Supply Chain Sales

A lan J. Browne Phone: 905-***-****

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P ROF I L E

An accomplished executive with global experience in managing P & L for

operations, distribution, sales, engineering, and supply chain. Experienced

i n strategic planning and implementing future growth opportunities.

S trong focus on increasing sales, customer service and reducing costs,

enhancing profit and shareholder value.

PROFESSIONAL EXPER I E NCE

P HAR MATRUST–Oakville, Ontario J an-

Nov 2012

VP Manufacturing, Quality and D rug Operations

(Company currently up for sale under the control of Price Waterhouse Coopers)

• Responsible for the design, supply chain, contracts, manufacturing, delivery and

i nstallation of Medcentres (kiosks / vending machines) that automatically deliver

p rescription drugs to patients in hospitals, clinics, grocery stores and remote

locations in Canada, the US, Europe and Asia, where pharmacies are not available.

• Security of payment, personal and medical data is all controlled through internet

p rotocols. The patient has direct communication with the Pharmacist over the

i nternet, both visually and audibly, prior to delivery of their prescription.

• Set up of prototype manufacturing in Oakville plus a rollout plan and contract with

a T ier 1 contract manufacturer as the volumes increase globally.

RESEARCH I N MOT ION – Waterloo, Ontario

2011

Di rector of Manufacturing Programs

• Provided leadership and vision to enable efficient and effective int roduction of a

portfolio of new products to RIM Manufacturing and its Global EMS partners, as

well as life cycle management of a portfolio of in-life products.

• Accountable for planning, organizing and directing the activities of a team of

P rogram Managers and Pilot Managers who project manage the full suite of

activities associated with the int roduction of new products to full scale production

and the management of these products through to end of life.

• Focus on identification, development and implementation of ongoing improvement of

t he product realization and life cycle management processes.

SIE ME NS CANADA – Peterborough, Ontario

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2006-2011

Senior Di rector of Operations

• Responsible for all supply chain, manufacturing, and new product int roduction for

revenues of $100 million, with an employee population of 400. Member of the

executive committee.

• Responsible for the China operations located in Dalian, North East China with an

employee population of 150.

• Leader of key functions for Project Management, Design Teams and Contract

M anufacturing Partners associated with Medical and Industrial products.

• Improved New Product Int roduction Processes with the implementation of latest

software tools and Quality On-Time Functionality.

• Improved Supply Chain Performance on Cost, Inventory and Delivery by 20%

t hrough focused Team Leadership

SIEME NS CANADA (continued)

• Champion of improving the Social Software of the Company via the Focus on

E xecution Ini tiatives developed by Franklin Covey. Resulting in enhanced

accountability, robust dialogue and t rust.

• Created tactical one year and strategic five year plans for the organization.

XLTEK – OAKV IL LE, ONTAR IO

2002-2006

Vice President of Operations and I nternational Sales

• Key responsibili ty for profitability of the following business unit teams including:

P &L for In ternational Sales; Manufacturing; Procurement; Field Service; and

Customer Support for this international medical device company.

• Member of the executive management team, accountable for strategic business

p lanning, hospitals, clinics, field service and warranty contracts globally.

• Ini tiated cost improvements against budget. Implemented outsourcing activities to

d rive cost efficiencies in the operations. Manufactured medical devices using metal

and plastic fabrication. Reduced material costs by 15%.

• Increased international sales in Europe, South America, Far East, Australia and

A frica, recruiting new distributors and sales channels with strong customer

i nteraction.

• Results oriented with constant focus on customers, improving processes using Lean

Six Sigma methodology, reducing costs, resolving business issues, and motivation

and t raining 200 plus employees and distributors.

SMTC Manufactur ing Corporation – M arkham

1998-2002

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V ice President and General Manager

• Provided team leadership for 600 employees at three sites to build electronic

assemblies, automotive and telecommunications equipment. Driving continuous

i mprovements in P&L for manufacturing, sales, customer support, engineering,

materials/supply chain, quality, human resources, I/T and finance. SMTC is an

electronic contract manufacturing business which had revenues of $840 M illion back

i n 2000.

• Strong focus on marketing and sales ini tiatives, including mergers and acquisitions.

G rew business 300% within four years including winning a $100 M illion annual

contract with Alcatel. H igh interface with customers, employees and suppliers.

S trong job quoting, negotiating and closing skills.

• Improved cycle t imes from four weeks to five days, with productivity, improvements

i n supply chain and manufacturing utilizing lean principles. Developed and

manufactured plastic and metal parts. Reduced inventory 50% from four to eight

t urns annually.

• Participated in strategic planning and objective setting for the business, including

m ulti-site builds for customers. Involved in taking SMTC public on the Toronto

S tock Exchange and NASDAQ.

T EK LOG IX – M ississauga, Onta rio

1995-1998

Vice-President of Manufacturing

• Responsible for the P&L for design, procurement and manufacture of wireless data

communications equipment, with revenues of US$160 M illion. Developed strategic

p lans with continual updates. Member of the executive management team.

• Managed the building of, and move to, an 100,000 sq. ft. facility in M ississauga for

300 people. Involved in taking the organization(total worldwide population 600)

p ublic to Toronto and Montreal Stock Exchanges in 1996

NORTEL 1977-

1995

Di rector of Material: Wales, UK. (Plant Tu rnaround Mandate)

1993-1995

• Canadian Ex-Pat Assignment for United K ingdom Site, with responsibility for

p rocurement, vendor engineering, materials scheduling and planning, production

control, and material/labour analysis process. Plus advisor to Nortel on U K plant

r ationalization.

Manufacturing Manager -Multi-Site- London/Toronto, Ontario

1989-1993

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• Managed 650 staff in production, engineering, supply chain and quality using six

sigma methods. Involved in negotiations with C.A.W. union at all levels, solving

issues. Continuous interfacing with the design group and customers on new product

i nt roduction.

Engineering Manager – Kanata, Ontario

1984-1989

Multi-Site Project Manager – United Kingdom and Denmark

1977-1984

DeLOREAN CARS – Belfast, Northern I reland

1974-1977

Engineer- Contract Position

• Designed parts for the DeLorean car including dashboard, seats and chassis.

I nvolved with the purchasing of capital equipment and robotics for the setup of

automated processes for the manufacture of chassis assemblies. Involved with

i nitial start up to full production of DeLorean cars. Wrote specifications for parts

supply for vendors and helped manage the supply chain.

ED UCAT ION

• Diploma in Management Studies, (equivalent to MBA) - Northern I reland

1980

• Bachelor of Science (Honours), Mechanical/Electrical E ngineering - Northern

I reland 1977

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