Manager Supply Chain

STANLEY J. CZECZOTKA

**************@***.***

**** ******* *****

Residence: 734-***-****

Belleville, Michigan 48111

Cellular: 734-***-****

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

A results oriented executive with a unique blend of business, engineering

and operations experience in the automotive, industrial and aerospace

industries. A track record of building organizations, developing management

teams and significantly improving operational performance obtained through

problem solving, communications and negotiating skills partnered with

engaged leadership. Exceptional business acumen consistently called upon

for program delivery and mitigation of financial losses. Demonstrated

ability to establish a vision for success and achieve it through innovation

and cohesive team building. Expertise includes:

P & L Management Turn Around Supply Chain Management

Experience

Strategic Planning Multi-site Six Sigma Methodology

Management

Enterprise Wide Business Lean Manufacturing

Rationalization Divestitures Certified

Re-structuring Implementation of Domestic and

Experience International

Acquisition Experience New Technologies Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DRS LAUREL TECHNOLOGIES, Johnstown, PA

2006-Present

A $200MM division of a $4B diversified technology and integrated product,

systems and support services manufacturer. This division services the

military, aerospace, defense prime contractors, intelligence agencies and

homeland defense markets.

Director of Operations

Manage the day to day manufacturing activities of a four plant operation

with a workforce of 950 people. We produce printed circuit boards,

hybrids, fiber optics and electrical interconnect cables, fabrication,

assembly and packaging of large and small box build electronic systems,

ruggedized OTS computers and peripherals.

. Established measurements of performance to goals and mapped targets

for improvement in cost, quality, productivity and on-time delivery

for a $200MM division.

. Designed and implemented divisional manufacturing plans that lead

organizational growth through automation, Lean Manufacturing and Six

Sigma disciplines and methodology.

. Indentified and supported strategic plans that lead organizational

growth through new business channels, growth within core segments and

product development.

. Developed a strategic approach to evaluate both current and future

customer trends and Supply Chain Management to align budgets,

inventory, objectives and customer satisfaction.

. Re-organized the operations organization, processes and procedures to

support strategic vision increasing productivity by 35% and reducing

re-work by 30% generating $8MM improvement in operations income.

. Launched and delivered Oracle successfully at all facilities.

. Established Individual Development Plans for key management and other

personnel to ensure they are trained with qualifications profiles.

DAIMLER CHRYSLER CORPORATION, Mopar Division, Centerline, MI 2004-2006

An Original Equipment Manufacturer of automobiles and trucks.

Operations Excellence Leader

Led cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, quality and

operations in development and management of costs and performance

practices against industry-best levels. Developed new initiatives,

assessing and analyzing business opportunities with multiple plant

responsibility.

. Developed strategic processes for the implementation of the Continuous

Improvement, World Class Manufacturing and Enterprise Excellence

initiatives with goal of $750 MM in cost savings.

. Implemented Toyota Production System strategy for target costing to

meet profit margins and increase productivity.

. Initiated Market Studies across the Supply Chain for solutions to

enhance visibility of the developing suppliers in Low Cost Countries;

Asia, South America and Mexico.

. Launched training programs for hourly and salaried personnel in

sequencing operations, sub-assembly, warehousing and distribution

services increasing productivity 33%.

EXEMPLAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Southfield, MI 2000-2004

A Tier 1 supplier of electrical harnesses, electrical systems, fasteners,

machined parts and assembly operations.

Director of Operations

Led operations, engineering, supply chain management, planning, customer

delivery and materials management. This included the reduction,

distribution and logistics ensuring the plant's overall objectives were

achieved.

. Managed the Profit and Loss of a 650 person organization with nine

direct reports consistently controlling costs and achieving financial

goals within $170MM budget.

. Managed and launched a startup expansion including facility, staffing,

equipment, process, and manufacturing and assembly procedures for

operations in Mexico.

. Evaluated, analyzed and managed a joint venture assembly operation,

developed policies and procedures, adding additional profit of $4 MM

per year.

. Identified and implemented "best practices/benchmarking" in areas of

forecasting/planning and control, logistics, inventory management and

electronic commerce. Reduced costs by $8.5MM.

. Increased profits by $5 MM with restructuring of business units.

PERSTORP PLASTIC SYSTEMS, Seattle, WA and Detroit, MI 1994-1999

A Tier 1 supplier of injection molded automotive interior trim and material

handling components.

Plant Manager

Managed manufacturing and assembly, quality assurance, engineering,

safety, material planning, production control, warehousing and

distribution, sales and human resources.

. Managed the Profit and Loss of a 250 person organization, from sales

administration, operations and shipment, consistently controlling

costs and achieving financial goals within $42MM budget.

. Improved process for managing, tracking, analyzing and driving

material costs savings of $1MM while increasing On Time Shipments 12%.

. Negotiated the union contract which was an additional cost savings for

the company of $250K per year due to work rule changes.

. Increased multi-plant machine utilization 33% while reducing the 7 day

to a 5 day a week operation through Lean Manufacturing saving $6 MM in

direct costs.

IMO INDUSTRIES, San Dimas, CA 1989-1994

A leading manufacturer of switches, pressure and vibration sensors,

miniature solenoid valves and electro-optic sensors for aerospace/defense,

industrial and instrumentation industries.

Manufacturing Manager

Led the plant's operations team consisting of 170 manufacturing,

process and test engineers,

manufacturing machining operators, assembly and test, maintenance and

shipping and receiving.

Managed and scheduled the activities of the plant operations,

establishing measurable goals

and objectives, resolving manufacturing issues within $28MM budget.

Implemented and instructed the first corporate wide TQM program.

Launched SPC program in vapor deposition operations which generate

cost savings of $500K.

TELEDYNE MICROELECTRONICS, Los Angeles, CA 1982-1989

A leading supplier in the design and manufacturing of high performance

miniaturized custom microelectronics packaging solutions for the Medical,

Space, Communications and Aerospace/Defense industries.

Senior Program Manager

Led a cross functional team consisting of engineering, purchasing,

planning, manufacturing and quality in the

manufacturing of Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices, Space/Class K sub-

systems, RF/Microwave amplifiers,

converters and switches and Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers.

. Managed $18M budget of existing and new programs through program

objectives, plans, schedules, risks, changes, change-control and

current status through the EVMS process.

. Led and supported business development efforts in the preparation of

proposals and contracts and negotiations for both follow-on and new

business opportunities.

. Evaluated new business strategy, technical, manufacturing and

financial fit opportunities in the medical devices industry.

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Canoga Park, CA

1976-1982

An Original Equipment Manufacturer of aircraft and space vehicles for the

aerospace/defense industry.

Engineering Group Manager

Led a group of 18 engineering and support employees with

responsibility for the design, manufacturing and

installation of systems for B1B, Space Shuttle and Space Station.

. Managed and directed group in performing system engineering and

technical analyses of system and

subsystem design/integration on various platforms.

. Supported program and managed technical and schedule requirements

within budgets.

. Developed and maintained relationships and partnerships with

customers, stakeholders, peers and direct

reports.

EDUCATION

Executive MBA, The Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management,

Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA.

BS, Mechanical Engineering, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ.

Contact this candidate