Ronald Shelby

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Rockford, IL. 61108

Phone: 815-***-**** E-Mail abiem2@r.postjobfree.com

Cell Phone 815-***-**** Fax: 815-***-****

Executive Summary

The information comprised in this document outlines 35 years of experience and seasoned talents in 3 career

paths. It reflects success and exemplifies highly sought after managers in Corporate America. In-depth knowledge

and expertise in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, and Human Resource Management are my career

strengthens. Within those categories’ positions held:

1. Material Manager over 5 different plant sites for 10 years

2. Operations Manager of 2 Manufacturing sites for 10 years

3. Operations Lead for 5 years

4. Assistant HR manager for 5 years.

The dynamics of a 35 year career includes training and education certificates equivalent to a MBA in Business.

The performance success bullet summary below shows the impact and value a multi talented manager can have

on an organization:

• Highly focused on adhering to organizational missions and philosophy while positively impacting bottom line sales

performance.

• As a career high, achieved 27% ROA from sales of $480 million.

1. Accomplished operational excellence improving profitability through productivity gains

2. Improved operations efficiency from 76% to 89%

3. Installed SPC controls resulting in a 8% scrap and 20% rework reduction

4. Maintained 97% on time valid schedules by managing capacity and change

• Formable in the identification, analysis, and resolutions of diverse operational issues maintaining top performance

while offering superior program/services.

• Established a certified supplier program using ISO9000/9001 Quality standards recognized globally.

• Strong manager of work in-process inventory and systems to assure inventory accuracy and cost controls

• Effective director of procurement principles maintaining a competitive edge of economical cost consistent with

approved quality and delivery standards.

• Achieve global sourcing excellence through a 4 staged plan: Traditional – Emerging – Leading – World Class

used to established global presence with plant site responsibilities in Europe and China.

• Adopted JIT (Just in Time Purchasing) principles and purged 400 out of 500 suppliers increasing procurement

leverage and reduced cost.

• Achieved 2% favorable material price variance on $60 million of material cost.

• Perform Human Resource, Materiel and Operational Due diligence for acquisitions and divisional transfers

Core Competencies

Organization: Human Resources, Team Facilitation, Training and development, employee consol and Union contract

administration, Restructuring, Plant downsizing and Plant start up,

Analytical: Make or buy decisions, root cause and corrective action problem analysis, risk management, capacity

action plans, project planning and Due diligence evaluation.

Financial: budget planning/preparation, merit increases, salaries, financial reporting, cost analysis, P&L management

and private tax consulting.

Public/Business Relations: Minority Management Association (RAMM), Contract Management and Negotiations,

National Association of Purchasing Managers, and APICS. Excellent communication and presentations skills

Professional Experience

Currently – Income Tax and Management Consultant

November 2004 – March 2007 – Materiel/Operations Manager on contract- Ingeium Technology

Contracted to Hamilton Sundstrand to finalize domestic and foreign military contracts

June 1996 – October 2004 - Operations Manager – Hamilton Sundstrand (S.L.S) Space Land & Sea

Space, Land and Sea is the NASA, domestic and foreign military division of Hamilton Sundstrand. It is a make to order

business with 80% purchase and 20% manufacturing content. We were responsible for Assembly, Test, Purchasing,

Planning and Shipping. Our supply base consisted of sole source suppliers with fixed price contracts. In a banner year

statistics were:

• sales of $160 million, 15% R.O.A and 20% inventory reduction

• 10% cost reduction and a 5% increase in margin.

• We achieved ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence) at the silver level.

• The team was unique in that we maintained direct customer interface through the Program office.

May 1994 – May 1996 – Material Manager – Sullair Corp. Michigan City, IN a division of Hamilton Sundstrand

Sullair is a make to stock and make to order commercial compressor company. It had 90% purchase and 10%

manufacturing content. There were many challenges in this growing business. We changed them to opportunities. Using a

variety of management tools and concepts, we revamped planning product structures, production control and purchasing.

Results of our efforts were:

• Established an offshore supply base to supply global operations.

• Reduced container shipment cost 40%

• Eliminated 2/3 of our domestic supplier base reducing cost and increased leverage

• Reduced inventory 30% by eliminating product structure errors, duplication and obsolescence

• Improved on time to stock and on time to customer from 68% to 90%

• Reduced delinquency to no more than two weeks.

March 1988 – April 1994 – Material Manager – Sundstrand Aerospace Denver Co

Sundstrand Denver, an aerospace manufacturing facility with special processes and design capabilities to meet our

customer needs. The plant site had 500 employees, processed 1.5 million standard hours of work per year.

1. We adopted SPC techniques to control quality and reduce scrap

2. Used MRP and CRP Systems to schedule and manage production flow

Prevented up and down stream bottle necks bottle necks by operational off loading

3.

4. Raw material, bar stock and castings purchased and administered for US and Singapore operations at the Denver

facility

Accomplishments for the plant site were:

1. reduced operating cost from $138 per hour to $98 per hour

improved efficiency from 76% to 89% and reduced scrap 8%

2.

3. Maintained on time to stock at 94%.

The certifications and training amassed below supports 35 years of tenure and lifetime experiences equivalent to

and/or above a MBA degree.

• 1968 – 1969 Rockford College – Rockford IL

• 1966 – 1975 Rock Valley JR College – Rockford, IL

Certification, Training and Publications

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