Supply Chain Manager

J. R. ACKER

***** *. ***** *** **********, AZ ***55  847-***-****  *********@*****.***

Professional Profile

President & CEO  President & COO  Division President / GM

Senior executive leader and problem solver with an impressive track record of enterprise growth and expansion. Proven ability to establish and manage multi-site operations in the U.S., China, Mexico, and the U.K. Vast industry experience includes consumer products packaging, industrial air compressors, aerospace turbo-machinery, and industrial gases. Results-driven CEO who spearheads new market initiatives, introduces global technologies, and creates decisive market advantages. Strategic leader with proven ability to deliver on the bottom line while achieving year-on-year double digit growth and enterprise development.

Career Highlights

Grew annual revenues from $40M to $100M+ (250%) over a 4-year period, raising industry ranking from 27th to 17th. (Placon)

Increased productivity from $115K/employee to $310K+/employee and increased profitability above industry average. (Placon)

Established 3 shift, stand-alone division in China in addition to joint manufacturing ventures in Mexico and the U.K. (Placon)

Led operations to profitability from previous net loss of -3% to operating profit of +2% within 1 year by reducing capacity one-third and doubling output through productivity improvement. (Fabri-Kal)

Served as technical leader of acquisition team (part of skunk works development) to launch company into private-label consumer air compressor market. (Ingersoll Rand)

Core Competencies

P & L Management New Product & Brand Development Strategic Planning

Business Development Supply Chain Management Acquisition Integration

Turnarounds Organizational Design & Restructuring Financial Analysis

Professional Experience

D & W Fine Pack 5/2012-Present

$500 M manufacturer of plastic food packaging

D & W acquired Clear Lam s Thermoforming Division in May of 2012 and I transferred with the acquisition.

Senior VP Operations

Responsible for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety across 13 plant operations throughout the U.S., Canada and China.

Integrated all of the operations in terms of manufacturing, quality and safety practices and standards, performance measures, supply chain roles and company culture

Created an optimal manufacturing footprint in conjunction with a low cost, high service distribution network. Reduced manufacturing and distribution costs $7.3 M annually

Improved customer service performance from 63% to 95% in the first 3 months

Reduced working capital $16 M in the first 7 months significantly reducing debt and increasing cash flow

Commercialized 3 new materials of manufacture reducing product weights by 25% on average

Clear Lam Packaging 9/2010-5/2012

$75 M manufacturer of thermoformed plastic food packaging

President & COO Thermoforming Division

Leading the division to sustainable double-digit growth with double-digit EBITDA while transforming it into a stand-alone, platform business

Developed and introduced new strategic plan based on core competencies and market fit vs job shop

Re-structured organization and re-staff ed to get needed higher level capabilities

Implemented Lean Manufacturing practices to reduce COGS

Mapped key processes to streamline operations and reducing processing costs and delivery times

Implemented KPI s to run the business by the numbers

Introduced quality systems approach to operations

TriEnda,LLC 4/2009-8/2010

$200 M manufacturer of plastic pallets and collapsible/returnable containers

President & General Manager

Provided enterprise leadership with full P & L responsibility to grow the business through acquisitions and organic initiatives.

Converting company from an asset-driven strategy (job shop) to a market-driven strategy

Transitioning from a manufacturer of heavy-gage plastic components to a turn-key solution-provider, integrating products and services for global logistics systems

Introducing Lean processes to improve the effectiveness and productivity of the organization

Formalizing Supply Chain Operations to reduce working capital and improve delivery performance

Placon Corporation 1999 to 2007

$100M+ manufacturer of thermo-formed plastic packaging.

President & CEO

Provided informed operational leadership with full P&L responsibility to grow business with profitable, organic initiatives. Leveraged company s core technologies and reputation for product quality and service. Supported major business development activities including direct customer involvement. Responsible for achieving predetermined annual sales, profits, and cash flow objectives. Worked with Board to identify potential acquisitions. Developed growth strategies that met or exceed performance goals.

Grew annual revenues from $40M to $100M+ (250%) over a 4-year period, raising industry ranking from 27th to 17th.

Increased productivity from $115K/employee to $310K+/employee and maintained above industry average profit.

Established 30-member, $1M stand-alone division in China in addition to joint manufacturing ventures in Mexico and the U.K.

Developed market-based strategy leading to the development of 3 core markets and positioned company as S.C. Johnson s largest single supplier.

Installed Tier I ERP system (Oracle) and lowered working capital by 30%. Increased orders delivered complete and on-time from 78% to 97.5%.

Fabri-Kal Corporation 1988 to 1999

$125M manufacturer of thermo-formed plastic containers.

Vice President, Operations (1991 to 1999)

Served as member of management team and managed company s largest cost center ($60M+). Defined, implemented, and led manufacturing, engineering, and distribution efforts. Developed and managed capital plan and expenditures of $6M. Negotiated union contracts and managed cost reduction program. Co-led due diligence teams for acquisitions in Guadalajara, Mexico and Los Angeles.

Grew company from $76M to $125M and won $6M and $9M contracts with both Dannon and Kraft.

Saved $5M annually and led operations to profitability within 1 year by shutting down 1 of 3 manufacturing facilities and doubling output through productivity improvement.

Delivered savings of $1M+ annually through management of cost reduction program.

Won $9M and $6M supply contracts with Kraft and Dannon, respectively.

Corporate Engineering Manager (1988 to 1991)

Placon Corporation 1983 to 1988

$22M+ manufacturer of thermo-formed plastic packaging.

Corporate Engineering Manager

Responsible for product design and development, tool design and fabrication, manufacturing engineering and quality. Oversaw capital projects engineering and facilities design and construction.

Supported revenue growth of $12M (from $10M to $22M).

Designed, constructed, and managed new generation thermo-forming production plant.

Developed and managed contract assembly capabilities for major program for S.C. Johnson that has grown profitably for 22 years.

Division Engineering Manager, Small Compressor Division, Ingersoll Rand 1979 to 1983

Turbo Machinery Development Engineer, Rockwell International 1978 to 1979

Process & Product Development Engineer, Union Carbide Corporation 1976 to 1978

Education & Professional Development

BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin Madison, WI

Selected Executive Programs at Cal-Tech and the University of Wisconsin

Board Director Experience

Placon Corporation- Family owned business 1999-2007

E.R. Wagner Manufacturing Company- Family owned business 2006-2008

University of Wisconsin College of Engineering Industrial Advisory Board 2006-Present

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