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May 13, 2016

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Kenneth Clodfelter

***** ********** **. ************, ** 46256 502-***-**** email: mailto:acuro5@r.postjobfree.com

Team Building Leadership That Drives Growth, Market Share & Profitability

Financial, Technical & Operations Breadth and Depth – Driving Strategic Innovation, Differentiation & Solutions

Team engaging leadership with strategic global market depth who uses data analytics to rapidly and decisively resolve engineering, manufacturing, inventory, operations, supply chain, safety, quality and technical challenges. Sustainable results driven by leveraging a world class team engaging leadership style that achieves strategic alignment in multi-industry, multi-cultural and multi-site global organizations. Expertise in: P&L > $350MM, 24/7 operations, >700 global team members, CAPEX > $100MM, and implementing highly engineered continuous improvement solutions.

* Trusted Cross-Functional Engineering / Operations / Project Management / Team Building / Team Engagement Leader with Focus on Differentiation and a Strategic Business Growth Playbook. Primary customer contact for technical and program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance using earned value management (EVMS) processes. Coordinated the preparation of proposals / quotes, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms / conditions of commercial and DoD contracts.

* Repeated Record Breaking Growth Leadership in producing increased EBITDA by 167%, increased revenues by 21%, record breaking productivity improvements by 55% and increased backlog by 500%.

* Repeated Top 10% Performer at GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney using data driven clear thinking business acumen, resulting in high performance organizations with real business influencing measurable results.

* High Performance Employee Engagement / Motivator leading global multi-site multi-cultural teams of professionals to new levels of success institutionalizing Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data driven initiatives derived from world class leaders General Electric and United Technologies.

* Multi-Industry Expertise derived from experiences within the highly competitive high tech precision aerospace, aviation, nuclear, bio-med, defense (DoD), high volume consumer products, power transmission and commercial industries; meeting or exceeding all industry regulatory compliances.

Domestic and Global Expertise Key Client Development & Retention Brand Development Union / Non-Union Environments Sales & Marketing Business Development Relationship Management Program / Project Management Fortune 100 & Small Business Expertise New Product Introduction / Development Business Development APQP / ISO / PPAP / OSHA / FAA / FAR / ITAR / 6-Sigma / Lean Sigma / Lean Manufacturing / DMAIC / DFSS / FTY / DoD Joint Venture Development

Selected Achievements

Proven business streamlining / continuous improvement expertise successfully performing business growth / turnarounds of six underperforming companies in the highly competitive high tech aerospace, defense and industrial highly engineered technology products and precision manufacturing industries.

Significantly improved operations productivity by > 55% through employee engagement and detailed hands-on involvement. Increased overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by 137% across 122 precision work centers by implementing focused execution, accountability, rhythmic KPI awareness and implementing strategic CAPEX projects. Managed CAPEX projects of >$100MM. Cultivated customer satisfaction for > 3500 customers. Improved on-time delivery by 145% with speed to market initiatives and realized record level 167% EBITDA gains.

Aerospace Company Change Agent – Drove increased financial annual revenue by 21%, profitability by 31% and product backlog by 500% of a complicated turnaround for a privately held aerospace engineering and manufacturing company in 13 months.

Defense Contractor Change Agent – Improved financial operating losses from (33 %) to a net income gain of 7 % within 14 months through sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing and operational improvements by implementing product technology design and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Global Distribution Technology Strategy: + 2.7X Inventory Turns through control focus – reduced $22M global inventory by 28%, and increased turns from 1.7 to 4.6 in 12 months., director of quality, finance, marketing, sourcing, contracts,

Program Management, system design, FAR, military, commercial, union, negotiations, proposals, international

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GARRITY TOOL COMPANY – Indianapolis, IN OEM 2015

World class privately held precision manufacturing company that serves the aviation, aerospace, defense, nuclear, bio-medical and commercial industries.

Business Leader – Engineering / Operations / Manufacturing / Business Development / Program Management – Change Leadership to Build a High Performing Privately Held Precision Manufacturing, Fabrication, Assembly & Test Organization to Increase Market Share, Drive Growth and Increase Sustainable Profitability

Recruited to develop and provide strategic growth leadership to a world class high precision manufacturing, fabrication, assembly and test company that services the aerospace, aviation, defense, nuclear and commercial business sectors. P&L ownership, including all functional organizations: business development, operations, engineering, HR, IT and finance to assure regulatory compliance and drive sustainable profitable growth.

