Project Manager Sales
Resume:
Jeffrey J. Wood
Bristol, IN 46507
Home Phone: 574-***-****
Cell 260-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
Profile:
Dedicated professional with more than 18 years experience in technical
and business acumen. Extensive work in engineering, company
operations, and sales/business administration.
Career Experience:
Crown Unlimited Machine, Bluffton,
Indiana 2010 -
Present
Senior Project Manager
Custom tube bending and cutting machinery for the automotive and HVAC
industries.
. Provide result-oriented product management.
. Lead cross-functional teams in the development and manufacture of
existing and new products.
. Successfully lead engineering development efforts.
. Product Development. Purchasing. Vendor selection. Cost reductions.
Power-Packer US, A Unit of Actuant Corp., Mishawaka,
Indiana 2006 - 2009
Product / Business Development Manager
Managed company products relating to the On-Highway truck, off-highway,
agricultural, marine, military, and specialty vehicle markets for the
business unit. Supervised multi-million dollar projects while interacting
and managing a cross-functional team of individuals from engineering,
sales, purchasing, quality, & manufacturing to bring custom niche
products to the customer in a timely and proficient manner.
. Supervised project engineers and interns for the Power
Packer US business unit.
. High-level Project Manager of motion control systems for a
variety of markets. Products included hydraulic components for
truck cab suspension and cab tilt, RV leveling & room slide outs,
patient handling, agriculture, marine, military, and off-highway
equipment.
. Some key customers included Fleetwood, Coachman, Mack/Volvo,
Freightliner, OshKosh Truck, BAE Systems, Caterpillar, John Deere,
UPS, and Frito Lay.
. High-level interaction with customers, suppliers, and
quality control divisions of the Department of Defense.
. Tradeshow & marketing publication design and development.
Website development.
. Business analysis and potential company acquisition
investigation.
. Traveled approx 50% of the time to key customers, suppliers,
and tradeshows to facilitate high-level projects.
Crown Unlimited Machine, Bluffton,
Indiana 2002 -
2006
Senior Project Manager / CAD Manager
Custom tube bending and cutting machinery for the automotive and HVAC
industries.
. Managed complete projects from inception to the end.
. Designed a new patented high-speed CNC controlled precision
tube cutting machine.
. Supervised 2nd-shift engineering group. Coordinated,
managed, and interacted with the activities of engineering
subcontractors and suppliers/vendors.
. New product designs, full product launches. Large complex
assembly design.
. Assisted shop personnel in better assembly methods.
Provided manufacturing support for production builds.
. Product improvements, automations, and cost reduction
opportunities.
. Provided technical advisory service with regard to
equipment purchase, assembly processes, component/vendor
selection, automation, product quality/reliability improvement,
etc.
. Managed the CAD systems for the company while juggling the
day-to-day responsibilities of a project management position.
Micro-Precision, Textron, Inc., Berne,
Indiana
1998 - 2002
Project Manager
Managed projects in various capacities for the business unit:
. Facilitated the design and build of high-tech fully
automated assembly machinery for the automotive industry
. Traveled extensively to Detroit to meet with customers and
manage machine sales projects.
. Managed the integration of the Bates Technologies Inc.
company acquisition.
. Helped facilitate the closing of a sister company in
Holland, MI.
. Managed a $2M building expansion program at the Berne,
Indiana location.
Hydra-Tech, Inc., A Div. Of Lift-All, Ft. Wayne,
Indiana 1997 - 1998...
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Engineered custom truck-mounted aerial lift devices. Progressed to Senior
Engineering level in an ever-changing environment.
. Supervised new mechanical engineering technicians.
. Senior engineer of heavy-truck chassis mounted components.
. Marketing & tradeshow development & attendance.
. AutoCAD controlled environment.
. Prototype involvement, troubleshooting, and manufacturing
improvements.
. Oversaw complete design and build projects and processes.
Shelby Industries, Div. Of Valley Tow-Rite, Shelbyville,
Kentucky 1996 - 1997...
Sr. Product Development Manager
Responsible for product development of all new products & designs.
. Dealt closely with sales, marketing, and quality control.
. Designed new sales & marketing literature and layouts.
. Designed new aftermarket shipping containers with new
company graphics.
. Handled major product analysis.
. Helped organize annual North American dealership
conferences & new product rollouts.
. Tradeshow development & attendance.
M.A.S. Products, Inc., Elkhart,
Indiana
1992 - 1996...
Operations Manager II
In charge of inventory control, managing plant production, purchasing,
sales, and engineering.
. Managed and developed special projects, allocated resources,
handled scheduling and planning for production.
. Developed the mechanical design engineering/ drafting
division. Prepared prototype fabrication and detail drawings
required for sales and manufacturing purposes.
. Implemented a new product testing program and established
new standards for quality control.
Skills:
. Operations and Program / Project Management
. TPS, LEAN, Makagami, 5S, VSM, Kaizen, Six-Sigma, ISO/QS
. Strategic Business Planning / Acquisitions and Mergers
. Global Product Management
. Proven record of increasing sales and profitability
Membership Affiliations / Certifications:
. Member of the ASME (The American Society of Mechanical
Engineers)
. Management Leadership Certification - Rockhurst University
Education:
Rochville University, Sarasota FL: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical
Engineering (BSME): 2006
Indiana Vocational Tech (IVY Tech), South Bend, Indiana: Associates Degree
in C.A.D. (Mech. Engineering) Deans List / High Honor Roll (GPA 3.9): 1994
Indiana University, South Bend, Indiana: Business Administration and
Secondary Level Accounting
Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio: General education and business
coursework. (93 credit hours)
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