Gregory D. Oradat

** *** * ** **** / Pierceton, IN 46562

574-***-**** / ab9n1c@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Management

Start-ups / Turnarounds / High-Growth

Performance-Based / Results Oriented

Effective self-starter demonstrating solid management experience across

varied manufacturing environments.

Proven history of increasing efficiencies, improving productivity and

adding value to bottom line profits.

Combines "hands-on" technical qualifications with business objectives to

achieve consistent success in identifying opportunities to increase revenue

stream.

Strengths include:

Lean Implementation

Strategic Planning & Growth

Budgeting & Cost Management

Purchasing / Materials Management

Continuous Improvement

Team Building & Leadership

Employee Consensus Building

Revenue & Profit Maximization

Highlights of Accomplishments

o Created business plan, acquired $200K investment, located building,

purchased/leased capital equipment, hired staff and started producing

product within 6 months. Result: Grew startup business to $2M operation

in 2 years, projected $6M in 3 years.

o Developed Gainsharing plan for Plastic Injection Company, put actual

dollars on production schedule, met with all employees to explain

process, and implemented programs to regrind material and fix faulty

dies. Result: In 1 year, reached 46% labor cost on $30M sales, profiting

$1M (previous-54% labor cost and $600K loss).

o Met with employees of Machine shop to reveal excessive OT, reorganized

several bottlenecks in grinding area, cut OT and opened up 3rd shift.

Result: After 1st year, Company reduced labor cost from 55% to 52%,

increasing profits $525K/annually.

o Analyzed process for interior door manufacturer, identified bottleneck at

glue press area, under use of presses and excessive waste at saw area.

Result: Cut labor cost 4% and increased profits $2.4M.

o Assessed utilization of conveyor system capacity, and maximized

production capabilities. Result: Reduced labor cost 5% and increased

profits $410K/annually.

Professional Experience

PLANT MANAGER

Conforce, USA / Peru, IN / 2011 - 2012

Directed company start-up to manufacture polyurethane fiberglass floors

(Eko-Flor), for semitrailers, i.e. getting existing 150,000 sf facility

ready for manufacturing, developing plant layout, securing/scheduling

outside contractors for facility repairs, new ventilation, dust

collection and machine installation.

. Hired Human Resource Manager and three Production Supervisors.

. With input from HR manager and supervisor's created company employee

handbook.

. Developed safety policy and programs.

. Responsible for purchasing raw material and supplies.

. Supported Technical Director for new product development.

. Developed 5's, standard operation and quality procedures.

. Currently hired nine hourly employees to start three shift production

in early 2013.

PLANT MANAGER

Da-Lite Screen Company / Warsaw, IN / 2006 - 2010

Full management of plant including: 300 Hourly employees, 10 production

supervisors and 6 production control planners Concentration on Lean

Implementation, Past Dues, Productivity, Quality and Team Work.

. Increased production efficiency from 63 to 68%, surpassing corporate

goals.

. Decreased past dues 53%.

. Reduced Warranty issues over 13%.

. Cross-trained employees, increasing team work, improving production

and quality.

. Implemented 5's, lean, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 to the organization.

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Career Progression Continued:

PRESIDENT

J & G Manufacturing, LLC / Syracuse, IN / 2003 - 2005

Co-owner of start-up door manufacturing business. Managed full-cycle

operational and financial functions, including, business plan, P&Ls,

accounting functions, purchasing (capital), business prospecting/sales,

quoting, product development and plant management, and subsequent closing

of facility.

. Grew startup business to $2M operation within 2 years, and projected

at $6M within 3 years.

. Created business plan, acquired $200K investment, located building,

purchased/leased capital equipment, hired staff and started producing

product within 6 months.

SENIOR MANUFACTURING CONSULTANT

W.M. Jackson & Company / Marion, IN / 1994 - 2003

Managed sales, marketing and client presentations through on-site

assessment (financial analysis); designed program development,

implementations, goal setting, and problem identification to improve work

performance through employee involvement and team building.

