MARK R. ELLIOT

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Hilton Head, South Carolina, 29928

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS and SOURCING LEADER with extensive international experience and diverse expertise in product engineering, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, quality and multi- plant management. Accomplished in building and leading cohesive teams, developing and executing busi- ness strategies, programs, and processes that significantly increase profitability and operational effective- ness. Strong understanding and success of Lean implementation bringing about lower cost and improved headcount to output performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Diverse Manufacturing Solutions, Hilton Head SC Current DMS manufactures ergonomic material handling solutions. DMS is best known for their Levelizer brand.

Manufactures Rep and Manufacturing Consultant

• Work with manufactures to improve ergonomic handling of components and improving the safety aspects of the work place.

iMFLUX,, Hamilton OH, 2013 to 10-2015

iMFLUX is the plastics molding and controls group of P&G in Cincinnati OH Vice President of Global Manufacturing, and Plant Manager

• Built a 220,000 square foot plant from an empty shell to a world class mold manufacturer and molding equipment.. Installed and commissioned over 15 million dollars of CNC manufacturing equipment, metrology and and injection molding machines.

• Organized the production of the Imflux injection molding control units.

• Oversaw the installation and implementation of Siemens AX and NX software.

• Hired 50 skilled and professional associates to get the business started. This included: Purchasing, Design, Manufacturing and Product Engineering, Metrology,and the Plant Controller.

• Travelled to Japan and China for benchmarking and machine purchases. This included the addition of a robotic transfer line with 8 CNC’s

• Responsible for mold sales to independent molders including mold repair and design. KIDCO INC, Libertyville, IL 2009 to 2013

Privately held producer and reseller of child safety products serving the major retailers of North America. Main products include metal safety gates, PEAPOD and GOPOD. Vice President, Product Compliance and Engineering Reporting directly to the President, This position assures the company’s products conform to the federal safety and design standards.

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• Organized 6 manufacturing plants in China allowing Kidco to become a manufacturer as opposed to a distributor significantly reducing product cost and increasing margins.

• Partnered with three steel tubing plants to produce metal safety gates including the installation of robotic welding and powder coating. Implemented lean technologies in the plant reducing product cost by 15%.

• Assisted in the start-up of a total of 6 plants including fabric, injection molding and steel processing .

• Redesigned the import logistics through packaging optimization and improved transportation methodolo- gies to save the company 4% of net product cost.

• Responsible for all safety compliance requirements including being active in ASTM standards committees and product submissions to the approval agencies.

ANDIS COMPANY, Racine, WI 2002 to 2009

Family owned manufacturer of electrical professional hair care and grooming tools serving diverse markets in- cluding human, pet, livestock and surgical. Employs 425 US associates and oversees 700+ in China. Vice President, Operations

Reported to Executive Vice President. Responsible for manufacturing, engineering, quality, and materials and logistics. Oversaw diverse production methods including grinding, milling, heat treating, automated as- sembly, robotic lasering, MIM, two shot molding, PIM, stamping and forming. Directed a staff of 350 through 6 direct reports.

• Introduced and implemented automated work cells and lean methodologies, doubling manufacturing capacity while reducing headcount.

• Established supplier performance criteria and reduced supplier base 25%, creating critical partner- ships which achieved improved pricing, quality and supplier performance.

• Created third party logistics (3PL) operation in St. Louis and Toronto, supporting rapid business growth in retail segment and saving more than $300,000 annually.

• Executed numerous cost savings initiatives for material, labor and freight, realizing annual savings of

$1 million over last 2 years.

• Led implementation of several green initiatives, nearly eliminating hazardous waste and significantly re- ducing energy costs.

• Oversaw design and development process of over 70 new products which increased sales and mar- ket share.

• Participated in negotiating three and four year collective bargaining agreements with International Aero- space Machinists (IAM) union, while achieving zero lost work days throughout both labor negotiation processes.

ROBERT BOSCH CORPORATION, 1984 to 2002

World’s largest supplier of automotive components with 440 subsidiary companies 60 countries with annual revenues of $60+ billion and 300,000 associates.

Vice President, Manufacturing and Engineering (1996 to 2002) Reported to President and CEO. Responsible for manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, quality, logistics, and facilities for Bosch Automation Technology, a producer of industrial hydraulics, controls, drives, pneumatics, and assembly technologies. Oversaw operations of three locations in NA. Approved labor contracts. Directed 250 associates through 6 direct reports.

• Championed and implemented cellular manufacturing and Lean methodologies, achieving 230% increase in factory output with no additional direct headcount.

• Established comprehensive and robust capital ROI evaluation process that maximized utilization of in- vestments.

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• Initiated streamlined electronic inventory control and reorder process for factory MRO goods that in- creased productivity and reduced inventory carrying costs.

• Instituted QRM methodology, ensuring on-hand inventory of core products and ability to satisfy customer needs.

• Oversaw implementation of quality operating systems (QOS), leading to ISO certification.

• Instituted Six Sigma training for all engineers resulting in multiple yellow, green and black belt cer- tifications, supporting global business strategy.

• Led execution of numerous cost reduction initiatives, achieving annual savings of $600,000 for each of 3 consecutive years.

Director of Quality (1994 to 1996)

Responsible for all aspects of corporate quality for Bosch Automation Technology. Introduced a three-step ap- proach to proactive quality in design and manufacturing. Manager of Quality and Warranty (1993 to 1994)

Responsible for quality for customers of Bosch Automotive Group. Functioned as lead quality liaison for plants throughout the world. Provided quality and application support to 47 customer facilities, including preparation and presentation of FMEAs, implementing TQM programs, and negotiating all warranties. Operations Manager (1992 to 1993)

Temporary position responsible for set up and implementation of new product line for Bosch Malaysia plant. Directed planning, layout, and manufacturing of headlight aiming motor system for Euro- pean and Asian markets.

Corporate Quality Consultant (1990 to 1992)

Two-year assignment at world headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Reported to Quality Officer. Trav- elled to 6 countries to coordinate implementation of quality practices in manufacturing sites. Quality Manager (1984 to 1990)

Responsible for quality for various products supplied to GM, Ford and Chrysler. ALLIS CHALMERS, Harvey, IL Prior to 1984

Manufacturer of diesel engines.

Manager, Technical Training

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Kalamazoo, MI

Fifth largest public university in the State of Michigan. Automotive Engineering Instructor

EDUCATION

BS, Automotive Technology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

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CONTINUING EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Strategic Planning, University of Minnesota

Maximizing HR Effectiveness, Harvard University

Conflict Resolution through Coaching, University of Kansas Management of Managers, University of Michigan

Industrial Management, University of Wisconsin

Master Mechanics Certification, State of Michigan

LANGUAGES

Passed German fluency exam, 1990

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce Association (RAMAC), Past Chairman. A member since 1995 previously serving as Vice Chair and Chairman of Manufacturers Board. RAMAC is an 800 member company organization serving the Racine / Kenosha area, with 24 full time associates and $1.7 million operating budget. Manufacturers Alliance National Committee on Economic Policy, Former Member

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