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Lee Murphree

Johnson City

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Planner

EBM-Papst
Telford
12.2023 - Current
  • Resolved issues related to supply chain disruptions or delays in order fulfillment processes.
  • Investigated discrepancies between actual inventories and records in system database.
  • Forecasted future demand based on historical data analysis and market trends.
  • Assisted in developing new systems and procedures related to inventory management operations.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Planned and managed shipment schedules for finished products according to customer needs.
  • Collaborated with other departments regarding material availability and usage.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy of incoming materials.
  • Analyzed material requirements and scheduled production activities accordingly.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
  • Developed and implemented material planning strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Maintained accurate records related to inventory management such as purchase orders, invoices.
  • Monitored stock levels of raw materials and worked with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Conferred with product development, marketing and sales leaders to build accurate demand forecasts.
  • Identified and integrated technological advances and software tools to improve capability, sustainability, and reliability of materials planning.
  • Helped manage capacity by identifying potential gaps and escalating solutions to meet customer demand.
  • Contacted suppliers to verify shipment details.
  • Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
  • Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
  • Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
  • Provided technical assistance and information to staff regarding planning program areas and ordinances.
  • Composed and prepared routine correspondence, letters and reports with job-related software.

Purchasing Coordinator

Snap On Tools
Elizabethton
07.2021 - Current
  • In the role of Purchasing Coordinator I helped to manage the MRO supplies of the factory.
  • Monitored supplier performance and inventory issues and addressed any issues in a timely manner.
  • Generated purchase orders, and other documentation to support the procurement process.
  • Executed purchase orders and maintained accurate purchase records.
  • Observed changing market conditions and perceptions to introduce relevant actions.
  • Identified and capitalized continuously on cost savings opportunities.
  • Reconciled variances between purchase order and invoice.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with new and existing vendors and suppliers.
  • Researched and evaluated potential vendors to determine best fit for cost and quality criteria.
  • Monitored performance delivery forecasts to take required action.
  • Helped vendors understand strategic direction pertaining to cost savings and long-term partnerships.
  • Prepared and processed requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
  • Maintained records of goods ordered and received.

Material Support Specialist

Snap On Tools
Elizabethton
08.2018 - Current
  • As a Material Support Specialist in the Tool Crib I would help to maintain correct stocking levels of tooling and maintenance items needed for the operation of the plant.
  • I maintained the information in our Autocrib database, including adding new items, updating information for items, updating pricing and accuracy of outgoing orders.

Ratchet Cell Operator

Snap On Tools
Elizabethton
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • As a ratchet cell operator I ensured the finished product from several CNC lathes were made to the print specifications.
  • This involved machine setup, frequent part inspection and machine adjustments to maintain correct size.

CNC Machinist Apprentice

ERM Machining
Paducah
05.2015 - 04.2016
  • At ERM Machining I operate Bridgeport EZ CNC lathes to machine products used in rolling mills.
  • We make and redress rolls that are used in a variety of applications in the steel rolling process.
  • I will receive a job to be machined, then load the proper program, assess the amount of wear to be taken off on a redressed roll, or establish correct size for new rolls, then use the EZ path lathe to make the product.
  • I use several different precision measuring tools to assure all products are machined to the assigned drawing and quality is up to the high standards of ERM.
  • I am also responsible for making boxes for packaging for the products to be shipped, keeping up with the inventory of tooling used maintenance of machines and housekeeping of the shop.

CNC Machine Operator

Dirtt Environmental Solutions
Phoenix
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • In this position I was responsible for correct milling of pre-fab interior products designed by Dirtt.
  • At Dirtt we specialized in custom interior design for any type of buildings, from residential to huge corporate offices and hospitals.
  • I operated an Andi CNC horizontal table milling machine to make all custom fittings to door frames, doors and walls that are in the Dirtt product range.
  • In this position I helped to troubleshoot and rewrite computer generated CNC programs to help make them more efficient and more precise.
  • I also assisted in helping generate programs and tools used in milling new products in the Dirtt Product range.

Lathe Operator

CMC Steel
Mesa
02.2012 - 05.2014
  • I was responsible for resurfacing and machining of the rolls used in the production of rebar, t-post and smooth round bar.
  • I would help to keep the lathe in clean and proper working condition.
  • I was selected to help install and commission the new lathe when it was purchased.
  • My experience in learning how equipment functions and troubleshooting skills helped to streamline to startup process of a new machine, which proved to be profitable within its first month of operation.

