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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_hQQ3cC6fYOymkokNqyS_glvFByiVD_RalSMbWpewv4/edit 1/2 Greg S. Granger

Peachtree City, GA 330-***-**** ***********@*********.*** www.linkedin.com/in/gregsgranger Manufacturing Operations Leader

Focused, persistent operations and manufacturing leader. Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing, strategic planning, capital budgets, and improving multi site manufacturing effectiveness. Known for developing engaged teams, identifying opportunities to improve, and leading projects to successful completion. Core competencies include:

Operations leadership : Selected to lead team of 200 during a two-year DoD contract. Directed production of 90,000 fabricated parts enabling a build of 12,000 military vehicles. Project boosted company revenues 30% over 16 months. Achieved an on-time delivery rate of 97%.

Manufacturing management : Along with all production responsibilities, led corporate safety and facilities management at three sites encompassing 250K SF. Extensive experience with ISO 9001:2000. Led manufacturing teams through 20+ audits without a major non-conformance.

Staff development: Elevated skill set of over 25 managers and supervisors through mentorship, lean training, strong communication, enhancing individual talents, and formal classroom training.

Project management : In the past 15 years, have led 150+ projects with budgets as large as $750K. The largest project (besides the DoD project) was the relocation of operations to new facility. Managed several vertical integration projects including one saving $90K annually. Another project reduced inventory levels by $600K.

Professional Experience

September 2017- Present Zac Brown’s Southern Grind Peachtree City, Georgia Southern Grind, Zac Brown’s Georgia-based knife company, offers unrivaled knives and unique metal works made by American hands using extremely high-quality materials and an unparalleled attention to detail. Plant Manager – Metal Fabrication / Assembly

Direct and mentor team transforming business unit from craft shop to operational manufacturing facility utilizing lean tools.

Production increase of 60% over first 18 months while launching new products and reducing defects.

Evaluation, development, and transition of team members to meet business needs and culture.

Implemented Management System fundamentals including Quality, Inventory, Project, and Vendor. July 2015 - September 2017 Phoenix Stamping Group LLC Atlanta, Georgia Phoenix Stamping Group, LLC is a dynamic Atlanta-based company that has focused on the production of sheet metal and rod products for various industries since 1984. Plant Manager – Heavy Metal Stamping / Sheet Metal Fabrication

Led three manufacturing segments consisting of four supervisors and 110 employees over two shifts.

Key performance indicators included Safety, OTD, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, OEE.

Lean techniques employed - 5S, Kaizen, Gemba, Hoshin Kanri, Root Cause Analysis, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, and Visual Factory.

Processes managed were both High-Volume/Low-Mix and High-Mix/Low-Volume.

Leadership resulted in production and shipment of record revenue levels in Q2-2016. 4/17/2019 Granger_Greg_RESUME_March 2019_2 - Google Docs https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_hQQ3cC6fYOymkokNqyS_glvFByiVD_RalSMbWpewv4/edit 2/2 Greg S. Granger Page 2

October 1997 – June 2015 H-P Products, Inc. Louisville, Ohio Since 1945, H-P Products, has been a premier manufacturer of central vacuums and tubing-related products. General Manager – Central Vacuums November 2012 – June 2015 The Central Vacuums division of H-P Products manufactures and markets several brands of central vacuum systems and accessories, including VACUFLO ®, Dirt Devil ®, Element and Vroom ® central vacuum systems and accessories.

Achieved 98% uptime on equipment resulting from team development and strong PM system.

Reduced inventory dollars 10% while increasing product offerings by 15%.

Led process improvement and training initiative reducing reduce labor costs.

Manage the Corporate Safety Director overseeing the health and safety of 330 employees. Operations Manager – Engineered Tube Bends March 2011 – November 2012 The Engineered Tube Bends division of H-P Products is dedicated to supplying catalog and custom fabricated tubular products and accessories for industrial and commercial applications.

Managed daily operations of job shop environment consisting of 220 employees over two shifts, including a team of seven production supervisors and five managers. Managed a $2.5M operating budget.

Leadership contributed to 30% increase in revenue during DoD project without a capital investment.

Responsible for facilities encompassing 250K and $1M budget.

Initiated company’s first formal preventive maintenance (PM) program. Selected staff. Reduced critical machine downtime 50% by improving frequency and quality of PM work .

Served as a key team member obtaining ISO 14001 certification in a three-month timeframe.

Established company’s first Wage Classification system for hourly workforce. Operations Manager – Central Vacuum April 2002 – March 2011

Led Operational group that experienced double digit sales growth for 5 straight years.

Maintained inventory budget requirements while doubling number of SKUs.

Achieved and sustained 98% OTD ina build-to-order environment offering next-day shipping.

Led relocation of operations to facility without an interruption of service to customers. Education

B.S., Business Administration Youngstown State University Youngstown, Ohio December 1994

Major in Industrial Management

Professional Highlights, Certifications and Affiliations

Certified Lean Enterprise Specialist

Member of Safety Council, First Responder

Member of Operation and Plant Managers Association (OPMA)

Certificate of Management from the Corporate University at Kent State University – Stark

Gallup StrengthsFinder - Responsibility, Analytical, Deliberative, Relator, Discipline

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