Phillip Speer has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing in roles such as purchaser, production planner, production supervisor, and draftsperson. He has a proven track record of managing inventory, scheduling production, supervising over 100 employees, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Currently he works as a dispatcher and operations manager, scheduling fuel deliveries across Canada and managing customer service. He has a strong background in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and inventory management systems.

1. Phillip Speer (H) 905 560 9278
25 Ridell Crescent, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 1Z5 (C) 519 373 1359
philspeer@bell.net
Profile
20 plus years Experience in a large manufacturing facility in many capacities, well rounded with an
exceptional understanding of all aspects of manufacturing. Committed to safe work practices as well as a
highly respected team builder with strong interpersonal skills
Relevant Highlights of Qualifications
 Purchaser/Material & Production Planner
 Highly skilled Production Supervisor
 Professional Auto Cad operator Level 1 and 2 (Drafting)
 Maintained Inventory Levels for Large Manufacturing facility
 Expedited Materials From Various Vendors
 Excellent People Skills
 Maintained and Production Schedules for 3 Departments
 Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, internet and email working knowledge of Power Point,
 Super user on the BaaN transition team based on computer expertise and application
knowledge and adaptability.
Career Summary
4Refuel (2014-Present) Stoney Creek, ON
Dispatch/Operations/Customer Service
 Schedule and dispatch fuel requests Canada wide
 Negotiate with customers regarding schedules and customer requirements
 Check and send any corrections from drivers dockets daily
 Monitor, track deliveries and expedite when necessary
Sterling Concrete Sawing and Drilling Ltd. (2010-2014) Mississauga, ON
Dispatch/Inventory Control/Manage Operations/Customer Service
 Schedule and dispatch up to 20 operators based on customer requirements
 Dispatch and schedule the transportation of large equipment to and from job sites
 Negotiate with customers regarding schedules and customer requirements
 Purchase supplies and arrange rental of any specialized equipment required
 Maintain and order inventory
 Monitor, track and utilize equipment from as many as 10 different job sites
GE SECURITY (fire, security and emergency lighting) (1988-2008)
Owen Sound, ON
Buyer/Material & Production Planner (3 years)
 Purchased with a budget in excess of $1,000,000.00 annually, requiring the knowledge of
electronics, resistors, capacitors, metal, hardware and other miscellaneous materials.
 Purchased materials from both local vendors as well as international vendors
 Worked with 20 major established vendors as well as brokers and other vendors to ensure
constant material supply
 Sourced and secured difficult to find materials from alternate sources when necessary
ensuring costs were in line with budgets
 Maintained accurate MRP planning Data (safety stock, lead times, etc…) to avoid stock out
and excessive inventory
 Expedited deliveries to ensure timely receipt of materials from suppliers and worked closely
with the various internal departments to provide them with accurate answers to inquires
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2. Phillip Arthur Speer 905 560 9278 philspeer@bell.net
 Responsible for the POURS system (bar code scanning system), monitoring, approving
and expediting of the system. Received, scanned and analysed reports before POURS
orders were placed
 Proficient in using the BaaN inventory operating system as well as extensive use of Excel,
Internet and email. Participated as a member of the “BaaN super user team” responsible
for the transition from BaaN to the Oracle system
 Negotiated with suppliers to ensure they complied with contractual terms and agreements
and liaised between suppliers and end users (customers)
 Reviewed contractual obligations of the parties and provided continual review to ensure
that all terms and conditions were met
 Developed, managed and maintained relationships with key suppliers, building and
enhancing business connections
 Responsible for an entire new product line, sourced and purchased from various suppliers
and met all deadlines for our customers
 Expedited production orders to ensure production would meet customer requirements
Manufacturing Supervisor (9 years)
 Supervised approximately 100 company employees. Managed three departments, Metal
Work, Finishing (paint shop) and Final Pack
 ISO 9001 certified
 Tracked quality by way of quality audits, “first of” and “last of” inspections and checking
parts to blue print using the SPC charting system
 Promoted, participated in and managed ISO procedures, set productivity targets and keep
records to ensure the department conformed to policies for performance measures, safety,
cost, quality improvement, productivity improvement, labour relations, attendance and
operating systems
 Sustain a competitive cost centre rate through expense control and high utilization of direct
labour
Draftsperson (Auto Cad Level 1 & 2) (2 years)
 Converted detailed metal work, console and cabinet drawings into blueprint form with a
high degree of accuracy
 Developed specialized drawings for a wide range of customer requirements meeting ISO
9001 specifications
 Created large plant layout drawings for fire, insurance and maintenance needs and
requirements
 Skilled at all types of mechanical drawings and working knowledge of electrical
Education and Professional Development
Certified Levels 1 & 2 Auto Cad (2003) - Sheridan College and Georgian College
Accident Investigation Certificate (2003) - Munro & Associates
Value Stream Mapping Certificate (2002) - Solutions Plus
Microsoft Excel Certificate (2000) - CCS
Additional Work Related Courses
WHMIS Excelling as a Supervisor
SST Design Teamwork Problem Solving
Intro to Team Management Managing Human Performance Management of Business Teams
Customer Focus ISO training
Excellent References and Additional Information Available Upon Request
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