Manager Plant
Resume:
LEONARD H. GARIGLIANO
Manufacturing/Operations Executive
Cell: (602) 321-
6255
Chandler, Arizona 85226 Email:
*************@*******.*** Home: 480-***-****
SUMMARY
Skilled, hands on operations executive with proven expertise in plant
location, design, start-up, automation, turnaround, and general management.
Recognized for organizational development, bottom line P&L results, Lean
Manufacturing, customer support, communication skills, and motivating
subordinates.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Action/Results Oriented Manage Diversity Customer Focus
Six Sigma/SPC Communication Negotiation
Organization / Planning Organizational Agility Command Skills
Automation Lean Manufacturing
Project Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSULTANT
10/08 - Present
Implemented Lean Initiatives and ISO 9000 at several mid sized Packaging
Companies
GCX Corporation, El Paso, TX
10/05 - 10/08
Manufacturer of instrument mounting systems
Plant Manager/General Manager
. Managed $40MM Manufacturing Facility
. Increased production of assembly operation from $8.8MM to $22MM in one
year while maintaining a 50% gross margin and reducing head count, late
shipments, and waste.
. Managed supply chain including China and Mexico.
. Managed the renovation and transition to a second facility without
customer impact.
. Implemented performance quotient, vendor report cards, and vendor supply
management programs.
. Maintained 99.9% customer satisfaction while growing the operation to
$40MM.
. Implemented several Lean Initiatives and registered the plant for ISO
9001.
. Managed FDA customer requirements.
Fluid Ink Technology, Moorpark, CA
2003 - 2005
Provider of flexographic, gravure and UV ink products to cover the gamut of
packaging applications
General Manager/Plant Operations
. Managed the turnaround and growth from $18MM to $25MM while implementing
systems automation.
. Implemented procedures and process controls.
. Reorganized the sales force to focus on new business opportunities
resulting in $3MM in additional revenue.
. Initiated ISO 9000 registration.
Emerald Packaging / Roplast Industries, Union City, CA
1999 - 2003
$70MM flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in high quality printing
and packaging for the produce and food markets.
Plant Manager, Operations
. Improved quality and customer satisfaction by focusing on equipment
maintenance, automation, and employee training and employee morale.
Managed growth of company to from $25MM to $35MM in one year.
. Evaluated synergies between Emerald Packaging and Roplast Industries to
determine the feasibility of a merger.
. Managed the turnaround and growth of two privately owned polyethylene
corporations with combined revenue of $50M and 300 employees. Provide
needed leadership and sound manufacturing practices and procedures.
. Initiated AIB inspections and implemented FDA procedures.
. Developed and implemented a reorganization plan which reduced headcount
by 15%, while increasing throughput to record levels. (40%)
. Improved utilization by 19% and reduced waste by 25%.
. Implemented improved job costing model.
. Made company profitable in 6 months.
Southwall Technologies, Palo Alto, CA and Tempe, AZ
1994 - 1999
$80 MM manufacturer of thin film vacuum sputtered optical coatings for
solar applications.
General Manager, Operations
1998 - 1999
Managed Palo Alto and Tempe locations.
. Developed over a six month period a strategic plan for operations group,
which included a plant in Dresden, Germany.
. Secured highest quality rating from European automotive customer Audi and
maintained for several years.
. Implemented employee training and communication programs, which improved
morale.
. Provided Sony, Mitsubishi and Samsung with 4M square feet of anti
reflective coating.
. Improved throughput and yield which alleviated capacity problem
General Manager, Tempe Operations
1996 - 1998
. Identified location, negotiated lease, designed and built plant facility
with $20M of fully automated equipment.
. Developed and managed specialty suppliers.
. Shipped 3M square feet of product in year one on time and under budget
resulting in $15M in revenue.
. Developed relationships with German, Japanese and Korean customer base.
Plant Manager, Operations, Palo Alto
1994 - 1996
. Reorganized operations into business teams providing greater focus,
control and teamwork resulting in 15% yield improvement and reduction in
product cost by 30%.
. Implemented ISO-9000 registration.
. Initiated preferred vendor program resulting in higher quality raw
materials.
. Returned group to profitability in one year.
Courtaulds Performance Films, Fieldale VA/Canoga Park CA
1990 - 1994
Manufacturer of thin film vacuum sputtered optical coatings
Business Director, Vacuum Coating
1993 - 1994
. Negotiated sales agreements with Xerox, DuPont and 3M resulting in
additional sales of $6M at 30% margin.
. Implemented continuous flow manufacturing, recruiting labor to join the
process resulting in an increase in the gross margin of 21%.
. Initiated ISO-9000 certification process.
. Implemented pay for skills program and weekly technical training for all
employees resulting in improved quality and flexibility.
General Manager, Industrial Products
1990 - 1993
. Increased sales 100% from $5M to $10M.
. Increased product output 40% over previous year without increasing
overhead costs.
. Reorganized and downsized staff 11% while sales grew 100%.
. Implemented cost, quality and inventory controls and initiated Total
Quality Management Program.
. Initiated ISO-9000 registration process.
Nielsen and Bainbridge, Paramus, NJ and Lenexa, KS
1981 - 1990
$100 MM manufacturer of aluminum, paper, and glass for the framing industry
Plant Manager, Glass Operations
. Designed, built, and started up, fully automated glass chemical
coating facility.
. Managed and developed glass suppliers.
. Negotiated supply requirements with vendors.
EDUCATION
MA Government and Public Administration, St. John's University, Jamaica,
New York
BA Political Science, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey
MILITARY
Captain, US Army Infantry, Ft Ord, California
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