KEVIN D. RICHARDS

**** ******** ***** *****: 614-***-****

Dublin, Ohio 43016 aco04t@r.postjobfree.com

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

Goal-focused leader offering more than 20 years of experience in quality,

engineering, purchasing and manufacturing operations. Develops and

implements cost-effective strategies utilizing Six Sigma and Lean

Manufacturing methodologies to maximize performance and productivity.

Unites and motivates high performance teams to surpass company objectives.

Holds quality control certification.

Core competencies:

Training/Development Global Purchasing Cost Reduction

Strategic Growth Analysis Budget Development Business Plan Development

New Products/Technologies Engineering Management Total Quality Management

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Revenue Growth:

. Completed launch of new facility for production of cargo nets supplied to

the US Air Force, with projected new sales revenue of $2.1M in first

year.

. Developed a business plan, including pro-forma summary of financials for

a startup company, projected to generate $20M in revenue and $8.8M EBITDA

annually in a five-year period.

Cost Control:

. Produced $7.5M in savings by sourcing $50M of purchased commodities

through a global initiative.

. Implemented a certification program and lowered a supplier base from 124

to 106, achieving a $3.26M cost savings and 36% improvement in rejected

material performance over 2 years.

. Recovered a $3.8M business interruption insurance claim settlement.

. Directed a utility conversion resulting in $140K annual savings.

. Built scrap reduction teams to reduce material scrap 16%, lower customer

warranty claims $44K, and enhance overall process capability.

Leadership/Management:

. Coordinated engineering functions within the operating subsidiaries for a

company consisting of 11 manufacturing locations across North America and

Europe.

. Led the development and administration of manufacturing quality systems

and procedures leading to

QS-9000/ISO-9001 certification and Ford Motor Company Q-101 compliance.

. Directed four new product launches producing annual revenues of $6.8M and

successfully coordinated on-time management of $660K in tooling.

. Managed a $2.5M capital investment plan, including directing the

installation and commission of three automated stamping presses in four

months.

Strategic Improvements:

. Co-developed and initiated a concept-to-customer strategy for program

management, which netted 100% on-time delivery of customer response

requirements.

. Implemented lean manufacturing principles and techniques and increased

inventory turns 25%, improved labor cost 4% while reducing quality reject

rate 70%.

. Executed cellular manufacturing and decreased raw and WIP inventories

34%.

. Developed a chrome plating supplier resulting in a 23% improvement in

first-time yield and a 30% increase in on-time delivery of product.

. Reduced unplanned downtime 23% and enhanced average changeover time 21%

through the implementation of a total productive maintenance program.

KEVIN D. RICHARDS

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

COOPER STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE

[Jan. 2014 - Present]

Cooper Standard is a leading global automotive supplier, offering solutions

in the body sealing, fuel, brake and emissions, thermal management and anti-

vibration segments of the industry.

Plant Manager

Ensure a safe, high quality, efficient operation meeting customer

requirements through adherence to Corporate TQM

policies and procedures and the establishment of plant objectives which

support the corporate business plan.

. Ensure plant profitability meets or exceeds budgeted levels. Continually

strive to push profitability level to exceed 10% of sales (Inter-

company).

SPECIALTY VEHICLE GROUP - EAGLE COACH

[Apr. 2012 - Mar. 2013]

Eagle Coach Company is a professional vehicle manufacturer and the

recognized industry leader of a complete line-up of six-door limousines,

along with other specialty vehicles for the funeral market.

Manager of Engineering and Materials

Primary responsibilities for leading our Design and Manufacturing

Engineering group for all new program launches, in addition to lean

manufacturing and quality. Additionally responsible for materials and

purchasing as it relates to engineered cost savings programs.

. Managing launch of funeral coaches and limousines for both the Federal

and Eagle brands based on the new 2013 Cadillac XTS chassis, with

projected new sales revenue in excess of $8.55M per year.

. Initiated development and implementation of new cut and stretch fixtures

for all chassis platforms with a labor savings in-station estimated at

$21.6K, and the retool of the fiberglass composite body for our Lincoln

MKT hearse chassis to achieve quality/warranty cost savings estimated at

$160K.

ANCRA INTERNATIONAL, LLC, CARGO SYSTEMS DIVISION

[Dec. 2009 - Apr. 2012]

A world-class designer and manufacturer of restraint-related components and

assemblies, serving the commercial vehicle market and other industries.

GM

Responsible for leadership of Operations utilizing lean six sigma

methodologies including, Product Fabrication and Assembly, Warehouse and

Distribution, in addition to Materials Planning and Purchasing.

. Completed launch of new facility for production of cargo nets supplied to

the US Air Force, with projected new sales revenue of over $2.1M in first

year.

. Initiated inventory management program utilizing lean sigma methodologies

with initiative to reduce inventory by $2.4M and increase turns to an

average of 6 per year.

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. / G & C INDUSTRIES, LLC

[Oct. 2006 - Dec. 2009]

Logistics Management Services, Inc. (LMSI) is the parent company to G&C

Industries, LLC;

A company which specializes in providing Logistics Services world-wide,

including Transportation and Warehousing in addition to offering

Sequencing, Assembly, Manufacturing and Human Resource Services.

Director of Operations

[Feb. 2009 - Dec. 2009]

Operations and leadership responsibility for manufacturing facility in

Springfield, OH including Quality, Engineering and Purchasing in addition

to Sales efforts with emphasis on strategic business development and

revenue growth for Frame Rails and Chassis components, and Inventory

Warehousing.