Provide strategic change leadership for a team of experienced functional experts, maximizing the value proposition Garrity Tool delivers to our diverse client base; GE Aviation, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, L3, Raytheon, Beckman Coulter, Smith & Nephew, and many others; assuring cost effective production processes with emphasis on five KPIs….Safety, Quality, On-time Deliveries, Productivity and Financial Performance.

Through ERP and PDCA analytics driven process improvements, improved operational efficiencies by 32%, improved productivity by 58% and integrated systematic employee engagement processes. Implemented Estimate at Completion (EAC) cost control streamlining and overall business process improvements, resulting in increased bottom line profits by 26% without jeopardizing product quality, on-time deliveries or overall business stability.

Maximize organizational alignment, growth and revenue opportunities. Developed a focused strategic growth playbook to increase revenue and manage initiatives to grow and expand the business for clients based on key performance metrics. Build a focused team that manages client relationships with strategic decision makers, developing long term positions for sustainable growth.

Coach and develop teams into ownership of processes. Provided customer vendor managed inventory (VMI) using KANBAN, develop skill levels, PDCA process, problem recognition and resolution, performance of routine area administrative matters, attainment of team goals, taking initiative to improve area performance and ownership of preventative maintenance, where appropriate.

Provide technical support and guidance to troubleshoot, analyze and recommend actions to improve yield, quality and cost using lean six sigma tools and philosophies.

CDI CORPORATION – Cincinnati, OH OEM 2015

Multinational engineering, information technology and professional engineering and staffing services company providing expertise in a range of industries including aviation, energy, chemical, aerospace, defense, transportation and financial services.

Site Leader / Director of Engineering– Consulting / Chief Engineer / Business Development / Program Management – Change Leadership to Build a Global High Performing Professional Services Organization to Increase Share, Drive Growth and Increase Profitability

Recruited to CDI Corporation to provide multi-site strategically focused executive level professional engineering services leadership for GE Aviation and their portfolio of aerospace / aviation products. Providing focused client growth, advancing client relationships and driving successful and profitable delivery of engineering, and analytical services. $50M P&L responsibility with 410 professional engineering experts supporting the detailed design, analysis, and turnkey supply chain requirements for the aerospace, aviation, energy / power, automotive, nuclear, defense, appliances and industrial business sectors.

Provided growth leadership for a team of experienced functional experts, maximizing the value proposition CDI delivers to our diverse client base, assuring high quality, timely and accurate results. Improved bottom line margins by +128% in only four months.

Maximize growth and revenue opportunities. Accountable for identifying opportunities to increase revenue and manage initiatives to grow and expand the business for clients based on key performance metrics. Built a focused team structure that effectively manages client relationships with strategic decision makers, established ownership and accountability at a Section Leader level, developing long term partnerships for sustainable growth.

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AMSTED INDUSTRIES – Diamond Chain Company, Indianapolis, IN OEM 2012 / 2014

Diversified Technology and Manufacturing ESOP Corporation – Rail, Automotive & Industrial Products

Operations Leader – Operations / Manufacturing / Engineering – Hands-on Continuous Improvement Leadership to Build a High Performing Global Organization to Increase Share, Drive Growth and Increase EBITDA

Recruited into Diamond Chain to provide day-to-day multi-site strategically focused executive leadership to position a 124-year-old company back at the forefront of the industry, and advance the company's mission and objectives to promote continued revenue growth and increased profitability in a global environment. $100M P&L responsibility with record revenues (+16% YoY), record EBITDA (+167%) and record productivity (+55%).

Set the operations, distribution, logistics, global supply chain, customer service, EH&S and sales and marketing vision business strategy to meet overall company goals, including company communication cadence of goals using the ERP system analytics and key performance indicator (KPI) metrics that result in sustainable positive change.

Record breaking results through focused execution and technical solutions using strategic NPI, CAPEX, PLC, SPC and HMI implementations. Drove operational efficiency improvements of 137% across 122 work centers, cultivating customer satisfaction by exceeding quality requirements (achieving 5.2 sigma) and improving on-time delivery by 145% (while controlling inventory levels), resulting in 167% EBITDA gains.

