ROBERT MCMASTER
**** ****** ***** *****, **. Louis, Missouri 63011
HOME: 1-636-***-**** CELL: 1-314-***-****
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EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
Executive who creates strategic alliances with organizational leaders to effectively align with and support business initiatives. Experienced problem solver who embraces and utilizes Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Principles in total company operations. Visionary and strategic thinker who builds and retains high performance team members by hiring, training, mentoring and motivating individuals to be the best and perform at a high level. Effectively executes and monitors process control and quality in the manufacturing process by championing teams through direct and indirect reporting relationships. Executive who is driven to maximize profits by staying within budget and managing the Profit and Loss Statement. A keen eye for detail for all aspects of business development, operations, finance, marketing, sales, recruitment, risk management, and facility expansion. Creates “Value Analysis” teams to address engineering changes, material changes or procedural changes for cost factors, as well as, staying in line with good quality practices. Painted over one million injected molded automotive components annually.
Prior bank executive responsible for managing multiple automotive related entities: BMM, Inc., Lumbee of Michigan, LLC. QAS Salena Assembly Plant, LLC., QAS of Ohio, LLC., and Powdered Coatings, Inc.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Start-ups and Acquisitions Diverse Industry Knowledge
Business Operations Risk Management
P & L Management Budgeting Expertise
Sales Analysis Leadership/Communication Skills
Market Research Analysis Negotiations Expert
Financial Analysis Product Line Expansion
Quality management ISO/QS Organizational Development
Customer Relations Problem Identification and Resolution Ability
New Business Development Flexible and adaptable in building relationships
Business Process Re-engineering Visionary and Strategic Planning
CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
New Business from Chrysler, Ford, GM and Honda directly or indirectly
Increased sales 20% annually/increased profit margins as sales increased
Diversified company operations
Tier 1 Tier 11 and Tier 111 approved automotive supplier
Obtained ISO and QS quality certifications
Embraced and championed lean philosophies as a strategic approach throughout all organizations
Recruit and develop strong/effective/functional management organizations
Patented pretreatment process for magnesium alloy prior to painting
Built strong operational and quality departments
Understanding of customer needs and market place direction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRESIDENT
June 2002 to present
BMM, Inc. – St. Louis, Missouri
Consultant and Advisor for mid-size companies to excel in devising non-traditional solutions that transform stagnant
or declining businesses into spirited and profitable operations. Review operations for inefficient practices and in some instances changing the culture of the company. Center of influence for key business players prepared to support
new initiatives for growth and expansion.
PRESIDENT
July 2002 to 2009
LUMBEE OF MICHIGAN, LLC. – Detroit, Michigan
A satellite organization, with its own management team, who would sort, repair, rework, or re-engineer defective automotive parts for suppliers of Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors plants in the Detroit area. Company offered quality representation for out of state suppliers by responding to plant concern within two hours of contact by plant
quality department. First year EBIT in excess of $500,000.00
PRESIDENT
June 2006 – 2008
QAS SALENA ASSEMBLY PLANT, LLC – St. Louis, Missouri
A satellite organization, with its own management team, sub-assembled seating components for the Chrysler Mini-Van plant. Eighteen variations shipped six days a week representing over 13,000 components per week. Developed and implemented an efficient inventory, financial, and operating system resulting in a 10% increase in revenue.
PRESIDENT
June 2006 – 2008
QAS OF OHIO, LLC. – Cleveland, Ohio
A satellite organization, with its own management team, sub-assembled seating component for the Ford Cargo Van plant. Sixteen variations shipped JIT five days a week representing over 10,000 components per week. Profits increased 7% by restructuring production line.
EDUCATION
MASTERS – ECONOMICS and FINANCE
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY – St. Louis, Missouri
BACHELOR OF ARTS – PSYCHOLOGY
ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY – Kansas City, Missouri