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Christine McGrath

Newtownabbey

Summary

Motivated Material Manager-with 32 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work history

Materials manager

Ryobi Aluminium Castings
Carrickfergus, Antrim
12.2011 - Current
  • Reduced costs through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
  • Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives within materials department.
  • Developed purchasing strategies for cost-effective procurement of materials.
  • Coordinated logistics operations for smooth inbound and outbound flow of materials.
  • Enhanced supplier performance metrics with regular vendor reviews and feedback.
  • Organized routine audits of stock levels to prevent shortages and overages.
  • Mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruptions through contingency planning.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to align procurement with production schedules.
  • Managed vendor relationships, resulting in better supply chain management.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance in handling hazardous materials safely.
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing materials.
  • Established robust system for tracking material movements throughout facility.
  • Implemented inventory control measures for minimized overstock situations.
  • Coordinated with production teams to ensure timely material availability.
  • Increased operational efficiency with effective materials planning and forecasting.
  • Achieved reduced waste by implementing sustainable material practices.
  • Led team of material handlers, promoting culture of safety and efficiency.
  • Improved order accuracy by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
  • Optimized storage solutions, maximizing warehouse space utilization.
  • Streamlined procurement processes for improved efficiency.
  • Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
  • Worked with department heads to determine requirements for procurement activities.
  • Coordinated with inventory control to determine purchasing needs with high degree of accuracy.
  • Facilitated decision-making by preparing cost comparison of material pricing.
  • Monitored supply chain activities to validate quality of goods procured.
  • Minimized customer complaints by verifying procured items met required quality standards.
  • Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
  • Ensured business continuity, using local suppliers to minimize risk of supply chain disruptions.
  • Analyzed and developed procurement plans with cost-effective solutions and increased purchase power.
  • Liaised with third party suppliers to facilitate shipment of materials, reducing lead times.
  • Reviewed proposals and submitted reports to procurement heads for selection.
  • Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.
  • Facilitated project delivery by procuring raw materials and supplies.
  • Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
  • Assessed supplier base and categorized spending based on strategic and operational requirements.
  • Accurately anticipated future customer demand through predictive analysis of historical data.
  • Mentored and motivated junior procurement staff to consistently meet and exceed department KPIs.
  • Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
  • Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
  • Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
  • Assessed staff and team performance and regularly actioned insights to fuel improvement.
  • Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
  • Used trend data and financial forecasts to establish accurate budgets aligned with operational needs.

Materials Superintendent

Ryobi Aluminium Castings
Carrickfergus, Antrim
12.2005 - 12.2011
  • Managed 5 site logistics, maintaining seamless operations.
  • Improved site productivity with robust scheduling practices.
  • Implemented efficient resource allocation strategies for cost savings.
  • Maintained high team morale with supportive leadership techniques with team of 30
  • Enforced quality standards to deliver top-notch results.
  • Encouraged open lines of communication, fostering collaborative work environment.
  • Coordinated staff and contractors to achieve daily tasks within quality, budget and timeframe targets.
  • Directed day-to-day supervision of labor teams to achieve daily productivity KPIs.
  • Presented monthly reports on productivity and downtime, identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Led by example to motivate hardworking, target-driven operational teams.
  • Held accountability for inventory management and ordering to maintain ample stock supplies.
  • Briefed teams on health and safety policies to uphold compliant working environments.
  • Prepared staff and environments for audits and inspections, supporting performance analysis.
  • Planned staff schedules to meet operational needs whilst remaining within spending budgets.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and operational teams to assess progress against projected timelines.
  • Ran staff meetings to gain operational insight and communicate helpful feedback.
  • Oversaw staff performance reviews, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
  • Established strong relationships with external stakeholders to secure beneficial contracts.

Purchasing officer

Ryobi Aluminum Casting
Carrickfergus, Antrim
12.2000 - 12.2005
  • Coordinated with finance department for timely payment of invoices, strengthened vendor relationships.
  • Worked closely with other departments to understand material requirements, achieved seamless production flow.
  • Identified potential suppliers through thorough market research.
  • Maintained comprehensive database of approved suppliers, facilitated quick reference during decision-making processes.
  • Improved supplier relationships by conducting regular review meetings.
  • Ensured compliance of purchase orders to company policies, ensured integrity in procurement processes.
  • Reduced costs with efficient inventory management techniques.
  • Streamlined purchasing processes, improved efficiency in operations.
  • Negotiated better terms for cost-effective procurement strategies.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to implement cost reduction initiatives.
  • Evaluated vendor performance to ensure product quality and delivery timeliness.
  • Reviewed purchase requisitions and orders for accuracy, maintained orderliness in processes.
  • Mentored and motivated junior procurement staff to consistently meet and exceed department KPIs.
  • Liaised with third party suppliers to facilitate shipment of materials, reducing lead times.
  • Used automatic tracking systems to keep computer system updated with goods movements and proactively place new orders at optimal times.

