Management Supply Chain

Bob Garavaglia

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Valley Park, MO **088

Cell: 636- 675-4645

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Extensive background in the management of manufacturing companies. Proven

to be a creative, innovative and analytical problem-solver, able to adapt

to new situations and overcome unique challenges. Regarded as a leader by

developing strategic goals, communicating effectively at all levels of the

organization, motivating teams to achieve a higher level of performance and

consistently delivering results. Committed to continuous improvements

throughout the company, building long-term customer relationships, ethical

business practices and consistent financial performance for the

shareholders.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDEECO - St. Louis, Missouri

1993 to Sept 2009

(Manufacturer of electric heaters and controls for industrial, commercial

and military applications.)

Division General Manager (1997 to 2009)

Member of the senior management team, reporting directly to the president,

responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, capital expenditures and

internal policies. Analyzed and presented key internal and external

information for review and discussion by the management team. Full

financial and operational responsibility for a stand-alone division.

Formulated and established goals, metrics, processes, policies and

corrective actions to ensure customer satisfaction, on-time performance and

increased productivity, while operating within the company's overall

capabilities and business strategy.

. Reduced manufacturing defects from 5% to 0.5%, using a combination of

Six Sigma and 5S techniques, resulting in a company-wide commitment to

consistency and continuous efforts to maintain standards, improve key

aspects of quality and corrective actions before a defect occurs.

. Reduced cost of goods sold by 15% and increased on-time performance

from 82% to 99%, using Lean Manufacturing and Design-for-

Manufacturability techniques, resulting in decreased cycle times,

scrap reductions, total part count reductions, increased productivity,

increased capital equipment utilization and improved quality.

. Improved inventory turns by 100%, using specialized Supply Chain

Management techniques, resulting in new outsourcing partnerships,

improved information flow and integrating suppliers into new product

development and new project start-ups.

. Managed multiple projects simultaneously to successfully meet cost,

performance and scheduling goals. Managed staffing levels and overall

capabilities to ensure the customers' satisfaction, while operating

within financial and strategic goals, maximizing profitability and

productivity.

. 15+ years experience with regulatory agencies, standards, audits, and

third-party testing:

1. FDA = medical implants manufactured in a Class 100 clean room.

2. DOD = combat-capable systems for the DDG Class guided missile

destroyers.

3. DOE = critical-area controls for commercial nuclear power

plants.

4. ISO 9001, UL, CSA = multiple products for commercial and

industrial OEMs.

5. CE, RoHS = self-certification and declarations/certificates of

conformity.

CERTIFICATIONS and EDUCATION

IQ Scores in the upper 5% of the US Population.

TTI TriMetrix Executive Core Skills scored 8.7 of 10.

Project Management Certification

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Bachelor of Engineering equivalent

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