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DENNIS IRWIN

Brighton, MI *****

ad4muo@r.postjobfree.com / 586-***-****

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SUMMARY

Experienced Leader with over 20 years of experience within various leadership roles within manufacturing. Looking to leverage my extensive expertise to drive growth and provide exceptional products and services. A strong background in Aerospace, DOD, Medical, Government and Commercial manufacturing. SKILLS

• Kanban, Kaizen

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Production Scheduling

• Cost Reduction

• Operations Management

• High Mix Manufacturing

• Capital Expenditures

• Six Sigma/Lean: Green Belt Certified

• Exotic Metals & Machining

• Commercial & Military Manufacturing

• P&L & EBITA Driven

• Supply Chain/Inventory Control

• AS 9100 REV D & ISO 9001 2018

• Labor Relations/Union

EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Manufacturing / Exotic Automation & Supply - New Hudson, Michigan 10/2021 - Current

• Restructured manufacturing to make relevant changes in the market and take advantage of new opportunities for growth

• Managed 8 direct reports and 65 hourly employees in manufacturing and responsible for all operations of the manufacturing divisions and departments

• Doubled the Estimation Team and developed a RFQ training program that drove substantial sales growth

• Established a training program for soft skills improving customer (service) satisfaction by 40% on survey

• Participated with the executive team in three successful acquisitions from 2021-2023

• Established a certified training program that will support the growth of all departments for salary & hourly employees

• Developed and implemented an R&D department with a focus on 3D Printing

• Awarded contracts for various military & commercial projects exceeding $3M in the first year

• Led a team of engineers to develop electromechanical devices for machines and medical devices

• Designed and developed electromechanical devices for Autonomous Electric Vehicles

• Robotic and Automation devices and assemblies developed for the automotive industry leaders

• Oversaw and monitored the main distribution warehouse's day-to-day operations in New Hudson of 80 people as the company streamlines away from a large executive team

• Made all decisions for Capital expenditures (CapEx) under my responsibilities for manufacturing

• Increased the manufacturing division from $3.8M to $9M over a two-year period for the Engineered Rubber & Plastics division through new technology, training and improved raw materials

• Increased automation production assembly department from a $2M to a $4.2M operation in two years by improving processes and written procedures

• Developed a new state of the art Tube Bending department with trained teams and supervision mid-2021

• Developed a department for military contracting and the DOD from multi $5M 5-year contracts in 2020 to multiple contracts valued at $35M+ in 2023.

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Vice President of Operations / PGI Manufacturing LLC - Peru, Illinois 01/2019 - 04/2021

• Increased company value from ISO-9001:2015 to an AS-9100 Rev D” certified company by developing world- class processes & procedures to compete in the Aerospace industry

• Acquired Grants of $100K utilizing the Rockford Area Aerospace Network to fund the AS-9100 Rev “D” Certification

• Championed, implemented, and participated with Training and Auditing teams for AS-9100 Rev D”

• Improved efficiency by implementing standards of work for various departments

• The Preventative Maintenance Program resulted in substantial improvements reducing machine downtime

• Tracked & reported bi-weekly KPI meetings with direct reports

• Improved EBITA

• Improved employee turnover rate

• Reduced Scrap

• Improved First Pass Yield

• Coordinated recovery actions plan to eliminate quality escapes that earned the company Supplier Excellence awards

• Implemented RFID Inventory Control, cost reductions, and reduced potential shortages and late deliveries to customers using better forecasting

• Inventory turnovers improved.

Engineering & Sales Manager (Gearbox Division) / Testek Incorporated - Wixom, Michigan 09/2017 - 12/2018

• Developed a Gearbox company within the company to sell gearboxes and spare parts as well as a Service department independent of Testek

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the high-speed gearboxes built from cradle to grave

• Generated standard Field Service Technicians assignments for national and international service for customers Warranty & Repairs

• Increased first-year profit margin

• Reduced finished goods inventory.

CEO & Business Partner / Alpha Precision Aerospace (Formally M & M Turning) 01/2007 - 01/2017

• Led B2B operations for the Automotive and Aerospace Industry, covering both US and International markets for Commercial and military aircraft

• Instrumental in driving a paradigm shift within the company from machinery focused to customer-centric approach

• Leveraged leadership skills to manage teams and drive business growth

• Utilized knowledge of KPIs and capital expenditures to optimize operations

• Earned a business partnership from a business development position to the CEO

• Implemented and participated with training and auditing AS-9100 Rev “D”

• Implemented ITAR in several companies simultaneously with cyber security programs

• Led the paradigm shift of M&M Turning from automotive machining to Aerospace manufacturing

• Branded Alpha Precision Aerospace from M & M Turning through marketing and trade shows

• Increased business Gross sale under my Leadership in a Business Development role

• Managed Contract Negotiations with Customers

• Grew Sales in total

• Increased EBDITA year over year

• Acquired Tax Abatements for Property & Equipment

• Successfully lead the implementations of ISO 9001 to AS-9100 Rev “C”, ITAR Certification, Nadcap Certification, and Lean Manufacturing/5S

• Led successful Trade Missions to bring work to Michigan as an Active member of Automation Alley

• Increased Revenue by $35M for precision CNC machining

• Maintained critical Shipping requirements for 98% On-Time.

