Fredrick Dingraudo

224-***-**** ac5zw3@r.postjobfree.com

COO Vice President of Operations CIO

Accomplished professional with progressive experience defining and driving technology strategies with a proven track record of delivering innovative business plans, business and technology transformations and supporting the objectives of global organizations. Thrives in high-volume environments with the ability to optimize constantly changing business needs, improve the intersection of technology and people, and continuously drive revenue profitability.

Adept at cultivating partnerships and building mutually beneficial relationships across global business sectors, including executive-level negotiations, organizational design, and technology implementations. Deep experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, ERP, manufacturing, and distribution.

An innovative and forward-thinking strategist, with an outstanding record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical projects on time and on budget. A natural leader, coach and mentor, known for motivating and inspiring teams to achieve their personal and professional best.

Areas of Expertise:

IT Strategy & Vision – Budget & Finance Management – Project Management – Executive Leadership

Business Transformation – IT Quality Management – Applications Development & Deployment - SOX Compliance Acquisitions – Negotiations – Process Improvement – Needs Assessments – Software Development

Vendor and Third Party Management – Relationship Management – Contract Negotiations

Financial Analysis – Coaching & Mentoring

Professional Experience

Batory Foods – Des Planes, IL 2012 to Present

Chief Operating Officer

Manage and provide executive leadership for the largest food ingredient distributor and light manufacturer in the United States. Drive operational excellence at four manufacturing plants, seven brick and mortar distribution centers, and 22 3PLs, with domestic revenues of approximately $1B. Provide oversight of manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, transportation, IT, quality, M&A, and the operations PMO. Develop and manage all budgets and P&L.

Notable Achievements:

Designed, built, and opened the first Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) distribution center for food ingredients in the United States, with 678K square feet on 42 acres.

Led the design and implementation of new distribution facilities in Garland, TX, and Columbus, OH.

Drove the successful introduction and deployment of Manhattan Warehouse Management Systems.

Launched and held sole accountability for a strategic storage and handling business line, and $5M in revenue.

Introduced new ERP, yard systems, and transportation management systems.

Affina Group, Inc. – Ann Arbor, MI and McHenry, IL 2004 to 2012

Vice President Global ERP

Previously, Vice President of Global Technology, Chief Technology Officer, and Interim Chief Information Officer

Personally selected by CEO to provide strategic vision and planning for a new operational infrastructure, and to lead global IT projects, streamline processes, and drive revenue and company growth. Accountable for the design and oversight of a $43M global budget, $20M in capital projects and management of 78 professionals around the world. Member of acquisition team conducting due diligence in support of company acquisitions Analyzed benefits, performance, and costs, and led high-level negotiations in alignement with company objectives. Managed all technology assets, systems, and applications, including wide area networks (WAN), voice communications, and ERP administrations. Led Sarbanes/Oxley compliance initiatives.

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Notable Achievements:

Managed successful transition of all IT services from Dana Corporation to Affinia Group, Inc., post-acquisition. Drafted and negotiated all service agreements, coordinated license transfers, ensured contract compliance, separated wide area networks, and migrated all legacy-systems and websites.

Established new data centers in Chicago, London, and Brazil with approximately 210 servers in support of global operations; reduced operating expenses by 12%.

Led sourcing, procurement, and lifecycle of all technology projects; reduced operating expenses by $25M by outsourcing key operational functions.

Implemented Oracle’s e-Business suite (ERP) in five manufacturing facilities in seven legal entities in Mexico City; created processes and procedures for financials, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and demand-to-build mega processes. Reduced ERP systems from 11 to one, reduced working capital by $50M annually, and lowered administrative overhead by $2M per year.

Managed the implementation of Cisco VOIP at more than a third of company locations resulting in a 40% reduction in long-distance services.

Dana Automotive Aftermarket – McHenry, IL 1998 to 2004

Director of SBU Shared Services

Managed complete project lifecycle with a team of more than 60 technology professionals supporting data center operations, networking, system and database administration and desktop service, Established and oversaw $18M annual operating budget.

Notable Achievements:

Implemented Baan ERP throughout manufacturing plants and division offices leading to $7.5M reduction in working capital, increased inventory turns, and a reduction in personnel.

Delivered approximately $1M in cost reductions through the creation of a Shared Services department and the consolidation five data centers into one.

Delivered numerous applications and networks which improved processes and created efficiencies, including Lawson Financial, MS Active Directory, SMS, Hyperion, and Global Program Management Office.

Early Career highlights

Director of Information Technology: Division IT Director Director of Application Development,

BWD Automotive, Inc., Franklin Park, Illinois

Manager of Application Systems Development, System Software Associates, Chicago, IL

MIS Manager, Ready Metal Manufacturing, Chicago, IL

Project Manager, Kraft Foodservice, Deerfield, IL

Project Manager, Ecko Products, Inc. Wheeling, IL

Senior Programmer/Analyst, Leaf Confectionary, Inc., Chicago, IL

Education & Professional Development

ADKAR Certification Change Management, 2018

Executive Leadership Certificate, Cornell University, 2013

Computer Science, Control Data Institute, 1978

Affiliations & Accolades

MEMA Board Member

CIO Executive Board, Member

Two Time Recipient of Hewlett Packard’s Bravo Award

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