Manager Plant

JOHN PHLIPOT

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Sylvania, OH ***60

517-***-**** (cell)

abk2vy@r.postjobfree.com

Financial leader with extensive planning, analysis, and accounting

experience and a proven record for bringing conceptual ideas to the bottom

line. Knowledgeable about accounting/ERP systems. Lead and implemented

redesign of inefficient processes to respond to ever growing need for quick

and accurate information. Six Sigma green belt certified with demonstrated

hands-on lean manufacturing leadership roles. Strong analytical,

organizational, verbal/written communication and relationship-building

skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THERMA TRU CORPORATION, Maumee, OH 2005 - 2009

Leading exterior door manufacturer in the nation. A division of Fortune

Brands.

Director of Operations Analysis

Managed accounting and analysis function of 38 associates across 6

locations with direct responsibility for controllers/staff, cost

accounting, account payables, and operating under 2 ERP systems (E21,

Great Plains).

Strategic Development

. Conducted detailed analysis of functional fixed and variable

cost structure by location and product line to dramatically

improve the forecast modeling accuracy.

. Developed and executed plant rationalization scenarios for

multiple plant shutdowns to reduce manufacturing footprint from

6 to 2 locations over 18 months. (Cost savings attained: Roland,

OK $7M; Fredericksburg, VA $5M; Houston, TX $2M; Ft. Wayne, IN

$.5M)

. Created production capacity model and forecast for plant

operations to determine manufacturing and capital needs over

next 5 years.

. Analyzed cost/benefit of new product introductions, cost savings

projects, and make vs. buy decisions using IRR and payback

justification.

. Drove centralization of Accounts Payable processing from 3

plants to 1 resulting in 30% headcount reduction and improved

efficiency.

Tactical Execution

. Prepared monthly analysis of plant operating performance for

internal and corporate Fortune Brands reporting.

. Defined formalized weekly key performance metrics for improved

visibility of labor, usage, PPV, efficiency and spend variances.

. Established obsolescence reporting and disposal process which

included root cause analysis to reduce future occurrences.

. Created external cost of quality reporting process to provide

visibility of quality cost by defect and customer.

. Developed a standardized plant budget template for quick and

accurate consolidation of annual planning process by location.

Created simple and easy review mechanism for upper management.

MERILLAT CORPORATION, Adrian, MI 1989 - 2005

Major kitchen cabinet manufacturer with annual sales exceeding $700M. A

division of MASCO.

Director of Cost Management (2000 - 2005)

Managed staff of 11 professional accountants across 12 manufacturing

facilities that developed

annual operational budgets, monthly forecasts and ad hoc financial

analysis. Provided financial profit analysis for new product

introductions.

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. Financial leader of JD Edwards ERP implementation team for Sales

Order, AR, and GL

. Directed financial integration of two unique cost systems

following a corporate merger.

. Provided financial justification for $36 million investment in new

plant facility to increase capacity and improve quality and

service to West coast.

. Developed analysis for change of plant manufacturing process to a

JIT model that resulted in $800k savings.

. Maintained Sarbanes-Oxley compliance within cost management area.

Assistant Controller (1998 - 2000)

Managed accounting and clerical staff of 42 members. Functional

responsibility for Credit, A/R,

A/P, General Ledger, Billing. Supervised new business quoting and

contract administration for

builder segment.

. Developed individual goals and objectives for team along with

performance matrixes.

. Assisted in developing framework and coordinating implementation of

Enterprise Resource Computer Package, including training program.

Continuous Improvement Engineer (1998 - 1999)

Responsible for developing Continuous Improvement process for plant

operations

. Conducted training sessions and facilitated Kaizen activities at

corporate location and

satellite plants with10 Kaizen events over 6 month period.

. Facilitated improvement projects resulting in > 50% reductions in

inventory, space,

efficiencies, and throughput on a departmental basis.

Material Control Manager, Loudonville, OH (1996 - 1997)

Managed Purchasing and Receiving function (45 people) of $100M Semi-

custom facility

. Negotiated contracts and developed vendor relations with over 150

various suppliers.

. Consolidated carton suppliers to a single JIT supplier improving usage

and decreasing variability for an annual savings of $400K.

. Implemented comprehensive cycle count program which improved inventory

accuracy and increased order fill rates by 50% over 2 year period.

. Reduced inventory while improving delivery performance - Inventory

turns increased 25%

Manager of Cost and Finance (1992 - 1996)

Senior Financial Analyst (1989 - 1992)

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

PRESTOLITE ELECTRIC, INC., Toledo, OH Financial Analyst

AEROQUIP CORPORATION, Toledo, OH Internal Auditor

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, The University of Toledo,

Toledo, OH

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics, The University of Toledo, Toledo,

OH

Graduate, Executive Management program: Manufacturing Excellence, The

Darden School of Business, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

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