Increased bottom line profits through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) focus and strategic CAPEX technology advancements, SPC, uptime, cost out projects, continuous improvement process focus, lean 6-sigma, and developing a “focus factory” approach. Improved precision CNC machining, punch press, high volume assembly and high tolerance machining efficiencies (OEE) from 37% to 87% and increased production rates by 55% while reducing production staff by 21%. Annually produce and process over 340,000,000 parts; global delivery of over 420,000 products; plan, manage and control >45,000 SKUs; and assure customer satisfaction of > 3500 customers.

GENERAL ELECTRIC CORPORATON OEM 2010 / 2012

World’s largest diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world's toughest problems, ranked 1st as the "Global Most Admired Companies".

Senior Leader – Advanced Classified / Compartmentalized Programs (GE Aviation – Cincinnati, OH)

Recruited back to GE Aviation in a key strategic position as the Senior Leader of all Advanced Programs to better position GE Aviation to capture future key advanced programs and to assure FAR and ITAR regulatory compliance.

Provided leadership to ensure seamless strategic and comprehensive integrated leadership to internal and external stakeholders, by developing new strategic processes and tools to simplify support to both our internal and external customers. Implemented > $5.0MM in CAPEX improvements.

Developed comprehensive team key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational tools driving overall organizational efficiencies. Developed business forecasts and implemented culture change through focused team building, significantly improving our output quality and responsiveness.

TURBOCOMBUSTOR TECHNOLOGY (TCT), Cincinnati, OH 2010

Global high technology integrated design, manufacturing and systems integration solutions provider for the aerospace, aviation and industrial marine applications.

Business Leader – Operations / Manufacturing / Engineering / Business Development / Program Management – Leadership to Drive Growth, Market Share and Profitability

Recruited to provide data driven strategic change leadership to grow revenue, maximize profitability and drive continued growth. Specific strategic focus was on operations continuous improvement, operational efficiency, product quality, sales & marketing, OTD and to re-establish overall company business credibility with aerospace, MRO and industrial gas turbine customers. Grew revenue by 18% and drove 22% EBITDA improvements.

P&L multi-site responsibility for providing engineered and manufacturing operations solutions for various products and alloys using precision CNC machining, forgings, EDM (wire/fast hole), assembly, NDT, brazing, heat treat, welding, fabrication and distribution of aerospace, aviation and commercial products.

Established accountability requirements to drive operational culture changes while identifying key revenue levers with customers and implementing operational cost reductions, resulting in significant product quality and on time delivery improvements using a rhythmic KPI metrics driven cadence.

Developed marketing and new business development strategy with GE Aviation, GE Power, Rolls Royce, Siemens, Pratt & Whitney, Honda Aero and other aerospace, aviation, and power generation companies.

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WALL COLMONOY COMPANY – Aerobraze Group, Cincinnati, OH 2009 / 2010

Wall Colmonoy is a small disadvantaged privately held leading global materials and engineering group of companies engaged in the thermal processing and manufacturing of brazing products, castings, and engineered components across aerospace, automotive, glass container, oil & gas, mining, energy and other industrial sectors.

Business Leader – Operations / Manufacturing / Engineering / Business Development / Program Management – Leadership to Drive Growth, Market Share and Profitability

Recruited to provide data driven strategic change leadership to grow revenue, maximize profitability and drive continued growth. Specific strategic focus was on operations continuous improvement, operational efficiency, product quality, sales & marketing, OTD and to re-establish overall company business credibility with aerospace, MRO and industrial gas turbine customers. Drove growth of a highly engineered, precision aviation, aerospace and commercial manufacturing company using precision CNC machining centers, forgings, welding, EDM, HVOF, heat treat and brazing processes.

P&L multi-site leadership, adding long term back-log building agreements of + 500%, grew revenue by 31% through developing strategic and tactical business execution, and drove 26% EBITDA improvements.

Developed a responsive Senior Leadership Team and operational organization that achieved targeted revenue, quality and delivery objectives that immediately reduce costs by 45% as a result of focused data driven analyses.

Implemented a Quality Management System (QMS) that regained and maintained critical NADCAP accreditations and ensured ISO system standards and FAA regulatory compliance was achieved.

DRS TECHNOLOGIES, INC – Cincinnati, OH OEM 2007 / 2009

DRS Technologies is a leading defense technology supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide.

