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.
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
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

Jacob J Speight Resume 2015

  • 1.
    Jacob J Speight620 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.
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    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
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    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