Material Scheduler

Ryobi Aluminium Castings
Carrickfergus, Antrim
12.1997 - 12.2000
  • Prioritized tasks according to urgency and importance; resulted in efficient use of time.
  • Fostered culture of punctuality within team by setting clear expectations around timekeeping and deadlines.
  • Facilitated seamless operations with effective resource allocation and schedule management.
  • Decreased operational delays through proactive identification and resolution of potential schedule conflicts.
  • Produced accurate forecasts for project timelines and resources required, leading to better budgeting decisions.
  • Eliminated confusion regarding task assignments by maintaining clear, up-to-date schedules.
  • Reduced scheduling conflicts by prioritizing and organizing tasks efficiently.
  • Managed complex schedules to ensure key project deadlines were met.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with strict adherence to schedules.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by ensuring prompt delivery of services via tight schedule control.
  • Scheduled all reactive and planned works, allocating appropriate resources to complete tasks.
  • Collaborated with team leads to create shift schedules and rosters.
  • Utilized scheduling software to optimize resource allocation and timelines.
  • Identified opportunities to improve planning team processes and service delivery.
  • Facilitated meetings to discuss project timelines and address scheduling concerns.
  • Raised purchase orders for regular stock items and bespoke customer requests.
  • Acted as first point of contact for work allocation queries and concerns.
  • Liaised with both management and team in constructive and positive manner.
  • Conducted regular reviews of project schedules to identify and address potential delays.
  • Kept strong awareness of company contractual obligations to staff and clients.
  • Worked with sales team to coordinate and delegate high-volume appointments.
  • Tracked and reported on KPIs, detailing total appointments set and comparison to expected quotas.
  • Kept files organized and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.

Finish Shop Operator

Ryobi Aluminium Castings
Carrickfergus, Antrim
12.1992 - 12.1997
  • Coordinated with other operators for smooth operation processes.
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment for maximum productivity.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols with constant vigilance.
  • Upheld all health and safety regulations for risk reduction.
  • Documented daily operations accurately, assisting in record keeping.
  • Assisted in training new staff, ensuring efficient team performance.
  • Monitored machine output, ensuring quality control standards were met.
  • Operated high-speed machinery to achieve project deadlines on time.
  • Supported health and safety by carefully operating machinery.
  • Packaged and promptly moved completed products to storage areas, maintaining smooth and efficient operations.
  • Cleaned equipment, identifying potential repair and maintenance needs.
  • Maintained fast pace and attention to detail to meet productivity targets.
  • Manually loaded, unloaded and manoeuvred bulky goods, safely lifting and transporting heavy loads.
  • Used appropriate protective gear to minimise risk of injury.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.

Education

GCSEs - Maths, English, History, Geography

Carrickfergus College
Carrickfergus
06.1986

Skills

  • Budget monitoring and controlling
  • Freight and transport knowledge
  • Delivering under pressure
  • Crisis management capabilities
  • Cost-reduction strategy
  • Supplier liaison
  • Continuous improvements
  • Demand forecasting
  • Project leadership
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Material requirements planning (MRP) management
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory control
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Client Relationship Management

Accomplishments

Managing an International supply base around Covid and Brexit with no issues.

Exceeding cost savings goals by 40%.

Developing the Procurement/MP&L processes and work instructions and teams.

Developing Procurement/MP&L systems.

Implementation of KPIs for Procurement and MP&L teams.

Contract and SLA Management

Implementation of Traffic Management System.

Implementation of a Buy Supplier Portal.

Implementation of Academy to support Adults with learning difficulties (Orchardville)

Management of £50 Million budget.

Managing Raw Materials stock levels to a very tight budget.

Timeline

Materials manager

Ryobi Aluminium Castings
12.2011 - Current

Materials Superintendent

Ryobi Aluminium Castings
12.2005 - 12.2011

Purchasing officer

Ryobi Aluminum Casting
12.2000 - 12.2005

Material Scheduler

Ryobi Aluminium Castings
12.1997 - 12.2000

Finish Shop Operator

Ryobi Aluminium Castings
12.1992 - 12.1997

GCSEs - Maths, English, History, Geography

Carrickfergus College

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