CHRISTOPHER A. McELROY

Old Springville Road

Clay, Alabama 35126

205-***-****

acgzbq@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY:

Senior manufacturing professional with extensive leadership experience. Background

includes engineering and development. Formally trained in Lean Manufacturing techniques

including Six Sigma process improvement. Works well in pressure situations. Excellent

interpersonal and leadership skills with strong problem solving ability. Creative, quality

oriented, cost conscious.

SKILLS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Implemented lean manufacturing techniques including Six Sigma, inventory

reduction/management, plant layouts

• Responsible for financial performance, capital and operational budgets

• Maintained profitability during economic downturn

• Maintained/increased profitability during rapid growth

• Led successful process and product improvement campaigns

• Led improvements in new product development and launch process

• Led successful QS9000 implementation and certification efforts

• MRP system implementation

• Participated in company acquisitions as part of both buyer and seller teams

EXPERIENCE:

Jan 08 – Present: Alabama Metal Industries Corporation (AMICO)

Jan 12 – Present: Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain, Birmingham, AL. $350MM

annual sales producer of commodity and custom metal products. Direct P&L responsibility

for two largest plants ($120MM sales), responsible for corporate wide operations strategy,

strategic material purchasing (~$200MM), logistics and engineering including product

development and manufacturing process support.

Jan 08 – Jan 12: Group Engineering Manager, Birmingham, AL. Responsible for product

development and process engineering, including design and build of custom machines, and

general operations support for North American operations.

Oct 98 – Jan 08: Metal Tools Holding

May 05 – Jan 08: Vice President of Operations, Lebanon, MO and Ft. Madison, IA. $100MM annual

sales contract manufacturer of metal stampings, fabrications, weldments and assemblies for

numerous industries. Processes include stamping, laser, plasma and oxyfuel cutting, CNC

machining, turret presses, press breaking, robotic and manual welding, wet and powder

painting, assembly.

Jun 01 – May 05: Vice President of Operations, Detroit Tool Metal Products, Lebanon, MO.

Oct 98 – Jun 01: Director of Operations, Detroit Tool Metal Products, Lebanon, MO.

McElroy

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Aug 94 – Oct 98: Wells Aluminum

Jun 97- Oct 98: Plant Manager, Sidney, OH. $25MM+ annual sales fabricator of aluminum extrusion

assemblies for the heavy truck industry. Processes included stamping, bending, welding and

assembly.

Nov 94 – Jun 97: Manufacturing Manager, Sidney, OH.

Aug 94 – Nov 94: Engineering Manager, Sidney, OH.

Jul 93 – Jul 94: Polywood Enterprises

Jul 93 – Jul 94: Production Manager, Findlay, OH. A start-up recycled plastics lumber producer.

Aug 92 – Jul 93: National Group of Companies

Aug 92 – Aug 93: Director of Engineering and Manufacturing, Lima, OH. $10MM annual sales

original equipment manufacturer for the tire retreading and scrap tire disposal industries.

Jun 84 – Aug 92: United States Air Force

Jun 89 – Aug 92: Mathematics Instructor and Course Director, Department of Mathematics, USAF

Academy Preparatory School, USAF Academy, CO.

Oct 86 – Jun 89: Program Manager, Deputy for Propulsion, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Led

manufacturing/quality oversight for the Improved Performance Engine program (F100-PW-

229, F110-GE-129) for the F-15 and F-16 aircraft.

Apr 85 – Oct 86: Manufacturing Engineer, Deputy for Propulsion, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

Supported transition from development to production of the F101-GE-102 engine for the B-

1B bomber aircraft.

Jun 84 – Apr 85: Undergraduate Pilot Training, Vance AFB, OK.

Jan 99 – May 05: Drury University

Jan 99 – May 05: Evening Adjunct Instructor, Business Department, Drury University, Springfield,

MO.

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts-Business: Webster University

Master of Arts-Procurement/Acquisition Management: Webster University

Bachelor of Science-Mechanical Engineering: United States Air Force Academy

PERSONAL:

I am married, have six adult children and one granddaughter; I enjoy coaching and participating in

athletics and other outdoor activities. I was born and raised in Long Beach, California and am in

excellent health.

References available upon request.

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