Bradley S. Larsen
Phelps, NY *****
Cell: 315-***-****
Email: ****.**********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Innovative and results driven operations management executive with successful track record in the management of people and business processes with a unique blend of technical, commercial, and interpersonal skills.
Strategic and business planning
Footprint rationalization
New product & process development
Engineering Automation
Organizational development & team building
Quality systems implementation
Analytical & creative problem solving
Performance management
MRP/ERP planning
Commercial Management
Lean Six Sigma
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ITT Corporation – Goulds Pumps - Seneca Falls, NY 2007 – Current
ITT Goulds Pumps is a global manufacturer of centrifugal pumps that service the API, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Waste Water, & Mining Industries with annual revenues of $500 Million.
Director of Operations: 2009 – Present
As a member of the Senior Staff responsibilities encompass both Commercial and Operational focus for the overall execution of the “engineered to order” business segment with annual sales revenue of $ 150 M. Responsibilities include P&L, budgeting, OTP, productivity, inventory, margin erosion, and overall revenue commitments while managing logistics, materials, supply chain, machining, assembly & testing departments.
Increased Operating Income by $ 2M – $ 3M per year through productivity savings initiatives
Created a Master Planning model leading to 100% improvement in order release & overall OTP
Design Layout & Process Flow for a new 75K sq ft - $ 27 M test and packaging facility
Increased customer delivery by 50%, resulting in $ 20M sales revenue
75% reduction in warranty claims year over year
Established Process Improvement culture based on Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
Established operational metrics with budget based goals across all departments (Engineering, Design, Materials, Assembly, Manufacturing)
Successful launch of 2 new products, targeted to further capture market share in growing industries
Commercial Director: 2007 – 2009
As a member of the Senior Staff responsibility encompassed all aspects of the “Front End” business process from order receipt through release to manufacturing for all standard and engineered order business segments.
Managed staff of 50 professionals
Business Process lead in closure and relocation of $100M facility to Seneca Falls Operations
Developed business enhancements allowing revenue growth from a $ 20 M to $ 140 M
Created an LOD (Live Order Development) program for introduction of new products in lieu of traditional R&D process.
Created Front End Business models streamlining the execution of the "made to order” and the “engineered to order” value streams and improving cycle times by 50%.
SPX – LIGHTNIN Mixer - Rochester, NY
SPX is a global manufacturer of industrial mixing equipment with annual revenues of $140 Million serving the Chemical, Mining, Municipal and Pharmaceutical Industries.
Commercial Manager: 1999 – 2007
Responsible for all facets of the “Front End” business activities, which included Engineering, Project Management, Design/Drafting, Export, Warranty Service, Aftermarket Parts, Customer Service, Order Entry, and Document Services.
Managed staff of 60 professionals
Developed an Engineering Scheduling System (ESS)
Improved design/drafting on time performance from 50% to 95+% while reducing cycle time 50%
Develop Engineering Automation tools resulting in 25% decreasing in staffing requirements
Developed Operational & Commercial control procedures
Developed Documentation tracking system resulting in 90+% OTP
Developed legal review procedures allowing for 50% reduction in review cycle time.
Assisted in the implementation of SAP
Successfully negotiated terms & conditions on multi-million dollar projects
ITT Corporation – Goulds Pumps - Seneca Falls, NY 1989-1999
Project Manager: 1995 - 1999
Responsible for all aspects of engineered pump projects including: quotation, purchase order award, specification review, entry, procurement, inspection, shipment and field service.
Managed Staff of 15 professionals
Implemented Project Management role
Managed 20-30 pump projects annually ranging from $1 M - $ 5M each.
Contract Engineer: 1993 - 1995
Responsible for technical review & reconciliation of customer specifications and translation into factory requirements.
Developed Contract Engineering role for engineered orders
Technical lead for all engineered pump orders
Assisted Sales with technical negotiations with customers
ITT-Goulds Pumps - City of Industry, CA,
Senior Application Engineer: 1989 - 1993
Responsible for technical and commercial support to field sales engineers related to vertical pump applications.
Reviewed customer specifications, developed selections, designs, costs and prepared quote
Assisted sales organization by traveling to customer sites to provide technical support
Developed an Excel based job costing system for vertical pump applications
EDUCATION
MS in Management, Nazareth College, Rochester NY, 2008
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Clarkson University Potsdam, NY, 1989
ISO 9001:2000 Certification, Rochester of Technology.
Lean Leadership, Black Belt Six Sigma, Kaizen – ITT Goulds Certifications
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Baan (MRP), PRMS (MRP), SAP
Experienced with API, ANSI, Hydraulic Institute