Supply Chain Manager

MICHAEL A. FLORAMICHAEL A. FLORA

*** ***** ****

Gurnee, IL 60031

Cellular: 248-***-****

Phone: 847-***-****

E-mail: *************@***.***

CAREER SUMMARY

Manufacturing and Supply Chain change agent with P&L responsibility

formally trained and a practitioner of Business Improvement. I have a

demonstrated track record of delivering financial results by eliminating

waste, increasing throughput, lowering inventories and improving service.

I have expertise with Global and domestic supply chain functions, including

sourcing, minority business development, plant, warehousing and inventory

right sizing. I excel in improving operating results and shareholder

value. My leadership style fosters employee participation and inclusion,

creating an environment that encourages employees to find their best

capabilities to yield organizational horsepower. Experienced in both

unionized, non-unionized environments. I have managed five major factory

consolidations, plant closures seamlessly to the Customer, on time, at

budget. I have an impressive track record of success in several "turn

around" assignments of sub-optimal businesses.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings

2004-Present

Director Global Operations

Responsible for Global oversight of all manufacturing and supply chain

functions for the Aerospace Coatings Business. Operations include

facilities in US and Europe.

. Eliminated over 150,000 sq. ft. of warehousing concurrent to

improving Plant

throughput, delivering saving over $1.5MM

. Using business improvement process have delivered > $500M

savings annually for past 7 years

. Implemented hybrid JIT reducing RM inventory footprint, improving

RM

turns from 5 to > 14

. Improved service levels from ~ 78% to >95% w/ less inventory

. Implemented consignment on over 30% of RM by value

. Started RM chemical consortium to sell non-core RM's to non-related

companies. Result - additional $1MM in revenue w/o incremental

cost.

. Increased minority sourcing content from < $20K to over $2MM with

strategic

consolidation of over 24 distributors to 2.

. Implemented RM trade w/ Europe utilizing weekly containers shipping

FG's

resulting in cost savings, reduced freight-in costs, higher

margins

. Implemented bar code scanning, reduced head count, improved

accuracy

. Implemented strategy to increase production throughput > 30% w/o

incremental labor, reducing OT > 70%, lowing FG'S inventory

& improving

service

. Lowered production costs in a climate of increased volume through

performance improvements vastly improving EBITA on a

lower cost/liter basis

Michael A. Flora Page

Two

EFTEC NORTH AMERICA, LLC 1997 -

2004

Vice President Operations and Supply Chain

Promoted from Vice President Operations

Responsibilities included 4 Plants, their Operations and Supply chain

functions for a Tier 1 Automotive supplier having ~ 230 employees.

. Developed strategy, executed Factory consolidation, taking

business from four sites to two, eliminating redundancies in

capacity, inventory, fixed OH, etc... Resulted in taking a loss

making business to profitability in 2 years. Managed

consolidation on time, below budget and seamless to market.

. Improved operating income 5 fold in less than 3 years through

site consolidation, factory productivity gains, global sourcing

strategy.

. Responsible for business wide continuous improvement program

that delivered annual savings from reformulation, sourcing and

waste reduction programs that approximated $1MM to $1.2MM

. To inspire involvement in a unionized environment, I created a

self-funding "Gain Share" program. Paid financial incentives

quarterly for factory cost reduction ideas that saved thousands,

encouraged employee participation

. Implemented an integrated logistics program w/ TPL, lowered

freight ~ $225M.

. Lead contract negotiator for three UAW contracts with positive

results.

. Developed market plan that promoted conventional technologies

for non-conventional non-automotive applications, such as casket

and appliance mfg.

. Created single largest source of revenue through a RM consortium

selling to a minority owned partner, exceeding > $5MM

incremental sales

LOCTITE CORPORATION, Cleveland, OH 1984 -

1997

Director North American Manufacturing

Director North American ManufacturingPromoted from Director Advanced Mfg,

Plant Manager, Materials Manager

Responsibilities included Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions related

to Consumer and Industrial goods manufactured at four plants ~ 300 people.

Organized and led two plant consolidations. In addition, oversaw the

construction, equipment selection and staffing of a new factory.

Completed transition on time, under budget and seamless to the Customers

. Increased productivity using lean tools by 80% in Buffalo, over

40% Cleveland

. Developed successful Graduate Intern Programs to infuse high-

performing affordable talent into the organization

. Was nominated by Loctite's President to establish & execute plan

to address poor OTIF, quality to Home Depot, AutoZone,

etc retain business Traveled w/ Sales Managers my charge was

to save the business. Was successful, retained all accounts and

was seen as credible, committed and the go-to guy

Michael A. Flora Page Three

DRESSER INDUSTRIES - Transportation Equip. Div., Depew, NY

1977-1984

Plant Manager, Plant #4

Promoted from Manager Plant #5, Maintenance Superintendent.

Responsible for finishing, assembly and paint shop operations for Steel

Foundry.

VULCAN MOLD & IRON Co. Trenton, MI

1974-1977

Assistant Plant Superintendent

Promoted from Foundry Engineer, Engineering Technician, Production Foreman

Hired as the first Management Trainee for pilot program designed around

succession planning

EDUCATIONEDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Canisius College

Master of Business Administration, Canisius CollegeBuffalo, New York, 1994.

Graduating near top of class

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology, Buffalo State University

College

Associates of Applied Science, Metallurgy, Erie Community CollegeBachelor

of Science, Industrial Technology, Buffalo State University

HONORS & ACCOMPLISHMENTSHONORS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Foundry Educational Foundation Scholarship

Significant Achievement Award, Loctite Corporation 1996

Significant Achievement Award HB Fuller (EFTEC's Parent) 2002

Former Member Board of Directors - Kenosha Achievement Center 2007

Completed Undergraduate and Graduate degrees at night while holding Senior

level positions

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