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NAME: DON SPORBORG
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CITY: Keene
STATE/PROVINCE: NH
ZIP/POSTAL CODE: 03431
COUNTRY: USA
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PHONE: 603-***-****
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DON J. SPORBORG
318 Hurricane Road
Keene, NH 03431
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SUMMARY
Senior level leadership position encompassing experience in materials
management, purchasing and quality, and the successful turnaround and
cost reduction of unproductive areas of manufacturing operations.
Proven negotiating, mediation, and superior people skills in
assisting organizations to reach their highest potential.
EXPERIENCE
TIMKEN AEROSPACE & SUPER PRECISION BEARINGS, Keene, NH1985 - 1998
(Formerly MPB Division)
Manufacturer of precision ball bearings and higher end assemblies for
aerospace, medical, and computer industries.
Purchasing Manager
1994 - 19981987
- 1991
Responsible for the procurement of all raw materials, MRO supplies,
capital equipment, etc. for three facilities ($18 million annually).
Direction of four buyers and assistant to achieve Company goals. Also
responsible for in-house print ship and all receiving activities.
Negotiated Special Contract with PSNH to reduce electricity costs by
$350,000 annually for five years, with additional five-year option.
Reduced MRO expenditures by $200,000 in eight months without
sacrificing support of manufacturing needs during Divisional Sales
growth.
Developed an outside source recommendation into a $2.5 million sales
order for the Division.
Team Leader, Special Projects1993 - 1994
A senior Staff levels position responsible for the leadership of a
3-person team to design and implement systems to reduce costs
associated with Manufacturing and Quality systems. Authority to
organize efforts within all functions to achieve results.
Business Team Manager, Avionics/Medical Markets1992 - 1993
Leadership of one of our market-oriented Business Teams including
Inside Sales, Engineering,Design, Quality assurance and administrative
functions. Responsible for bookings levels of approximately forty (40)
percent of divisional bookings.
Manager
- Quality Advancement1991 - 1992
A Senior Management position responsible for all Quality Assurance and
Inspection functions within the organization. Initiated efforts toward
certification to the ISO9001 Quality Assurance Standards.
Senior Product Planner, Advance Bearings1985 - 1987
Responsible for the planning of inventory, manufacturing, and
shipments of an $11 million product line, working within the
Production Control department. Close contact with front-line
supervisors in the attainment of goals.
BERGER-LAHR CORPORATION, Jaffrey, NH1982 - 1985
Manufacturer of stepper motors for computer disk drives and medical
equipment applications.
Supervisor
- Assembly Division
Direct supervision of 16 to 30 persons and the responsibility of
meeting high volume requirements in the assembly operations.
Responsibilities also included stock room and shipping/receiving.
ELECRO-SONICS, INC
., Spofford, NH1980 - 1982
Manufacturer of printed circuit boards.
Production Control Supervisor
Responsible for the scheduling of all manufacturing of printed circuit
boards and assemblies within the company (Keene and Spofford
Divisions; 1981 sales; $2.5 million). Implementation of a Quality
circle Program. Other duties included service as Personnel Manager,
Employee Benefits Administrator and the responsibility of proper
disposal of hazardous waste per EPA and Bureau of Solid Waste
Management (state) regulations.
TROY MILLS, INC
., Troy, NH1977 - 1980
Manufacturer of die-cut automotive carpet pieces and trunk liners for
all major automotive companies.
Automotive Sales Coordinator
Daily tele and frequent written correspondence with Purchasing Agents
from Ford, GM, Volkswagen and Chrysler in supplying materials to
plants throughout the US and Canada. Other duties included preparation
of weekly schedules, approval of all debits and credits, and
supervision of two clerks within the department.
AFFILIATIONS
Member: National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM-NH)
Past Member: American Production and Inventory Control Society
Past Member: American Society for Quality Control
Member: Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire
Board of directors (past member): Samaritans of Keene, Keene Day Care
Center
Volunteer: Mondadnock United Way
EDUCATION
BA,
Management/Economics/Psychology, Marietta College, Marietta, OH,
1976