TOM G. AYERS
772 South Main St
Oregon, WI 53575
Home: (608) 835-8819 Office: (608) 758-4717
tayers@unitedalloy.com
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BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Manufacturing Management Professional with 20 years progressive and diversified
experience. Extensive knowledge of all manufacturing operations ranging from
Technical Sales, Engineering Management/Product Design, Manufacturing Process’,
Quality Control, Materials and Cost Analysis.
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
 
Recognized for strong organizational and communication skills with abilities in the following:

 

• Project Management

• Engineering Management

• Manufacturing Management

• Quality Programs

• Sales, Estimating and Cost Analysis

• Tooling and Equipment Justification

• Production Scheduling

• Team Building/Problem Solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED ALLOY, INC. – Janesville, Wisconsin

Custom metal fabricator and powder painting facility with annual sales of $11 million and +70 employees
Vice President of Engineering/Sales: July 2000 to Present

  • Managed all aspects of Technical Sales, Product Design, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
  • Responsible for on-time product implementation, sales growth, profitability and quality
  • Managed sales growth from start-up in 2000 to 2005 sales of $11MM
  • Development of Engineering systems
  • Managed Engineering Departmental growth and budget, which at present includes 5 engineers and 1 outside sales representatives

SWING-N-SLIDE CORPORATION – Janesville, Wisconsin

A manufacturer of D.I.Y. Swing set kits and accessories
Project Engineering Manager: January 1999 to July 2000

  • Project Coordinator in the development of Manufacturing Systems/Continuous Improvement Project, which achieved annual savings of $460,000 in the first year
  • Vertical Integration of various manufacturing process’.
  • Plastic Injection Molding
  • Additional Sheet Metal Fabrication Equipment, which increased capacity by 133% while reducing inventory by allowing for J.I.T. manufacturing
  • Method/Flow Analysis with the development of a supporting plant layout
  • Production Standards Development and Capacity Planning

NEWCO FABRICATION DIVISION, Swing-N-Slide Corporation – Janesville, WI 53545

Manufacturer of Custom Sheet Metal Fabrications including Generator Base Tanks, Frames and Trailers, O.E.M. Fabrications and all sheet metal/tubular products for Swing-N-Slide Corporation.
Engineering/Sales Manager: June 1989 to January 1999 Develop, Implement and Maintain new customer base/products through the following:

  • Market Analysis
  • Product Design
  • Manufacturing Cost Analysis
  • MRP Structure
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Production Process and Controls
  • Material Specifications
  • Quality Requirements
  • Production Standards
  • Tooling/Fixtures and Equipment
  • Technical Sales Manager for $7.8MM annual sales
  • Increase sales from $400 K/yr to $7.8MM/yr while increasing profit margin from a 15% net loss to a 16% net profit

CARNES COMPANY, Verona, WI

Manufacturer of HVAC Equipment for Industrial and Commercial applications.
Manufacturing Engineer: June 1985 to June 1989

EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin – Stout
Bachelors of Science, Industrial Technology 1985
Concentration in Manufacturing Engineering
 
 

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