Preston Crabtree Email & Phone Number

Seymour, Indiana

• Responsible for autonomous activities of a business unit for Injection Molding; using Injection machines ranging from 440 ton presses ranging up to 1500 ton. Additionally the business unit includes Metallization coating process of components for the lamps; using sputtering deposition units along with automatic metalized coating units. Likewise load and unload 3 axis robots are used on the presses to unload components from the press, robots are engaged at each press.• Components produced are used in final assemblies for OEM lighting in automotive manufacturing companies including service support at the conclusion of the programs. • Manage Prototype team for new model year programs. Included 1st builds from components to final assembly. Customer interaction and collaboration of new programs• Manage 236 employees; (207 Direct Labor, 29 Indirect) reporting to APU Manager, in 220k square foot area.• Assembly APU Manager 2018/2019/2020 Instrumental in program start- up, scrap reduction, budget management, and gross profit margin. Ensure collaboration of production personnel, engineering and maintenance to validate preventative maintenance, process improvement and cost reduction activities.• Logistics Manager responsible for inventory accuracy across all inbound supply, Supply chain of components for final assembly processAchievements 2014~2019Improve machine time efficiency 4% Decrease changeover time 30% Reduce scrap 40%Documented Cost Savings activities such as Direct Labor reduction, automation conversions and cycle time reductions in excess of $400,000.00 each yearImplemented PM activitiesEstablish Prototype Standards and component flow Manage implementation of automation systemsNew Product Assembly launches

Hunting across the U.S. since 1984 in pursuit of various game animals like the wild turkey, deer, elk and duck. Also guided many successful hunts for turkey, deer and elk.Multiple appearances on TV shows and videos such as Primos Truth Series, Mossy Oak Hunting the Country, Turkey School 2 and NWTF’s Turkey Call TV show. He has also been featured in articles and books referenced to hunting and training bird dogs (raises English Setters).Regularly performs seminars for hunting shows, stores and organizational groups such as the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Handle approximately 40 in-store promotions per year.ProStaff for various outdoor companies such as Mossy Oak, Primos, Scent-Lok, PSE Archery, Alpen Optics and Sims Vibration Laboratory LimbSavers.

Hunting for more than 40 years and a member of the Primos® Prostaff since 1991. Prefers hunting in Southern Indiana and Wisconsin, Montana, Northern Colorado. Most enjoys hunting both turkey and elk.

Columbus In

• P&L responsibility • Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing -Just In Time and Toyota Production System • Supply Chain Quality and Process • Responsible for Forge Plant Operations, 425k square foot facility: 225 people• 7 units 25000 KT Press with induction heating units; produce outer races for constant velocity joints for customer of final assembly. Distributes to OEM.• Bonderizing coating process• 24 units Cold Press Operation • Engineering /Maintenance, budget control, Supervisor coverage. PM/PDM improvements without a Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Manager. • Assume Engineering Manager duties as well as Plant Manager• Control Maintenance and Die Shop • Developed TPM/Area Maintenance for all Forging Processes• Established Quality Metrics and SOP for daily operations• Continuous Improvement Teams for cost savings• Improved Safety with no loss time accidents/injuries last 4 years • Reduced Inventory variances 86% ASSISTANT PLANT MANAGER February 2009 – June 2010• Instrumental in CVJ West plant start- up. Establish Quality, Safety and 5S Standards. Responsible for hiring, training and instruction of Supervisors, Technicians and Operators. • Coordinate with Engineering on equipment modifications and process improvements. Hitachi Seikie, Okuma, Fanuc 6 axis robotics, Heat Treat Machines, Finishing machines and grinders• Final Assembly of Constant Velocity Joints • Establish, maintain and track cost savings. • Improved training through training modules with test (verify retention of training) including hands on training.PRODUCTION MANAGER October 1998 – February 2009Turning and Assembly processes responsible for Quality, Safety and 5S Standards. Responsible for hiring, training and instruction of Supervisors, Technicians and Operators. Coordinate with Engineering on equipment modifications and process improvements. Hitachi Seikie, Okuma, Fanuc 6 axis roboticsFinal Assembly of Constant Velocity Joints

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management And Operations, Continuous Improvement, Cost Savings, Lean Mfg., 3.75

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Management, 3.8/4.0