Sales Customer Service
Resume:
Earl Cindea
Ballyshannon Circle NW
Canton, OH 44718
abkxj3@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: To join an organization in need of a challenge oriented,
results based individual with a proven record of success in
leadership, manufacturing operations, sales, supply chain
management and engineering.
PROFILE: Experienced executive with proven record of accomplishments in
increasing revenue and net income through innovative
solutions to corporate problems. Record of progress through
increasingly important responsibilities. Excellent in written
and oral communication with wealth of experience in Senior
Management, Sales, Operations, Engineering and Manufacturing.
Ability to conceptualize and implement strategic objectives
and goals, including new product development and innovation.
Proven ability to improve and manage productivity and
operational efficiencies, as well as coordinate, develop
planning and communication processes to effectively motivate
and articulate organizational goals and objectives.
EXPERIENCE: Enviva Materials / Liberty Tire, Youngstown & Minerva Oh
Recycler of used tires.
General Manager
Hired to turn company around. Increased sales
and profits significantly in less than two years.
United States largest tire recycler. 2008-
Present
Directed all phases of operation for
Youngstown and Minerva Divisions including Sales,
Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Supply
Chain Management and Logistics.
d -Scan Inc. Division of Masco Incorporated,
South Boston, VA
Manufacturer / Distributor of Custom Furniture
Products. National Distribution Center for
European Furniture Divisions. 2005 - 2008
General Manager
. Direct all phases of operation including Sales,
Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain Management,
Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Finance, Human
Resources and IT.
. Set up U.S. National Distribution Center for Masco
European Furniture Divisions.
. Improved on time delivery from 69% to 99.7%. Improved
quality acceptance rate from 66% to 99.6%.
. Acquired foreign sources for raw materials and custom
products.
University Loft Company, Indianapolis, IN
Manufacturer / Distributor of College Dorm
Room and Office Furniture 2004-2005
Vice President of Operations
Employed as change agent to streamline
company operations. Reorganized supply chain,
instituted JIT procedures, developed
logistic procedures for
distribution centers, restructured
installation department for nationwide service, modified
production methods and procedures,
developed lean manufacturing program. .
. Direct all phases of operation including Sales, Finance,
Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Management, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Lean
Management, Facilities, Customer Service and Planning.
. Results in first year are sixty percent growth, margins
increased 12%, on time deliveries increased from 66% to
99%, quality acceptance increased from 80% to 99.7%,
inventory reduced by $8MM and remarkable upswing in
employee morale.
. Developed foreign sources for materials in Malaysia,
China, South America and Europe.
Swing-Way Inc., Uniontown, Ohio
Manufacturer of furniture for commercial and consumer
markets, 1993-2004
Vice President - Operations
. Direct all phases of plant operations including Sales,
Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Finance, Human
Resources, Project Management, Engineering, Logistics and
Quality Assurance. Additional responsibilities included
execution of lean manufacturing, financial management,
implementing continuous improvement processes, and
reorganizing materials functions.
. Experienced 31% annual revenue growth from 1993 through
2003, as well as 10% annual net income growth. Client list
increased from 20 to 400 during the same period.
. Assisted with start-up and growth phases of company. Start-
up responsibilities included developing product and
procurement strategies and acquisition of equipment for
assembly areas and machining centers, while growth
responsibilities included locating and set up of
manufacturing and distribution facilities.
. Primary customers included over 300 retail and consumer
customers.
. Set up consumer sales distribution network including 65
exclusive and non-exclusive dealerships nationwide, as well
as direct sales representation.
Station Inc., Uniontown, Ohio
Manufacturer of electronic and fabricated metal assemblies,
1984-1993
VP / GM
. Directed all phases of company operations including Sales,
Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT,
Project Management, Logistics and Quality. Developed and
implemented business plan.
. Set up manufacturing operations and established continuous
improvement methods.
. Increased sales from $300,000 to over $40,000,000 while
personnel increased from 12 to over 400. Net income margins
increased from 8% to 19% during 1986-1992.
. Company ranked in top 5% of growth in Ohio for five years
and named by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce "Fastest Growing
Small Business in Northeast Ohio from 1985-1990. Given
"Superior Quality Rating" by Quality Magazine between 1986-
1991.
. Developed electromechanical and fabricated wood and metal
assemblies for various applications including; assemblies
for Picker International medical imaging; assemblies for
Diebold Incorporated ATM machines; and assemblies for the F-
15 Flight Simulators for Loral Aerospace.
. Developed and patented multiple products for consumer
markets.
Diebold Inc., Canton, Ohio
$ 4 billion manufacturer of bank and security equipment.
Assistant Vice President Manufacturing
. Developed program for reducing manufacturing cost per hour,
plant utilization and capital expenditures. Responsible for
employees in nine manufacturing plants and eleven
warehouses. Implemented Kaizen manufacturing principles.
. Developed and supervised reorganization of manufacturing
operations and regional distribution systems resulting in
the closure of four facilities and construction of two
others. Cost savings as a result of reorganization in
excess of $50,000,000.
. Member of acquisition and implementation team and labor
negotiation committee.
Supply Chain Manager
. Managed $200,000,000 in purchased parts and 60 employees in
nine manufacturing plants. Increased profitability
$30,000,000 through cost savings from vendor consolidation,
outsourcing and annual contractual agreements. Responsible
for metal scrap program.
Industrial Engineer
. Developed manpower requirements, raw material utilization
and improved manufacturing process efficiencies.
EDUCATION: Indiana Northern University, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Graduate School of Business, Masters of Business
Administration
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Malone College, Canton, Ohio
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