DOUGLAS A. WILLSE

**** ******** ***** ● Medina, Ohio 44256 ● 440-***-**** ● acv2d3@r.postjobfree.com

Versatile Operations Leader with a proven track record of driving profitability improvements in manufacturing, distribution and administrative processes. Skilled in managing change while consistently delivering bottom line results through lean methods, technology and collaboration. Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to develop empowered teams. Core Competencies;

Continuous Improvement

Vision and Values

Metric Development

Organizational Development

Strategic Management

Regulatory Compliance

Budget Management

ERP Systems

New Product Development

Lean Methods

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAST NYLONS LTD., Willoughby, OH 2013 to 2016

Manufacturer and distributor of cast nylon.

Chief Operating Officer

P&L responsibility for $27M manufacturer of diversified cast nylon shapes and grades. Led facility expansions and layout improvements to increase manufacturing capacity and support lean manufacturing methods. Member of Executive Committee reporting to the President.

Implemented performance metrics related to quality, productivity and waste. Drove 33% increase in plate production through capacity expansion and productivity improvements.

Established lean manufacturing and leadership development training programs.

Led efforts to formalize the Company vision and values through active involvement of employees across the organization.

SUNLESS INC., Macedonia, OH 2012 to 2013

Manufacturer of spray tanning equipment and solutions.

Vice President Operations (Contract Position)

Held multi-facility responsibility for manufacturing and distribution of spray tanning booths and solutions. Executed lean transformation of booth assembly process which included production capabilities for next generation model. Assumed additional responsibility for field service technicians and internal technical support call center. Member of Executive Committee reporting to President, CEO.

Reduced total inventory from $8M to $6.4M in 6 months.

Achieved annualized cost savings of $1.7M through negotiated material cost savings and productivity improvements.

Led expansion of compounding operation, increasing capacity by 100%.

ASSURAMED (EDGEPARK MEDICAL SUPPLIES), Twinsburg, OH 2006 to 2012

Nationwide leader in medical supply distribution.

Vice President - Operational Excellence - (2009 to 2012)

Managed a staff of 185 employees responsible for all front-end processes associated with obtaining insurance eligibility, prior authorization and medical documentation necessary to bill insurance plans on behalf of Edgepark customers. Utilized lean methods to streamline complex administrative processes associated with the management of customer orders and accounts receivable. Member of Executive Committee reporting to President, COO.

Reduced the percentage of reworked orders by 10% annually resulting in over $200K in cost avoidance.

Implemented electronic document management applications to streamline processing of medical documentation. Achieved annualized savings of $90K and improved accuracy rate of physician prescriptions by 11%.

Consistently maintained DSO below 40 days.

Regional Director of Distribution - (2008 to 2009)

Held multi-facility responsibility for operation of Distribution Centers in Ohio, New York and Illinois. Coordinated startup of new facilities, capacity expansion and productivity improvements through application of lean methodologies. Standardized metric reporting and organizational structure across facilities. Reported to Vice President, Operations.

Continuous Improvement Leader - (2006 to 2008)

Responsible for the development and execution of company-wide strategies to improve efficiencies across Edgepark’s distribution operations. Led the design and implementation of lean systems across 5 distribution centers and the Corporate office. Reported to Vice President, Operations.

Designed and implemented cellular layouts across multiple facilities. Achieved 35% productivity improvement and consistently delivered return on investments under 12 months.

INVACARE CORPORATION, Elyria, OH 1991 to 2006

Global leader in the manufacture and distribution of home health and long term care medical products.

Director of Operations - (2000 to 2006)

Held plant P&L responsibility for multiplant operations producing standard and custom order medical equipment representing $250M in annual sales. Directed production with a staff of 80 salaried and 900+ hourly associates across 3 shifts and a budget of $50M. Reported to Vice President, Manufacturing.

Consistently achieved 4-5% annual productivity improvement.

Reduced product costs $8M on purchases of $150M by off-shore sourcing and improved management of purchased materials.

Leveraged Information systems technology to consistently improve WIP and finished goods inventory management.

Received Invacare Safety Star award for 38% reduction in OSHA incidence rate.

Director of Engineering - (1999 to 2000)

Managed design engineering for products representing over $200M in annual sales with a staff of 12 design engineers responsible for new product development and sustaining engineering activities.

Led design effort resulting in introduction of unique low adjustable bed in less than 3 months.

Developed improved process for management of new product development initiatives.

Operations Manager - (1995 to 1999)

Managed staff of 18 managers and supervisors producing rehab and standard mobility products. Responsible for 600 hourly associates across 3 shifts and an annual budget of $36M.

Coordinated product transfer and consolidation of customized power wheelchair manufacturing as part of a 90K sq. ft. facility expansion.

Led efforts to become first Invacare North American facility to achieve ISO 9001 registration.

Consistently achieved 95% fill rates of stock product and reduced lead time of custom order product to less than 5 days.

Director, Quality and Materials - (1993 to 1995)

Managed supplier quality, internal quality, materials, and purchasing function for 3 facilities with a staff of 35 and a budget of $10M. Reported to Vice President, Rehabilitation Division.

Directed implementation of progressive quality systems throughout 3 manufacturing facilities.

Improved inventory turns over 15% by better planning and execution of monthly production plans.

Quality Manager - (1991 to 1993)

Managed internal quality activities for 3 facilities with a staff of 5 direct reports and 15 associates. Promoted from Sr. Quality Engineer. Reported to Director, Operations.

Designed and implemented problem solving methodology and corrective action system improving quality 30%

EATON CORPORATION, Cleveland, OH 1985 to 1991

Global technology leader in power management systems

Senior Product Engineer, Corporate Quality Advancement, Southfield, MI - (1990 to 1991)

Supplier Quality Engineer, Truck Component Operations, Galesburg, MI - (1988 to 1990)

Manufacturing Engineer, Fluid Power Operations, Fletcher, NC - (1986 to 1988)

Manufacturing Engineer, Willoughby, OH - (1985 to 1986)

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor Mechanical Engineering, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio

Graduate Studies, Business Administration, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina

Six Sigma ● Lean Manufacturing ● Kaizen ● 5S ● Financial Management ● Project Management

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