VP of Operations & Manufcturing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Greg Malcolm

***** ****** ****** **. ***** Clarita, CA 91390

661-***-**** ****.*******@*********.***

EXECUTIVE LEADER

TEAM ENGAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION Savvy accomplished executive delivering innovative business solutions and strategies focused on improving margins. Recognized for transforming operations productivity & profitability. Persuasive and tenacious leader with a proven track record in achieving positive results by streamlining business processes with personnel efficiencies while controlling expenses creating a high performing culture that consistently achieves in a volatile market.

Complex Change Management

Strategic Planning & Execution

Financial Management

Multi-level Training/Development

Performance Driven Metrics

Vendor / Client Relations

Highly Productive with Collaborative

Approachability

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLES HELD AT LA TIMES, AIM GROUP, MCGRAW-HILL Tronc / LA Times Los Angeles, CA 2006 – Present

Communication Leader, the nations largest local daily newspaper reaching all of Southern California Senior Vice President, Operations & Distribution

Responsible for the general management of two separate production facilities; Printing, Inserting & Distributing approx. 6 million newspapers a week. Titles include: LA Times, San Diego Union Tribune, Hoy, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Ventura Star & others. Personally handle commercial client relations & contract negotiations recently securing an additional $13 million in commercial revenue in 2017. Manage VP’s, Director’s, Manager’s and over 600+ associates including EHS and Environmental regulatory compliance oversight.

Solid record of directing change, creating and implementing operational procedures, able to quickly recognize and optimize synergies while managing extensive cost reductions. Identified product configuration changes to optimize production that resulted in combining two print facilities into one (11 presses into 6), reducing staff by 45% saving $25+ million annually. Reconfigured the San Diego Union Tribune product, reducing a three press operation to a single press three hours away eliminating $20 million of expenses. Streamlined operational structure, expanded & redefined associates responsibilities, re- allocated staffing to improve efficiency and costs, optimizing revenue. Significantly reduced operating expenses, reduced waste and improved facility reliability including achieving the lowest workers compensation reserves in company history - 4 years in a row. Greg Malcolm Page 2 of 2-661-***-**** ****.*******@*********.*** The AIM Group Nashville, TN 2005 – 2006

A international import & manufacturing company focused on retail trade products Director of Supply Chain Management

Responsible for the entire supply chain process, directing procurement functions at both the USA and China offices. Managed vendor relations, contract negotiations, payment terms, product specifications and RFQ solicitations. Confirmed manufacturing practices adhered to international labor standards while introducing multiple new vendors into the company. Successfully reduced cost of goods by 20% while condensing production lead times. Assured product specifications were maintained throughout the production process. School Specialty Publishing Appleton, WI 1998 – 2005 A premier publisher of Children’s educational materials Formerly McGraw-Hill Children’s Publishing, Columbus, OH Formerly Tribune Education, Landoll Inc., Ashland, OH Director of Manufacturing (2000-2005)

Responsible for the quality manufacturing and procurement of over 8,000 products. Managed staff at multiple US locations (MI, IL, CA & OH) acquiring products and services throughout the world. Streamlined the supply chain process, reduced manufacturing lead- times, consolidated vendors, negotiated pricing and delivery contracts. Administered the purchasing of over $25 million dollars of inventory annually. Consolidated like products across fewer vendors maximizing production reducing unit costs. Led manufacturing initiative to reduce production costs by increasing the amount of products produced overseas to improve market competitiveness.

Production Manager (1998-2000)

Managed the press, bindery, scheduling, and maintenance departments at the manufacturing facility. Activities include directing production, scheduling and maintenance requirements for $100 million revenue business. Responsible for 4 department managers, 7 supervisors and over 250 employees with a budget of $22,000,000. Implemented production data tracking enabling thorough job costing analysis. Enhanced production scheduling procedures expanding machine capacities by 40%. Streamlined manufacturing processes implementing clear standard operating procedures. Improvements resulted in a 70% reduction in overtime, 40% reduction of total labor expenses and a 35% improvement of overall productivity. Reviewed, negotiated and consolidated vendors reducing material expenses by 50%.

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