Title:Purchasing Manager

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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

603-***-****

603-***-****

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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

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