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Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

Responsibilities include leading the team of Engineers in developing highly efficient, effective and reliable ventilation solutions.Providing Project Management function while leading the functional areas during the new product release process.Lead the Executive Staff in developing the short and long term strategy (Roadmapping) of RenewAire with regards to new product introductions.

Fostered in off-shore engineering resources to decrease fixed cost and improve new product development time cycle.Right sized the engineering department to maintain cost structure and motivate staff to perform in a tough economic environment.Provided engineering leadership to release new products on time and within budgets.

P&L responsibility for $100 million operation.After 100 day evaluation, reorganized Logistics and Warehouse Organization by utilizing personnel resources more effectively.Delivered $500K of annual cost savings thru reducing inefficiencies.Reduced employee turnover thru active management participation forming one-on-one relationships.Led 7 month special project to design and implement a comprehensive employee incentive program to boost productivity and morale.

P&L responsibility for $60 million strategic business unit producing window assemblies for specialty vehicles.Improved on-time delivery from 33% to 83% in 6 months by adding second shift while reducing costly overtime.Reduced back order dollars from $506K to $20K in 5 months by creating a proactive team.Delivered $300K in annual cost savings thru management restructuring.

P&L responsibility for $40 million dollar strategic business unit producing metal stamped engineered components for the specialty vehicle markets.Increased sales thru new product introductions (Metra Rail Car Seating Systems).Improved 2004 1st Qtr. EBIAT by 7.2% over 2003 thru Lean Manufacturing initiatives.Delivered $538K (1.4% of Sales) of cost savings thru process and design improvements, automation and favorable purchase part variance (PPV).

Multi-plant responsibility.Reduced manufacturing cycle time on aluminum door line from 10 hours to 45 minutes by implementing Lean Manufacturing cell.Reduced inventories in Salt Lake City facility by $50K by implementing kanban on large press.

Created engineering department in Elkhart, IN including design and laboratory departments. Including hiring a world class team to design and develop engineered systems.Implemented new product release, engineering change, quality assurance and ISO 9000processes.

Mba, Finance, Accounting

Bsmet, Engineering

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