ROBERT T YLER, MBA

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ACCOMPLISHED OPERATIONS & S TRATEGY EXECUTIVE

PRODUCTION OPERATIONS / STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT / PROCESS IMPROVEMENT / BUILDS & LEADS STRONG TEAMS

– Accomplished and results-driven Operations and Strategic Planning Executive with broad based expertise building and leading effective strategies for process improvement, operations management, and team leadership in high-visibility, time- critical environments.

– Expertise in leading teams of professionals in the implementation of effective strategies that effectively improve productivity while meeting operating and financial targets; successfully executes complete responsibility for facets of business that include Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Best Practices, Safety, and Compliance.

– A demonstrated record of success establishing relationships and motivating teams to produce consistent results; at A- Gas Americas, directed multiple departments across two plant locations.

– An effective communicator who leverages true passion and an unwavering commitment to excellence to launch, build, and lead high performing teams, consistently producing positive results. C ORE C OMPETENCIES

Seasoned Operations Leadership

Driving Substantial Cost Savings

Leading Strategic Projects & Initiatives

Trusted Advisor to Executive Leadership

Experience in Production Operations

Improving Efficiencies and Productivity

Experienced in Building Strategic Roadmaps

Implementing New Technologies and Applications

Reducing Costs, Improving Performance

Builds and Leads Strong Teams

P ROFESSIONAL H ISTORY

2015 to 2017: A-Gas Americas, Bowling Green, OH

– Director of Operations

Advanced from an initial role as the Plant Manager at the Bowling Green, Ohio facility of this $60MM world leader in the supply and life cycle management of specialty chemicals, receiving a promotion to Director of Operations in charge of locations in Bowling Green and Magnolia, Texas.

As Director of Operations, fulfilled a critical role overseeing multiple departments, including Production, Laboratory Technical Services, Environmental Services, Recycling, Engineering, Transportation, Logistics, and Purchasing, while ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including those of the EPA, DOT, ARB, TEAP, OEPA, OSHA and the Bowling Green Water Authority. Maintained accountability for strategic planning aligned with the business goals of the company, including the establishment of standards and best practices for all disciplines.

§ Pioneered the launch of the company’s Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Department, improving compliance with environmental regulations and safeguarding the health and welfare of employees through a formal EHS program; served as the architect of a global platform based on Spot On safety culture and Zero Harm merge.

§ Championed the adoption of key operational metrics to gauge the progress of activities against company standards and expectations; leveraged 5S, FTQ, and lean manufacturing principles to capture substantial gains in efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness.

§ Secured significant improvements in refrigerant destruction; led a $2.5MM investment into a plasma arc unit that doubled throughput and generated $300K in savings; additionally, captured $420K in additional revenue through process improvements based on 5S and lean processes.

§ Led initiatives that lowered the Cost Per Piece and increased gross margin in the areas of destruction, processing agent, cylinder refurbishment, and laboratory services.

§ Re-engineered shop floor processes to incorporate lean management methodologies, lowering scrap, improving predictability, and maximizing operations profits.

“Robert has been a key and integral leader in the day to day challenge of delivering meaningful operational continual improvement and developing an engaged and collaborative culture. This transformational turn-around has seen the Americas business evolve from a loss making enterprises through robust growth to consistently deliver more than 50% of the Group contribution to profit.” Steve S., Director of Group Operations

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2014 to 2015: General Motors, Pontiac, MI

– Senior Operations Coordinator

Oversaw operations within the Global Purchasing & Supply Chain division of this Fortune 10 automaker, ensuring the success of Supply Chain, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Logistics. Engaged in extensive travel to identify, address, and resolve time- critical production plant issues, preventing losses due to the shut-down of assembly operations and eliminating backorders.

§ Optimized supplier distribution models through logistics changes, lowering lead times and improving the effectiveness of distribution to assembly plants.

§ Coordinated and led multiple projects to ensure the seamless transfer of responsibilities between a worldwide network of suppliers, orchestrating plant production schedules, supplier delivery schedules, and cutover to new supply chain operations. 2013 to 2014: Discover Books, Toledo, OH

– Plant Manager

Directed operations at three production facilities of this organization dedicated to the resale, recycling, and charitable donation of books through online channels, with authority over 200 employees and accountability for meeting performance targets for production, cost containment, and distribution. Led hiring, expense reduction initiatives, best practices, and all facets of Corporate Safety.

§ Served as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, providing guidance and direction on budgeting, forecasting, costs, contracts, Human Resources, and labor relations; assumed a lead role managing a team that negotiated a labor agreement with the Teamsters that lowered labor expenses by $600K annually.

§ Re-engineered the production line to identify and eliminate redundancies, inefficient equipment leases, and unnecessary spending, triggering over $1M in savings.

§ Introduced productivity measures that boosted month-to-month shipping volume by 30% and eliminated 80% of the shipping backlog; successfully managed over 5 million units in inventory.

§ Fostered a collaborative partnership with Toledo Public Schools to provide jobs to special needs students, positioning the company as a true partner invested in community relations. 2009 to 2012: Brady Corporation, Williamsville, NY

– Operations/Manufacturing Manager

Exercised responsibility for the performance of four business units of this $70MM digital and offset printing and converting corporation, with full P&L accountability and authority over a team of over 50 professionals. Contributed to the development of strategic business plans and budgets while overseeing compliance with safety and environmental regulations, as well as standards governing cost control and quality.

§ Outstanding results, passing 365 days without recordable injury across all business units on two occasions; lowered the annual rate of reportable incidents from 8.1 to zero.

§ Improved gross margins by 3% YOY for twelve consecutive months; lowered scrap and increased throughput, and reduced fixed and variable operating costs.

§ Skyrocketed on-time orders from 37% to 99.7%; championed the adoption of new technologies that delivered over $400K in savings over three years.

2000 to 2009: Ford Motor Company / Visteon / Visteon Aftermarket

– Production/Logistics/Warehouse/Distribution Manager A demonstrated record of success and achievement at this automaker, marked by a series of promotions to positions of increased influence, authority, and accountability. Retained in a key leadership role following the spinoff of the Visteon business unit from Ford in 2000.

E DUCATION & P ROFESSIONAL C ERTIFICATIONS

MEDAILLE COLLEGE

Master of Business Administration

MEDAILLE COLLEGE

Bachelor of Business Administration (Cum Laude)

Certifications: Lean Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), Ford Production System, Visteon Production System, UAW Negotiating: Creating Win-Win Situations, LEAN Manufacturing Implementation and Constraints Management

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