Chris Rosauer

**** *. ***** ***

Westminster, CO 80031

303-***-**** accip2@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

VP / Director - Operations / Manufacturing

Operations and Manufacturing Executive with strong record of bottom-line

contribution in medical device start ups, and established companies.

Combines engineering excellence with business acumen, improving throughput,

quality, and cost reductions for Medivance, Saint-Gobain, JDS Uniphase, and

Oregon Steel Mills. Adept at all aspects of operations including strategic

planning, global logistics, manufacturing, quality, finance, and

engineering in Medical Devices, Optics, and fabricated metal industry

sectors. Key strengths include: Training, motivating, leading world-class

teams, and quickly understanding new technologies and adapt business

practices to maximize results. Has strength in analyzing complex business

challenges and developing solutions while aligning marketing and operations

initiatives. Excels at solving problems quickly and winning buy-in at all

levels.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

FDA / ISO 90001 Manufacturing Multiple Sites P&L

Global Supply Chain Distribution Strategic Lean

Planning

Technical Management Turnarounds / Kaizen Quality MRP

KEY Accomplishments

. Developed and implemented growth strategies for manufacturing and

inventory increasing revenues by 39% while maintaining over 75% GM for

four consecutive years at Medivance.

. Introduced a global distribution strategy with Medivance including 30

countries with limited overhead while supporting increased revenues in

each geographic region.

Led the introduction of new prototype for JDSU, beating competition to

foster a $15M revenue boost.

. Reengineered manufacturing processes for Napa Pipe, improving revenues

$40M and productivity 25%.

. Decommissioned facility for Oregon Steel, saving $60M with no loss in

overall productivity.

. Implemented multiple new manufacturing systems for Medivance, increasing

revenues 39% per year.

o Key lead in the implementation of SAP business one and designed the

manufacturing processes within the system to align with the strategic

changes for the company.

o Implemented entire new production line with newly designed capital

equipment in two different manufacturing departments while ensuring

there were no interruptions in shipments.

o Developed the business model for the company combining domestic sales,

European direct sales, and distribution sales globally.

. Developed and implemented new manufacturing systems for ARO, increasing

revenues $1.5M per year.

o An absence of a functioning MRP system inhibited company's ability to

communicate order status and track deliveries or product cost.

Developed and implemented real-time tools to evaluate order status, on-

time delivery, and true cost of products, improving operational

efficiencies and increasing sales over 15% in first year.

. Led introduction of new prototype for JDS Uniphase, beating competition

to foster a $15M revenue boost.

o Tasked to turnaround micro-optic display group, analyzing workflow and

operations. Built cross-functional engineering, purchasing, logistics,

and quality team. Led Kaizen classes, redefined supply-chain, and set

up lean flow for production. Completed new prototype in four months,

enhancing operations, quality, and cost control, saving $3M.

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Professional SUMMARY

MEDIVANCE - (Aquired by CR bard inc.) 2008

-Present

Plant Manager

Recruited to $15M medical device manufacturing company. Directed the

manufacturing and Global Supply Chain for sales in 39 countries.

Responsible for all Operational functions including P/L, budgeting

purchasing, inventory, quality, logistics, and safety. Critical part of

the team that grew the company over 39% for three straight years to $40M in

revenue and lead to $250M acquisition. Reports directly to the CEO and is

integral part of the senior staff of the company.

Alpine Research Optics - (Aquired by Saint-Gobain) 2004 - 2008

Director of Operations

Recruited to $12M medical and laser/optics manufacturer. Directed

manufacturing, engineering, IT, inside sales, quality, materials, and

logistics. Grew company 20%+ in two years. Set records for revenues and

margin. Managed $5M budgets and 60 staff.

JDS Uniphase - (OCLI) 2000 - 2004

Manufacturing Manager / Business Unit Manger

Created and implemented annual operating plan for this $160M high-tech,

semiconductor, and medical instrument manufacturer. Created plans for cost

management, budgets, forecasting, P/L, inventory, R&D, and capital

expenditures. Managed budgets of $25M and staff of 150.

Oregon Steel Mills (OSM) 1998 - 2000

Sr. Operational Analyst

Promoted to parent to build, train and lead corporate operations team.

Improved management controls and operational practices. Developed and

implemented changes in policies/procedures to increase efficiencies and cut

costs. Reported to CEO.

Napa Pipe Mill (OSM) 1995 - 1998

$100M OSM division

General Supervisor of Operations / Plant Manager

Directed and implemented changes in operations, reducing quality problems,

and improving overall productivity. Responsible for plant operations,

safety, employee satisfaction, hiring, training, quality, logistics, and

engineering. Managed budgets of $25M and up to 300 personnel.

EDUCATION

BS, Industrial Engineering, Northern Illinois University,

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Green Belt, Lean Sigma

Six Sigma Certification, JDSU

Lean Fundamentals

Numerous Management Classes

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