DDAVID AVID J. J. LEVAN L EVAN

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Dear Senior Management Team,

I am submitting my resume in order to apply for the Operations Manager position. I'm confident that my extensive experience in operations management including the full set of disciplines required to run a manufacturing business make me uniquely qualified for this position. The following is a brief history of the qualifications that are further detailed in my attached resume.

More than twenty years working as a senior manager, in a manufacturing, engineering and distribution environment that includes multiple P&L facility responsibility.

Proven results in taking ownership of full operation responsibility and developing a positive atmosphere that enhances safety, innovation, continuous improvement and productivity to achieve world class customer service.

Proven track record of project managing Lean initiatives resulting in improved efficiency and product costs.

A life long student and facilitator of Total Quality management techniques such as Six Sigma Lean and TS core tools of Value Stream Mapping, APQP, FMEA, MSA, PPAP and SPC.

Extensive quality system experience working in ISO, QS, Military and cradle to grave trace-ability environments.

Direct experience in supply chain planning (ERP/MRP), work flow analysis and capacity calculations.

Process expertise in a multitude of product types with full understanding of supply chain logistics of both internal and external customers.

Thorough knowledge of new product introduction planning and execution. Full product stream coordinating of supplier qualification and delivery, internal process requirements, packaging and logistics.

Extensive manufacturing process experience that is adaptable to all types of product industries. My conviction is to lead & manage with a high degree of accountability and ethics. Please take the time to match up my qualifications to the position summary and you'll find my extensive work experience and knowledge equates to a match that would foster immediate positive results to your organization. I want to thank you for considering me for this challenging position and hope we can meet to discuss the expectations in more detail. I can be reached at 716-***-**** or emailed to ac0dz0@r.postjobfree.com. Sincerely, David J. Levan

DDAVID AVID J. J. LEVAN L EVAN

www.linkedin.com/in/djlevan

ac0dz0@r.postjobfree.com 716-***-****

2643 Lakeview Rd. Lakeview, NY, 14085

PROFESS IONAL SUMMARY

Professional Manufacturing Operations Manager with a 25-year track record of delivering significantly improved profits through revenue growth and operating performance. Proven results by establishing a vision, developing and converting P&L KPI closed loop activity plan flow down, defining resources, building high performance teams, optimizing processes, and delivering a high degree of customer service.

Functional Expertise in Global Business Operations:

Manufacturing & Distribution Marketing & Sales Strategic Planning EHS-OSHA Supply Chain Facilities

Quality Champion, Military, TS Core Tools, Lean & OEE Systems Product Design and Process Development Capex

Offshore Supplier & Customer Management

Process Expertise:

Machining, Assembly, Injection Molding, Die-cast, Plating, Metal Forming, Stamping, Automation, Electrical/Electronic Welding, Optics, Raw Material.

Leadership Accomplishments:

Business Plan Conversion Project Management of strategic milestones Technology Transfer/Qualification

Location & Business Start-ups Business Turnaround Initiatives Managing Multiple Global P&L Centers PROFESS IONAL EXPERI ENCE

SKF USA INC., AEROENGINE NORTH AMERICA, FALCONER, NY 2015- 2017 MANUFACTURER OF BEARINGS USED IN THE TURBINES AND TRANSMISSIONS USED TO POWER THE COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY. MAJOR CUSTOMERS ARE ROLLS ROYCE, GENERAL ELECTRIC, SIKORSKY, BELL, PRATT&WHITNEY. MANAGER OF MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

Full Management responsibilities of Manufacturing Operations that includes a direct report staff organization of Channel Managers, Department supervisors, Manufacturing engineers, Planners, Maintenance, Distribution & Business Excellence Group (Black Belt) with the objective to deliver Nadcap, FAA, ISO compliant bearings to planned delivery schedule. Annual sales $87 million, Operations team 40 salary, 350 direct, ~250 machine assets. EHS- OSHA compliance responsibilities. Leadership team member. ITAR compliant facility. Productivity Improvement 15%- 2.5 mil$ Direct labor savings achieved in 2016, this allowed standard cost reductions in small and medium bearing sizes for 2017. Follow on goals and activities set for 2017 an additional 15% savings. On-time Deliveries – drove arrears down 50% from 10 million to 5 in 2016, 2017 structural plans to achieve less then 2. Rightsizing Organization development – Re-organization of support group and direct labor to support de-escalating order book and absorption of retirements. Capacity spreadsheet plan developed. Lean Manufacturing Facilitator- Facilitator of Toyota way principles: 5s, Kaizen, Six sigma, Lean, DMAIC. Union Contract Negotiation- UAW contract negotiation adviser 2016, one year deal that was a breakthrough in worker flexibility. SKF negotiation team 2017, achieved 3 year deal that maintained flexibility and avoided strike. Major Customer Delivery Recovery- Led operations and supply chain in recovery project to bring deliveries on-time after prolonged shared work-center breakdown (Heat treat). On-time delivery recovered to 95% from 72%. Supply Chain Manager (dual role, filled vacancy 1 yr.) – Managed by Input -Output analysis through bottleneck buffer controls, MRP triggers, lead-time analysis. Top level KPI's used were Total Inventory, Stagnation, Flow, WIP/Delivery ratios.