Main Control Room Operator

CMC Steel
Mesa
05.2009 - 02.2012
  • I relocated from the CMC Mill in Alabama to help in the commissioning and start up of the company's first greenfield site.
  • In this position I worked closely with the automation team to ensure that all equipment functioned flawlessly and the process was streamlined for maximum efficiency.
  • After the commissioning process was over my duties were to setup, and maintain all rolling mill parameters involved in making rebar, rounds and t-post.
  • These parameters included setting of a furnace temperature, maintaining a constant flow of material by use of setting speed of mill motors to ensure all bars were of the highest quality, maintaining the correct water pressure in our tempering process.
  • I would also set and maintain the product length, size and grade depending on the orders needed.
  • All of these duties were performed from an elevated control room equipped with several touch screen monitors to ensure quick access to all functions of the mill.
  • I would also help our maintenance crew in troubleshooting issues with all electrical, hydraulic, lubrication and pneumatic systems, along with other mechanical issues that arise for a 24/7 operation.
  • During my time as the pulpit operator my troubleshooting skills and ability to quickly adapt and stay calm under pressure helped to not only reach our goal for the start up date, but beat it by one month, becoming fully operational only 11 months after the groundbreaking to start construction.
  • I made professional relationships with the automation team from the company Danieli (the producer and designers of our mill) to be able to have a mutual trust and could discuss all options and reach solutions during high pressure moments to ensure the best possible operation for the most technologically advanced rebar mill in the world.
  • Our teamwork help to make possible a very streamlined system, with very minimal equipment or manpower function to beyond initial rated capacity.

Danieli Stacker Operator

CMC Steel
Birmingham
02.2006 - 05.2009
  • My duties as stacker operator were to load all set ups and make adjustments to make sure all products were properly stacked into uniform bundles, then banded with automatic banding machines.
  • In this mill we produced a large selection of structural bars, from angles, channels and flat bars.
  • Along with the different bars, there were many different sizes of each, and each different size had a bundle size and piece count.
  • It was my job to make sure all bundles were stacked to the correct standards and also keep a very close eye on quality of the bar.
  • I was the last line of sight of the bars before they were bundled and sent to customers.
  • In this position I worked closely with the maintenance crew to rebuild and update the stacker to be able to handle the larger bars produced in this facility.
  • I also involved in the installation and start up of a new system to be able to stack four 20' bundles and the two stacker that was designed to only stack two bundles at a time.
  • This greatly increased to production capacity of the entire process by eliminating a huge bottleneck in the system.

Mill Operator

CMC Steel
Birmingham
02.2002 - 02.2006
  • In my job as a rolling mill operator I had a very wide area of responsibility.
  • We produced structural metals with a rolling mill.
  • The process involved taking a billet, heating it in a gas furnace and running it through a series on stands that breakdown the billet little by little until the finished product has been formed.
  • My job was to maintain all equipment used in this process, and make sure all stands were set up properly and to ensure top bar quality.
  • During a normal shift I had several lists of items to check to make sure the mill was in top condition.
  • These lists involved make sure all lubrication and hydraulic systems were operation properly, to make sure all bearings were getting ample lubrication and the rolls had proper amount of cooling water on them.
  • I would also record the size of the bar coming out of each stand and double check it with setup dimensions to make sure it was correct.
  • In a case of the bar being out of tolerance I was use my troubleshooting abilities to determine what the cause was, then solve the issue as soon as possible.
  • I would prepare new equipment to be changed out in case of a failure, or for a product change, and have all tools needed assembled and located closely to the needed job to complete it was quickly as possible.
  • I also had housekeeping duties to attend to.
  • In the rolling process a large amount of scrap steel is produced, so I would use an overhead crane to load the scrap into a dump truck to be reused in the melting process.
  • Keeping tools clean and organized was very important to the success of the mill.
  • I would also check dimension and weight of the finished bar several times an hour to make sure a quality bar was being produced.
  • In a rolling mill environment it takes several people to keep the process going.
  • I was able to add by being self motivated, knowing what needs to be done and making sure that it was done correctly.
  • I was also a part of the team.
  • If one section of the process was having trouble I would help out to get things up to speed as quickly as possible.
  • My adaptability, calm attitude, and knowledge of the process help to resolve all issues quickly and safely while maintaining a team attitude and working towards a common goal.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Hueytown High School
Hueytown, AL
01.1996

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Friendly demeanor
  • Problem resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Active listening
  • Defect resolution
  • System assessment
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Error detection
  • Computer diagnostics
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Quotation analysis
  • Purchase order monitoring
  • Materials procurement
  • Critical thinking
  • Departmental support
  • Purchase order reconciliation

Timeline

Material Planner

EBM-Papst
12.2023 - Current

Purchasing Coordinator

Snap On Tools
07.2021 - Current

Material Support Specialist

Snap On Tools
08.2018 - Current

Ratchet Cell Operator

Snap On Tools
04.2016 - 08.2018

CNC Machinist Apprentice

ERM Machining
05.2015 - 04.2016

CNC Machine Operator

Dirtt Environmental Solutions
08.2014 - 05.2015

Lathe Operator

CMC Steel
02.2012 - 05.2014

Main Control Room Operator

CMC Steel
05.2009 - 02.2012

Danieli Stacker Operator

CMC Steel
02.2006 - 05.2009

Mill Operator

CMC Steel
02.2002 - 02.2006

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Hueytown High School

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