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Apexical is a leading manufacturer of flame retardants, water & oil repellents, soil & stain release chemicals, UV absorbers, moisture management finishes, coatings and several other value added innovative products for the textile industry.

The SCSG acts in a support role for the National Guard, law enforcement and other state, county and municipal agencies during times of emergency.- Military Emergency Management Specialist- Community Emergency Response Team- National Association of Search and Rescue: Search and Rescue Technician II- Certified Basic, Advanced, and Rescue Diver

Manage the company, formulate and execute long-term strategies; advise clients, employees, and stakeholders. Primary decision and policy maker, set tone for the company’s values, ethics, and cultureFast-paced decision maker - highly driven to exceed client expectationsResourceful. Able to combine strong technical abilities with overall management acumen, six sigma and lean manufacturing implementation experience. Strong analytical, conceptual, large scale, high dollar project management and closing skillsA fact based management style aggressively addressing business tactical issues and strategic needs with a high degree of credibility and integrity. • advanced and detailed knowledge of procurement, planning, inventory control, and production methods in make to stock, make to order, engineer to order, configure to order, and hybrid manufacturing, assembly, and warehousing operations • strategic agility - ability to manage and navigate across organizational boundaries • process design and improvement in automotive, HVAC, medical device, chemical, snack food, consumer good, private label and third party manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution organizations • mentor, coach, and develop personnel at various levels of an organization • manage a team managing complex projects to completionKey Accomplishments:Business founder. Ran profitable business from start-up concept in 2008 through closing in 2014.Clients included large and mid-sized corporations seeking consulting and coaching services, small businesses from many industries, professional organizations, and individuals seeking help on their own.☆"David was amazing to work with and quickly completed several large projects for us." - J. M.☆"We reduced labor by 40% through a 5S kaizen David led for us. We're looking forward to hiring him again.- " - B. W.

Drive and oversee best practices in core business processes including raw and finished good purchasing, MRO buying, receiving, warehousing, distribution, and inventory controlEnsure key materials metrics (inventory, supplier delivery performance, plant/vendor fill rates, and supplier quality) and key performance indicator systems are consistently tracking the appropriate measures and driving appropriate pro-active problem solving behaviorsPlay an active and significant role in the development and implementation in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Benchmark best practices, and implement as appropriateProto Division:• 3 Senior Buyers, Finished Goods, direct report• Junior Buyer, Finished Goods, direct report• Senior Business Analyst, direct report • Supply Chain Analyst, direct report Dallas, TX Manufacturing Plant:• Material Manager, direct report• Master Production Scheduler• 2 Production Schedulers• 3 Senior Buyers, Raw Materials• Junior Buyer, Raw Materials• 2 Material Supervisors• Material HandlersSabina, OH Manufacturing Plant:• Material Manager, direct report• Master Production Scheduler• Junior Buyer, Raw Materials• Material Supervisor• Material HandlersKey Accomplishments:Improved on-time delivery by approx. 40% while reducing inventory by close to 40% within four months of hire.Eliminated recurring service penalties in excess of $2M per year.Developed a supplier management process to manage contracts and relationships with suppliers, achieve quality, on time delivery, and cost objectives: • identify, assess, and mitigate risks in the supply chain • manage suppliers’ adherence to the contract, including stocking plan, shipping and payment terms, rebates, and pricing agreements • identify improvement plans with suppliers in order to support the dynamic needs of the business • develop and maintain continuing programs for new materials and suppliers.