JOHN T. BIRES

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Manufacturing Manager with strong hands-on technical knowledge. Strengths

include creative technical problem solving, product scale-up and

commercialization, building high performance teams, and plant operations

planning and execution.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Oneida Air Systems, Syracuse, NY 2006 - Present

A manufacturer of cyclonic dust collection systems.

Plant Manager

Led Oneida in overhauling their manufacturing and shipping operations.

Using Lean Manufacturing principles, improved shipping lead times from 2-6

weeks to 72 hours for all critical product lines while decreasing FG

inventory by 70%.

Improved manufacturing efficiency to the point where it was cost-effective

to bring back all outsourced manufacturing (about 50%) from overseas and

domestic vendors while only increasing headcount by 25%. This was the

major factor in increasing bottom line profits 5-fold in 2007. Since then,

Lean techniques were used to improve labor efficiencies by 20% more.

Created and implemented a custom MRP system that has allowed the company to

virtually eliminate part shortages.

Overhauled safety program, bringing the company back into OSHA compliance.

OSHA DART rate was improved from 14.8('06) to 5.9('07) to 1.9('08) to

0.0('09).

Provided guidance to Sales & Marketing in re-designing our advertising

campaign.

J&S Enterprises, Baldwinsville, NY 2000 - 2006

A $1 million distributor of preventative health and nutrition products.

Business Owner

Established a successful small business marketing a line of preventative

health products. Expanded operations nationally through a network of sales

reps that were recruited and trained. Awarded "Millionaire Team" status by

parent company in 2004 for performance in the top 1% of over one million

distributorships in 60 countries.

OSMONICS, Liverpool, NY 1997 - 1999

A manufacturer of water purification and filtration components.

Plant Manager 1998 - 1999

Developed strategic plans for all aspects of Liverpool operations. Led

management team in resolving critical issues and achieving business

imperatives. Adjusted staffing to accommodate business expansion and site

rationalization. Managed 30 exempt and 90 non-exempt employees, and a $2.7

million budget.

Improved on-time shipping performance of 5 product lines from 75% to 95%.

Increased sales by 23% by implementing a strategic customer service

initiative.

Increased staffing by 134% to accommodate sales increase and transfer of

product lines.

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Developed and implemented a high performance management team through

critical staffing changes and alignment with new business plan.

Re-engineered business processes to implement SAP, an enterprise resource

planning system.

Renovated facility, creating a more efficient and aesthetic work

environment.

Created, developed and implemented a preventive safety program.

Technology Manager 1997 - 1999

Led technical efforts to maintain and improve the manufacturing of 6

product lines. Major projects included moving 2 production lines from

other facilities, implementing improved quality systems, and cost

reduction. Supervised 5 engineers and a quality assurance supervisor.

Redesigned equipment and processes eliminating a critical product

performance problem for Kodak, the largest customer. Also, reduced Kodak's

incoming defect rate from 2% to 0%.

Established a strong technical team. Implemented group processes to keep

them aligned with business needs.

Developed a comprehensive program to reduce the unit cost of Home Reverse

Osmosis elements from $13.50 to $7 to make Osmonics price competitive in

Asia and stay ahead of price erosion.

3M COMPANY, Tonawanda, NY/Tustin, CA/Irvine, CA/Middleway, WV 1982 - 1997

3M O-CEL-O, Tonawanda, NY

A $40 million manufacturer of household sponge products.

Process Engineering and Quality Control Manager 1994 - 1997

Led the technical efforts to maintain and improve the manufacturing of

household sponge products. Combined efforts with Production, Maintenance,

Facilities, and Supply Chain Management groups to achieve financial goals.

Developed technical vision and managed a $1.2 million budget. Supervised

21 engineers and lab technicians.

Improved the effectiveness of engineering efforts resulting in reduction of

"firefighting" activities by 40%.

Conducted Design of Experiments to gain better process understanding

improving production yield and final product quality.

Enhanced product quality resulting in increased product marketability and

consumer safety.

Reduced raw material usage by 2%.

3M CARDIOVASCULAR DEVICES INCORPORATED, Tustin, CA

Manufacturer of blood gas monitoring equipment used during open-heart

surgery.

Chemical Development Supervisor 1992 - 1994

Led multifunctional projects aimed at improving CDI's disposable products

production yields. Specialized in coaching, mentoring and developing less

experienced engineers. Supervised 3 engineers.

Improved disposable products yield from 50% to 95%.

Process Development Specialist 1991 - 1992

Doubled the accuracy of a fluorescing blood gas sensor used during open-

heart surgery procedures.

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Change agent driving the use of statistical methods by Engineering and

Research and Development teams.

Coordinated process and product reliability teams.

3M DENTAL PRODUCTS DIVISION, Irvine, CA

Manufacturer of dental restorative and impression materials and crowns.

Senior Process Development Engineer 1986 - 1991

Developed new and critical processes for the manufacture of dental

restorative products. Supervised technicians, mentored younger engineers,

and provided guidance for key technical programs.

Played a key role in the development of a new resin bonded ceramic

restorative that has sold over 2.5 times forecast and has become the market

leader.

Developed a 6-step "validation" protocol used extensively to design

reliability into product lines, supporting the eventual winning of the

Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

Led cost savings team that reduced costs by $1.1 million (2 times team's

target), leading the way for Dental Product's first place finish in the

company.

3M PRINTING PRODUCTS DIVISION, Middleway, WV

Advanced Process Engineer 1982 - 1986

Developed process improvements for the production of lithoplate product

lines. Processes investigated included surface and chemical modification

of aluminum stock, application of a bonding agent, and polymeric coating

processes. Played a key role in the development of a laser inspection

system used to monitor the quality of the final products.

EDUCATION

B.S., Chemical Engineering - University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 1982

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Value Stream Analysis

Constraint Management

Performance Management

Project Management

Supervisory Training

JIT Manufacturing

Taguchi Methods

QFD

SPC

Process Capability

Designed Experiments

Response Surface -Methodology

Test Method Development

Process Validation

HONORS

Herbalife International Top Earner's 7-day Caribbean Cruise (2005)

Herbalife International Top Earner's 4-day Caribbean Cruise (2003)

3M Corporate Process Technology Award (1995)

International Taguchi Symposium "Excellent Paper Award" (1993)

3M Dental Products Process Development Award (1992)

3M Dental Products Process Engineering Award (1989)

3M Golden Step Award, P-50 Restorative (1988)

1st Dan Black Belt Shaolin Kempo Karate

U.S. Army Special Service Award

Bausch & Lomb Science Award

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