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Fort Worth, Tx.

Samsill Corporation is one of the world's largest independently owned manufacturers of business accessories, laptop cases, media storage, ring binders and sheet protectors. Hold dual responsibilities in operations and finance with 8 direct reports. Responsible for leading purchasing, production planning, production, warehousing & distribution, building & grounds, general and cost accounting, and treasury.Notable Achievements-Sourcing to lower cost China vendors meeting quality and service requirements. Significant cost reduction.-No lost time accidents in five of eight years with improved safety training and awareness.-Reduced production administrative labor by implementing a touch screen/bar code reader system on production floor that tracks work orders through closing. Provides performance matrix for production output, waste and labor data.-Updated standard cost system and incorporated actual versus standard results into monthly financial reporting.SkillsCost Reduction / Capital Requirements Planning / Treasury / Continuous Process Improvement / Financial Analysis / Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Inventory Control / Global Purchasing / Negotiations / Compliance / Risk / Strategic Planning / Problem Resolution / Project Analysis, Planning & Management / Quality Control / Safety Standards / Team Building & Leadership

Fort Worth, Tx

Responsible for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations with 200 employees.Notable Achievements- Improved operating efficiencies by designing new line with integrated systems speeding operations and product packaging. Eliminated labor. - Driving on Time Delivery. Improved on time delivery from 83% to 97% while reducing labor costs. Warehouse layout was inefficient making staff ineffective. Personnel changes and new finished goods storage layout were made to improve picking efficiencies.-Eliminating waste in production. Engaged employees through continuous process improvement teams that have eliminated significant costs.-Installed high cost state of the art ultrasonic sealing technology for binder production. SkillsCost Reduction / Capital Requirements Planning / Continuous Process Improvement / Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Inventory Control / Global Purchasing / Negotiations / Compliance / Risk / Strategic Planning / Problem Resolution / Project Analysis, Planning & Management / Quality Control / Safety Standards / Team Building & Leadership

Pilot Point, Tx

Startup re-manufacturer of automatic transmissions to the retail and wholesale markets.-Designed and implemented start-up plant operations.SkillsOperations Management / Startup / Purchasing / Negotiations / Strategic Planning / Compliance / Risk Management / Treasury / Capital Requirements Planning / Financial Analysis / Safety Standards / Problem Resolution / Inventory Control / Project Planning & Management

Dallas, Tx

American Pad & Paper was one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of nationally branded and private label paper-based office products to the largest office products retailers and distributors. Managed as many as 8 manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities with 2000 employees that supported sales in excess of $300M.Notable Achievements-Responsible for consolidation and integration of acquisitions after participating on merger and acquisition team.-Reduced freight costs by consolidating volume on a regional/national basis. Cut multiple carriers to 2-3 per location and reduced freight costs by $3M. -Post merger cost reduction and profit increase. Acquisitions caused duplication of manufacturing costs. Rationalized manufacturing and distribution operations. Consolidated where required and reduced cost $7M with no service interruption to customers. SkillsM&A / Restructure / Operations Management / Manufacturing / Crisis Management / Cost Reduction / Change Management / Consolidation & Integration / Continuous Process Improvement / Inventory Control / Team Building & Leadership / Safety Standards / Quality Control / Problem Resolution / Capital Requirements Planning

Marion, In

National manufacturer and distributor of paper office products. Managed 302 employees in manufacturing and distribution, including customer service, that supported $76M in sales. Grew company from $40M to $76M while on management team as VP Operations and Controller.-Managed the design, construction and installation of proprietary hanging folder and file folder equipment.-Reduced material cost $500K by changing file folder product specifications.SkillsOperations Management / Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Negotiations / Strategic and Tactical Planning / Compliance / Team Building & Leadership / Cost Reduction / Safety Standards / Continuous Process Improvement / Regulatory Compliance / Inventory Control / Project Analysis, Planning & Management / Problem Resolution / Profit Optimization / Labor Negotiations / Mentoring & Coaching

Marion, In

Managed 18 employees in general and cost accounting, credit, and IT.Notable Achievements-Implemented innovative ERP System after hostile takeover. Met budgeted timelines for completion of the project integration in business operations and customer service.-Reduced accounts receivable outstanding by 14% by reorganizing credit and aggressively pursuing past due accounts. SkillsFinancial Analysis / Inventory Control / Systems Integration / Project Analysis / Problem Resolution / Mentoring and Coaching / IT / Credit