Manager Management

ALBERT J. NOLL, MBA CPA

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SUMMARY

A forward-thinking and results-oriented Top Management Leader with profit and loss responsibility

as well as proven expertise in the implementation of best practices to stimulate continuous

improvement. Takes advantage of opportunities to fund growth and position the business with

enhanced levels of service and customer preference. Serves as the primary financial advocate for

board and shareholder resolutions, company operations, as well as relationships between partners.

Communicates a shared vision, energizing the business culture and strengthening teamwork among

employees.

EARNINGS/BALANCE SHEET PERFORMANCE

OPERATIONS

START-UP/TURNAROUNDS PLANT MANAGEMENT

JOINT VENTURES STRATEGIC PLANNING

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH QUALITY ASSURANCE

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

SAFETY/ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

LEAN MANUFACTURING

EXPERIENCE

NIPPON SHEET GLASS (NSG GROUP), TOKYO, JAPAN 1996-2009, leading global manufacturer of glass and glazing

systems for automotive and building products, information technology materials and glass fiber.

NI Autowindow Systems, Inc., (Joint Venture), Lexington, Kentucky

President, General Manager, Treasurer, 2002-2009 (Automotive Glass Value Add Assembly)

Oversaw legal and financial formation/continuity, site location, and design of company logo/official legal name.

Implemented programs for quality and operating improvements by incorporating Toyota production system/lean

manufacturing techniques. Set up and managed banking/external audit functions. Developed HR, safety, quality

and production policies. Defined organizational structure and recruited key management. Created budgets and long-

range strategic planning, reporting to board of directors. Coordinated board meetings/actions. Held profit and loss

(P&L) and treasury responsibility. Successfully transitioned organization in start-up, localized management control as

well as integration into combined entities of NSG and Pilkington.

Played major role in company formation and start-up, $50,000,000+ product shipped, 20-30% value add,

located facility, contracted $450,000 in upgrades and favorable lease terms, and negotiated savings in excess

of $250,000.

Created theme, “Quality = Windows to the World”, to establish rallying point for improvement, realizing 68

consecutive days with zero complaints, customer awards and TS 16949 certification.

Enhanced employee involvement and recognition programs, introduced perfect attendance program, quality

wheel and training certification programs, improving attendance rate from 94% to 98%, cutting OT by 55%.

Created formalized approach for Kaizen and VA VE, using quality circles with teams of associates and

management, generated over $300,000 of improvements in the first year. Achieved record profits in 2008,

a77% YOY improvement on 22% growth.

Designed business expansion strategy and feasibility study to segment market based on location of customers,

by establishing strategically located depots to increase customer preference and potential market share, reduce

supply chain costs

NSG NORTH AMERICA, INC., Taylor, Michigan (Held simultaneously with above position)

Executive Vice President, General Manager, 2002-2009 (Automotive OE Spares and Aftermarket)

Led sales/marketing, import/export trading, business strategy, and operations for this wholly owned subsidiary.

Developed HR, safety, quality and warehouse policies. Held full responsibility for P&L, external audits and legal entity

reporting. Recruited and developed management, defined operating procedures. Created budgets and long-range

strategic planning, monthly reporting and business consultation with Japan. Oversaw cash and balance sheet.

Implemented Kaizen activity in the areas of packaging and delivery for cost, quality and customer preference.

Change agent of the subsidiaryduring turnaround, business growth, integration and repositioning.

Liquidated $300,000 in legacy debt through effective financial management of inventories and payment terms,

taking advantage of market opportunities to provide interim cash flow while developing core business.

Created strategy and feasibility study to reduce supply chain costs $100,000, position operations near major

customers’ primary distribution centers, and share overhead with nearby AGR facility for $40,000 savings.

Initiated aggressive market growth plan (double the business size within two years) based on strengths of

existing after-market distribution and global expertise. Increase service level to existing customers through

localization, direct ship and full service supplier, quote proposals active with three OEM accounts.

NSG HOLDING USA, INC., Lexington, Kentucky

Vice President, Business Analysis and Development, 2001-2002

Acted in interim assignment as executive advisor and manager for a variety of complex/technical assignments in

business strategy, marketing, finance, and HR for holding company subsidiaries Served as alternate board

member, of soda ash business and financial advisor.

UNITED LN GLASS INC., (Joint Venture), Versailles, Kentucky

Vice President, General Manager, 1999-2001 (Automotive Glass Fabrication and Assembly)

Held full responsibility for P&L, marketing, sales, operations and administration. Led staff of 450 employees and

direct management staff of nine. Developed budget and strategic planning initiatives. Led operational activities

of JV to meet annual budgeted targets. Communicated and coordinated operational status with Pilkington and

company. Introduced and incorporated operating excellence within JV’s organization framework of improvement.

Manager, Administration and Supply Chain, 1998-1999, provided strategic direction for HR, materials and

finance. Introduced managed wage increase and benefit plan. Created matrix plan to achieve HR strategic initiatives

in training, 5S and union-free organizational administration. Designed integrated approach with operations/supply

maximizing capacity utilization.

SBU Controller/Joint Venture Treasurer, 1996-1998. Served as financial advisor to operating management for

business unit initiatives. Acted as member of joint venture management advisory committee as treasurer to monitor

all financial and system issues. Developed financial basis for project sharp plan, with sales growing 20% or

$15,000,000 in third year.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

FKI INDUSTRIES - ACCO CONTROLS (DURA AUTOMOTIVE), Blytheville, Arkansas, Division Controller, 1992-1996. Directed

materials management, accounting, cash management, product costing/cost estimating, information systems, as well

as financial and operational analysis. Played a vital role in a business turnaround from a $1,200,000 loss to a

$1,900,000 profit in one year

FMC CORPORATION, Jonesboro, Arkansas, Division Controller, 1989-1992. Led accounting/credit, financial

analysis, business development and MIS. Developed market trend analysis for expansion and production

planning. Manager Operations Analysis, Chicago, Illinois, 1988-1989. Prepared business/financial analysis,

budget and forecasts in reports and presentations to chairman, president, board of directors and other senior

management. Plant Controller, Middleport, New York, 1986-1988. Led accounting, operational analysis,

business strategy and management information systems for plant.

Special Assignment, Western Direct Sales Business, Fresno, California, 1985. Collaborated with local

management in reorganization and divestiture of direct sales business. Manager of Planning/Business and

Investment Analysis, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1984-1986. Directed analysts in evaluations of acquisitions,

major capital investments and operational issues for group management in form of presentations and detailed

reports. Manager Performance Reporting and Group R&D, 1981-1984. Directed financial analysts to

prepare for capital investment proposal/plans.

BURROUGHS CORPORATION (UNISYS), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Financial Analysis/Planning, 1979-1981.

Performed financial margin reviews supporting management decisions regarding price\cost of various

products at main frame computer manufacturing site.

PENNWALT CORPORATION (ATOFINA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Senior Internal Audit, 1977-1979. Led field

audits of operations.

OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL, PENNSYLVANIA, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Field Auditor, 1975-1977. Prepared

papers and analyzed government-funded entities accounting transactions to ensure compliance and appropriate

use of funds.

\CERTIFICATION

EDUCATION

DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY, Bloomsburg,

Pennsylvania

M.B.A., Executive Management Program, 1980 B.S., Business Management and

Finance, 1975

Certified Public Accountant

Pennsylvania, Since 1981

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Pilkington Operating Excellence Six Sigma Program Toyota

Executive Green Belt, 2000 Production System, 1996

University of Michigan

Corporate Financial Management/Activity Based Cost, 1988

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