1. MICHAEL T. NOAKER 102 Westgate, Wakarusa, IN 46573
noaker.mike@yahoo.com (574) 536-4011
SUMMARY: • Purchasing Agent, Supervisor, Manager
• Receiving and Materials Management
• Manage Fast-Paced Inventory Turnaround
• Crew Training and Skills Development
EXPERIENCE:
03/2013 to STEALTH ENTERPRISES, Bristol, IN
present Purchasing Agent
Purchase materials, parts & supplies to support 3 production lines in the manufacture
of 50-60 cargo trailers daily. Coordinate with vendors and carriers to expedite orders
and deliveries. Hire, train and oversee crew in Receiving and Material Handling to
ensure uninterrupted production. Supervise staff of 12 in Purchasing. Research
vendors and materials for new products & designs.
• Manage inventory turnover of $800K to $1 million weekly.
• Manage waste and scrap programs.
• Use MAS, Rainmaker and Excel Software.
2011 to JAMCO TRAILERS, Middlebury, IN
2013 Plant Foreman
Produced precision-cut aluminum trim, sheathing, and other parts for custom-built
horse trailers. Worked from blueprints to incorporate design modifications. Used
micrometers, calipers and gauges to comply with strict tolerances. Conducted cycle
counts and tracked inventory of raw materials. Operated CNC Milling Machine,
Mazak and VTC-16B. Fabricated custom parts for tool & die industry.
2006 to NEWMAR CORPORATION, Nappanee, IN
2010 Group Leader
Trained and supervised crew in installation of ceramic tile walls, floors, and counter
tops in luxury motor homes. Installed/tested sub-tile heater coils. Prioritized and
scheduled projects. Often called in as Specialist to replace coils and tiles broken
during production. Monitored/controlled inventory of materials and supplies.
2001 to MICHIANA CERAMIC TILE, INC., Wakarusa, IN
2006 Owner/Manager
Promoted business, wrote bids/estimates, and secured job contracts. Hired, trained,
assigned and supervised skilled labor. Inspected all work. Built underlying counters,
shower walls, and floors; installed tile,including patios and walkways. Planned and
scheduled each project. Purchased supplies and materials.
• Completed 90-150 projects annually, on schedule and within budget.
• Built successful business and sold at profit.
1996 to FOREST RIVER, Elkhart, IN
2001 Purchasing Agent/Plant Manager
Helped design structural frame parts for Aluminum Trailer Division. Researched
vendors & materials. Recommended and secured most favorable materials for new
models and emerging production methods. Worked with 30+ vendors to negotiate
pricing and purchase materials, parts and supplies for 20 departments.
• Served as Plant Manager from 1998-99.
• Hired/developed strong management team with emphasis on quality.
REFERENCES FURNISHED ON REQUEST