Sales Engineer

STUART R STAMM

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

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 Email: ******@*******.***

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

An operations management executive with extensive experience in diverse

manufacturing environments. A change agent and motivational leader that

utilizes strong management, organizational, analytical and interpersonal

skills to streamline operations and improve profitability. Expertise

includes:

Manufacturing and Distribution Operations Strategic Planning

Operations Improvement Initiatives Organizational Development

Engineering & Project Management Budget Planning and Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HMS MFG, Troy, MI 2009-Current

Manufacturer of injection molded household products with $80M in sales.

Manufacturing Manager

Manage manufacturing services and warehouse operations, develop cost

reduction opportunities and conduct long term planning initiatives to

support growth.

. Conducted reviews of contracted services, negotiating $614k in

savings. Also, identified $135k in material savings through product

weight variation studies.

. Established a new Distribution Center on the west coast. Negotiated

contracts with 3PL's, saving $57k. Managed the reorganization of a

360,000 Sq Ft east coast distribution center, saving $137k in external

warehousing space.

. Developed and managed a Global Compliance program for both China and

domestic factories.

CITI GROUP, ( formerly ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP ), Ann Arbor, MI

2003-2007

A leading loan originator and loan servicer, originating over $50B annually

in the US.

Senior Vice President

Promoted the development of a Project Management Office that supported

programs driving strategic initiatives. Managed Corporate Business

Development Administration, including Sales Operations, Training and

Development, Metrics Management and Communications.

. Developed a highly effective team of project managers and created

standardized project management methodologies that drove strategic

corporate initiatives.

. Directed Sales Operations in developing improved account sign-up

processes and annual recertification processes, utilizing Six Sigma

teams. As a result, Sales Operations received the highest audit

rating in the wholesale division of ABN AMRO Mortgage Group.

MASCO CORPORATION, Taylor, MI 1989-2003

A leading manufacturer of brand name consumer products for the home

improvement and new construction market with $10.9B in sales. Previously

included automotive supplier MascoTech.

AMERICAN SHOWER & BATH, ( Division of MASCO CORPORATION ), Lapeer, MI

1997-2003

A leading supplier of plastic and glass bath products for the home with

$60M in sales.

Vice President of Operations 1998-2003

Direct responsibility for multi-site manufacturing operations, including

short term and long term strategic planning. Responsible for

Manufacturing, Distribution, Quality, Engineering, Materials Management

and Human Resources departments.

. Developed inventory management procedures, implemented JD Edwards and

re-organized warehouse layouts, decreasing inventories by 60% and

increasing inventory accuracy by 20%.

. Created operations improvement initiatives, developed set-up reduction

programs and upgraded equipment technologies, improving plant

efficiencies by 25%.

. Developed training, educational and safety programs, reducing

recordable injuries by 50%.

. Improved production scheduling, re-organized finished goods warehouse

layouts, implemented bar coding and developed partnerships with

freight carriers, increasing on-time shipments by 40%.

AMERICAN SHOWER & BATH, ( continued )

. Improved manufacturing processes, reduced overhead, improved product

quality and aggressively negotiated raw material contracts, reducing

product costs.

. Restructured salaried staff, developed talent management initiatives,

conducted training programs and implemented employee involvement

initiatives, resulting in a cohesive and effective staff.

. Launched numerous new products, meeting tight deadline and cost goals.

. Developed and managed operational budgets, continually operating below

budget.

Vice President of Manufacturing 1997-1998

Direct responsibility for single site manufacturing and distribution

operations.

Director of Business Planning 1997

Responsible for providing support in strategic planning and operations

improvements.

MASCO CORPORATION, Taylor, MI 1989-1996

Corporate Industrial Engineer

Direct responsibility for assisting Masco operating divisions with

programs designed to improve their profitability and competitive position

in the marketplace. Directed or managed plant consolidations, new plant

start-ups and various manufacturing and distribution operations

improvement projects.

. Managed the planning of a 450,000 square foot bath products

manufacturing and distribution facility, on time and within budget.

. Managed the consolidation of three import furniture distribution

facilities into a single new facility with seamless transition and

operational cost savings.

. Played a key role in the start-up of an automotive manifold JIT

facility, meeting expansion needs.

. Developed a proposal recommending the consolidation of eight steel

door manufacturing facilities into four facilities, with significant

operational improvements and cost savings.

. Conducted operations reviews, recommended improvements and assisted

with long term manufacturing planning, providing sustainable planning

efforts for divisions.

. Directed JIT and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including conducting

educational training programs, which increased plant efficiencies,

reduced inventories and reduced lead times.

. Evaluated cost reduction projects, investigated new equipment

opportunities, improved material handling / storage systems and

designed plant layouts, improving operational efficiencies.

LEAR SIEGLER SEATING CORPORATION, Romulus, MI 1988-1989

Major supplier of automotive interior systems and components.

Senior Engineer

Directly managed engineering activities and facilities management

functions at two union automotive seating facilities.

UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION ( Eveready Battery Division ), Asheboro, NC

1982-1987

Global manufacturer of dry cell batteries for consumer use.

Industrial Engineer

Responsible for determining effective use of labor, materials and

equipment.

EDUCATION

BS, Industrial and Operations Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann

Arbor, MI 1981

TRAINING

Finance for Non-Financial Managers University of Michigan Donald Ross

School of Business

Six Sigma Champion Rath & Strong

JIT / Lean Manufacturing Ken Wantuck Associates & Buker, Incorporated

Activity Based Management ( Costing ) ICMS

Leadership for the Quality Century Juran Institute

Project Management Ten Step, Inc

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