Gregory D. Oradat
** *** * ** **** / Pierceton, IN 46562
574-***-**** / *****@***.***
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-***-**** / *****@***.***
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