, winning culture within an organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics and Indirect Purchasing Manager
Workhorse Technologies Inc.
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain activities.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Trained team members on lean principles and best practices, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Generated reports on logistics and purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
Materials Operations and Engineering Lead
Whirlpool
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed team of 100 employees to ensure successful delivery of materials to the assembly lines
- Coached and developed team members to drive excellence and developmental growth
- Led Logistics & Customer Service Pillar within the plant to implement World Class Manufacturing Methodology
- Collaborated with Work Place Organization Pillar to improve assembly operator safety, ergonomics, and efficiency
- Led Logistics & Customer Service team to earn a 2nd Point in 3rd World Class Manufacturing Audit
- Led engineering team through the implementation of the plant's first Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) to automate material flow from process partners
- Improved waste streams and packaging practices throughout the plant to significantly reduce waste to landfill achieving Platinum Zero Waste to Landfill Certification
- Worked with carriers and suppliers to improve logistic cost and RWIP inventory levels
Materials Industrial Engineer / WCM Specialist
Whirlpool
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Led World Class Manufacturing activities to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery
- Engaged Logistics Customer Service team through employee involvement
- Redesigned Internal Supermarkets to improve safety and efficiency while also preparing the plant for AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots)
- Implemented timed standard routes for material delivery resulting in significant reduction of materials caused downtime
- Reduced line side inventory and implemented bump/flow delivery of material
- Served as Packaging Lead for plant working directly with suppliers to ensure inbound packaging met Whirlpool's standards and needs
- Designed and purchased custom handheld returnable packaging to achieve piece price and cost reductions
- 2021 W-STAR Award Winner
Materials Supervisor / Inventory Control Lead
Whirlpool
01.2014 - 02.2020
- Supervised personnel and operations within Materials Department (4 Direct and 53 Indirect reports)
- Created winning culture contributing to 52% improvement in turnover and company leading People Leader Effectiveness Engagement Score.
- Used Strategic Vision to streamline leadership, manpower, and resources to create greater efficiency and flow in Department
- Implemented Yard Management System improving inventory accuracy and efficiency
- Coordinated and managed daily physical cycle counts of raw material to ensure adequate coverage to meet SOX and management expectations.
- Responsible for compiling and reporting all metrics related to cycle counting, as well as RWIP.
- Conducted daily inventory analysis to investigate and solve inventory issues.
- Developed and implemented improved cycle count process to reduce risk and improve inventory control.
- Contributed to development and implementation of scan to location inventory system in controlled parts warehouse.
Re-box Group Leader
Whirlpool
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led Department of 14 team members
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
- Implemented process and layout improvements.
- Developed and maintained inventory systems.
- Coordinated and managed all monthly inventory cycle counts and yearly audits.
Patrolman (Reserve)
Winchester Police Department
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Protect and Serve Community of Winchester, Indiana and surrounding areas.
12B Combat Engineer
Indiana Army National Guard
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Specialized in the use of explosives to breach doors and obstacles.
- Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all dismounted battle drills.
FDC Picker, PIV Operator
Kelly Services/Whirlpool
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Used RF scanners to pick/prepare orders.
- Operated forklifts, turrets, and other PIV.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN02.2023
High School Diploma - General Studies
Union City Community High School
Union City, IN2008
Skills
- Strategic Vision
- Effective leader
- World Class Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Certified Trainer (WCM)
- Excellent communication skills
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and SAP
Certification
- Completed LDR 250: Leading People at Whirlpool.
- Certificates of completion for APICS courses. (American Production and Inventory Control Society)
Timeline
Logistics and Indirect Purchasing Manager
Workhorse Technologies Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Materials Operations and Engineering Lead
Whirlpool
07.2022 - 08.2023
Materials Industrial Engineer / WCM Specialist
Whirlpool
02.2020 - 07.2022
Patrolman (Reserve)
Winchester Police Department
04.2018 - 02.2020
Materials Supervisor / Inventory Control Lead
Whirlpool
01.2014 - 02.2020
Re-box Group Leader
Whirlpool
01.2013 - 01.2014
FDC Picker, PIV Operator
Kelly Services/Whirlpool
01.2010 - 01.2013
12B Combat Engineer
Indiana Army National Guard
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor Of Science - Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
High School Diploma - General Studies
Union City Community High School
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