1. DON PEACE
409 15th St N, Benson, MN56215 | (H) 320-321-2963 | don.peace@charter.net
Professional Summary
Over 20 years of management experience in a Manufacturing environment. Creative Problem solver with the proven
ability to exceed personal and companyexpectations.Accomplished and energetic Manager with a solid history of
achievement in manufacturing environment. Motivated leader with strong organizationaland prioritization abilities.
Areas of expertise include Kanban, JIT, Kaizens, Logistics,World Class Manufacturing.
Skills
Supply Chain Management Time Management
Team Leader / Succession training Management ofPersonnel Resources
Microsoft Office Professional Operations Analysis
Leadership, forecasting and scheduling Troubleshooting
Experience
NA Global Product Develop Planner 09/2014 to Present
CNH Industrial –Benson, MN
Lead and direct the GlobalProduct DevelopmentTeam to successfullylaunch allnewproductson time and
within budget.
Track and Maintain the Platform Budget and CapExMonthly.
Monitor and report high level dashboard KPImetrics for each projectas well asoverallplatform business.
Elaborate high-level information into detailed plans through the project life cycle,and define the plan of activity
for each project with the GPD guidelines.
Map project critical pathsfor overall program and each function'sinteraction with the macro and micro plansso
the functional team members can trackand manage their specifictasksto stay on project.
Plant Purchasing Manager 01/2012 to 09/2014
CNH Industrial –Benson, Mn
Achieve cost budgetsfor Direct and IndirectPurchasing to meetofficial forecast.
Maintained a 100% NAFTA Okto Ship metric through supplier performance management.
Developed and implemented the NA Disaster Response Plan to monitor our Supplier' impactin the event of a
incident.
Discovered cost savingsopportunities:
2012-Outsource handrails- $954K
2013-Resource Centersection- $703K
Lincoln Weld Wire- $101K
2013/14-Multiple Welded parts-$554K

2. Inventory Analyst / Logistic Specialist 09/2011 to 01/2012
CNH LLC –Benson, M
Lead and develop the Cycle Count staff to perform their dutiesto maintain a 100% accurate performance model.
Developed a Root Cause Analysisapproach in determination ofinventory issuesand implemented solutions to
prevent reoccurrence of the same issue.
Developed Standard Operating Procedures for the MaterialsTeam.
Conducted the planning and logistics operationsfor 100 plussupplier to ensure on time deliveryand inventory
control.
Materials Warehouse Manager 04/2007 to 08/2011
Kobelco Construction Amer. LLC – Calhoun , Ga
Responsible for direct supervision and training of19 indirect labor team members.
Manage all receiving, stocking, and line side storage / deliveryof material to maintain daily production build
schedules.
Core team member charged with the newdesign, develop the CAR, and installation ofthe newWarehouse
materialsrack system.
Directly responsible for storing and utilizing FIFOfor $53 million in inventory.
Core team member of LogisticPillar Team.
Production Control Supervisor / Manager 02/2003 to 04/2007
Kobelco Construction Amer. LLC – Calhoun , Ga
Managed all plant production flowand forecasting utilizing an integrated AS400 planning System.
Responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring newpersonnel for the Production Control Department.
Coordinated within the department allactivitiesrequired to order,stock, and maintain material for the build
schedule.
Developed a monthly planning schedule for all production line loads.
Lead and accomplished on time deliveryfor material on 7 newproductlaunches.
Decreased supplier past due shortages from 25% to 2% utilizing newly developed forecasting tools.
Education
MBA:Business Jan 1997
Alabama A&M University- Normal, Al
Graduated Delta Mu Delta Honor
BBA: Human Resource Management Jan 1995
Athens State University- Athens, Al
Affiliations
2011- Present NationalCertified EMT
2005- Present SixSigma Green Belt
1990-Present American Legion-US Army