Management Quality
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Richard T. Reiss
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
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Cell 330-***-****
CAREER PROFILE
Management executive with experience in a global rubber and polymer
industry. Successful track record of contributing to business growth,
market expansion, and profitability. Strong communicator with ability to
interact at all levels of an organization. Skilled at applying creative
and practical solutions to complex problems.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic Planning - Multi-Site Operations - Process Improvement - Business
Development
Finance & Budgeting - Organization Design & Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cardinal Rubber Company Barberton, Ohio
2010 to Current
Privately held rubber products manufacturer serving diverse markets
including Aerospace fuel cell fittings and EPDM rubber for athletic tracks
and playgrounds.
Quality System Manager
Created a quality control system that excelled in meeting demanding
customer specifications and expectations. Lead department supervisors
in auditing processes to gain an in-sight advantage for team members
responsible for quality processes and products. Achieved ISO 9001:2008
certification in 2013.
. Managed quality performance of the aerospace process, inspection
and control development, resulting in a reduction in returns of
80%.
. Responsible for all aspects of the ISO 9001:2008 system
including problem solving, corrective actions, internal audits,
and continuous improvement.
. Established visual inspection standards including improved
inspection environments, boundary diagrams, inspection criteria,
and training to reduce scrap rates below company set standards.
. Root cause analysis that went to the core of defects spurring
corrective actions that increased productivity, improved product
quality, and reduced costs.
. Responsible for PPAP, First Article Inspection, FMEA and
customer interaction with these regards.
The R.C.A Rubber Company Akron, Ohio
1981 to 2008
Privately held polymer manufacturer with plants in Tennessee and Ohio
serving the Commercial Building market and the Transportation market.
VP Multi-Unit Operations
2003 to 2008
Created a culture of excellence across the organization through
selective recruitment, effective employee management, and exceptional
union / non union labor relations. Set strategic direction and
executed through five direct reports. Oversaw 315 employees at
geographically dispersed plants located in Ohio and Tennessee.
Participated in quarterly/annual Board of Directors meetings and
annual stockholder meetings.
. Strategically redesigned and turned around business. $1.5 million
turn around in seven months.
. Responsible for profit and loss analysis and management.
. Organization and team building.
. Exceptional HR management and policy development.
Director of Operations
1992 to 2003
Collaborated across the organization to maximize productivity,
profitability, and performance by designing and implementing
manufacturing process and HR policy improvements.
. Earned recognition for enhancing organization, improving time
management, and delivering results that surpassed company goals
and objectives. Gained a 28% increase in the mixing department.
. Negotiated and successfully administered collective bargaining
agreements across two plants
. Recognized for the ability to build trust and credibility with
management/ employee populations
. Invited to become a member of the Board of Directors in 1996
Director of Purchasing 1987 to
1992
Expertly negotiated lucrative terms and conditions for raw materials
and capital equipment used across the plants. Through improved
scheduling and tactical inventory management, added $300,000.00 cash
flow improvement per month. Negotiated a transportation agreement
between the two plants saving $250,000.00 annually.
Supervision 1984 to
1987
Led crews/departments of six to fifteen people in the manufacturing
process. Familiar with banbury mixing and controls, two and three
roll calanders, mills, compression style presses, cutting and
finishing equipment.
Laboratory Technician 1981 to
1984
EDUCATION
BSBA; University of Akron; Akron, Ohio 1991
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