IAN M. CAMERON
Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
216-***-**** acds49@r.postjobfree.com
Manufacturing Operations Leader
Skilled in managing diverse teams in complex manufacturing environments.
Enjoys the hands-on challenge of solving problems, driving continuous
improvement and achieving exceptional results. Decisive, determined and
willing to face the difficult issues of initiating and sustaining change.
Full P&L Responsibility Materials/Manufacturing Technology Integration
Analysis
Strategic Team Building and People Lean Thinking
Planning/Implementation Development
Business Turnarounds Continuous Improvement Business Process
Improvement
EXPERIENCE
Mid-West Forge Corp., Cleveland, Ohio 1996-Present
President, JAE Tech, Inc. Division Apple Creek, Ohio 2004-Present
[JAE Tech is a precision CNC machining company serving the OEM Automotive
industry with sixty-five employees and $8 million in sales started in 2000.
Reported directly to the CEO.]
Accepted the challenge from the CEO to reverse 2-years of losses in a final
effort to turnaround the operation. Leaned out cost and process anomalies.
Released and replaced key players. Moved from loss to an EBITDA of 8-10%.
Grew company from $4 million in sales to $8 million through new product
lines. 2014 sales are projected at $10-$12 million.
. Led strategic initiative to add $6 million in assets to production
to facilitate sales growth. Added automation to existing and new
equipment to improve throughput, reduced labor costs 40%.
. Initiated and developed annual strategic sales and operating goals
and profit objectives.
. Improved training through supervisor standardization and
documentation process.
. Improved inventory turns from 7 to 26 turns. Corrected inventory
accounting issues.
. Managed major customers, Chrysler and Dana, during bankruptcies and
collected 100% of open invoices during and after bankruptcies.
. Initiated state-of-the art vision systems to verify quality and
feedback data to machine tools for offsets.
. Implemented new processes including milling, broaching and spline
rolling with current staff.
. Implemented ISO9000, TS16949, and ISO14001 to meet or exceed
customer requirements.
Mid-West Forge Corp., Cleveland, Ohio 1996-2004
[Ninety-three year old engineering and manufacturer specializing in high
volume hot forged and cold extruded axle shafts for automotive OEM's.
Three divisions, $80 million in sales.]
Production Manager/Materials Manager
. Reduced inventory variance to less than 2% of total inventory by
improved reporting and processing of transactions.
. Initiated software program to simplify purchasing and assign part
numbers to database and vendor files.
. Improved customer on time delivery to 98% while reducing WIP
inventory, focusing on priorities.
. Implemented QS-9000 documentation and procedures, culminating in
certification to TS16949.
. Resolved Union issues through better communication, grievance
process, hiring and negotiations.
. Led team to implement successful Symix business system
implementation.
Figgie International - Willoughby, OH 1991-1996
[Figgie was a $1.5 billion company with 38 divisions. Hartman Electrical
manufactures relays for the aircraft industry.]
Hartman Electrical - Director of Materials
1994-1996
. Reduced overdue backlog 47% by improving inventory and Bill of
Material accuracy.
. Improved inventory accuracy to 98+% utilizing cycle counting.
Reduced inventory 30%.
. Implemented MAPICS/DB system, trained and developed materials
personnel.
. Reduced lead times by 25% and improved customer service.
Figgie Industries (continued)
Corporate - Multiple Divisions - Business Systems Consultant 1993
. Worked with team to troubleshoot manufacturing and purchasing
issues in multiple divisions.
. Led implementation of MAPICS/DB conversion in Scott Aviation
Division and Akron Packaging.
. Trained personnel in multiple plants in MAPICS/DB use.
Hartman Electrical - Director of Purchasing 1992-1993
. Led team to implement successful conversion of business system to
MAPICS/DB.
. Utilized team to improve materials training and discipline.
. Established and led team to improve Bill of Material accuracy from
45% to 97%.
Corporate - Multiple Divisions - Staff Manufacturing Engineer 1991-1992
. Led team in multiple division product simplification resulting in
resourcing and redesign of components.
. Reduced cost, lead time, and improved customer service.
ACME-Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland Twist Drill Company 1982-1991
Division Materials Manager, Materials Manager, Production Manager,
Inventory Analyst
Held primary responsibility for Division purchasing (five plants), master
scheduling, indirect responsibility for materials in four plants.
. Implemented HP3000/Ask Manman System in Mansfield Plant.
Established policies and procedures.
. Partnered with IT personnel to improve and develop better
information reporting for manufacturing.
. Implemented JIT principles to form successful manufacturing cells.
. Reduced inventory - $1.8 million dollars FY 1990. Reduced $1
million dollars FY 1991.
. Categorized and negotiated Division purchases resulting in 30%
reduction in average monthly expenses.
. Reduced lead-time on special product 20% while maintaining delivery
integrity.
. Worked closely with Union Committee to solve problems in plant.
. Coordinated efforts of Engineering, Production, Finance, and
Materials to solve problems.
. Assumed responsibility of Plant Manager supervising all plant
functions for 10 months during his sabbatical.
. Supported production in consistently meeting or exceeding
production goals.
. Focused manufacturing on ABC items to improve inventory and
customer service levels.
Bailey Controls Company, Wickliffe, Ohio 1979-1982
Material Analyst, Foreman, Dispatcher, Master Scheduler, and Design Change
Coordinator, in a high volume 30,000 SKU, $240 million, 40 level Bill of
Material manufacturer.
. Identified and disposed of $10 - $15 million in excess and obsolete
inventory per year.
. Implemented complex design changes in Bill of Material and on
production floor.
. Solved production problems to improve performance.
Euclid Inc., Cleveland, Ohio 1978-1979
Shop-Scheduler, Foreman verified availability of product for production
line runs and filled in as foreman.
EDUCATION: Master of Business Administration - 2002 Bachelor of
Arts - 1978.
Monte Ahuja College of Business Major: Business
Administration/ History.
Cleveland State University Heidelberg
College, Tiffin, Ohio.