1. Jacob J Speight 620 S Hearne Waskom,TX 7 5692
Cell: 318-207-2375
speightjj@yahoo.com
A highly experienced Facility Manager who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverseteams to new levels of
success in a highly competitive industry and fast-paced environment. Strong technical and business track record
with nine years ofhands-on experiencein strategic planning, business unit development, project and product
management, and system implementation and maintenance. Proven ability to successfully analyzean
organization's critical business requirements, identify deficiencies and opportunities, and develop innovative and
cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, increasing revenues and improving customer service
levels.
From August 2010 –September 29, 2012 I had the responsibility ofSite Product Managerfor a satellite assembly
and sequencing operation in Shreveport, LA. Our facility was eight miles from the General Motors Shreveport
plant and our operations included assembly and sequencing ofthe following products: instrument panels (IP),
radiators,headliners, and doorpads. I had responsibility for all floor operations, materials, logistics,and servedas
the primary contact with our customer, GM.
CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Customer and Supplier Relationships
Supply chain ordering / Materials Requirements Planning
Purchasing
Transportation and Logistics
Manufacturing and warehousing &distribution
Problem solving and troubleshooting
Inventory and Operations Planning
Proven ability to train, motivate, and lead large teams ofemployees
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Enable Midstream Partners Waskom Texas 2014 to Present
Materials Associate / Investment Recovery May 2014
Over seeing Inventory for multiple Enable Midstream sites, Illinois, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas,
North Dakota, Arkansas, Mississippi, & Louisiana. Setting up processes and systems for all sites
to be transparent though out the company.
Identify items that are obsolete or surplus, organize the items in a list and then put those items
out for bid to potential buyers.
Lead training sessions on how to properly navigate through SAP at several of our locations
Reconcile inventory discrepancies at all locations
Report out monthly on inventory levels
CenterPoint Energy Shreveport,LA, 2012to 2014
Material Flow Coordinator III October 2012to May 2014
Over seeing Inventory for multiple CenterPoint Energy sites, Illinois, Oklahoma, Missouri,
Texas, North Dakota, Arkansas, Mississippi, & Louisiana. Setting up processes and systems for
all sites to be transparent though out the company.
2. Magna International, Shreveport, LA. 2003- 2012
Facility Manager June 2010 to September 29,2012
Responsible for all facets ofassembly and sequencing facility including purchasing, materials, accounting,
human resources, and IT:
Responsible for P&L including scheduling ofall personnel
Review scrap quantities per week
Make system and line/cell changes to gain operating efficiencies
Responsible for maintenance and upkeep ofthe building and premises
Responsible for maintaining relationship and all service aspects with General Motors
Purchasing Manager May 2009 to September2012
Negotiated new contracts with Sprint &ATT phone serviceswith a savings of$14,000 per year
Negotiated leaseagreements with the fork lift company for a savings of$23,000 per year
Materials manager October 2005 to September2012
Managed four material schedulers, two shift supervisors, and all supporting personnel
Responsible for accurate ordering ofall materials to support production and sequencing operations
Designed and implemented system enhancementto manage engineering changes and materials
ordering to eliminate obsolescence
Floor Supervisor April 2004 to October 2005
Responsible for all shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment
Floor Worker June 2003 to April 2004
Assembly- Production line
Material handler
BICC General Cable Scottsville TX. 1999–2003
Operated plastic extrusion machineto insulate underground and above ground cable
Filled customer orders by running up to a million foot ofcable in a twelve hourshift
McMillan Mechanical , Shreveport, LA 1997-1999
Machinist helper, welder, and hydraulic technician.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Trained in transporting ofDangerous goods in accordance with the requirements ofthe International
Civil Aviation Organization
Certified in Fair and Effective Discipline
Understand the guidelines ofa union contract
Fork lift certified
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access
Extensiveknowledge ofTrans4M
EDUCAT ION
Woodlawn High School - Graduated 1998
Bossier Parish Community College - 16 hours completed
3. References
Logistics: Rob Fadool – Owner of Centroid Group
248-613-0450, rfadool@centroidgroup.com
Dave Christie – Owner of CMAC Transportation/Warehouse
734-341-5969, dchristie@centroidgroup.com
Al Emmons – Operations Manager at Grupologico
248-867-2291, aemmons@grupologico.com
Shane Cecil – Partner at Gen X Logistics Corp
859-991-6889
Other: Dan Getzschman – Global Quality Director for Magna Automotive
248-561-4042, dan.getzschman@magna.com
Jeff Bidwell – Project Manager for General Motors
903-926-2470
Adam Lee
318-393-7499
Shannon Barr
318-518-3385
Jude Kowalewski
248-613-1383
Micheal Allwhite
318-218-7542
Robert Gram
318-286-9016
Brian McAllister
318-207-2095
Tosha Jasper
618-218-2595