IAN PATERSON

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WICHITA, KS *7219

CELL: 316-***-****

acpvrp@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A senior leadership position in manufacturing, production, supply chain or engineering, utilizing demonstrated

organizational, innovative, problem-solving, and leadership skills to:

• Maximize profitability by directing activities to achieve strategic objectives.

• Achieve organizational objectives through innovative approaches.

QUALIFICATIONS

15+ years experience in various aspects of executive and senior management in manufacturing, production,

design, engineering, and supply chain, including that of aluminum, metal fabrication and welding. Extensive

international experience in manufacturing, design, and development. Considerable management and

organizational experience and skills in manufacturing and production improvement, QRM & LEAN, Six

Sigma, 5S production techniques, ERP, computer-aided design (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), stress analysis and

measurement, and aluminum product development. Directed production improvement projects, ISO 9000

certification, OSHA and SHARP compliance. Significant experience and skills in these areas:

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Director and Executive Production and Quality Leadership

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Management Management Problem Solving

• • •

Organization Design and Product Failure Analysis

• Development Management •

Communication and Client Liaison

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Implementation Project Management • Strategic Planning

EXPERIENCE

Director of Manufacturing Operations

Retro Systems, Inc., Valley Center, KS 2011 - 2015

General Manager – Cylinder Division (Manufacturing Consulting 2004-2007)

Cross Manufacturing, Inc., Overland Park, KS 2004 - 2011

Manufacturing and Engineering Consultant

Kanamak Hydraulics, Inc., Garden City, KS 2000 - 2004

Engineering Manager – Manufacturing & Design Consultant

Aluminum Federation of Southern Africa, Johannesburg, SA 1991 - 2000

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science- Equivalent, Technikon Natal, South Africa

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Fully-versed in Manufacturing (ERP) systems, Engineering (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), Office Software

Packages (MS Office).

IAN PATERSON

316-***-****

ACHIEVEMENTS

Restructured and reorganized medium sized hydraulic cylinder manufacturing company implementing Quick

Response Manufacturing and Lean techniques to increase production and reduce lead times.

Result: Doubled manufacturing capacity and reduced lead times by 50% in one year.

Managed and restructured production processes to increase productivity utilizing an existing plant with

minimum capital expenditure. Introduced systems for in-process monitoring. Conducted time studies and

identified problem areas.

Result: Increased production 200% in two years and reduced in-process rework. Streamlined process and

optimized process times.

Managed the development and provided design and manufacturing consulting services for over 100 products

worldwide.

Result: Manufacturers have been able to reduce manufacturing costs, lead times and increase profitability and

competitiveness.

Directed the commercialization of aluminum inter-modal hypobaric container and prototype manufacturing.

Obtained matching grant funding assistance.

Result: Successful manufacturing and testing of prototype within a $43 million budget.

Managed the development, design and manufacturing of a 65-foot industrial composter utilizing a natural

bacteria process to produce compost in three days from any organic material.

Result: Composting time slashed from six weeks to one week, with the potential to reduce landfill material by

90%, reducing processing costs and providing an environmentally advantageous alternative to current methods.

Managed and initiated a ventilation study to reduce chemical dust problem in a bagging plant. Managed

installation of new ventilation system and equipped employees with suitable respiratory equipment.

Result: Increased production 50% by reducing employee absenteeism and increasing employee comfort levels.

Managed and negotiated a new union contract, developed a new company policy on rules and disciplinary

procedures in association with union and employees.

Result: A win-win agreement for both parties and increased employee morale while the company benefited

from greater control.

Assumed overall responsibility for the management, organization and marketing of a large industry association

exhibition at the Aluminum exhibition in Essen, Germany, including planning, design, budgeting, grant

financing, and execution.

Result: Exposure of more than 100 member companies to thousands of international contacts. Sales leads have

resulted in more than five contracts for member companies.

Managed the research of stress fatigue effects of various joining techniques on aluminum including mechanical

fastening, adhesive bonding, and welding.

Result: Delivered a cost-effective and reliable process into a product line that had been failing prematurely.

Authored technical articles publicizing the results in a trade magazine.

Directed plant layout changes, implementing LEAN, Kiazen and 5S projects with procurement of new capital

equipment and installation to facilitate increased production demand.

Result: Doubled production capacity and improved efficiency and productivity metrics.

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