Experience

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  GCX Corporation

  • Plant Manager

    • Oct 2005 - Oct 2008

    Managed $40MM Manufacturing FacilityIncreased production of assembly operation from $8.8MM to $22MM in one year while maintaining a 50% gross margin and reducing head count, late shipments, and waste. Managed supply chain including China and Mexico.Managed the renovation and transition to a second facility without customer impact.Implemented performance quotient, vendor report cards, and vendor supply management programs. Maintained 99.9% customer satisfaction while growing the operation to $40MM. Implemented several Lean Initiatives and registered the plant for ISO 9001.Managed FDA customer requirements.

  • General Manager

    • Oct 2004 - Oct 2008

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  Fluid Ink Technology

  • COO

    • Jan 2003 - Oct 2005

    Provider of flexographic, gravure and UV ink products to cover the gamut of packaging applications

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  Emerald Packaging / Roplast Industries

  • General Manager/Plant Operations

    • Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

    Managed the turnaround and growth from $18MM to $25MM while implementing systems automation. Implemented procedures and process controls.Reorganized the sales force to focus on new business opportunities resulting in $3MM in additional revenue.Initiated ISO 9000 registration.; $70MM flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in high quality printing and packaging for the produce and food markets.Plant Manager, Operations Improved quality and customer satisfaction by focusing on equipment maintenance, automation, and employee training and employee morale. Managed growth of company to from $25MM to $35MM in one year.Evaluated synergies between Emerald Packaging and Roplast Industries to determine the feasibility of a merger. Managed the turnaround and growth of two privately owned polyethylene corporations with combined revenue of $50M and 300 employees. Provide needed leadership and sound manufacturing practices and procedures.Initiated AIB inspections and implemented FDA procedures.Developed and implemented a reorganization plan which reduced headcount by 15%, while increasing throughput to record levels. (40%)Improved utilization by 19% and reduced waste by 25%.Implemented improved job costing model.Made company profitable in 6 months.

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  Southwall Technologies

  • United States
  • Renewables & Environment
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • General Manager, Operations

    • Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

    Managed Palo Alto and Tempe locations. Developed over a six month period a strategic plan for operations group, which included a plant in Dresden, Germany.Secured highest quality rating from European automotive customer Audi and maintained for several years.Implemented employee training and communication programs, which improved morale.Provided Sony, Mitsubishi and Samsung with 4M square feet of anti reflective coating.Improved throughput and yield which alleviated capacity problem

  • Sr VP/ Operations

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

    $80 MM manufacturer of thin film vacuum sputtered optical coatings for solar applications.

  • General Manager, Tempe Operations

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

    Identified location, negotiated lease, designed and built plant facility with $20M of fully automated equipment.Developed and managed specialty suppliers. Shipped 3M square feet of product in year one on time and under budget resulting in $15M in revenue.Developed relationships with German, Japanese and Korean customer base.

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  Operations, Palo Alto

  • Plant Manager

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

    Reorganized operations into business teams providing greater focus, control and teamwork resulting in 15% yield improvement and reduction in product cost by 30%.Implemented ISO-9000 registration.Initiated preferred vendor program resulting in higher quality raw materials.Returned group to profitability in one year.

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  Courtaulds

  • Business Director, Vacuum Coating

    • Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

    Negotiated sales agreements with Xerox, DuPont and 3M resulting in additional sales of $6M at 30% margin.Implemented continuous flow manufacturing, recruiting labor to join the process resulting in an increase in the gross margin of 21%.Initiated ISO-9000 certification process.Implemented pay for skills program and weekly technical training for all employees resulting in improved quality and flexibility.

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  Courtaulds Performance Films

  • Business Director

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

    Manufacturer of thin film vacuum sputtered optical coatings

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  Industrial Products

  • General Manager

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

    Increased sales 100% from $5M to $10M.Increased product output 40% over previous year without increasing overhead costs.Reorganized and downsized staff 11% while sales grew 100%.Implemented cost, quality and inventory controls and initiated Total Quality Management Program.Initiated ISO-9000 registration process.Nielsen and Bainbridge

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  US Army Infantry

  • Captain

    • Jan 1973 - Feb 1977