Gregory S. Salach

** ***** **** **., ********, Illinois, 60521 / H: 630-***-**** or C: 815-***-**** / acp3eb@r.postjobfree.com

MANUFACTURING GENERAL MANAGER

A solutions-focused, highly motivated professional with comprehensive experience in business operations, quality control, and manufacturing. Exhibits calm demeanor in the face of difficulties with a demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects. A highly versatile individual who quickly masters new roles, responsibilities, and technologies with integrity, dedication and strong work ethic.

ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Increased manufacturing line output by 80% through identification and resolution of bottlenecks.

Drove sales increase of 33% through development of direct sales staff and implementation of customer incentive programs.

Streamlined material procurement process resulting in significant cost savings and improved cash flow through the lowering of on-hand inventory, improved raw material pricing and reliability of supply.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

National Bathing Products, Romeoville, IL

An organized manufacturer of fiberglass bathing fixtures.

GENERAL MANAGER (2000-2014)

ENGINEERING MANAGER (1991-2000)

Maintained full accountability for directly supporting the company President in the day-to-day management all of business functions including; Facility, Administration, Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Sales, HR, Financial and Regulatory. Applied strategic planning and prioritization toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Served as a key signatory for payroll and accounts payable, including purchase order authorization. Effectively analyzed internal processes to define inefficiencies and provided expert recommendations to boost productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Negotiated with union’s business agents and stewards in the processing and resolution of grievances serving as the company’s lead when negotiating bargaining unit agreements.

Developed and implemented process improvements by utilizing continuous process improvement (CPI) techniques.

Developed and implemented the use of CAD drawings for company products.

Conducted research and utilized findings to submit Environmental Permits/Applications; generated associated mandated reports and facilitated the promulgation of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) Reasonably Achievable Control Technology(RACT) standard for the polyester manufacturing industry.

Demonstrated strong communication and leadership abilities in effectively overseeing benefits administration and HR related initiatives.

Primary liaison for all varieties of corporate legal council and professional consultants.

Proficiently developed detailed corporate financial statements and reports.

Ensured company compliance with industry standards NAHB, ANSI and UL.

Designed and implemented facility/process changes to reduce worker exposures, increase throughputs and maximize labor efficiency.

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Northrop Corporation, Defense Systems Division, Rolling Meadows, IL

A Defense Contractor specializing in the design and manufacture of electronic countermeasure systems.

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER (1988-1991)

SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER (1986-1988)

QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER (1984-1986)

Demonstrated increased responsibility and recognition throughout employment, in a state-of-the art technological corporation traditionally being selected as first candidate in corporate mandated training and education. Successfully worked with all internal departments (e.g. Production, Engineering, Management, etc.) as well as customer entities and suppliers in the execution of daily tasks. A problem identifier, solution generator and corrective action specialist demonstrating the highest degree of integrity and professionalism.

Developed and implemented standardized operating procedures (SOPs) by utilizing continuous process improvement (CPI) techniques which significantly improved teamwork, problem root cause identification, robustness of corrective action and relationship with customer representatives.

oReduced processing time of non-compliant material from 4 weeks to less than 1 week.

oReduced non-compliant material backlog from 12M$ to less than 2M$.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

High Reliability Soldering

US Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California

Total Quality Management/Continuous Process Improvement

Northrop Corporation

Lean Six Sigma Training (Green Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt)

Villanova University

CORE COMPETENCIES

Team Leadership • Process Improvement • Procurement Strategy • Proactive Problem Solving

• Staff Hiring & Training • Union Negotiations • Reporting & Compliance

• Manufacturing • Quality Assurance • Relationship Building • Design • Engineering

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Network Management, CAD, Excel(extensive use), Access, Outlook, and Word

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