KENNETH D. CLOUD

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H: 260-***-****

Fort Wayne, IN 46804 abg4hj@r.postjobfree.com

M: 330-***-****

SENIOR-LEVEL OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

Highly Successful at Leading Manufacturing Companies

Corporate Strategy & Development

Dynamic and results-oriented Executive with extensive experience solving

complex business challenges in start-up, turnaround, and highly successful

organizations. Proven visionary and strategist with exceptional operational

management skills resulting in improved organizational performance and

increased revenue. Demonstrated success overseeing operations, sales,

marketing, engineering, administration, customer service, and employee

relations. Proven track record managing large-scope projects, identifying

potential obstacles, and developing proactive initiatives to streamline

operations and increase productivity.

Excellence in Performance Improvement and Organizational Turnaround

Resolved financial and operational performance issues and restored

financial health to numerous organizations by implementing effective cost

cutting measures. Consistent originator of innovative business solutions

which reengineer processes and procedures, improve efficiencies, and drive

down expenses. Expertise strengthening business operations to achieve

profitability, shifting business model plans to promote change, and

aligning all improvement recommendations with company objectives. Highly

skilled conducting detailed analyses, formulating methods for change, and

executing restructuring initiatives.

Consummate Management Executive

Top-performer, respected leader, and valuable contributor to executive

teams with ability to lead development and execution of infrastructure

transformations. Leverage experienced-backed judgments and reputation to

build strategic alliances and serve as ambassador to customers, industry

groups, and key stakeholders. Excellent business timing, polished

presentation and negotiation skills, and outstanding deal closing

abilities. Talented team builder, mentor, and role model. Expertise

implementing "best practices" and maintaining inter-organizational

cohesiveness and operational excellence.

Overhead & Cost Reduction ? LEAN Manufacturing ? Process Reengineering ?

Turnaround ? Training

Change Management ? Customer & Labor Relations ? Business Plan Development

? Start-up Operations

Six Sigma Black Belt ? Strategic Planning ? ISO & OSHA Compliance ? Multi-

plant Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTEGRATED PACKAGING SOLUTIONS, Arvada, CO

2009 - Present

Consultant

IPS provides metal packaging manufacturers with engineering and operational

improvement services; focused on production efficiency improvement and

operational cost reduction programs.

CCL CONTAINER, INC., Hermitage, PA

2006-2009

Vice President of Operations

Key member of executive team for North Americas leading producer of

extruded aluminum packaging with annual sales of $150M and 500 employees.

Directed daily operations for manufacturing facilities located in the

United States and Canada. Created and implemented business solutions,

strategic improvement plans, and process reengineering initiatives to

streamline production, reduce costs, and increase revenue. Managed seven

direct reports and two large manufacturing plants.

o Reduced one facility's production lines from nine to six.

o Decreased working capital from 12% to 1% of sales.

o Implemented new scheduling guidelines and requirements increasing on-

time deliveries from 82% to 98% in one year, resulting in increased

sales from 150mm units with 17% EBITDA, despite doubling of raw material

costs.

o Spearheaded $1.6M cost savings initiative.

o Saved $750K by negotiating favorable labor union agreement for Canadian

plant.

T.E.A.M. TRANSIT, INC., Coldwater, MI

2002-2006

President and Owner

Conceived and built company recognized as "best in the business"

specializing in transportation and logistics services with $9M in annual

sales and 70 employees. Established and directed all operations from ground-

up including business development strategies, long and short-term

objectives, process design and implementation, and customer service.

o Recognized for ability to build operations, drive revenue, and yield

successful profit margins.

o Successfully reorganized maintenance area, implemented 24/7 operations,

and incorporated required maintenance schedule.

o Created and executed initiatives decreasing on-the-road breakdowns 15%

and offset 5% elevation costs.

o Oversaw implementation of new computerized dispatch system allowing for

reduction in head count while sustaining 99.9% JIT delivery records.

CONSUMERS PACKAGING, INC., Toronto, Canada

1997-2002

President and Chief Operating Officer

Oversaw operations for manufacturer of glass and plastic containers for

food and beverage industry with annual sales of $490M, six plants, and

2,200 employees. Managed $300M operating budget, $30M capital budget, and

overall company operations including sales, marketing, engineering,

administration, customer service, and employee relations. Defined strategic

marketing and sales plans, developed business initiatives, and determined

solutions to operational inefficiencies. Conducted internal analyses of

processes and procedures to improve production, increase sales, and reduce

expenses.

o Coordinated merger of parent company with newly acquired manufacturer,

producing first year SG&A savings of $3.8M.

o Implemented plant scheduling guidelines enhancing manufacturing

efficiencies and cutting finished goods inventory resulting in 21%

improvement in operating profit.

o Created initiatives decreasing cost of quality by 34% producing $5M in

bottom line savings.

o Captured 80%+ market share by negotiating long-term contracts with three

top customers.

o Conceived and incorporated 2-year strategy which revitalized Pet Pak

division and improved bottom line from $14M loss in 1998 to $1M profit

in 2000.

o Launched strategic marketing campaign increasing sales of custom

containers from $6M to $20M+ in two years.

BALL CORPORATION, Broomfield, CO

1981-1997

BALL METAL FOOD CONTAINER AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS GROUP, Broomfield, CO

President (10 Plants)

BALL GLASS CONTAINER, INC., Muncie, IN

Senior Vice President of Operations (14 Plants, Mold Shop, and Machine

Repair Facility)

BALL METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINER DIVISION

Plant Manager (Findlay, OH)

Assistant Plant Manger (Findlay, OH)

Production Manager (Fairfield, CA)

Department Manager (Saratoga Springs, NY)

Department Manager (West Berlin, Germany)

Production Supervisor (Saratoga Springs, NY)

EDUCATION

MBA, BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY, Bowling Green, OH

BBA, COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY, Williamsburg, VA

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