Manager Sales

Paul K. Marzolf

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Holland, Michigan 49424 Email: *********@*****.***

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Motivated, personable Manufacturing Executive with demonstrated experience in successfully leading

operations with diverse products and processes. Experienced in operations management, quality systems,

materials management and leading multifunctional teams. Industrial Engineering skills demonstrated in:

Lean Manufacturing Strategies Profit and Loss Responsibility

Development of a team focused plant culture Application of problem solving tools

Process and assembly operations High volume and Specialty product Operations

CAREER HISTORY

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERIORS MANUFACTURING, Holland, Michigan 2007 - 2009

Injection molder and assembler of automotive interior components.

Continuous Improvement Manager

Led continuous improvement activities at this 850 associate, 500,000 square foot facility. ($4M/yr)

• Direct reports included Six Sigma black belts and lean manufacturing implementers.

• Completed Kepnor-Tregoe, Six Sigma, and Lean Implementer certification training.

• Championed Sustainability initiatives in recycling and utilities. ($100K yr 1)

• Provided leadership through rapid growth as a member of the plant executive team.

LASCO BATHWARE, Three Rivers, Michigan 2002-2007

Leading manufacturer of fiberglass tubs, showers, and whirlpools.

Plant Manager

Provided leadership for the 200 team member operation which manufactured, delivered and serviced these

products in a ten state region.

• Cultivated a culture which embraced and utilized the tools and principles of Lean Manufacturing,

transforming the plant from among the worst places to work in the area to one of the best.

• Improved key measures every year, including reducing safety incidents from 28 in 2001 to 0 in 2007.

• Developed partnerships with the sales team and customers that continually boosted plant sales.

• Provided continuous development for the leadership team in the principle of train the trainer.

• Assisted in the introduction and training in Lean Manufacturing for all 9 U.S. facilities.

TIARA YACHTS, Holland, Michigan 2000-2002

Manufacturer of high quality Pleasure Yachts and Cruisers

Production Manager

Managed the production of two models from lamination through finished assembly. Led the support

departments which supplied assemblies for all products, including: wire harness and console build, upholstery

and canvas fabrication and installation, metal fabrication and tower building, cabin floor fabrication.

• Led the 38 foot line team in the production ramp up from 1 boat every 5 days to 1 every 3 days.

Paul K. Marzolf

FOUR WINNS BOATS, Cadillac, Michigan 1999-2000

Leading manufacturer of fiberglass Pleasure Boats and Cruisers with annual sales of $140M.

Director of Manufacturing

Provided the vision and guidance for 4 facilities and 600 associates in safety, quality, purchasing, materials

and shipping logistics, maintenance, process engineering and environmental compliance.

• Led the team through an unprecedented launch of 11 new models, producing and delivering 6,800 boats

in 1999.

• Introduced $100,000 of new technology in the lamination area without production interruptions.

• Improved associate morale and increased leadership credibility through effective communications,

increased visibility and accessibility, and leadership training and development.

• Redefined the purchasing role to become supplier’s partner not just low cost buyers.

JOHNSON CONTROLS (PRINCE CORPORATION), Holland, Michigan 1994-1999

Focused Factory Manger

Led Injection Molding, Paint and Assembly operations producing overhead systems, floor consoles, visors

and other products at 4 facilities.

POWERQUEST BOATS, Holland, Michigan 1993-1994

Operations Manager

Led the manufacturing of premium fiberglass powerboats for a niche market.

BASS PRO SHOPS/TRACKER MARINE, Springfield/Clinton, Missouri 1985-1993

Plant Manager

Started up this Greenfield operation which produced fiberglass bass fishing boats. It encompassed 3 facilities

and 2 expansions, which grew from 0 associates to 425. Partnered with the dealership sales network providing

technical and sales support. Developed annual financial plans and achieved them.

• Provided the leadership to develop systems for safety, human resources, quality, production, product

development, manufacturing engineering, production control and delivery, and the materials management

processes.

• Participated in the acquisition of three competitor’s assets and transitioned that product into production.

PACKAGING PRODUCTS, Mission, Kansas 1984-1985

Flexographic printer and convertor of polypropylene, polyethylene, cellophanes and laminates.

Operations Manager

LILY TULIP DIVISON OF OWENS-ILLINOIS, Springfield, Missouri 1977-1984

Producer of paper, foam, and plastic cups, plates, containers, lids and labels using flexographic

printing, extrusion, thermoforming and other special forming operations.

Production Manager

EDUCATION

MBA, Business Management, Drury College, Springfield, Missouri

BSE, Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

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