Manager, Director, Manufacturing, production

Gerry U. Law, Jr.

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Canyon Lake, Texas 78133

mobile: 830-***-**** e-mail: ********@******.***

SUMMARY Comprehensive background in a wide variety of Manufacturing disciplines including Planning, Procurement, Production Control, Master Scheduling, Manufacturing Engineering, Customer Support, Cost Accounting, Production and Quality Management. Demonstrated leadership skills focusing on Team development and motivation of subordinates to set and achieve goals resulting in continuous improvement. A hands-on, results oriented leader proficient with most Microsoft Windows based software, especially Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), also HP Growthpower, BaaN/Triton, FabriTRAK, M2M, and Profit Fab

EXPERIENCE

5/23/06 – 8/8/14 VP Manufacturing, EPMP, Ltd.

Directed staff and hourly employees in the fabrication of precision sheet metal components and assemblies serving regional OEMs. Successfully drove implementation of plans and procedures resulting in ISO certification the first year. Most recently involved with complete oversight and management of major volume/top revenue customers by executing Program Management function, Customer Service, and Production/Inventory Control oversight including management of remote VMI warehouse to largest customer. Over the course of eight years, my primary duties and responsibilities varied, depending upon current direction:

Reported directly to CEO/Owner

Implemented formal key performance measurements, formalized shop floor control tools, and provided executive level performance and metrics reports to Executive Leadership

Organized production policies and procedures through documentation, training, and enforcement resulting in measureable improvements in on time delivery, quality, and profitability.

Directed implementation of formal Internal Corrective Action process and formalized root cause analysis capability

Interviewed, hired, conducted employee performance evaluations, and disciplinary action, in accordance with company policy

Made recommendations to Executive Leadership regarding policies, procedures, and strategic business planning.

Presented formal performance metrics to key customers (quarterly business review) utilizing Excel and Powerpoint presentation

Prepared, presented, and executed formal quality improvement plans to key customers

Single point of contact with primary OEM/volume customers

Input master schedule, directed order entry, and oversaw invoicing to ensure daily accuracy

Maintained finished goods inventory, audited daily data base transactions, and monitored labor entries to ensure maximum data base accuracy

1/05 –12/05 Plant Manager, Parkview Metal Products – San Marcos, Texas

Bottom line, P&L responsibility for 80K square foot contract stamping and metal fabrication facility supplying Tier 1 Automotive customers and local sheet metal customers. Annual sales $18M; 150+/- employees, 200+ active tools.

Reported directly to CEO/Owner headquartered in Chicago, Ill.

Implemented LEAN initiatives, scrap reduction programs, and min/max inventory systems resulting in 20% productivity improvement, 50% scrap reduction, and 82% margin improvement over fiscal 2004 performance.

Directed implementation of formal Preventative Maintenance program on all major capital equipment, in compliance with QS requirements

Established Key Performance Indicator metrics and created all associated spreadsheets, graphics, and data reporting methods.

Reorganized Quality department, established formal, automated closed-loop Corrective Action process, and implemented 5-Why methodology for all root cause analysis

Planned, directed, and implemented processes and procedures that successfully regained QS9000 certification

Re-layed out coil storage and prog die storage areas eliminating safety hazards and reducing associated forklift travel by 80%

Directed training for LEAN implementation, 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement Roadmap

Directed major Poka-Yoke initiatives on all assembly equipment and spot welding areas including Delphi air bag housing, Alpine chassis, Philips set top box lines, and Takata welded sub assemblies

Assisted Executive Leadership in formulating strategy for Q1-06 plant shutdown.

10/03 –12/04 Plant Manager, Atlas Sound (a division of Mitek Corporation) in Ennis, Texas

Bottom line, P&L responsibility for 300,000 square foot facility manufacturing commercial sound equipment for global customer base. Annual sales $34M. Tasked with “changing the culture” in an environment of MRP-driven, large batch process manufacturing characterized by bloated inventories, low inventory turns, poor quality, high employee turnover, and low expectations. Highlights of accomplishments:

Reporting to Chief Operating Officer, Mitek Corporation, Winslow, Ill.

