Manufacturing Quality Assurance

S TEVE SIGMUND

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St. Charles, Missouri 63304 abhwi7@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Operations Executive with more than 17 years of experience. Possesses a track-record of establishing and

growing manufacturing, sales, quality assurance, warehousing, logistics, and R&D operations in the highly

competitive automotive parts manufacturing industry. Extensive hands-on experience with start-up operations,

company transformations and turnarounds domestically and internationally. A proven leader, recognized for the

ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams, build high-performing teams, hold teams accountable for

aggressive goals, and leverage strategic thinking and outstanding business acumen to drive bottom-line results.

Demonstrated ability to successfully analyze organizations’ critical business requirements while identifying

deficiencies and opportunities. Develops innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness

and increasing revenues. Through constant fiscal scrutiny, continuous innovation and strategic planning, built

highly successful and profitable operations which exceeded expectations and survived on-shore, while

competitors disappeared as a result of off-shore production pressures.

RESULTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Grew annual revenues of existing company by 250% through winning new business and programs.

• Realized cost savings of more than 25% through efficiencies and automation.

• Produced the lowest defect rate in the industry: 3 parts per million with internal scrap less than .5%.

• Conceived and led formation and success of manufacturer of OE brakes serving Tier I Suppliers.

• Grew annual company revenues from $0 to $37 million (over 10 million units) in under 18 months, with

over 200 employees.

• Lead Team to ISO and QS9000 certifications, as well as Six Sigma, Black Belt, and Lean manufacturing

certifications.

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Spearheaded merger to acquire license for industry revolutionizing friction technology; led R&D efforts to

perfect product for consumer use.

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Recognized need for international manufacturing as competitive advantage and opened manufacturing

facility in Navajoa, Mexico.

• Developed an innovative materials sourcing model eliminating company-owned raw materials inventory,

and assuring consistent and predictable value add dollars leveraging strong negotiation, relationship and

persuasion skills.

• Secured more than $5 million in institutional and strategic financing during difficult economic conditions.

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Diversified the business by negotiating long-term manufacturing agreement with Motion Controls, Inc. to

build brakes for heavy-duty applications.

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Targeted and established critical partnerships with major customers including Honeywell, GM, Chrysler,

and Ford as well a numerous Tier I Automotive Suppliers.

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Experience in OEM, Aftermarket, and Remanufacturing, as well as Value-add models.

RESOURCES, O’Fallon, Missouri

BRAKE

1992 - Present

Manufacturing Operations (1997-Present)

• Re-invented this manufacturer of aftermarket brakes taking the company from one customer,

Bendix/Honeywell to more than 10

• Average yearly revenues of $15-20 Million.

• Recognized the need for international manufacturing as a competitive advantage, opening a plant in

Navajoa, Mexico.

• Diversified the business by negotiating a long term manufacturing agreement with Motion Controls, Inc.

Assistant Comptroller, Plant Manager, and Production Planning (1993-1997)

• Created all production scheduling

• Wrote and maintained all OSHA programs.

• Decreased production costs by more than $250K through implementation of process improvements

Assembly Line and Factory Work (1985-1992)

• Started working in the plant during summers and after school, riveting brake shoes, chopping lining, and

operating equipment

• Learned the business from the ground-up and eventually performed every job in the plant.

• Obtained intimate knowledge of the daily operations of a manufacturing business.

BRAKING TECHNOLOGIES, O’Fallon, Missouri

1999 - 2009

Manufacturing Operations

• Successfully planned and led all capital projects, cost improvement programs and lean efforts during the

start-up and operations of this manufacturing facility.

• Planned and led all distribution capacity and capabilities programs to meet demand.

• Led the company to be widely recognized as best-in-class for quality, capacity and on-time delivery

within the industry.

• Spearheaded a merger to acquire a license for an industry revolutionizing friction technology and led

R&D efforts to perfect the product for consumer use.

• Developed an on-going future business plan and secured over $5 million in both institutional and

strategic financing during difficult economic conditions.

• Performed all strategic management and operational oversight of the company driving streamlined operations,

reducing operating costs, producing quality unmatched in the industry, and greater profitability.

MARY INSTITUTE ST. LOUIS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, St. Louis, Missouri

8/2010 - Present

Assistant Varsity Football Coach – Defense

• Worked with high-school players to develop defense skills and teach defense system.

• Focused on defensive backs positions.

OMAHA BEEF PROFESSIONAL INDOOR FOOTBALL, St. Charles, Missouri

RIVER CITY RAGE AND

2009 Season

Offensive Coordinator (River City Rage)

• After taking over the Offensive over half way through the 2009 season the team increased its

average points per game from 29 to 55.

• Helped transform a marginally successful team into a championship contender by reaching the

League Championship game in 2009. (Losing the Game 71-62)

• Successfully built relationships and recruited Division One College players, bringing increased

marketability to the struggling team.

• Served as an advisor to the Head Coach and Team Owner on operational and business issues.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

ST. CHARLES TITANS FOOTBALL LEAGUE, St. Charles, Missouri

2002 - 2009

Volunteer Youth Football Coach, Board Member

• As Defensive Coordinator, developed a unique, highly successful 3-5 defense which allowed a league record 7

points scored for the entire 2007 season. We taught the motto, “If they can’t score, they can’t win.”

• Successfully taught this complex defense (more than 50 unique play calls) to youth from eight- to 14-years old.

• As Offensive Coordinator, successfully developed and taught a “hybrid” offense containing more than 250

unique play calls.

• The Titans just finished their final season before entering High School. The team has not lost a regular season

game in the past four years and has a league Championship title, with an overall record of 47-6.

• Served as the Fund-Raising Chair on the league board. Raised more than $40,000 in one season to upgrade

helmets, equipment and pay for operating costs.

• Found this to be one of the most rewarding activities I have ever experienced.

EDUCATION

B.A., Finance

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - Columbia

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