Operations and Engineering Executive

Jason Saksewski

**** * ******** **, *****, Michigan / 616-***-**** / *********@*****.***

Operations and Engineering Executive

Profit Maximization Strategic Planning Efficiency & Productivity Improvement Identification and Implementation of Strategic Advancements in Global Operations, Sourcing, and Manufacturing with Year-Over-Year Multi-Million Dollar Results Profit-driven turnaround executive with over 10 years’ experience building, managing, leading, and working within cross functional teams with expertise in International Product Sourcing, Product Development, Cost Modeling, Six Sigma, DfX, New Business Development, ERP and QMS systems, and TS16949 / ISO9001 / ISO14001 solutions. Turnaround Profitability Sustainable Results

Rapid reduction of total COGs in a leadership

role by identifying areas of maximum ROI,

identifying and implementing cost reductions,

and tightening controls on commodity and

resource pricing.

Development / training of multi-national

systems in lean product development, product

sourcing, cost modeling, quality assurance best

practices, and strategic risk management.

SIGNATURE REVENUE & OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Increased net profits over 20% through strategic supplier negotiation and utilization of lean product development / value-engineering

Impacted YOY profitability over 15% with strategic perspective that challenged traditional operating procedures; addressed non-value added protocol; and closely examined key component and operational costs

Generated $7M+ incremental profit through Value Engineering and Strategic Sourcing initiatives

Global Sourcing experience within China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, Canada, and the United States PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Proos Manufacturing / Proos Fabrication, Inc. – Grand Rapids, Michigan – 2017 - 2018 Vice President

Direct responsibility for all operational activities including manufacturing operations, shipping and receiving, quality assurance, and human resources. Driver of several key initiatives including safety, quality, and manufacturing KPIs utilizing lean tools. Direct shared responsibility for the P&L of the company and accountability for application and promotion of the Vision, Mission, and Values of the company.

BISSELL Homecare, Inc. – Grand Rapids, Michigan – 2010 - 2017 Fast track advancements based upon consistent generation of significant profit. Delivered multi-million-dollar cost savings through development/deployment of corporate best practices in support of improved processes and consumer satisfaction. Cost Reduction & Product Lifecycle Management, 2015 – Current Application of value engineering / value analysis, lean, and 6σ principles to increase margins while ensuring best-in-class product quality and consumer satisfaction. Direct supervision of Cost Engineering and Tooling Engineering associates with dotted line leadership of international Strategic Sourcing.

• Leadership and deployment of should cost and expected cost modeling systems

• Responsible for leading and mentoring global initiatives with an objective of $15M annualized savings ($14M YTD)

• International / cross-functional mentoring and training of associates in value analysis / value engineering and lean

• Development and implementation of benchmarking / best practices, retrospective, and systemic improvement activities. Sourcing & Operations Category Leadership, 2012 – 2015 Promoted from entry-level to manager-level to lead cross functional teams in development, review and integrate category, project, and corporate metrics for division with average revenues exceeding $240M USD.

• Vendor relationship development from tradeshow engagement to MOU / MSA and supply execution

• Responsibility for division capital expenditures exceeding $4M / procurement expenditures exceeding $130M annually

• CY 2015 savings totaling over $7M

• Provide thought-leadership and fact-based contributions to major category decisions (e.g. new markets / technologies)

• Ensure a clear and effective supply base strategy, including supplier master plan, is in place that delivers on category objectives and is consistent with overall corporate strategy

• Development of commodity / key-component costs roadmaps for product & business planning

• Identify and execute cost savings initiatives relating to product design and production within global supply chain o Including China, Mexico, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the United States Quality Assurance – Global Operations

• Coordination and development of global return reduction strategy & cost savings initiatives o Identified Chronic Return Issues resulting in cost savings opportunities of $12.5M

• Reliability modeling for new products using advanced statistical software (Oracle Crystal Ball) o Field analysis and PM model development for new rental devices resulting in cost savings of $1.5M

• Participant in new product development and problem resolution within existing products TRW Commercial Steering – Portland, Michigan – 2008 - 2010 Quality Engineer

• Customer Contact for all new product launches, problem resolution, and warranty analysis

• APQP, PPAP, dFMEA, pMEA, Control Plan, and Work Instruction authoring

• Author and audit against QMS procedures relating to ISO9001, TS16949, and QS9000. o TS16949, ISO9001, and ISO14001 certification audits with zero major findings

• Manufacturing Quality (production support, documentation, procedures, root cause analysis),

• Manufacturing Process Control development (SPC, GR&R) o Combined manufacturing scrap cost < 0.75% of unit cost (average)

• Continuous Improvement championing and participation (5S, Kanban, and facility / cell design). American Axle & Manufacturing – Three Rivers, Michigan – 2006 - 2008 Project Manager – Axle, Gear, and Driveshaft

Application of professional principles, practices, and techniques to lead project teams and control project schedule, cost, and performance risks ensuring satisfied customers in a unionized facility. Ultimate responsibility for all assigned projects and management of customer satisfaction, definition, planning, monitoring, and others aspects of new project launches.

• 100% success rate for on-time and on-budget project launches Industrial Engineer

Application of statistical methods and mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing process improvements / lean activities, staff requirements, and production standards. Coordination of quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.

• Design and implementation of a new lean machining and assembly lines

• Time study and motion analysis

• NIOSH/Ergonomic Study & coordination of investigations with UAW safety representatives

• Business case / financial modeling for cross-functional lean 6 Sigma initiatives. Ford Motor Company – Dearborn, Michigan – 2003 – 2006 Material Planning & Logistics – NA Operations

Industrial Engineer – Dearborn Truck Plant

EDUCATION & ACCREDITATIONS

Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI

Master of Business Administration (Current)

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering w. Mathematics Minor

• Certified 6 Sigma Black Belt – American Society for Quality (ASQ)

• Certified Quality Engineer – American Society for Quality (ASQ)

• FE: Industrial and Operations, National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying

• 6 Sigma Green Belt – Ford Motor Company

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