Engineering Leader - Engineering / Manufacturing / Program Management – Change Leadership to Develop Consistent Systems Engineering Standards, Highly Engineered Product Technical Systems Solutions and Customer Satisfaction

Recruited as a strategic change agent to provide strategic technical, business and product development leadership to a highly diverse team for the turnaround of a defense technology engineered products business supporting the Missile Defense Agency, Army, Navy, USAF and a number of DoD contractors.

Using proven leadership skills, instituted business operating structure and proven business practices that resulted in a 33% OI improvement. Implemented program and technical metrics; developed detailed program plans / forecasts; developed bid & proposals; performed FMEA analyses; developed long range strategic plans; and directed all phases of programs / projects from inception through product validation and delivery.

Developed and grew a responsive technical team of 80 Engineers through team building and providing advanced technical tools for the design, analysis and manufacturing support of a variety of engineered products

Institutionalized operational processes / procedures; design to cost initiatives; implemented product cost reductions of up to 40% by implementing modular product designs, part standardization and through lean sigma and manufacturability initiatives.

Developed new business of expanding product lines with existing and new customers while developing long range strategic goals of the organization. Develop acquisition strategic plans based on the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the US Government’s procurement plans as outlined in the Program Objective Memorandum (PMO). Supported the Army’s Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (AVCATT) program, Army’s Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) program, Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs, USAF Predator and Global Hawk programs and other classified Navy programs.

Implemented a new SAP based ERP system to accurately monitor material inventory and department progress against daily commitments, providing an immediate focus on production issues.

Developed a Quality Management System and was awarded ISO 9001 certification.

Implemented structured Program Management and review processes / systems: New Product Introduction (NPI); Configuration Control Board (CCB); Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR); Critical Design Reviews (CDR); Earned Value Management System (EVMS); Integrated Product Teams (IPT); product Bill of Materials (BOM).

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GENERAL ELECTRIC AVIATION OEM 2001 / 2007

World’s largest diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world's toughest problems, ranked 1st as the "Global Most Admired Companies".

Systems Integration Manager - Engineering / Chief Engineer (GE Aviation – Cincinnati, OH) – Technical Leadership to Develop Consistent Systems Engineering Solutions of Highly Engineered Products and Customer Satisfaction

Recruited to provide business, programmatic and technical systems design and integration leadership to a global multi-company diverse team of > 700 members, driving customer focused design, development, integration and flight certification of the next generation aviation propulsion system for the largest military procurement in US Government history 2.4T Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F136 engine program.

As a Systems Integration Engineering Leader, implemented >$300MM in program cost reductions by integrating product design, definition and qualification solutions with a global supply chain and competitors through lean sigma initiatives, focused key performance indicators (KPIs) and using integrated materials, such as composites.

Developed a $2B joint venture between GE Aviation and Rolls Royce, and provided system level design / integration leadership between GE, RR, P&W and Lockheed Martin. Defined program costs and strategic plans to lead and mitigate overall technical, manufacturing, and program risks to meet customer commitments.

Extensive use of Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) program control tools.

GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES

Business Unit Leader (GE Appliances – Louisville, KY) OEM 2000 - 2001

Recruited to bring new technology to the GE Appliances portfolio of products. Provided technical systems integration and business leadership solutions to a world-wide multi-company diverse team.

P&L leadership for a $350MM business for a major high volume consumer product (>700,000 units per year).

Implemented over $100MM in plant capital improvements (CAPEX), while providing leadership to up to 90 direct and over 350 indirect employees, in a union operating environment.

Reduced product costs by 31%, implemented $85 MM in cost savings, generated integrated strategic program plans, lead product/brand market research and sales strategies, and developed critical path detailed plans.

HEICO CORPORATION – Jet Avion, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 1999 / 2000

A Fortune 500 successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, defense and electronics company.

Manager, Production Readiness – Operations / Engineering – Develop Engineering and Lean Manufacturing Processes / Solutions to Provide Quality Products On-Time

Recruited as a technical expert in the reengineered design, development and flight qualification of high technology products for commercial Jet Engine applications to support the growth and profitability of a highly engineered aviation, aerospace and commercial manufacturing company.

Provided technical solutions leadership to a design and manufacturing team for the design, precision manufacturing, forging, castings, marketing and sales of aftermarket Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) aviation products to major airlines across the globe.

Provided technical expertise in the evaluation of businesses for company mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION – Pratt & Whitney, WPB, FL OEM 1987 / 1999

Fortune 100 global corporation made up of world-leading technological businesses in aircraft engines, helicopters, heating & air conditioning systems, fire & safety systems and technology research.