. Personally managed client base producing 60% of total company

revenue.

. Developed effective direct mail marketing plan, securing 25% of new

business sales calls.

. Introduced gainshare techniques at plastic injection mold company of

400 employees, reduced labor costs from 54% to 46%, and increased

revenue from loss of $600K/yr to >$1M/yr profit.

. Launched program at machine shop of 180 employees, decreasing labor

costs from 43% to 37%.

. Reduced labor costs at door manufacturer of 200 employees, from 27%

to 23%.

. Furniture manufacturer reduced labor costs from 36% to 31% with 230

employees.

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Diehl Machines / Wabash, IN / 1992 - 1994

Managed all production (machining and assembly) of OEM manufacturer of

wood working machines, moulders, ripsaws, lathes, veneer splicers and

grinders, with $10M annual sales in 40,000 sq. ft. facility with 11

salaried and 80 hourly union employees. Additionally managed quality,

industrial engineering, purchasing, maintenance (facility and equipment).

. Through management of following projects, company went from losing

$300K/annually to profitability within 1 year.

. Implemented new capital equipment upgrades/implementations and

designed/developed Health and Safety Program to reduce injuries and

increase employee morale.

. Utilized union influence to motivate employees in continuous

improvement and team building projects, improving production

efficiencies from 78% to 98%, as well as drastically improving prior

"hostile" management/union relations.

. Sourced new and renegotiated existing material contracts, and

captured significant vendor discounts and long term cost savings,

reducing material costs from 54% to 47%.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

ITT Defense / Fort Wayne, IN / 1989 - 1992

Supervised manufacturing of electronic equipment for military throughout

various departments (soldering, assembly, and testing of circuit boards).

Maintained production schedule, labor, and quality requirements.

. Managed start-up manufacturing operation, growing from 75 to 400

employees, increased production from 30 to 400 radios /week, and

circuit board production from 600 to 8,000/week.

. Facilitated successful implementation of TQM, CFM and employee

involvement programs.

. Implemented all ISO 9000 processes for successful certifications.

. Reduced plant cycle time from 5 weeks to 1.5 week.

. Earned highest quality award bestowed by U.S. Government.

. Achieved all expansion objectives while controlling operations, costs

and processes.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Johnson Controls / Goshen, IN 1987 - 1989

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Uniroyal / Mishawaka, IN 1985 - 1987

Education/Professional Development

Bachelor of Science-Occupational Health & Safety / Indiana University

School of Medicine

Bachelor of Science-Education / University of Cincinnati

Certificate of Completion - 5-day Lean Experience at Lean Learning Center

Authored/Published Material:

Supervisor's Role in Gainsharing Environment

Gregory D. Oradat

41 EMS B 24 Lane / Pierceton, IN 46562

574-***-**** / ab9n1c@r.postjobfree.com

Addendum

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Process Improvement:

5's

Lean Manufacturing

Reducing Cycle Time

Preventive Maintenance

SPC

JIT

Quality:

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

TQM

Computer Proficiency:

QuickBooks - Excel - Word - PowerPoint

Financial:

Quoting

Budgeting

Cash Flow

Gainsharing

Business Plan

Financial Analysis

Income Statements

Capital Improvement

Return on Investment

Union Contract Negotiations

Capital Financial Management

Production:

Scheduling

Policies & Procedures

Health & Safety Programs

Military Contract Requirements

Products:

Fiber Glass Resin Semitrailer Flooring

Projection Screens

Aluminum Cargo Doors

Wood Working Machines

Military Radios

Pressure and Temperature Switches

Military Fuel Cells

Electric Transformers

Wire

Industry:

Pultrusion

Assembly

Soldering

Welding

Machining

Electronics

Steel and Aluminum Fabrication

Plastic and Rubber Extrusion

Powder Coating

Aluminum Extrusion and Anodizing

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