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PROF E S S I ONA L EX P E R I ENCE ( CONT I NU ED ) TECTRAN MANUFACTURING, Cheektowaga, NY 2002 - 2014 Manufacturer/marketer of air, hydraulic, and electrical components for Heavy Duty transportation equipment industry. Director of Manufacturing Operations (2005 - 2014) Directed three plants worldwide (New York, 120 employees; Zhuhai, China, 28 employees; Texas, 20 employees) with sales of $50 million. Managed Engineering (R&D, industrial, facility), distribution, production, inventory, process, customer service and facilities. Drove business development in China and Pacific Rim. Oversaw product development and intellectual property initiatives. Directed ISO 9001 internal quality system, customer qualifications to TS16949, core compliance to SAE, ASTM and FMVSS standards. Safety Team and OSHA compliance management.

Project Leader of Global Labor Savings initiative program. Identified and facilitated Six Sigma Lean projects to decrease material and labor costs equating to $200,000 . Continued efforts nurtured additional process improvement projects to increase program savings to $280,000.

Introduced consistent metrics to measure key operation objectives that was used to benchmark improvement and problem areas. Put in place a Lean improvement strategy based on this data that included process improvements and automation advancements that led to $1 million in savings and a capacity increase of 50 %.

Developed and launched 60 designed, 500 manufactured, 2000 re-merchandised products; developed “solutions” product line and DOT brass fitting line that resulted in sales growth of $27 million in sales.

Led initiative to put Tectran Assembly Facility in China. Recruited general manager, researched factory sites, established Tectran China as a registered WOFE (wholly owned foreign entity), oversaw factory layout and equipment allocation, hired staff and direct labor, transferred qualified technology. China factory and supply chain management leads to $1.2 million in savings over domestic cost annually.

Initiated China and Pacific Rim sales and marketing program; conducted market research, identified potential customers, attended trade shows, and learned how to sell in China. Recruited and managed bilingual staff. Adopted Alibaba as our product information network tool. China and Pacific Rim sales now $350K annually with forecasted sales to double next year.

Project Leader to move Buffalo, NY facility from 35,000 sq. ft. to targeted 80-100,000 sq. ft. floor plan. Oversaw site surveys and selection. Executed move plan while following a no shutdown mandate. Developed and implemented Bar-code/ERP system to improve warehouse efficiency, 2013.

Directed facility start up in Winnsboro, Texas (100 miles east of Dallas) to support joint venture with harness manufacturer to add capacity, improve delivery cost, decrease customer order transit times. Operations Manager (2002 - 2005)

Managed $10 million in annual sales with 40 employees (7 direct reports). Directed purchasing, inventory control, warehouse, distribution, production, accounting, customer service, HR, and external contract warehouses.

Revamped production, inventory control, fill rate, warranty return, customer complaint metrics; provided benchmark to all major customer satisfaction factors to start continuous improvement path.

Improved productivity of 4 major manufacturing lines by applying manufacturing engineering expertise; achieved 10% improvement representing $100,000 in annual savings while embedding quality checks into the processes improving manufacturing defect rates by 5%.

Implemented morale improvement strategy to improve employee relations, build company morale and commitment using fair, firm and friendly management style.

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PROF E S S I ONA L EX P E R I ENCE ( CONT I NU ED ) MAGTROL INC., West Seneca, NY 1992 - 2002

Manufacturer of motor testing, tension control brakes and clutches and load force measurement products. Operations Manager

12 million dollar sales plan, 40 employees. Managed quality, process engineers, supervisors and direct labor. Oversaw ISO 9001 quality system with Mil Spec inspection requirements. Administered labor agreements. Conducted break even/profit analysis and product margin evaluations. Drove productivity and inventory initiatives. Managed scheduling, maintenance, assembly & test, process development (Milling, Turning, Grinding, CNC & Manual) for machine shop. Handled capital equipment evaluations and procurement. Class 10,000 Clean room maintenance and operation.

Instituted zero defect and continuous improvement mentality, first article inspection and SPC Capability Studies.

Led 5 year Capital CNC Machine Equipment project that led to a 35% improvement in efficiency.

Engineered scheduling of one operator to operate two machine policy, leading to a 150% efficiency improvement over traditional machine shop scheduling.

Team member to develop common part design strategy leading to inventory reductions and increased part availability.

Developed In-house stock program for Standard product line decreasing delivery lead-time from 6- 2 weeks. LEICA INC., Depew, N Y (Division founded by American Optical) 1985 - 1992 Ophthalmic, Microscopy Division.

Process Engineer, Product Supervisor, Electrical/Electronic Assembly Supervisor, Test Technician STRIPPIT DIACRO HOUDAILLE, Akron, NY 1982 - 1984

Manufacturer of CNC & manual milling, laser cutting and bending products. CNC Test Technician

EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT

ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Williamsville, NY

Associates in Applied Science - Industrial Technology, Management Engineering Bryant & Stratton, Buffalo, NY

Electronic Microprocessor Technology

Cornell University, School of Industrial Relations, Ithaca, NY. Labor Relations/ Supervisory Skills

Management and Strategy Institute, LLC. (MSI), Downington, PA Six Sigma Lean Black Belt Certification

Erie Boces 1, West Seneca, NY.

Vocation Certificate of Gas & Diesel Mechanics

Amp, Inc.

Customer & Field Engineering/Automated Wire Preparation Erie Community College, Williamsville, NY

Statistical Process Control Certification

Intellectual Property Affiliation

United States Patent Activity

Patent Description Patent #/Publication

Power Coil Universal Plug US D702,189

ABS Sensor Adapter US D678,197

Gladhand Gasket Removal Tool US D530576

Gladhand Grip 2006/0186,661

Gladhand Screen App No. 29/499,791 Pat. Pending

Ninety Degree Gladhand App No. 29/499,654 Pat. Pending Three Hole Clamp App No. 29/493,327 Pat. Pending

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