Jeffrey J. Wood

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Bristol, IN 46507

Home Phone: 574-***-****

Cell 260-***-****

Email: ablt4q@r.postjobfree.com

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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