JIM STACEY

*** ******** **** ******* ****, Maine 04769

207-***-**** acrpeq@r.postjobfree.com

Automotive components and systems

Dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience improving financial performance of manufacturing operations combined with corporate business goals.

Transformational change specialist with proven history of success transitioning struggling business units into high-income profit centers despite challenging economic conditions. Implemented SAP and 6Sigma and recertified TS16949 at all facilities.

Highly effective negotiator with demonstrated skill achieving optimal outcomes in closing contracts with customers, unions, and other key stakeholders.

C-level leader with experience reporting directly to Board of Directors and serving as valued member of international strategy boards.

International Business Strategy Start-Up Leadership Budget Management Acquisitions

Manufacturing Plant Performance & Management Continuous Improvement P&L Management

Contract Negotiations Product Development Lean / Six Sigma Process Improvements Logistics

Business Forecasting Sales & Marketing Strategy Mergers & Acquisitions Manufacturing Technology

Production Improvement Quality Management Financial Leadership Inventory Control

Stakeholder & Customer Relations C-Level Leadership & Influence Team Building & Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wal-Mart, Presque Isle, Maine ● 2014-2015

Manager.

THE CROW’S NEST RESTAURANT & EVENT CENTER LLC, Presque Isle, Maine ● 2010-2012

President of 25,000-square-foot restaurant and event center with 42 employees.

INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER, Maine 2005-2010

Acquired and developed properties throughout Maine and Florida.

ZFLEMFORDER, Northville, Michigan & Brewer, Maine 1987-2005

President North America & Australia ● 2001-2005

Automotive components and systems manufacturer and supplier serving automotive companies worldwide, with full business unit responsibility for 8 manufacturing sites and 1 technical development center in support of $1billion annual sales. Implemented performance improvement plans governing quality, output, cost reduction, and other factors.

Transformed standard plant into high-performance benchmark manufacturing facility through skilled implementation of cost reduction and process improvement standards.

Dramatically reduced costs by initiating company’s first US material sourcing program, overcoming key logistical and cultural barriers.

Decreased costs by $million’s in 12 months.

Achieved worldwide TQM award.

Established production of axle assembly and other auto components from Chicago, South Carolina and Toluca Mexico Greenfield sites, Union and Nonunion.

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ZFLEMFORDER (continued)

Vice President / COO, North America: Components & Systems Business Units 2000-2001

Oversaw all aspects of financial and operational performance for systems and components development throughout North America.

Negotiated $350 million contract with Ford Motor Company.

Reduced costs and improved performance and quality by implementing Lean Six Sigma training programs and process enhancement initiatives throughout all North American locations.

Established new Vice President of Purchasing position to reduce costs from 5% per year.

Restructured internal operations to build new sales project teams, dramatically improving sales performance.

General Manager: Business Unit Automotive Chassis Components 1999-2000

Managed P&L performance for key business unit with operations throughout North America. Collaborated in person at strategic locations to review business variances, identify opportunities for revenue growth, and develop plans for implementation. Managed budgets and financial performance.

Secured $15 million in sales, requiring a Greenfield production facility in Mexico.

Fuelled growth by 155% throughout 12-month period; negotiated $40 million new contract with General Motors.

Spearheaded hostile takeover of supplier facility, skilled negotiation with unions, lawyers, and other stakeholders.

Oversaw construction of multiple new factories.

Prior Positions:

Plant Manager- ZFLemforder, Brewer Maine

Materials Manager- ZFLemforder, Brewer Maine

Purchasing & Sales Manager- Journal Press, Belfast Maine

Electronic Assembly Supervisor- Pyr-A-Larm, Brewer Maine

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Husson University, Bangor, Maine

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

5S Kaizen Toyota Production System TPM Six Sigma

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Sergeant, US Air Force

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