Barry F. Mason

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Longview, TX. 75601

903-***-****

E-mail: abm798@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Crosby Lebus Mfg - Longview, Texas (2001-Present)

The Crosby Group is a worldwide supplier of forged and assembled parts to

the material handling industry.

Plant Manager

For the past 3 years, have overseen the day to day operations of a 300

person forge shop. In addition was responsible for plant engineering and

maintenance, Industrial Engineering, labor relations with the Teamsters

Union including negotiating a 3 year agreement. Participated in the

implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles in various areas of the

operation.

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Engineering Manager

Oversaw a 7 person Engineering department responsible for plant

engineering, tooling engineering and design, safety, environmental and

Industrial Engineering

LONE STAR STEEL COMPANY - LONE STAR, TEXAS (1997-2001)

Lone Star Steel is a world class producer of ERW steel tubing servicing

energy and automotive markets.

General Manager - Finishing

Responsible for directing the operations of 6 operating departments.

Oversee 400 hourly and 40 salaried employees with an annual operating

budget of $50 million. Responsible for daily production, maintenance and

capital improvements Involved in establishing annual company plans and

policies.

Accomplishments

Increased on-time delivery performance for all products from 30% to 90%.

Reduced operating costs by 10-15% over 2 years

Oversaw the implementation of $5 million dollars in capital improvements

LASALLE STEEL COMPANY - HAMMOND, INDIANA (1972-1997)

LaSalle was a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanex Corporation; a $150 million

leader in the manufacture of specialty cold finished steel bars. In early

1997 LaSalle was sold to a competitor.

General Manager - LaSalle Steel Fluid Power Division (1993 - 1997)

P & L responsibility for Chrome Plating Division which includes the

supervision of sales, marketing, operations, finance & accounting,

materials, quality assurance and a work force of 40.

Accomplishments:

Increased operating income by 33% over 3 years

Negotiated cost-competitive 4 year labor agreement with USWA

Established "state-of-the-art" quality assurance programs resulting in

>100% improvement in product quality

Improved delivery performance to customers by 25%

General Manager Operations - LaSalle Steel Cold Drawn Division (1982 -

1993)

Operations responsibility for Cold Drawn Division, including production,

maintenance & engineering, distribution, and production control. Directed

the day-to-day operations of 35 salaried and 300 bargaining unit personnel

at a 550,000 sq. ft. facility also oversaw the purchase and installation of

several large capital equipment projects by engineering staff. Established

and controlled an annual operating budget of $70-75 million.

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General Manager - Materials (1980 - 1982)

Materials management responsibility, for purchasing and inventory

management

Directed the activities of 20 salaried people in the areas of purchasing,

inventory management, production control and shipping & receiving

Accomplishments:

Negotiated purchasing agreements with steel and commodity vendors

Assisted in organizational restructuring during transition to new owners

(Quanex Corp.)

Various Increasingly Responsible Positions (1972 - 1980)

During these initial eight years at LaSalle Steel, held the following

positions.

Project Engineering Manager

During a period of anticipated growth, involved with feasibility studies

for projected facilities and equipment additions and up-grades

Manager Yield Management

Responsible for establishing systems and procedures, resulting in

product yield improvements by reducing production scrap and operating

rejections

Supervisor - New Products

Set up and managed small manufacturing facility involved in fabricating

finished parts for LaSalle's finished bar material

Materials Manager

Supervised six clerical people in all aspects of inventory control

including requisition, procurement and scheduling

Industrial Engineer

EDUCATION

Bradley University - Peoria, Illinois

B.S. Industrial Engineering

Completed various educational and training sessions in the areas of:

-- Finance & Accounting (AMA)

-- Labor Contract Negotiations (University of Michigan)

-- Employee Involvement & Teamwork (AMA)

PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND INTERESTS

-- Former member of Executive Board - Boy Scouts of America - Calumet

Council

-- Member American Institute of Industrial Engineers

-- Past President Local Youth Soccer Club

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