Guided the development of management, professional, and non-exempt employees to improve organizational effectiveness

Planned and implemented organizational and procedural changes resulting in significant, unprecedented improvements including net profit increase of over 30%, revenue/head increase of 12.5%, and over 59% reduction in manufacturing defects

Provided direction and focus responsible for obtaining ISO9001-2000 certification in January of ’04 and subsequent follow-up UL recertification audit in August of this year

Implemented formal metrics and visual KPI boards in strategic plant locations

Conducted training and guidance in implementation of LEAN manufacturing techniques including: Kaizen, 5S, Visual Factory Management, Cellular Manufacturing, and Set-up reduction (SMED)

Cost-cutting initiatives implemented in Material Procurement/Planning: 30% reduction in inventories; vendor-managed inventories, JIT delivery of raw sheet metal

Lost-time injuries dropped from an average of 2/month in 2003 to just one minor incident in the past 12 months

Implemented strategies resulting in increasing uptime from 40% to over 90% on critical capital equipment

Formalized and made effective, monthly Management Review process, root cause analysis, and corrective action process

11/02 – 10/03 Self employed

6/02 – 11/02 General Manager, JL Precision Sheet Metal and Machine, headquarters: Santa Clara, Ca.

Responsible for all aspects of start up of factory expansion to serve Austin market – primarily Applied Materials.

Secured all permits, directed contractors, and obtained C of O, TNRCC permitting, and qualified powder and wet coating processes. Obtained AMAT F06 approval, hired staff, oversaw day to day operations of Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, and Sheet metal fabrication, including powder/wet paint process as well as outside process (plating) supplier qualification and administration. Plant closed in November due to continuing downturn in semiconductor and support businesses.

8/00 – 6/01 Texas Campus Operations Leader, APW, Ltd. (Annual Sales: $50M)

Reported to North American Operations Leader, Waukesha, Wi.

P&L responsibility for both Austin and Dallas operations, directing 450+ staff and hourly employees

Prepared and presented periodic reports to corporate leadership detailing key performance indicators

Coordinated and oversaw Kaizen, 5S, and Training efforts

Oversaw World Class Performance and Standardization efforts for Texas Campus to insure continuous improvement in quality and delivery

Negotiated annual pricing contracts with customers and supply chain

1/00 – 8/00 Austin Operations Leader, APW, Ltd. (Annual Sales: $12M)

Reported to Texas Campus Business Leader (Dallas)

P&L responsibility for Austin plant; directing 150+ staff and hourly employees

Oversaw Manufacturing, Quality, Accounting, Supply Chain, and Engineering functions

Extensive interaction with AMAT SMO Group on Contract Pricing, scheduling, and capability mapping

Prepared and delivered monthly AMAT Supplier Forum presentations detailing performance metrics

Selected consultants and oversaw first successful implementation of new Global ERP software

Improved profitability of Austin Plant from 0 to 23% OP in first quarter

7/99 – 1/00 Austin Manufacturing Leader, APW, Ltd. (Annual Sales: $6M)

Reported to site Business Leader

Directed up to 100 staff and hourly employees in the contract manufacture of precision sheet metal and machine parts primarily for Applied Materials (Type 1 and Type 5 contract)

Reduced order back log by 70% through data base utilization and training

Successfully doubled output in less than 4 months while achieving ISO9001 certification

Achieved and sustained AMAT Hoshin goal of less than 800ppm defects for 8 successive months

5/98 – 7/99 Manufacturing Operations Manager, Wentworth Laboratories, Austin, Texas (Headquartered in Brookfield, Ct.)

Reported to Vice President – Manufacturing (Wentworth, U.K.)

Direct Staff and hourly personnel in the design, fabrication, and test of Probe Card assemblies marketed nationally to major Semiconductor manufacturers.

