KELTON A. MARLEY
*** ***** ***** ****** ( Preston, Idaho 83263
801-***-**** ( ***********@*****.***
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS & MANUFACTURING
Dynamic manufacturing leader and strategist with over 20 years of
experience assuring optimal performance and efficiency of international
manufacturing facilities for global companies.
. Proven history of success identifying and developing targeted
strategies to eliminate inefficiencies, streamline operations, and
control costs.
. Change management specialist with demonstrated skill in leading
facility-wide refittings and upgrades, new plant startups, and
expedited disaster recovery efforts.
. Strong leader and communicator with talent for cultivating productive
relationships with strategic partners, internal staff, government
officials, and business stakeholders.
Manufacturing Operations ( Process & Efficiency Improvements ( Plant
Startups ( Health & Safety
Cost Control ( Budget Management ( Project Management ( ISO 9001
Certification
Municipal, State, & Federal Regulation Compliance ( Government & Strategic
Partner Relations
Multicultural Leadership ( Product Development & Innovation ( Change
Leadership
Disaster Recovery ( Technology Upgrades ( Team Training, Management, &
Motivation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROPEL TRAMPOLINES, INC., Logan, Utah ( 2005-Present
Home fitness equipment manufacturer with approximately $10 million in
annual revenue, providing products to large-scale distributors including
Sears, K-Mart, Dunham's Big5, and Sports Authority.
Vice President & Co-Owner
Founded and serve as primary leadership force for domestic and overseas
manufacturing operations spanning product design, fabrication processes,
packaging, and quality control. Establish and implement process
improvements targeted to enhance efficiency, cost control, quality, and
safety. Analyze market trends and competitive strategies to identify
opportunity to enhance profitability and performance. Lead national and
international shipping operations, customer service, and warranty
departments.
. Enhanced trainability, efficiency, and quality by developing and
introducing standard operating procedures, process controls, and
quality assurance initiatives.
. Established industry-wide standards for trampoline safety and strength
by developing groundbreaking total enclosure system, buttonhook-style
net system, and 4-string mat weave.
. Secured significant savings in manufacturing outsourcing through
leadership of comprehensive research initiative evaluating potential
partners in China.
. Optimized efficiency and enhanced production capacity by launching
facility-wide redesign at chosen Chinese manufacturing facility.
SALVATION ARMY, Ogden, Utah ( 2004-2005
400,000-square-foot facility offering drug and alcohol addiction treatment
and rehabilitation programs for approximately 30 patients.
Director of Facilities & Client Manager
Oversaw all aspects of facility management and client services; coordinated
intake, testing, treatment, and release programs; supervised building and
ground maintenance. Developed and implemented client training programs for
Work Therapy assignments; documented procedures and identified areas for
improvement.
. Dramatically improved facilities and safety through leadership of
extensive remodeling project.
KELTON A. MARLEY
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ICON HEALTH FITNESS, INC., Logan, Utah ( 1989-2003
Home fitness equipment manufacturer with more than 5,600 employees and over
$1 billion in annual revenue.
Director of Operations
Fuelled profitability and performance as leader of operations including
plant startups, manufacturing, maintenance, energy management, waste
disposal, and process improvement strategies across network of 6 plants in
US and Canada. Developed and implemented disaster recovery initiatives;
managed scheduling and troubleshooting teams. Administered and allocated
budgets of over $21 million; reported imbalances and championed solutions
to executive council.
. Assured on-time, on-budget design and startup of 9 plants within state
and municipal guidelines.
. Enhanced shareholder and lender confidence by leading successful
initiative to secure ISO 9001 certification for multiple departments.
. Coordinated transition from Taiwanese to US-based manufacturing
facilities; oversaw construction of 200,000-square-foot facility and
all retrofitting and commissions.
. Implemented computerized maintenance management initiative spanning 1
million square feet and over 2,000 items of manufacturing equipment.
. Reduced annual operating expenses by $220,000 by implementing large-
scale energy efficiency improvements and renegotiating natural gas
contract directly with wellhead.
. Slashed operating costs and eliminating carbon monoxide and emissions
issues by converting lift trucks from propane to natural gas.
. Reduced annual expenses by $251,000 and fuelled over $150,000 in
additional growth through leadership of award-winning waste management
and recycling programs.
. Launched cardboard recycling initiative that reduced costs by $300,000
and achieved company's status as region-wide leader in corrugated
recycling.
. Stepped in to lead disaster teams round-the-clock after disastrous
facility fire; restored manufacturing operations from 0 to full
capacity within 3 weeks.
. Achieved executive-level recognition for large-scale reduction of
accidents and dramatic reduction in insurance premiums.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Occupational Safety & Health Training: 325 Hours
OSHA & Workmen's Compensation Administration
Compliance With Fire & Health Codes: 505 Hours of Training
PROFESSIONAL AFFILITATIONS
Logan City Chamber of Commerce: Chairman for Local Plant Directors
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
America Helps: Co-Founder & Logistics Manager
KELTON A. MARLEY
790 South State Street ( Preston, Idaho 83263
801-***-**** ( ***********@*****.***
Dear Sir / Dear Madam:
As an expert leader and strategist in the manufacturing industry with over
20 years of experience directing the operations of international
manufacturing facilities for companies operating on a global scale, I am
writing to express my interest in joining your team. Combining advanced
experience enhancing process efficiency, health and safety, disaster
recovery, capacity building, and cost control in fast-paced, challenging
manufacturing environments, I am confident my skills and background will
prove invaluable to the efforts of your company.
Past roles include Vice President of fitness manufacturer Propel
Trampolines and Director of Operations at billion-dollar manufacturing firm
Icon Health Fitness, Inc. A selection of my achievements in these and other
roles includes:
. Fueling growth to over $10 million in annual revenue at Propel
Trampolines, introducing standard operating procedures, process
controls, and quality assurance initiatives.
. Establishing industry-wide standards for trampoline safety and
strength by developing a groundbreaking total enclosure system,
buttonhook-style net system, and 4-string mat weave.
. Enhancing shareholder and lender confidence at Icon Health Fitness by
leading successful initiative to secure ISO 9001 certification for
multiple departments.
. Coordinating the transition from Taiwanese to US-based manufacturing
facilities; oversaw the construction of a 200,000-square-foot facility
and all retrofitting and commissions.
. Reducing annual operating expenses by $220,000 by implementing large-
scale energy efficiency improvements and renegotiating the company's
natural gas contract directly with the wellhead.
. Decreasing annual expenses by $251,000 and fuelled over $150,000 in
additional growth through leadership of award-winning waste management
and recycling programs.
. Stepping in to lead disaster teams round-the-clock after disastrous
facility fire; restored manufacturing operations from 0 to full
capacity within 3 weeks.
Please refer to the enclosed resume for a more detailed account of my
professional history, and feel free to contact me at your earliest
convenience. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to our
conversation.
Sincerely,
Kelton Marley