Mark E. Simon

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

Abilene, TX ***06

325-***-****

Dear Human Resources Representative,

I would like to explore the opportunity of an Executive management

position in your organization. I have twenty plus years of hands on

experience championing M&A projects, implementing "Lean" and World-Class

techniques in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, HS&E, Finance, Supply

Chain Management, Warehouse/Distribution, Materials Planning/Purchasing,

Sales & Service, while acting as a positive change agent identifying best

practices and continuous business improvement in a multi-plant environment

domestically and internationally.

Enclosed, you will find a copy of my resume, which highlights some of my

abilities and accomplishments that will enable me to make an immediate

positive impact on an organization to achieve its strategic goals &

objectives.

. Bilingual (English/Spanish), Executive with twenty plus years of

domestic/international experience.

. Strategic Management Planning, manufacturing, engineering,

sales/service and operations visionary.

. Principle centered leader that is value & principle driven with a

"win/win, can do" philosophy.

. Lean executive utilizing lean tools (Cellular Mfg, TPS, Kaizen, QMS,

CI, VSM, 8D, SMED).

. Distribution/Warehouse professional w/experience in fulfillment to the

customer.

. Quality Management System expert, ISO9001:2008, QS9000, Ford Q1, and

TQS.

. Capital budgeting and full P&L responsibility.

. Supply Chain Management, Inventory and Materials Planning/Purchasing

(ERP, MRP, Pull Systems).

. M&A experience. Participated in thirteen (13) successful acquisitions

and the management meetings to exit portfolio company.

. Integration of acquisitions, production, supply chain/logistics,

operating systems.

. Synergy opportunities identified and action plans developed.

. Management structure, manufacturing absorption, vendor rebates,

logistics...etc!

. Expert in turnaround and start up opportunities.

. Multi-Plant and Multi-Cultural experience.

I am open to relocation. Please let me know if my qualifications and

experience are of interest.

Thank you for your support in advance!

Regards,

Mark E. Simon

Mark E. Simon

7350 Lantana Drive

Abilene, TX. 79606

325-***-**** (home) 325-***-**** (cell)

(abhlyt@r.postjobfree.com)

SUMMARY

Lean practioner with world class operations, manufacturing, engineering,

sales & service, M&A, HS&E and quality systems experience with a highly

successful track record of acting as a positive change agent domestically

and internationally. Bilingual (English/Spanish) leader who has managed in

a diverse multi-cultural, multi-plant environment with overall

responsibility for a Division.

ACHIEVEMENTS

. Participated in M&A activities for acquisitions representing the

Manufacturing Division.

. Presented Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) to prospective

buyers and their lenders.

. Performed due diligence of potential acquisition candidates,

manufacturing, cost accounting, and leadership. As well as being

the acquired, I participated in exiting the business.

. Successfully integrated acquisitions and identified and obtained

synergy savings.

. Reengineered the organizational alignment from a functional alignment to

a regional structure, which facilitated and fostered renewed Customer

Focus and Customer Delight.

. Implemented & Managed a successful Outsourcing process with multiple

Contract Manufacturers (CM's) and reduced costs by approx. $1M+ and

improved Quality/Delivery performance.

. Facilitated the Strategic Planning process, which led to improved

communication, integration, accountability and direction for all

functional groups.

. Engineered the transition from traditional manufacturing to "Lean".

Reduced operating floor space by 66%, WIP levels by 90%+, and created an

environment for continuous improvement.

. Successful registration to ISO 9001:2008 & QS-9000 Quality Management

System Standards.

. Coordinated successfully several domestic and International Plant Start-

ups/Rationalizations and Turnaround opportunities and project managed

each from inception to completion.

. Improved customer satisfaction/service, manufacturing, engineering,

operations, sales and fulfillment in each facility institutionalizing

best practices.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Broadwind Energy/Broadwind Services, LLC

$198M+gearbox remanufacturer,OEM gear manufacturer and wind service

provider

Vice President-Drivetrain Services - Report to President

Abilene, TX. 2010 - Present

. Responsible for multiple remanufacturing facilities, and field

service.

. Scale new start up megawatt gearbox drivetrain remanufacturing

facility.

. Facilities up-fit from a brown-field start up and have operational by

end of Q1 2011.

o Implement Lean concepts/practices on the shop floor.

o Implement ISO 9000-2008

o TPS, TPM, SMED, Visual Factory/5S, 8D, PFMEA,

. Business Development/Sales support.

. Reverse engineering out failure modes and provide customer with latest

revision.

. Led a group of field service technicians who support uptower/downtower

repairs on Wind Turbines.

. Worked with Federal and local agencies for tax credit and job creation

opportunities.

o New Market Tax Credit $10M for capital investment in the Abilene

facility.

o Worked closely with the DCOA of Abilene to receive a $900k check

towards future job creation.

Knight and Carver Wind Group

$20M+manufacturer and wind energy service provider

Chief Operating Officer - Report to CEO & Board National City, CA.

2008 - 2010

Direct and Indirect responsibility for all functional groups & facets of

the business

Full P&L responsibility for a rapidly growing service/repair and

manufacturing operation.

Two manufacturing sites and a regional service structure consisting of

several hundred technicians.

HS&E (Safety) responsibility for all operations including; Daily incident

reporting, days without a lost time accident, and specialized training

for field technicians.

13 Fall Protection, Confined Space, Self Rescue, OSHA 10, MSDS, CPR, and

Rope Access.

Organizational restructuring/realignment through Business Process

Mapping/Value Stream Mapping.

Regional structure development to support customer's expectations.

Axiom Automotive Technologies, Inc. (Formerly ATC Distribution Group)

$500M+ manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive drivetrains

and components

Vice President-Remanufacturing Division - Report to CEO Rancho

Cucamonga, CA. 2003 - 2008

. Full P&L responsibility for Remanufacturing Division. Two domestic

remanufacturing facilities and one Mexican operation.

. Implementation of 'Lean" events/programs and QMS implementation.

. Control/Manage and reduce operating variances/costs, continuous

improvement (material/labor and O/H).

. Development of financial budgets (standards, revenue, capacity

planning/capital).

. Supplier chain management/certification (SQA), development, partnering

and qualification.

. Safety preparedness/awareness programs/initiatives.

. Implementation of key performance metrics, and implementing best

practices across all facilities.

GameTech International Inc.

$48M electronic manufacturer and distributor/supplier of gaming

software/hardware

Vice President-Operations - Report to CEO

Reno NV. 1999 - 2003

Responsible for three manufacturing and distribution facilities.

. National Field Operations/Technical Service and Product Support 24/7 call

center.

ISO 9001:2000 registration/certification.

Full P&L responsibility, Strategic Planning and the development of annual

budgets for Operations.

Supply chain management/purchasing, warehouse/distribution and

planning/Inventory control.

ATC Distribution Group

$200M automotive remanufacturer and distributor of drivetrains

transmissions, engines and components

Director-Operations - Reported to President Westmont, IL.

1994 - 1999

Cummins ReCon (Diesel ReCon)

$170M dollar remanufacturer of diesel fuel system

components/alternators/starters

Operations/Engineering Manager - Reported to Plant Mgr Juarez, Mexico

1992 - 1994

General Supervisor - Reported to Manager-Operations Juarez,

Mexico 1985 - 1992

EDUCATION

BS-Business Management, University of Phoenix

AAS-Construction Technology (IA) El Paso Community College

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