Oversaw closure of Santa Clara facility and subsequent relocation to Austin including logistics, capital equipment liquidation, and inventory disposition.

Responsibilities included: Manufacturing, Quality Control, Engineering, Material Control, Purchasing, Personnel, Facilities Maintenance, and Accounts Payable

1/94 - 11/97 Director, Manufacturing/Plant Manager, Lancer Corporation – San Antonio, Texas (Sales $120M)

Reported to Vice President - Operations

Directed 150+ Staff and hourly personnel in the support of final assembly of beverage dispensing equipment.

Administered the hiring, training, guiding, and supervising staff through policymaking and program proposals.

Developed and effectively managed $6M annual expense budget + $1M capital equipment budget

Oversaw total operation of departments including Precision Sheetmetal, Screw Machine, Welding, Powder Paint Line, Electronics Operations, Plastic Injection Molding, Tool and Die, and Plant Maintenance.

Achieved significant cost reductions in all areas while maintaining manning levels under budget.

Implemented cost cutting measures responsible for annual savings in excess of $280K.

Developed and implemented plan for major expansion of sheet metal fabrication facility in Mexico; coordinated capital equipment selection, purchase, shipment, and installation.

Conceived, planned, documented, and presented to CEO a plan for new department responsible for significantly reducing the time from R&D to manufacture of precision sheet metal components.

1989- 12/93 Materials Manager, Comptronix Corporation, Colorado Springs, Co. (sales $78M+)

Reported to Vice President - Manufacturing

Managed 50+ staff and hourly personnel in support of turnkey contract manufacturing and test of printed circuit boards, cables, and sub-assemblies.

Directed activities of all personnel engaged in receiving, stockroom, and shipping including finished goods kanban management.

Implemented procedures and methods responsible for improving inventory accuracy from 84% to over 98% in less than 3 months; improved kit accuracy from 30% to over 95%

Hired and trained staff and subordinates in inventory control procedures and keying database transactions

Managed In-plant Vendor Program (6 key suppliers making JIT deliveries twice daily)

Audited daily all VAX/VMS data base transactions to insure 100% database accuracy; responsible for all material data base adjustments.

Administered year-end inventory

1988-1989 Operations Manager, Cheetah International, Colorado Springs, /Longview, Tx. (sales $22M)

Reported to President/CEO.

Directed Staff and hourly personnel engaged in the design, procurement, configuration, manufacture, test, and customer support of 386/486 based PCs and peripherals.

Developed and implemented plans for expansion of corporate headquarters to include manufacturing and test.

Achieved 100% on time delivery with 99% out-of-box quality

1984-1988 Manufacturing Manager, Ro-Mar, Ltd. (sales $10M)

Reported to Vice President - Operations

Managed Contract Manufacturing operations for printed circuit board assembly and test.

Directed 75+ staff and hourly employees in the assembly of printed circuit boards, cables and sub- assemblies.

Hired, trained, monitored, and periodically evaluated all manufacturing employees.

Quoted labor and materials on all jobs, generated all shop floor control documentation.

Conducted all plant tours and customer surveys.

Earned MIL-I-45208 certification and administered associated documentation.

Proposed and justified all manufacturing capital asset expenditures.

EDUCATION

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Ok. (Business Management)

Veteran, United States Navy (’75-’81)

Advanced Electronics, USN (EET equivalent)

Advanced Radar Theory and Lab, Hughes Aircraft, Fullerton, Ca.

JIT/ MRP/ SPC, Ampex Corporation, Colorado Springs, Co.

Statistical Process Control, Hewlett Packard, Colorado Springs, Co.

High Performance Leadership/Team Building, Lancer Corp.

Kaizen/5S/Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Institute

Visual Factory Management, Certificate, Saddle Island Institute

Set-Up Reduction, Certificate, Saddle Island Institute

Mistake-Proofing, Certificate, Saddle Island Institute

References available upon request

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