Supply Chain Manufacturing

David L. Trax

**** ******** ***** ( Zionsville, IN ( 46077

317-***-**** home 317-***-**** mobile ( abnfcw@r.postjobfree.com

Global operations and supply chain management expert with proven ability to

lead complex, multi-process organizations to significantly enhance

performance in every functional area. Skilled at driving efficiencies and

continuously aligning operations to improve profit margins, product

quality, fulfillment rates and lead times in diverse industry sectors

including medical devices, automotive manufacturing and consumer goods.

Global Manufacturing Operations ( Strategic Supply Chain Management (

LEAN Manufacturing

Talent Development ( Six Sigma Green Belt ( Global Sourcing & Procurement

LEAN Business Planning ( Facility Consolidation ( Product Safety

Norwood Promotional Products, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2004 - Present

$335 MM private equity-owned developer, manufacturer and distributor of

promotional products that transitioned to wholly-owned subsidiary of BIC as

of June 2009.

Senior Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain

Senior Management Team member responsible for the operational performance

of five (5) domestic manufacturing plants, three (3) Asian facilities, over

1700 Associates, strategic planning, engineering and supply chain.

. Operational P&L responsibility for $190 MM annual manufacturing and

$10 MM Capital Expense budgets

. Implemented LEAN business planning process to address key issues

including quality, cost reduction, continuous improvement, process

excellence and continuity planning

. Achieved $15 MM in cost savings over the past three years to increase

profit margins through LEAN initiatives (KAIZEN, KANBAN, POUS, Space

Optimization and Set Up Reduction), performance metrics and

measurements

. Launched and commercialized 2500 new products and streamlined complex

supply chain management function handling over 30,000 SKUs to achieve

year end net inventory decrease of $6 MM

. Consolidated nine (9) facilities down to five (5) in 24 months

reducing headcount by 20% and footprint by 500,000+ sq ft

. Improved customer satisfaction metrics over 20% including call

abandonment, speed-to-answer and order entry while achieving a 98%

fulfillment rate throughout consolidation period

. Initiated quality system, sourcing guidelines and product

specification program achieving 15% reduction in returns; insured full

compliance of all products with consumer product safety standards

. Reduced annual workers compensation costs by 50% from $3.6 MM to $1.8

MM

. Developed and mentored key talent; Created LEAN Master Program and

implemented skills flex matrix company-wide resulting in increased job

competency across each Associate year over year

SPX Corporation, Charlotte, NC, 2002 - 2004

$6 B global manufacturing and industrial equipment supplier serving energy,

automotive, food and agriculture sectors.

Vice President of Operations, Filtran Division, Lugoff, SC/Miami Lakes, FL

Directed complex manufacturing and distribution operations, engineering,

new product development and procurement for $180 MM division of SPX Corp.

Transitioned Filtran Division's US operations to Beijing, China.

. Initiated quality program, six sigma principles, LEAN management and

TPM improving yields to 98%; Achieved on-time delivery of 98.6% by

rebalancing raw and finished good inventories and JIT inventory

management practices

. Improved productivity 30%, reduced headcount 25% and labor costs 38%

by engineering and executing best practices, LEAN manufacturing

concepts and Asian outsourcing

. Raised distribution center productivity over 20% through executing

Kaizen events, performing value stream maps of key processes and ERP

systems

Raynor Garage Doors, Dixon, IL 1997 - 2002

$130 MM privately owned manufacturer of sectional overhead and rolling

steel doors.

Vice President of Manufacturing

Directed operations of seven (7) union and non-union manufacturing plants,

engineering, supply chain and safety. Served as Senior Management Team

member and led corporate shift from regional to global manufacturing

strategy.

. Relocated operations to South Carolina expanding distribution channels

generating $30 MM in new revenue

. Eliminated $2 MM introducing LEAN manufacturing techniques, Kaizen

events, Six Sigma and 5S principles

. Reduced labor expenses 50% by designing and launching highly

automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing line

. Acquired $18 MM Canadian firm to extend existing product line and

create new point of distribution

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The Marmon Group, Chicago, IL, 1994 - 1997

$7 B international conglomerate of over 130 manufacturing and service

companies.

Vice President of Operations, Triangle Auto Spring Division, Columbia, TN

Led transition of operations to Monterrey, Mexico and opened state-of-the-

art injection molding plant in Tennessee. Directed all manufacturing

operations, engineering, purchasing, quality and product development.

. Turned manufacturing operation around from a negative to a positive

earnings position by implementing LEAN manufacturing techniques that

decreased production costs by 12% and reduced WIP levels by 15%

. Raised productivity 10% and reduced rework 8% by replacing batch-

manufacturing processes with a one piece flow continuous improvement

philosophy

. Initiated outsourcing and cost reduction programs for plastic molds

and components cutting tooling costs by 45%

. Reduced workers compensation costs by 47% in a heavy manufacturing

environment

US Surgical Corporation / TYCO, North Haven, CT, 1992 - 1994

$1 B global developer, manufacturer and distributor of surgical instruments

& disposable medical devices.

Director of Engineering, Suture Division

. Led manufacturing, engineering, industrial design and product

development; Launched and commercialized 500 new products creating an

additional $100 MM in revenue

. Reduced standard cost 10% through cellular manufacturing and robotics

programs

MAC, Fort Wayne, IN, 1989 - 1992

$15 MM plastic products firm focused on highly-engineered automotive and

consumer products.

Engineer / Account Manager, MAC Southeast, Franklin, TN

. Developed customer accounts, negotiated supplier contracts, reduced

cost and improved quality through JIT, DFM, SPC, TQM, and value-added

programs; Further reduced costs by 15% by implementing alternate

resins and returnable container programs

. Provided guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and

specification requirements to better utilize equipment and

manufacturing techniques

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, Deerfield, IL, 1980 - 1989

$11 B developer, manufacturer and distributor of medical products and

services worldwide.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager, 1985 - 1989

Baxter Pharmaseal Division, Valencia, CA

$1.2 B manufacturer and distributor of plastic/metal disposable medical

products.

. Oversaw the site selection and directed the construction and start-up

of a $30 MM international (maquiladora) Class II medical device

manufacturing facility, on time and within budget

. Directed engineering and multi-plant manufacturing programs targeted

to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase profits in domestic

and international operations

. Initiated, planned and implemented off shore manufacturing programs

from conception to implementation saving the company over $12.5 MM

annually

. Supervised Malaysian facility expansion and product transfers

resulting in savings of $1.1 MM

Director of Operations, MSP Division, Wheeling, IL, 1984 - 1985

Section Manager, Baxter Medical Products, Round Lake, IL, 1982 - 1984

Principal Engineer, Baxter Medical Products Division, Round Lake, IL,

1980 - 1982

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

BS, Industrial Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 1977

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Institute of Industrial Engineers,

Norcross, GA, 2003

LEAN Manufacturing, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 2005, 2006

ISO: 9000 Certification

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Institute of Industrial Engineers, Society of Plastics Engineers, Society

of Manufacturing Engineers

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