Engineering Manager – Develop High Tech Design / Systems Engineering Solutions using Global Technical Leadership

Provided technical leadership in the design, development, manufacturing and flight qualification of high technology products for Rocket Engine systems and advanced Jet Engine technologies to support the profitability and growth of a highly engineered aviation, aerospace and commercial manufacturing company.

Formulated a multi-billion-dollar international Joint Venture between the premier Russian Rocket manufacturer, NPO Energomash, and United Technologies Corp.

Developed and executed multi-million dollar budgets and schedules for NASA’s Space Shuttle Main Engines, Russian RD-180 Rocket Engine and the US Government’s Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F135 jet engine programs using Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Estimate at Completion (EAC) process tools.

Developed long term business relationships with over 100 Tier 1 domestic and global suppliers.

Significant hands-on and practical expertise in the high technology product and systems design, development and production qualification. Product designs include: bearings, seals, jet engine fan and compressor components, turbine components, development new aerospace materials (composites and metals) development and qualification and new non-destructive testing development and qualification. Precision manufacturing expertise includes the development and qualification of precision CNC machining, EDM, laser, sheet metal, investment and sand castings (foundry), near net shape forgings, cold heading and powder metallurgical parts, EB / Tig welded fabrications, and heat treat / brazing for space and commercial flight operations.

SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION – Rockford, IL 1980 - 1987

Fortune 100 global corporation that is one of the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. They design manufacture and service systems and components and provide integrated solutions for commercial, regional, business and military aircraft, helicopters and other platforms. They are also a major supplier to international space programs.

Marketing / Sales, Business Development & Product Development Engineering

Generated strategic business plans, technical specific product focus business development strategies, technical market analyses and technical program proposals with major prime contractors for space platforms, power generation systems, nuclear power systems and satellite thermal management systems.

Performed design, development, testing, performance, controls analyses and qualification of high speed, high pressure and high temperature turbine powered underwater propulsion systems, Torpedo Propulsion Powerplants…(open and closed cycles)

Academic Credentials

Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering

PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, Indiana

Classes towards Master of Business Administration (MBA)

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, West Palm Beach, FL

6-Sigma / Lean Sigma Black Belt Trained, (2007)

GENERAL ELECTRIC, Cincinnati, OH

Multiple Professional and Business Training Courses

Board of Directors – Sundstrand Credit Union

Indianapolis Rotary Club Member

Cover Letter

Kenneth Clodfelter Team Engaging Leadership That Drives Growth, Market Share & Profitability

10825 Brigantine Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46256 ● (C) 502-***-**** ● email:acuro5@r.postjobfree.com

As a previous “Top 10 % Performer” at both GE Aviation and Pratt & Whitney, I am confident that you will find my background and experience are directly in-line with your requirements.

A highly experienced and energized customer focused leader with global world class expertise across multiple industry sectors: aerospace, aviation, nuclear, defense, automotive, bio-medical, and commercial. Demonstrated expertise in leading, motivating and empowering employees to effect positive sustainable change that drives improved revenue, profitability, efficiencies, productivity and overall business performance.

Summary of experience:

Strategic and analytical business changing leadership expertise in the global high tech and high quality precision products industries, with in-depth supply chain management, product design, new product development and regulatory certification expertise, combined with breadth and depth in engineering and manufacturing operations.

Business Development: strategic growth, market analysis, and business / product differentiation development

Depth in engineering: product design and development, process design and development, systems integration design and development, and technology / product validation

Operations technology: continuous improvement; lean 6-sigma Black Belt trained; processes, tools, people and technology solutions focus

Global Distribution Center management: leadership of four DC’s. Two domestic, one in Europe and one in China. Through inventory management focus, reduced $22M global inventory by 28%, and increased turns from 1.7 to 4.6 in 12 months.

Global cross-functional multi-industry, multi-site, multi-cultural team building leadership and alignment expertise with P&L ownership of > $350MM. A trusted team engaging change agent that has developed the winning recipe required to assure success. Provide the team with a well-defined strategy, develop the robust and sustainable processes and technology solutions to drive the strategy’s implementation based on data and analyses, and give the team the correct tools to perform with. Then anchor the winning formula with clear, concise and rhythmic communication of the key performance indicators (KPIs), business progress and business challenges, assuring the desired sustainable results.

