John Sheldon Email & Phone Number

West Palm Beach, Fl, Us

West Palm Beach, Fl, Us

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

Responsible for directing a team of 23 employees producing $10 million in annual revenue• Revived failing operations through reorganizing team structure• Increased efficiencies while reducing processing time• Maintain company processes from initial quote through product delivery and cash collection• Responsible for creating and continuing process improvements across all business units• Instrumental in implementing management programs to promote growth• Increased production of the overall efficiency of operations• Participant in the decision making of hiring key personnel for production, quality, materials, test and production engineering departments• Direct the Executive Management team of the company along with the President• Continually drive key initiatives for cost reduction, quality improvement, reduction of product returns and on time delivery• Mentor and coach supervisors on a regular basis to ensure that department processes and procedures are being followed • Experience working with auditors for both internal and external ISO Audits • ISO 9001:2008, ISO 9001: 2015 experience, root cause investigation• Provide leadership by communicating the company vision and building a team that aligns with the company vision and values, while identifying and reporting key performance metrics• Solve issues defining processes for continued consistency and strategic planning for growth• Travel worldwide to customer base identifying and creating technical solutions to problems for implementation through various departments

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

• Responsible for managing the product flow over multiple product lines• Supervised the production team to ensure compliance with all company quality standards• Implemented and supervised the production schedule for 6 product lines• Coached and developed 17 reports in continuous improvement activities within process areas• Decision maker pertaining to equipment use, maintenance modifications and procurement • Created and implemented standard operation procedures of production and operations• Maintained financial stewardship through the execution of budget planning and cost control to help meet projected profitability targets and business outcomes• Implemented lean production techniques• Drive and champion risk reduction activities

• Responsible for travelling to O.E.M. customer locations, troubleshooting technical challenges and providing applicable solutions• Managed global sales contractors, generating over $1.5 million in annual revenue• Managed multiple product lines, with knowledge in use, benefits and pricing structure• Procured contractual agreements for products and services • Managed and attended tradeshows along with prospecting for new customers• Prepared and provided quotations to customers, while executing the entire sales process from inception to closing the sale• Consulted with customers and provided technical expertise and recommendations based on the required application• Assisted in conducting marketing analysis and presented findings to Vice President of Sales in order to develop and enhance the product offerings • Worked with the Vice President of Sales to meet and exceed sales targets for new business in assigned territories• Managed sales budget to build and nurture new accounts as well as prospect and build new relationships • Made major contributions to new, and revised, product development, formulation of product specifications, along with establishing Beta test sites for trialsEducation, Training and CertificationsFLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, Boca Raton, Florida Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in General ManagementISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training Facilities Management Training Conducting Employee Performance Evaluations CertificationDisney’s Approach to Selection, Training and EngagementDisney’s Approach to Leadership ExcellenceIndustrial Electronics Certification Residential Wiring CertificationMember – South Florida Manufacturing AssociationSkills Leadership Human Resource ManufacturingQuality Control Sales ERP SystemsSalesforce Software Microsoft Office/Access M-1 Software