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Chief Executive Officer / Highland Mfg., Inc. 01/1991 - 01/2007

• Worked directly with upper management executives and company ownership

• Managed day-to-day operations, including problem-solving, decision-making, delegating tasks, and evaluating performance

• Utilized leadership and inventory control skills to ensure smooth operations

• Contributed to strategic business planning and execution

• A high-performance manufacturer of gears & pump housings for pumps fuel, oil, & hydraulics

• Machined components for (Stryker) Medical devices and connector assembly

• Produced housing and assemblies for the aerospace and Department of Defense (DOD) for Wheeled & Track vehicles, M1A1 Abrams Tank, M88 Hercules Recovery Vehicles

• Third-Party Certified (Precision Edge Surgical Products) manufacturer (GMP) for FDA regulatory requirements

(QSR) for medical devices

• Improved Planning and Scheduling

• Implemented ISO 9001:2000 and co-wrote the company's first Quality Control Manual

• Improved Quoting Process

• Awarded a multi-year contract for the “Bridge” production for the F-150 transmission for Ford Motor Company

• Supported the 5-speed transmission to their new 6-speed transmission for the F-150

• Maintained critical Shipping requirements for 98% On-Time. Department Manager / Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc.

• Beaver Aerospace & Defense designs and manufactures ball screws and actuators for a wide range of commercial and military aircraft applications for the aerospace and defense industries in the United States and internationally

• Managed day-to-day operations for the precision grinding departments

• Oversaw work-in-progress (WIP) to ensure timely completion of jobs

• Ensured safety policies and procedures were adhered to

• Implemented preventative maintenance measures to eliminate waste and improve efficiency EDUCATION & FORMAL TRAINING

• Beaver Precision Aerospace Educational Program

o Internal Manufacturing Management Certification

• Oakland University, Rochester, MI (partnership with Beaver Precision Aerospace) o 3 Year Course (7 Chapters) towards a Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineer Degree.

• DEKRA AQS Solutions

o Pawley Lean Institute: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate

• AS- Lead Auditor - Certified

• Macomb Community College

o Business Administration

CERTIFICATIONS

• Successfully lead the implementations of ISO 9001 to AS-9100 Rev "C", ITAR Certification, Nadcap Certification, and Lean Manufacturing/5S in multiple facilities.

• Acquired third-Party Certified (Precision Edge Surgical Products) manufacturer (GMP) for FDA regulatory requirements (QSR) for medical devices at Highland Manufacturing.

• Acquired Grants greater than $100K for the Rockford Area Aerospace Network and to fund the AS-9100 Rev "D" Certification at PGI Manufacturing.

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ADDITIONAL SUMMARY

Earned business partnership in a precision CNC machining aerospace company. Capable of managing large accounts, previously managed projects in excess of $50M. Managed Wheeled and Track Vehicles platforms for Bradley vehicles with the US military (DOD). Conducted business with international companies. Previously with Dubia, Ireland, France, Canada & Mexico. Developed LTAs with large OEM aerospace companies with TIER 1 & 2 companies. Experienced working with the National Economic Gardening Groups to grow sales both internationally and domestically. Trade Mission experience with the State of Michigan, Governor Rick Snyder to Israel, France, and Dubai Air Shows & Trade Missions. The missions resulted in millions of dollars invested in Michigan by foreign companies adding jobs to Michigan's workforce. Currently sit on the International Business Advisory Committee at Automation Alley. Data-driven to make solid business decisions. Hold people accountable for their roles and contributions to the company. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Trained. Kaizen & 5S background knowledge to create change. ISO 9001:2015 AS- Lead Auditor certified by DEKRA AQS Solutions. Educated on bottlenecks/constraints. Introduced to Eliyahu M. Goldratt (The Goal) book in 1984 to remove bottlenecks/constraints within the company. Strong knowledge of precision machined components for the Aerospace, Automotive, and Defense industries controlling cost, quality & on-time delivery. Experience machining ferrous and non- ferrous metals. Develop strategic business plans for 1, 5- and 10-year visions. Background in Six Sigma, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Networking, Automotive

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