Strong technical process and systems solutions business acumen developed from world class leaders General Electric Corporation and United Technologies Corporation, with hands-on expertise in developing high performance organizational alignment, resulting in real business influencing, sustainable and measurable results.

Kenneth Clodfelter Team Engaging Leadership That Drives Growth, Market Share & Profitability

10825 Brigantine Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46256 ● (C) 502-***-**** ● email:acuro5@r.postjobfree.com

Extensive in depth strategic operations and engineering leadership expertise in:

Strategic Competitive Landscape Analysis and Associated One, Three and Five Year Annual Growth Plans Development

Annual Company Goals Development and both Strategic and Tactical Alignment Implementation

Customer Analyses / Market Place Analyses / New Industry Growth Strategy Development

Strategic Business and Product Brand / Product Differentiation Development

Strategic Channel Partner and Key Customer Identification and Development

Cross-functional Staffing Planning & Company Based Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Metrics Communication and Execution

World Class / Best Practices Implementation Through Standardization of Processes, Policies, and Organizational Alignment

People / Leadership Talent Development Through Coaching, Training, Engagement and company alignment

Sales & Operations (S&OP) Process Discipline

Capital Expenditure Planning and Execution (>$100MM)….One, Three and Five Year Plans

Multi-industry Federal Regulatory Compliance: OSHA / ISO / API / NADCAP / FAA / APQP / PPAP / FAI / ITAR / FAR / EPA

Development of Cross-Functional Strategic Initiative Plans (SIPs) that Clearly Define Specific Project Management Details

Business Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Forecasting & Planning…Earned Value Management System (EVMS) / Estimate at Completion (EAC)

Business / Product Forecasting and Planning

Detailed Use of Engineering Analysis Tools…ANSYS, FMEA, 6-Sigma DFSS, DFR, FEA

Design to Cost and Manufacturability Analyses

Continuous Improvement Implementation

Lean Manufacturing / Waste Elimination

Product Design / Analysis

Systems Design, Analysis, Integration, Test, Validation and Verification

Development / Implementation of Standard Work Best Practices

Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Expertise / Training

Product Parametric Design / Modeling Implementation (Pro-E / Unigraphics / AutoCAD / Solid Works)

ERP Implementation and Maintenance….ASN and EDI utilization

Materials Development: Composites, Forgings (Near Net Shape/Pancake), Complex Castings, Powder Metallurgy, Aerospace Alloys

Kenneth Clodfelter Team Engaging Leadership That Drives Growth, Market Share & Profitability

10825 Brigantine Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46256 ● (C) 502-***-**** ● email:acuro5@r.postjobfree.com

High Volume Precision Fabrication Expertise: Precision CNC Processes (Mill/Drill/Lathe), EDM (Wire / Fast Hole / Plunge), Grinding (Surface / OD /ID), Punch Press/Stamping, Thermal Processes (Heat Treat / Brazing / Tempering using Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Air, Vacuum, Induction, Argon Atmospheres), Thermal Spray (HVOC / HVOF), Sheet Metal, Castings (Investment/Sand), Welding (EB/TIG/MIG), Laser, Final Assembly, Test, Validation, NDT (CT / X-Ray / FPI / Laser / Vision Systems / UT / CMM)

Hoshin Planning / 4DX

Day-by-Day Operations & Controls

oMargin Management

oCOGS controls

oWorking Capital Identification and Controls

oCash Flow Management

oCustomer Service Leadership

oGlobal Manufacturing Leadership

oGlobal Supply Chain Leadership

oTechnical Sales & Marketing Leadership

oHR / IT / Finance / Facilities & Maintenance Leadership

Lean Sigma / 6-Sigma Tools Implementation

oValue Stream Mapping (VSM)

oDesign of Experiments (DOE)

o8D

oGauge RR

oStatistical Process Control (SPC)

oFirst Time Yield (FTY)

oPareto Analysis

oJust in Time (JIT) Production Systems

oKaizen Events

oSingle-minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)

oKanban System

o5S

oProcess Flow Optimization

Day-by-Day and Work Center-by-Work Center Productivity Assurance (Overall Equipment Effectiveness-OEE)

Daily Inter-departmental / Customer On-time Deliveries

Daily Focus on Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)

Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering Solutions Focus

Systematic Preventative Maintenance (PM) Implementation

Daily Product Quality Assurance and Quality Management Systems Implementation

Process Ownership / Implementation: FRB, CAB, CCB, PCB, FRACAS



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