MICHAEL T.

PROPST
2922 Glendale Avenue
Kannapolis, NC 28081
mp778622@westpost.net
704 932 6953 or 980 621 6137

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a management position which challenges my experiences, abi

lities while striving to streamline and reduce expenditures for the company.
MANAGEMENT / SKILL SETS /OPERATIONS
a Comprehensive experience in team leadership, line production, operations, line
management, strategic planning, and administration in manufacturing.
a Coordinate inventories, promotions, and status reporting for multiple in-house
locations: handled internal audits and analytical problem-solving in fast paced
situations.
a Proverbial with TQM, JIT, continuous flow manufacturing, and focused manufactu
ring; accurately measure and reduce scrap, re-work, and lost time.
a Effectively hire, train and supervise teams of managers, supervisors, group le
aders, and line workers at all levels of experience.
a Experience with project management planning, payroll, and human resource manag
ement procedures.
CAREER
BACKGROUND:
JT Walker Enterprises Inc. (MI Windows) Salisbury,NC
Receiving Associate/Personnel 2004-2009
a Responsible for all incoming inventories with an annual worth of $60 million.
a Assisted with order purchasing, stocking, and sourcing of production materials
, including vinyl, glass, and support supplies.
a Familiar with Kanban inventory systems and inventory control
spreadsheets (orders, parts, supplies, audits, etc).
a Worked with other managers to reduce inventory costs and implement cost saving
incentives.
a Recognized by management for skills in troubleshooting and problem resolution
in high-pressure situations.
Pillowtex Corporation Inc. Kannapolis, NC
Department Manager 1997-2003
a In charge of virtually all operations within the distribution center
including cost-effective purchasing, inventory control, cost-reduction, and prof
it/loss functions.
a Effectively hired, trained, supervised, and motivated supervisors, line manage
ment, and group leaders; familiar with human resource
management issues and regulations.
a Knowledgeable of the sales, marketing, and billing departments.
a Constantly analyzed and controlled operating expenses with labor cost reports,
overtime, and job modification procedures.
a Coordinated writing and the development of training manuals, safety reports, a
nd quality control information.
a Familiar with DRP and MRP allocations.
a Managed up to four supervisors and up to 75 union employees.
Production Supervisor 1991-1996
a Responsible for overseeing functions within distribution manufacturing which i
ncluded receiving and shipping operations.
a Effectively handled bills of lading orders to ensure timely shipping of produc
ts.
a Conducted safety inspections for a proper orderly work environment.
a Trained an assistant to be responsible for all distribution receiving and ship
ping operations.
a Developed monthly expense information to provide continuous flow improvements
to give to department manager.
a Supervised staff of approximately 25 union employees.
EDUCATION:
Strayer University: Washington, DC
a Master of Business Administration 2005
a Master of Public Administration 2009
Catawba College: Salisbury, NC
a Bachelor of Business Administration 2003