BACKGROUND SUMMARYManufacturing 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:
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• Project Management
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• Engineering Management
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• Manufacturing Management
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• Quality Programs
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• Sales, Estimating and Cost Analysis
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• Tooling and Equipment Justification
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• Production Scheduling
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• Team Building/Problem Solving
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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
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Project Coordinator in the development of Manufacturing Systems/Continuous Improvement Project, which achieved annual savings of $460,000 in the first year
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Vertical Integration of various manufacturing process’.
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Plastic Injection Molding
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Additional Sheet Metal Fabrication Equipment, which increased capacity by 133% while reducing inventory by allowing for J.I.T. manufacturing
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Method/Flow Analysis with the development of a supporting plant layout
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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:
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Market Analysis
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Product Design
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Manufacturing Cost Analysis
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MRP Structure
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Engineering Drawing
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Production Process and Controls
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Material Specifications
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Quality Requirements
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Production Standards
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Tooling/Fixtures and Equipment
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Technical Sales Manager for $7.8MM annual sales
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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