. Launched material purchase program for Frame Rail steel with initiative

to acquire 7% cost savings on current purchases.

. Completed an equipment layout change in Frame Rail processing area which

equated to a 38% reduction in floor space requirements and streamlined

product flow.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Operations Manager and Quality Director

[Oct. 2006 - Feb. 2009]

G & C Industries, a division of LMSI, is a contract Tier II manufacturer of

automotive interior cockpit components to Nissan and Honda through Visteon.

Multi-plant Operational and Quality responsibility for facilities in

Durant, MS, Canton, MS and LaVergne, TN. Responsible for coordination and

leadership of Operations and Quality, and APQP/Program Management focus.

. Coordinated supply base initiatives and inventory management procedures

to reduce customer PPM from 1470 to 23 and inventory levels from $7.1M to

$3.7M.

. Implemented various lean sigma analysis and improvement techniques,

leading to scrap reduction and process capability improvements.

. Managed production part approval process for transition of production due

to facility closure (Durant, MS).

RICHARDS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

[Apr. 2004 - Oct. 2006]

An independent manufacturers' representative company applying engineering,

manufacturing and operations management methodologies and systems to

achieve strategic business development and growth solutions.

Self-employed Manufacturers' Representative

Contract provider, specializing in engineering project and program

management services.

. Developed a business plan, including pro-forma financial summary, for a

start-up company (Onward Coatings Company, LLC) processing a "green-

friendly" alternative chrome coating technology for the automotive alloy

wheel market.

o Projected to generate $20M in sales and $8.8M EBITDA annually in a

five-year period.

. Directed the installation of equipment, developed employee team handbook,

coordinated employee hiring program, initiated training/development

program, and completed production start-up.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC.

[Dec. 1999 - Apr. 2004]

A designer and manufacturer of suspension seat systems, interior trim

systems, cab structures, and components for the global commercial vehicle

market with approximately $713M in revenue.

Vice President of Engineering & Quality/Purchasing

Directed quality and engineering functions to create new product and

process technologies, supporting current products and achieving market

share growth. Initiated and coordinated a purchasing re-organization.

Managed the implementation of a streamlined APQP process to support

customer needs.

. Launched an initiative to achieve 3% in cost savings on purchased

commodities.

. Managed the process of establishing a Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise

(WOFE) in Shanghai, China, acquired a business license, negotiated a

leasing contract, defined the essential background of the planned

corporation for the Chinese government, and determined the corporation's

board and management structure.

. Implemented various Total Quality Management strategies, lean

manufacturing techniques, and engineering tools and systems which

increased inventory turns 25%, lowered labor costs 4 percentage points,

reduced quality parts per million 70%, cut manufacturing lead time 40%,

and improved delivery performance 90%.

. Secured QS-9000/ISO-9001 Certification in 9 months for entire company

including 5 plant locations.

BLISS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

[Jan. 1998 - Dec. 1999]

A $75M supplier of stampings, assemblies, and painted parts to the

automotive and heavy truck industries.

Vice President of Engineering and Quality

Oversaw multi-plant development and administration of manufacturing

engineering programs and quality systems.

. Coordinated the development and management of a $2.5M capital investment

plan.

. Directed the installation of 3 automated stamping presses.

. Created quality system standards, including policy and procedures leading

to QS-9000/ISO-9002 certification, external customer warranty and return

analysis, scrap reduction, process capability improvement, self-directed

employee work teams, and the management of 42 personnel.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

ARVIN INDUSTRIES, INC.

[Oct. 1989 - Jan. 1998]

A $2.8B worldwide manufacturer of automotive emission and ride control

components and systems.

Total Quality Director

Led the multi-plant development and administration of manufacturing quality

systems and procedures leading to QS-9000/ISO-9001 certification and Ford

Motor Company Q-101 compliance.

Earned numerous promotions from initial role of division Senior Quality

Engineer to Total Quality Director.

Other positions held include:

Arvin Ride Control Products

Business Unit Director - Component Manufacturing

Arvin North American Automotive

Director, Technical Support

Gabriel Ride Control Products

Director, Aftermarket Quality

Business Unit Manager - MacPherson Struts

Arvin North American Automotive

Manager of Support Quality

Division Senior Quality Engineer

DANA CORPORATION, WEATHERHEAD DIVISION

[Jun. 1985 - Oct. 1989]

Weatherhead was a $340M division of a Fortune 100 company manufacturing

hydraulic brake line components and fittings for the global automotive OEM

and replacement markets.

Positions held include:

Weatherhead Division

Quality Assurance Manager

Product Design Engineer

CREDENTIALS

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Kaplan University [2009 to

Present]

Quality Control Certification, Purdue University at Fort Wayne

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), University of Toledo

Training: QS-9000/ISO-9001 Implementation and Lead Auditor Training; Ford

Global 8-D Problem Solving Training; Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

(GD&T), McDonald & Associates; Machine and Process Capability Training

(Cpk/Ppk), Mario Perez-Wilson; Quality Function Deployment (QFD), American

Supplier Institute; Taguchi Methods for Design of Experiments (DOE); Phased

Process Quality Improvement Six Sigma, Motorola University

Travel and Relocation: Willing to travel and/or relocate as needed.

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