VALARIE GUINN

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PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Accomplished, results driven professional with 25+ years of achievement and significant operations management
experience in high quality manufacturing environments with operating standards exceeding those of ISO /
AS9100C quality requirements. Developed and led initiatives and programs to drive continuous improvements in
the supply chain for all products ensuring ability to support requirements for quality, delivery, risk mitigation and
economical price. Proven ability to manage and mentor hourly, salaried and managerial employees in a variety of
functions and for all Elma Americas facilities. Genuine commitment to achieve customer satisfaction for both
internal and external customers.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

EXCELLENT STRATEGIST - Respond rapidly and appropriately to changing circumstances. Highly effective
negotiator with a thorough grasp of Materials process and a determination to find solutions to customer needs.
RESOURCEFUL AND WELL-ORGANIZED Outstanding ability to juggle and prioritize many tasks to
accomplish maximum results and timely completion of projects. Reengineered many business processes,
significantly improving output and developed working partnerships with suppliers and customers, including
vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs.
STRONG SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY Excellent track record of dependability. Perseveres/follows through
on commitments or explains why they cant be met; stands by decisions. Member of executive management.
INSIGHTFUL AND ARTICULATE Exceptional communicator with exceptional problem solving abilities to
address both spoken and unspoken concerns and to develop solutions.
COMPUTER EXPERTISE Strong IT acumen with extensive background and experience in utilizing various
computer programs and ERP systems. Capable of understanding and implementing new technology to
increase productivity and performance.
LEADER Comfortable as a role model / leader lead by example.

CAREER SUMMARY

Managed Supply Chain for all Elma Americas companies.

Implemented modern production practices and work systems such as Demand Flow and Kanban to reduce
lead times while improving operational efficiency and increasing flexibility in production.
Developed cross training to ensure coverage and effective support for daily business operations.
Responsible for implementing bar-coding system in the warehouse for 75,000+ part numbers for picking sales
orders, kits for production, receiving, shipping, cycle counting, real-time issue of material and labor collection.
Member of corporate Strategic Business Team responsible for acquisition of Elma Lathrop facility, Optima in
Georgia, APW Stantron in Wisconsin and ACT/Technico in Pennsylvania.
Manage daily workflow and operation both onsite and in remote facilities in order to positively impact the set
business objectives; establish procedures.
Core member of the implementation of ERP system through multiple releases and implementation of PLM
system (Solid Designer/ 3-D modeling) in regards to the interface with the ERP system. Created training
documentation for ERP processes and trained Elma Americas employees in all aspects of the ERP.
Supported Customers requirements of RoHS, REACH, DFARS, ITAR, Conflict Metals, DPAS ratings, and
Counterfeit Materials Avoidance Policy.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Procedures & Processes

Inventory Traceability

Oral & Written Skills

Accreditation of AS9100C

Strategic Planning

Problem Resolutions

Auditor

Multitasking Skills

Team Collaboration

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ELMA ELECTRONIC INC. / Fremont, CA.
Director, Materials March 1998 to April 2015
Primary responsibility incorporates overall management and leadership of the Materials team in achieving
production and quality objectives; the reporting organizations include procurement, planning, stores/warehouse,
receiving and logistics for all Elma Americas locations: Fremont, Lathrop, Georgia and Pennsylvania.
Managed key supplier relationships that involved procurement of high dollar commodities.
Interfaced and supported requirements for all Elma customers: Military, Aerospace, Medical, Telecom and
Commercial for both Level 3 and Level 4 procurement (electronics, fabricated parts, electro-mechanical, printed
circuit boards, IT solutions and contract manufacturing).
Implemented daily cycle count, multi-facilities, multi-locations, and labor collection for all facilities that
resulted in increased accuracy of costing and inventory maintenance.
Established quarterly Supplier scorecard to assist in communication and Supplier improvement.
Core member for the accreditation of Quality Management System ISO and AS9100C (aero-space).
Responsible for 9 direct reports and 21 indirect reports.
Member of two-person team responsible for integrating company acquisitions into the ERP and PLM system.
Procurement contact for all Elma companies worldwide.
Extensive travel during the acquisition of Optima, APW Stantron and ACT/Technico (2-3 weeks per month for
6 months).
ION SYSTEMS / Berkeley, CA.
Materials Manager July 1994 to March 1998
Responsible for the purchasing, planning, incoming quality control, documentation, shipping, receiving, and
warehouse of an air ionization equipment manufacturer.
Authored and implemented 5/20 ISO procedures during the registration process.
Established demand flow techniques that significantly reduced lead- time (from 12-2 weeks).
INGOLF CORPORATION / Sunnyvale, CA.
Purchasing/Operations Manager October 1990 to March 1994
Responsible for all phases of a start-up company; planning, purchasing and warehouse functions for the
production of an indoor golf simulator to support local production and INGOLF Japan.
EXIDY INCORPORATED / Sunnyvale, CA.
Senior Buyer June 1981 to September 1983
Responsible for planning and purchasing of all electronic components, mechanical items, printed circuit boards,
and miscellaneous items required for the production of arcade video games.
TOSHIBA AMERICA / Lebanon, TN.
Buyer November 1980 to June 1981
Responsible for the planning and purchasing for both divisions, television and microwave, per the monthly master
schedule for J.I.T. deliveries.
NORTRON CORPORATION / Sunnyvale, CA.
Senior Buyer November 1977 to November 1980
Responsible for the purchasing of all electronic components, printed circuit boards, and outside board assembly for
the production of electronic wheel balancer and aligner. Coordinated the company relocation to Tennessee and
establishing the new Purchasing department.
ESL INCORPORATED / Sunnyvale, CA.
Buyer January 1974 to November 1977
Responsible for the procurement of assigned commodities in support of all ESL military or commercial programs;
Commodities included mil-spec connectors, capacitors, power supplies, electronic components and related articles.
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