Mark Johnson

*D-** Queen Street South, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1V8

226-***-**** acseal@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

** ***** *********** ********** ********** culminating in being President of a Tier 1 global supplier of acoustic and thermal products in the form of interior trim and vehicle sound suppression.

Fifteen year proven track record of at least 20% growth year over year.

Distressed and/or turnaround experience including multiple location operations. Experienced in conventional and venture financing.

Comfortable in dealing with under-capitalized businesses and able to balance day to day operational budget needs and objectives with mid-term / strategic growth goals;

Entrepreneurial, nimble and fast moving yet capable of bringing structure to chaos; attention to detail and solid analytical skill set;

Invented and managed several improvement programs that utilized new processes and equipment including holding 3 patents.

Core competence in materials, rubber, plastics and composites. Core competence in process; calendaring, compression molding, vacuum forming, extrusion, and robotics.

Capable of leading by example and reinforcing corporate values, culture and policies throughout an organization;

Demonstrated the ability to initiate change through strategy creation and the appreciation of various management methods. (KPI, Six Sigma, Lean, Etc.)

Able to systematize complex work environments, quick to learn new concepts, oriented toward technology and cost reduction so that bottom line is impacted positively while safety, quality, and service levels are met.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

CONSULTANT, Camali Limited, 2013 - Present

Currently consulting with small to mid-sized business in creating sustained improvements to profitability and cash flow.

PRESIDENT, Camali Industries (NA) Inc. 2001 - 2013

A Tier I global preferred supplier of cosmetic, acoustic and thermal products for vehicles and office environs in the form of molded composites in a class “A” finish.

Originally an asset purchase of the equipment, inventory and a small book of business of about $1.5M. From this base over the next ten years achieved $25M in sales with 140 employees with a main plant in Cambridge and with satellites in Cambridge and Mexico.

As a hands on president with all the expected duties as such I divided my time on a day to day basis 30% sales, 50% manufacturing operations, 20% administration.

Customers were global producers such as Caterpillar, CNH, Fiat, Diamler, Steelcase, construction, etc. and numerous other off-road, truck, bus and industrial and consumer products.

VICE-PRESEDENT/GENERAL MANAGER, Commercial & Industrial Products Group, JET Composites Inc. 1998 – 2001

Member of the senior team with direct responsibility for the strategy, management, and growth of all commercial and industrial products within a larger automotive manufacturer.

Diversified markets including automotive, heavy equipment OEM, heavy truck, specialty vehicles, and construction and architectural products. Provide leadership to the manufacturing team that included quality, plant & production, HR, finance, and engineering. P&L responsibility for the business unit with sales of $25M and a non-unionized workforce of up to 140.

GENERAL MANAGER/SECRETARY TREASURER, CCG/PARMA Inc.

Oversee the merger and integration of Parma with Custom Cryogenic Grinding Corporation to create a diversified rubber and plastics producer for acoustic automotive and industrial applications.

Recruit and build a management team capable of providing leadership in a start-up situation. Create stable manufacturing systems. Develop marketing plans for managed growth. Managed and directed the activities of the business with the objective of providing maximum profit and return on invested capital. Lead the development of current and long-range objectives, goals, and policies that covered company operations, personnel, financial performance, and growth.

Responsible for new business development including market analysis and sales of the company’s products and services. Created a profitable enterprise capable, and looking forward to strong internal growth and/or growth through merger or acquisition.

EARLY CAREER CHRONOLOGY

PLANT MANAGER, Reprise Products

FOREMAN, Thermalplastics

SITE SUPERINTENDANT, McLean & Peister

CAMP FOREMAN, Ministry of Natural Resources

Various hospitality, youth involvement and miscellaneous roles.

EDUCATION

1986 University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Arts, Economics Honours

1982 Conestoga College, Engineering Technology

Additional Education

Lakehead University – Various courses in Production & Operations Research

Wilfred Laurier University - Various courses in Courses in Business & Ethics

Private Consultants

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Strategic Planning

Personal

- Interests in family, flying (Certified Private Pilot), music, golf, diving, painting.

- Excellent health, able to travel and/or relocate.

- Legal documentation to work anywhere in Canada, the US and the EU.

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