Daniel H. Ferrell
314-***-**** / abh5yn@r.postjobfree.com
*** ******** ***, ********, ** 63122
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Results oriented Operations Professional with a proven track record for driving efficiencies, reducing
costs, improving service, and increasing customer satisfaction. Recognized as an action driven leader
with a history of developing individuals and teams to strategically focus on generating optimal financial
results in a diverse range of manufacturing environments.
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LEADERSHIP
• Led
the construction of new 66,000 square foot, $2.6 million manufacturing facility. Planned and executed full
relocation of all equipment and personnel required to meet ten year sales growth.
• Incre
ased output capacity 650% in 7-years, by leading the development of the operational departments
required to support revenue growth of 77%.
• Led
the acquisition of new product line, adding incremental annual revenue of $ 4.0 million within the first 30
months in production.
• Redu
ced operating costs 37% by consolidating operations from 2 to 1 location.
• Achie
ved ISO-9001 Certification at Cdex, on the first attempt, with no major or minor findings.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
• Redu
ced annual operating costs $ 151,000, successfully consolidating 5 operations into 1 new manufacturing
facility; leading to sustained expansion of all product lines.
• Incre
ased, by 10-times, the output of the Safety Valve assembly department, without additional labor.
• Decre
ased purchase process lead times by 50%.
• Incre
ased shop floor production efficiencies 40% by standardizing operation processes and procedures.
• Incre
ased inventory turns 51% from 5.7 to 11.6 annually, reducing raw material (Metal Rod Bar Stock)
inventory by 39%.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
• Incre
ased on-time delivery from 85% to 97% while introducing 17 new products in 11 different product lines.
• Signif
icantly increased on-time customer deliveries from 88% to 99% at Control Devices by implementing a
production planning cycle.
• Incre
ased customer on-time delivery by 33% at Mullen Industries.
• Redu
ced turn-around time 80% for replying to customers requests for quotes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pasco Systems - St. Louis, MO - Materials Manager April 2010 - Sept 2010
SB Millner & Associates - Washington, MO - Field Rep Aug 2009 - April 2010
Mullen Industries Inc -St. Claire, MO - VP Manufacturing Jan 2009 - Aug 2009
Control Devices Inc - St. Louis, MO - VP Operation/GM June 1990 - Oct 2008
Dynaquip Controls Corp. – Fenton, MO - VP Manufacturing Jan 1978 - June1990
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Studies - St. Louis University/St. Louis Community Colleges
Technical and Industrial Development; Mech. Design & Engineering - Brentwood Institute of Technology
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification – Villanova University 2010