Manager Plant

KATHLEEN J. GREGART

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CONTROLLER & REGIONAL CONTROLLER

Lean Manufacturing SOX Compliance Six Sigma Audit

A results-oriented professional with extensive and comprehensive business

experience in the manufacturing sector with a focus on Accounting,

Operations and Human Resources. Keen insight of financial needs and

customer trends with the visionary ability to anticipate and design

effective cost reduction measures within the organization.

Demonstrated success developing highly effective accounting departments

that consistently produce results utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.

Maintains a "hands-on" management style in leading financial departments

and operations to increased efficiency and profitability.

With outstanding interpersonal skills, Human Resource experience has become

a great addition to a highly successful management career augmented by an

MBA and BA in finance from two well-respected universities.

Areas of Expertise

SOX Compliance Accounting & Audits Human Resources Management

Training & Development Budget Development/Forecasting P&L

Responsibility

Team Building & Leadership Cost Containment Procedures

Organizational Development

Staff Management Health & Safety Compliance

Selected Accomplishments & Employment History

REGIONAL CONTROLLER

2004 - Present

Del Monte Foods, Terminal Island, CA

Seafood, Petfood and Soup labeling facility and distribution centers

Recruited to organize and create efficiencies in the accounting department

by filling a vacant controller position, which grew to a regional

controller position with the addition of the Terminal Island and Fontana

distribution centers.

Analyze and organize the accounting department toward a goal of general

ledger accuracy and SOX compliance.

Create a team atmosphere to create efficiencies and information accuracies

for timely reporting.

Implement and enforce SOX controls at all three facilities.

Ensure accounting accuracies with the sale and co-packer role of the soup

and seafood businesses.

Develop and realize cost savings through financial data analysis and Lean

Savings.

Streamline and develop efficiencies in inventory control.

REGIONAL CONTROLLER

2002 - 2004

Impress USA, Inc., Terminal Island, CA

International Can Manufacturer resulting from the buyout of Heinz canning

facilities

Recruited to organize the Accounting Department at the Terminal Island

facility and develop controls that will increase efficiencies and

profitability. Promoted to Regional Controller at the end of November

2002.

Implement a "team" strategy that will take the facility from a manufacturer

to a profit center, including the successful interactions of all employees

toward increased efficiencies and synergies.

Implement and enforce accounting controls at the Terminal Island and Samoa

facilities.

Assist in the selection and implementation of a new payroll/human resource

software package.

Identify and reduce expense spending through forecasting, budgeting and

continued account analysis.

Reduce inventory levels while gaining control of inventory procedures and

recording accuracies.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

2000 - 2002

ITT Industries/Goulds Pumps, City of Industry, CA

A division of ITT Industries manufacturing vertical industrial pumps

generating $38M in annual revenue.

Recruited to organize and manage the finance department, create efficient

procedures and create a positive "team" atmosphere. In addition, develop

and report $38M annual budget, analyze and report accurate financial

information and provide key role participating in Environmental Health and

Safety plant development.

As a Lean Manufacturing Trainer, analyzed and removed inefficiencies in

office and plant operations.

Member of the Strategic Management Team with a goal of improving

profitability without sacrificing quality.

Reorganized and implemented new procedures in the accounting department and

developed a new team approach.

Created strong liaison relationships with other departments resulting in

dramatically reduction of complaints.

Instituted format to improve timely payments for A/P and reduce late

payments for A/R.

Through reorganization, provided reduced workloads, simplified processes

and substantially improved morale.

As a participant in the employee survey team, helped define and improve

communications with senior management.

CONTROLLER

1999 - 2000 (Full Dana Corporation Employment 1993 - 2000)

Dana Corporation, Wix Filtration Division, Gastonia, NC

Global Fortune 500 company manufacturing automotive parts with annual

revenue of over $13B

Promoted to controller of larger plant. Primary Assignment: Analyze and

report financial data while implementing and maintaining accounting

controls. Develop and comply with annual budget of $34M and forecast sales

and potential profit. In addition, supervise inventory warehouse

operations and information systems department.

Orchestrated smooth transition and accurate financial data during the

introduction for new manufacturing system.

Directed BAAN Manufacturing System implementation and plant physical

inventory.

Established and integrated general ledger to the plant level, previously a

function at the divisional corporate level.

Implemented new time and attendance system linked directly to payroll

system.

CONTROLLER & HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

1998 - 1999

Dana Corporation, Spicer Driveshaft Plant. Toledo, OH

Promoted to manage employee relations, measurement reporting, benefits

analysis, workman's compensation and unemployment compliance. Maintained

and reported financial data and accounting controls with a budget of $34M.

Developed employee bonus program improving efficiency, quality and reduced

costs.

Improved financial data controls through training.

Acting Plant Manager during a transitional management change.

Instrumental in making organizational changes that improved overall

efficiencies and employee relations.

Played key advisory role in preparing new plant manager for moving into the

facility and its operational functions.

Previously Held Positions:

ACCOUNTANT/FINANCIAL ANALYST, Dana Corporation, Spicer Driveshaft Plant

(1995 - 1998)

Member of key team implementing new manufacturing system and led assurance

group providing financial information accuracy. Additionally, assumed

controller responsibilities with current workload.

INTERNAL AUDITOR, Dana Corporation Corporate Office (1993 - 1995)

Traveled U.S., Canada and Mexico, reviewed internal accounting and

procedures resulting in the assessment of strengths and weaknesses of

accounting controls. Championed measurement category for Six Sigma Quality

Team, including the tracking, analysis and reporting of performance against

established goals.

EDUCATION

MBA, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

BA, Business Administration & Finance, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Lean Master Training & Lean Manufacturing, Rochester Institute of

Technology, Rochester, NY

Executive Training Programs, Seminars and Workshops provided by Del Monte

Corporation, Dana Corporation and ITT Industries

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Office

BPCS Manufacturing System, AS400

Kronos Time and Attendance System

Session Manager/ CEA Accounting System

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