URBAN A. OLMI

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Youngstown, OH *4512

Telephone: 330-***-**** cell: 330-***-**** Email: ac3wuh@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING

& MANAGER OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Accomplished management executive with senior-level experience in the manufacturing industry. Broad-based background with plant production, engineering, labor relations and safety capacities. Proven track record for leading extensive profit and growth initiatives, including relocation and expansion efforts as well as mergers, new business development and product diversification.

Areas of Demonstrated Competency:

Production Efficiency /Improvements Quality Management-ISO 9002

Capital Purchases Product Development Safety & Preventive Maintenance

Management Recruitment & Leadership Sales/ Marketing Direction Operating Budgets

Contract Negotiations Merger & Acquisitions Cellular Manufacturing Robotics

CAREER PROGRESSION

GASSER CHAIR COMPANY, INC. 2014-2017

Manufacturer of custom seating for the gaming industry with $25 million in annual sales and 120 employees

Senior Director of Manufacturing

Responsible for implementation of new processes, equipment and tooling for Entire Corporation

Completed restoration of 75,000 sq. ft. facility that had been abandoned for 7 years

Oversaw facility in central Ohio that produced wooden chairs, flexible foam cushions and PVC extrusions

Implemented consolidation of central Ohio facility into one Youngstown, Ohio campus

Procured tooling and equipment for all new products introduced

CUSTOMER PRINTING INC. 2004-2014

Commercial custom printing with $1.5million in annual sales 16 employees.

Chief Financial Officer and Stockholder

Responsible for all financial aspects of the business, including accounts receivable, account payable, tax issues and securing financing.

Completed merger in 2006 of CPI and St. Regis Printing.

Moved to new facility and updated equipment.

Instituted digital and variable data printing.

Established spin-off sales companies of Phoenix Media and Pegasus Direct.

DINESOL PLASTICS, INC. 1988-2004

Manufacturer of plastic products from custom injection molds, involving $30M in annual sales at a 24/7 operation with 350 employees. Merged with Steel City Corp. in 1991.

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Niles, OH, plant (1991-2004)

President, Dinesol Door Lites, Youngstown, OH, subsidiary (1999-2004)

Full P & L responsibility for manufacturing operations at company that experienced a 1150 percent growth in annual sales in one decade. Orchestrated product development strategies; launched subsidiary in 1999.

Directed management-level professionals, including the Vice President of Operations, a national Sales Manager, engineering personnel, and an office manager. Reported directly to company president and primary stockholders.

Focused on maintaining growth momentum by leading fast-paced production and performance initiatives.

Consulted with patent attorneys, leading to the acquisition of patents for various assembly processes.

Achievements:

Led search for new plant site, moving from a rural location to a 17-acre metropolitan site that was purchased for $1. Negotiated for and acquired a 10-year tax abatement on property.

Supervised the construction of the new 53,000-square-foot facility, and its subsequent expansion to a 153,000-square-foot plant. Relocated to a community with low utility rates, saving approximately $150,000 per year in comparison with operating utilities costs in adjacent areas.

Obtained low-interest industrial revenue bonds for equipment purchases. Obtained $90,000 grant to build railroad spur.

Implemented ISO 9002 quality standards.

Expanded production presses from 9 to 38 and expanded labor force from 40 to 350 within one decade. Grew annual sales during that period from $2.4M in 1991 to $30M, or 1150 percent.

Established positive business relationships and negotiated with mid- to senior-level management at large distribution companies, including Rubbermaid and Little Tikes.

Reengineered production processes and introduced technology that streamlined operations. Incorporated cellular manufacturing, robotics, conveyors and other automation that led to significant growth and optimum labor efficiency.

DINESOL PLASTICS, INC. 1988-2002

Achievements (continued):

Launched Dinesol Door Lites, Inc., subsidiary, based on new product development initiatives involving the design, molding and patenting of window frames for metal doors. Provided early critical sales and marketing direction and personally conducted search for the company’s Vice President of Sales. Contributed to hiring 30-member production staff. Contributed to efforts to attain $5M in sales during the company’s first full year of operation.

President and Chief Executive Officer, West Farmington, OH, plant (1988-1991)

Top executive with key management role in profit, growth and expansion efforts through aggressive operations leadership and market development strategies. Purchased company in 1988. Realized a 118 percent increase in sales within three years, then sold controlling interest in company in 1991 to Steel City Corp.

Purchased the company from its original owner, buying 100 percent of its assets.

Retooled operations, instituting various operational improvements that led to an increase in annual sales from $1.1M to $2.4M, or 118 percent, in three years.

Negotiated sale of company to Steel City Corp., retaining a 30 percent stockholder interest. Sought by new ownership for senior management role.

GF FURNITURE SYSTEMS 1983-1987

Leading manufacturer of office equipment with nationwide accounts, including the U.S. Government.

General Foreman, Stackable Chair division, Youngstown, OH (1987-1988)

Corporate Manager of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Youngstown, OH (1983-1987)

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 1976-1983

Supervisor of Industrial Engineering, New Castle, PA, plant (1978-1983)

Industrial Engineer, Newark, OH, plant (1976-1978)

EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

B.S., Industrial Engineering, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, 1975

Continuing management development programs as well as graduate courses toward M.B.A.

AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member, American Association of Industrial Engineers

Member, Dover Club business organization

Board of Directors, Mahoning County Family Service Agency

Board of Directors, Learning Tree after-school enrichment program, Youngstown, OH

Board of Directors, Community Improvement Corporation, Niles, OH

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