GREG SANDERS

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PROGRAM MANAGER - GLOBAL SALES AND MARKETING

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Program manager, specializing in engineering, sales and marketing

Strong international background with multi-national companies and global supply chains

Strong program management experience in manufacturing/industrial markets

Academic credentials include an MBA and a BS Mechanical Engineering

Currently completing Program Management Certification Coursework

Sub 4-hour Marathoner

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

TK2 ENTERPRISES, LLC Canton, MI 2013-Present

Specialist in international program management and supplier development

Owner

Responsible for overall program and crisis management of BREMBO production facility

Direct interface between BREMBO and JAGUAR LAND ROVER regarding the supply of strategic aluminum casting components for critical suspension application

On-site management of BREMBO working team at international facility located in the Czech Republic including engineers, logistics, technicians, and laborers

Direct a scrap reduction initiative and implementation of OEE and LEAN principles to drive improvements; achieved scrap reduction from over 20% to under 10% sustainable

Responsible for overall quality and productivity improvements achieving savings of over 75K EURO

Manage a Supplier Development initiative in partnership with JAGUAR LAND ROVER; BREMBO is now considered a strategic partner as a result of these activities

EAGLE QUEST INTERNATIONAL Spring Lake, MI 2010-2013

Specialist in global supply chain program management and sourcing of metal components and subassemblies

Business Unit Manager/Technical Director

Responsible for business growth of the company and business unit

Managed $30M in unit sales; increased unit sales $10M over 18 months, achieving 40% unit growth in one year

Interacted with international customer base and supply chain (Europe, China, India, US)

Led a global team of quality engineers, accounts payable/receivable, and shipping/logistics personnel

Provided technical direction to ensure FTC and quality through utilization of proven quality systems, including application of engineering and foundry experience and design for manufacturability to increase customer satisfaction

GLOBAL SALES AND MARKETING

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION Austin, MN 2003-2010

Engineering Sales and Marketing Manager (Specialty Products)

Directed a $10M budget for technical sales, engineering support, customer relations, management of R&D technicians, and field support

Spearheaded launch of new environmentally-friendly foundry products

Traveled globally guiding distribution facilities in Australia, Japan, and India

Guided global engineering sales and marketing

Responsible for overall growth of product within existing foundry market segment and developing non-traditional markets

Generated sales of $5M for new product in three years during an economic downturn

Developed customer qualification methodology to support sales strategy for leads

Consulted with marketing team on development of brand image and advertising for traditional and non-traditional targeted industries

Introduced multiple non-traditional industries for product usage as well as introduced product into many existing facilities

FATA ALUMINUM Livonia, MI 2000-2003

National Engineering Sales Manager

Responsible for the $25M FATA casting equipment line and the introduction of the PETERLE core machine equipment to the USA market

Directed North American sales

Increased capital equipment market penetration during depressed economy, introduced new product portfolio to US market, maintained yearly sales volumes, & increased spare parts sales 10% ($1.5M)

Developed lead qualification system, eliminating non-value added quoting that produced a success rate for realized sales from quotes at less than 50% to over 80%

Increased customer base form solely automotive based to a more diversified portfolio

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

ENTELECHY, INC. Canton, MI Global Engineering Consulting

President/Owner

Obtained consulting contracts with major companies (domestic and international), including direct staffing projects

Performed a variety of functions to support customer needs (program management, engineering, sales and sales promotions, quoting, budgeting, financing, hiring, accounting, and managing)

GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL CENTER Warren, MI Advanced Engineering Staff

Senior Project Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing

Developed new aluminum, iron, and magnesium casting products for advanced vehicles

Developed powertrain casting components for SATURN utilizing advanced manufacturing processes

Prototyped new components utilizing solid freeform fabrication techniques (3D printing)

EDUCATION

The University of Michigan: Master of Business Administration

Lawrence Institute of Technology: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Board Member: University of Texas Solid Freeform Fabrication Initiative

Secretary and Vice Chairman: American Foundrymen’s Society 4N Pollution Prevention Committee

Assistant Tournament Director and Public Relations Director: Canton Cup - largest soccer tournament in the Midwest (670 teams, 40,000 players and spectators)

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