Project Manager Management

Gregory J. Weber

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CAREER SUMMARY

Extensive Financial and Operational Management experience in diverse

industries and organizations; senior level, pro-active member of the

management team; continuous record of recognized achievements and

measurable results.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Analysis Planning & Budgeting International

Accounting

Working Capital Manufacturing Cost Audit /SOX

Management Accounting Compliance

Multi Site Six Sigma Operations ERP Installation

Manufacturing

Hyperion/Oracle/SAP Strategic Management Operational

Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Thomas & Betts Corporation, Memphis, TN 2008 to 2009

Divisional Controller

$2.5B manufacturer and distributor of electrical components and utility

equipment used in the power grid.

Directed corporate and operational accounting functions for the Utility

Division ($400MM). Managed multi-plant operations, reporting directly to

the President. Areas of responsibility included Reporting, Consolidations,

Planning & Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Operations Accounting, and Credit

& Collections. Oversaw SOX Compliance, M&A Analysis, Due Diligence &

Integration.

. Established a financial and reporting structure for division including

the integration of three new acquisitions on company ERP systems,

eliminating duplication and exceeding projected cost savings by 50%.

. Implemented a new SOP process establishing a rolling 12 month forecast

allowing for better management and utilization of manufacturing resources

and improved customer response.

. Worked directly with the VP of Operations on implementing a Lean

improvement process at the manufacturing plants, achieving cost savings

of 15 - 25%.

. Developed an integrated budget process allowing for monthly updates,

variance reporting and what if scenarios. This provided definitive

information for managing resources, adapting to changing market

conditions and controlling and eliminating costs.

Emerson Industrial Automation- EGS, Rosemont, IL 2000 to 2008

Controller

$500M manufacturer of electrical components and related items.

Managed Reporting, Consolidations, General Accounting, Payroll,

Manufacturing Accounting, Planning and Budgeting, Treasury, and Tax

Functions. Directed Strategic Plan Development, Profitability Analysis,

Capital Reporting and Analysis. Managed and coordinated External & Internal

Audits and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance.

. Devised and established a coordinated and consistent process for

Reporting, Budgeting, Cost Accounting across multiple sites, allowing

better management of resources and eliminating costs.

. Developed and implemented a process and program for Sarbanes-Oxley

Compliance. This was a new requirement and ensured both regulatory

compliance and cost containment control of external audit services.

. As Finance Project Manager for Oracle Implementation, implemented the

Oracle ERP system in the US, Mexico and Canada meeting the projected

timeline for implementation and beating budgeted cost by 10%.

Saint Gobain Corporation, Worcester, MA

1996 to 2000

Project Manager, BU Controller

French Multinational Corporation with major sectors of activity in

manufacturing and distribution.

Served as Project Manager for the order fulfillment process team charged

with redesigning and implementing the corporation's North American

distribution and logistics strategies. Acquired hands-on experience in

Acquisition Analysis and Operation Efficiency Analysis. Provided multi-

site and multi-disciplinary management, including: Strategic Planning,

Budgeting, Operations Management, Financial Management, Credit &

Collections and MIS.

. Eliminated duplicate distribution centers and established consistent and

cohesive process for processing and fulfilling customer orders resulting

in operational cost savings in excess of $50MM and working capital

improvement of 10 points.

ARIA Wireless Systems, inc., ORCHARD Park, NY 1994 to

1996

Vice President, Finance & Operations

A privately held wireless communications provider.

Managed many disciplines, including: Accounting & Finance, MIS, Materials

Management, Manufacturing, Order Control and Quality. Also held positions

as Secretary and Treasurer of the Corporation.

. Integrated three distinct operations into a single company, eliminating

duplicate costs and inefficiencies.

. Established independent relationships with banks, auditors and government

agencies to allow company to function as an independent organization and

ensure regulatory compliance.

. Directed and managed sale of 90 employee manufacturing division in Erie,

PA, moved operations to NY and saved $10MM per year.

. Lead the organization thru a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, negotiated with

attorneys, owners and creditors allowing for ultimate reorganization.

NETP, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY 1990 to 1994

Director of Operations

Subsidiary of Draexlmaier GMBH, Vilsbiburgh, Germany. NETP was an OEM

manufacturer of wiring harnesses, switches and related components for the

automotive industry.

Maintained complete operational responsibility for multi-plant North

American operation, including locations in Niagara Falls, USA; Niagara

Falls, Canada and Reynosa, Mexico. Directed and managed Accounting &

Finance, Materials Management, Production Scheduling & Control, Human

Resources, MIS and Office Administration.

. Hired as part of a two person team to establish an operating company in

North America for the German parent.

. Initiated and implemented ERP system, financial controls and policies for

operation of company. Established multi site manufacturing operations.

PREVIOUS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Quickly progressed through several Corporate and Site Financial positions

to Manager - Financial Analysis & Capital at Fisher Price Inc located in

East Aurora, NY. Provided management in Cost Accounting, Financial

Accounting, Financial Analysis, Corporate Accounting, Plant Controllership

and MIS. Coordinated and interfaced the operating subsidiary with the

parent corporation. Started career at Arthur Young & Co, a CPA firm in

Buffalo, New York.

EDUCATION

MBA, Business Administration, State University of New York at Buffalo,

Buffalo, NY

BBA, Business Administration, Niagara University, Niagara Falls, NY

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