· Elected by Board of Directors to serve as Vice President in June 2002· Providing leadership, developing strategic direction, and overseeing the execution and implementation of all aspects of Manufacturing· Managing production and shipping operations which includes coordinating with purchasing of needed items for production· Managing accounts receivable· Assisted in software conversion from Southware to Netsuites· Working with vendors to source component parts· Implementing product price increases and developing new price list yearly or as needed· Evaluating and negotiating all types of business insurances: health, auto, property, general and product liability, and workers compensation· Capitalizing on opportunities, attracting new clients by delivering compelling presentations to dealers· Coordinated equipment orders with large distributor groups· Analyzing data to identify system opportunities which led to backorder reduction· Defining and implementing operations strategy, structure, and processes· Ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, local, and federal regulations

· Developed and updated production and shipping schedules daily· Coordinated shipping and production at daily meetings with supervisors· Worked with sales representatives to coordinate orders shipping to customers· Responsible for the monthly collection calls on past due accounts· Implementing pre-employment and random drug testing policies· Worked various farm shows promoting products across the region· Sales calls to tractor dealers in MS, LA, and other areas on a regular basis· Coordinated development of company web site and answered web site inquires daily· Managed cross-functional team members· Formed relationships with key vendors and customers· Rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems which included a culture of employee engagement and continuous improvement

· Worked with vendors to purchase component parts to specification· Completed inventory valuation· Sales in house for parts and whole goods· Sales calls to tractor dealers in MS, LA on a regular basis· Developed longstanding relationships with customers and vendors· Performed payroll operations for 45-50 employees· Prepared quarterly reports and filed 941 Employers Federal Tax Return· Instructed forklift training classes· Purchased supplies and parts for production machinery· Prepared International Fuel Tax Report quarterly· Maintaining truck fleet records in accordance with federal guidelines· Prepared State of MS Use Tax reports and State of MS Heavy Hwy Tax reports· Preparing freight bills for shipping goods on common freight carriers· Reviewed and approved cost-control reports and cost estimates