Manager Plant

Jon Stephen Janshego

*** ****** ***** ****** ? Raleigh, North Carolina 27513 ? 336-***-****

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Manufacturing / Operations Professional

Over 20 years experience delivering sales, profit, and operational

improvements in challenging situations. Exhibit the drive of a successful

entrepreneur and discipline of a seasoned executive, externally competitive

and internally team-oriented. Gifted P&L leader with proven expertise in

Lean manufacturing and logistics management. Provide a unique combination

of strategic/fiscal leadership and manufacturing operations management with

solid technical and analytical abilities demonstrated in multiple

industries. Team builder and visionary, capable of implementing best

practices and motivating personnel to peak performance. Plant start-up and

financial turnaround experience, earned certifications and successfully

implemented the principles of Kaizen, TPS, and Lean Manufacturing.

Areas of expertise include:

( Multi-Unit Operations & Logistics ( Program Management

( Kaizen / TPS / Continuous Improvement ( Supply Chain Management

( JIT Sequential Product Delivery ( Cost Reductions / Budgeting &

Forecasting

( Value Stream Mapping / Line Balancing ( Six Sigma / DMAIC / DMADV

( Lean Manufacturing Certifications ( P&L Accountability

Core Competencies

> Demonstrated ability to transfer diverse professional experience and

adapt to changing organizational needs while mentoring a team through

changes the in plastics, metal and assembly industries.

> Results driven professional possessing strong operational improvement

success through effective cost reduction, tactical planning, and

productivity gains resulting in revenue growth.

> Successful career path of professional development, 13 years of full P/L

responsibility, including plant start-up and financial turn-around

experience, successfully implemented the principals of Kaizen / TPS /

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Program Manager / Professional Engineer 2008 - 2009

Delta [v] Forensic Engineering " Charlotte, NC

Conducted field investigations on motor vehicle accidents and

mathematically reconstructed incidents for a broad range of clients

including law firms, insurance companies, and third party insurance

administrators. Provided findings and conclusions for testimony in legal

proceedings.

> Utilized Forensic Engineering methods and techniques to investigate

the physical causes of automobile accidents and other sources of

claims and litigation.

> Prepared highly detailed engineering reports, and provided testimony

at hearings and trials in administrative or judicial proceedings to

assist the resolution of disputes affecting life or property.

> Certified by Northwestern University in Traffic Accident

Reconstruction.

> Earned North Carolina Professional Engineering License.

Plant Manager 2007 - 2008

Morton Metalcraft Company " Welcome, NC

Tier 1 manufacturing of sheet metal products for John Deere, Deere/Hitachi,

Caterpillar, and Kubota

Responsible for facility running two-shift operation including,

Engineering, Quality, Materials Management Human Resources, and Operations

Departments.

> Reduced facility breakeven point to $17M in annual sales from $26M by

reducing freight and labor costs, and increasing asset utilization.

> Utilized Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) techniques during

the launch of two major fuel tank programs. Slashed rework costs 38%

($280K) and reduced Takt time by 50%.

> Generated an additional $320K in annual profit by consolidating

facilities. Eliminated building and equipment leases, and reduced

costs for manpower, and scrap/rework.

> Saved $390K in annual overhead expenses by restructuring the

Engineering Department to better align technical expertise with

operational requirements.

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Project Manager 2004 - 2007

Southern Edge Corporation " Mooresville, NC

Provider of engineering and general contractor services specializing in

high end residential homes.

> Coordinated with clients in all aspects of the engineering, design,

land acquisition, development and project financing for commercial and

residence construction.

> Acquired, developed and partnered with private equity group that

financed a $4.2 MM residential construction project for acquisition by

regional land developer.

Plant Manager 2002 - 2004

Trim Systems " Statesville, NC

Tier 1 manufacturer of soft interior trim for Freightliner and Paccar

Directed the financial turnaround of a 138,000 sq. ft. manufacturing

facility. Led Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Materials, and

Human Resources Departments. Introduced changes to engineering systems by

leveraging Kaizen/TPS/lean manufacturing processes and methodologies.

> Executed $823K in cost reductions activities in a five-month period

during the end of CY 2002. By September 2003, net P/L increased to 22%

from 7.9% EBIDTA.

> Improved operational performance 281% in 10 months by reducing scrap,

freight, and labor costs.

> Solidified reputation for expertise in JIT/sequential delivery with

award of a seat-sequencing contract from Freightliner. Additional

revenue stream allowed expansion into a second facility.

Plant Manager 2001 - 2002

Kautex Textron, North America (subsidiary of Textron Automotive) "

Avilla, IN

Manufacture blow molded fuel systems for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda,

Mitsubishi, Isuzu, and Mercedes Benz

Oversaw key functional areas including Operations, Engineering, Program

Management, Finance, Quality, Materials Management, and Human Resources

Departments

> Avilla operations named Best Plant by Industry Week magazine in 2003.

> Improved operational performance by 245% (representing $5.3M

annualized) in five months after replacing seven ineffective

department managers.

> Increased plant Overall Equipment Efficiency to 79% from 22% by

reducing process variation, scrap, and overtime. Implemented a

Predictive Maintenance program.

Plant Manager 1998 - 2001

Meridian Automotive Systems " Huntington, IN

JIT manufacturer of compression molding/painting for General Motors, Volvo,

Freightliner and John Deere

Directed five reports with annual sales of $233M with 38 salaried and 280

production associates. Utilized the engineering group to promote continuous

improvement via Kaizen/TPS and lean manufacturing techniques.

> Directed the re-opening of a 286,000 sq. ft. Structured Reaction

Injection Molding (SRIM) manufacturing facility involving the purchase

and installation of $33.6M in capital equipment.

> Partnered with General Motors Research to complete development and

launch a patented SRIM composite for the 2001 GMT800 truck program.

> Served as highly-successful company spokesperson, which generated

positive media relations, resulted in identification as an industry

expert, and garnered coverage in local business / industry

publications.

Lear Corporation " Southfield, MI 1987 - 1998

Program Manager (1997 - 1998)

Principal Tier 1 supplier of automotive interior components and seat

systems

Directed all manufacturing and product engineering activities for the GM

Truck Business Unit with more than $1B in annual sales.

> Completed three seating programs in two model years representing $184M

in annual sales.

> Hand picked for a seven-month assignment in Japan to collaborate with

corporate partners on the Isuzu I190/GMT355 program.

> Oversaw and directed the start-up of a 40,000 sq. ft. Greenfield JIT

seat assembly plant, recognized as the Best Launch Ever by General

Motors.

> Established standards for product/production cost, calculating the

cost impacts from product inception through product launch.

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan ~ BS, Mechanical

Engineering ~

Licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan and North Carolina

6-Sigma / Kaizen / Lean Manufacturing Certifications

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