DAVID B. VANDERFORD

586-***-****

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SUMMARY AND PROFILE

Execution-focused operational executive with a demonstrated record of exceeding profitability goals, driving increased revenues, building highly motivated teams, and achieving operational excellence in the Automotive, Agricultural and Off Highway industries. Excel in revenue growth, cost reduction/modeling, and driving increased efficiency and productivity. A strategic thinker who is hands-on in managing all facets of the business with a strong acumen. Champion of a strong focus on customer satisfaction, supplier collaboration, and creating a culture of loyalty. Possess excellent strategy deployment and highly successful in defining company’s direction and objectives, achieving goals, increased quality management systems (QMS) and optimizing business.

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Strategic Development & Deployment Demonstrated Leadership in Multi-cultural Environments Operations Lean Manufacturing\ TPS \ 5S \ 6S Contract Negotiations New Product Development S&OP Deployment and Strategy Low Cost Country Sourcing (Far East, Eastern EU, Mexico) Budgeting and Forecasting Production and Manufacturing Management Strategic Sourcing Mergers and Acquisitions Quality Management (ISO, TS) Turnarounds / Change Management Multi-Unit P&L Responsibilities / Expense Control Recruiting / Retention AS400, QAD, Oracle, JD Edwards and ERP/MRP Implementations Commodity Forecasting Inventory Management/Turns

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senneca Holdings LLC. (Cincinnati., OH) (Kohlberg & Co.)

Chief Procurement Officer- Global Supply Chain Operations, Logistics, Inventory and IT

6/ 2018-Present

Responsible for tactical & strategic management of Global Supply Chain, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Logistics, Inventory, Operations and SIOP for the $225 million in annual sales globally.

Standardized and implemented operational KPI’s across all locations in 9 months resulting in increased inventory turns (5 to 18) and reductions, ($32 million to $26 million) reduced suppliers (4235 to 828) and improved cost savings of $9.8 million.

Instilled significant operational improvements in manufacturing facilities through implementation of Lean and 5S, and instilling employee morale, process discipline and team accountability

Contracted 3 brand new Greenfield facilities and capital in Irving, TX, Salt Lake City, UT and Mankato, MN and into production in 2019.

Directed the production launch of new Glass Plant in Irving, TX to include the installation of quality management systems (QMS), Supply Chain and Customer Certification.

Developed and implemented SIOP process for all facilities.

Recruited and developed key leadership roles in quality, supply chain and operations functions.

Stanadyne LLC. (Windsor, CT) (Kohlberg & Co)

Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Managing Director Operations – Americas

11/2012-6/2018

Responsible for tactical & strategic management of Global Supply Chain and Americas Region

Operations and P&L for $182 million in annual sales. Contributes to the company’s $220M sales in manufacturing of Gas Direct Injection (GDI), Diesel Common Rail (DCR) and Diesel Rotary fuel systems serving the Agricultural, Automotive, Heavy Truck and Commercial Vehicle industries OEM customers.

Standardized and implemented processes across all locations in Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Operations and Inventory Control resulting in increased inventory turns and reductions, reduced supplier PPM and incidents, and improved cost savings

Instilled significant operational improvements in Americas manufacturing facilities through implementation of Lean and 5S, and resulting in increased employee morale, process discipline and team accountability

Completed successful footprint reduction in US facilities two months ahead of schedule leading to the removal of $10 million in annual fixed costs and $1.5 million in part costs

Created and groomed the Americas sales team who were responsible for $10 million in Aftermarket sales increase from 2014 to 2015 and a successful win of new business on a major program with GM.

Executed launches for significant programs of GDI and DCR pump solutions in Americas and Far East, exceeding timing and budget requirements

Improved 5% margin in GDI product line along with a 6% margin improvement in Diesel product line

Continued monthly EBITDA improvement since 2014 in new company structure

Developed, implemented and deployed effective cost modeling strategy that strengthened supplier collaboration and enabled reliable market data on commodities for commodity business strategies delivering over $30 million is cost savings.

Executed an aggressive launch and certification to exceeding GM BIQS level three requirements in four months and to John Deere achieving excellence program.

Achieved GM Supplier of the year for 2016 recognizing the regions improvement in Quality, Delivery and Customer performance.

Mahar Tool and Supply (Sterling Heights, MI)

Director Supply Chain and IT

1/2010-11/2012

Responsibilities included tactical & strategic management of purchasing, supplier development, logistics, I.T. and operations for all locations of a $120M annual distributor and commodity integrator of cutting tools and supplies for automotive, medical, marine and aerospace industries OEM customers.

Dana Holding LTD. (Bingham Farms, MI)

Sr. Director Supply Chain Operations- North America Region

2007-2010

Responsibilities included tactical and strategic management of over $2.4B in annual purchases and supplier development for automotive and heavy vehicle product groups in Canada, US and Mexico. Areas of overview covered 31 plants and eight direct reports of an overall $5.5B manufacturer of axle and drive shafts, for automotive, commercial vehicle and off-highway industries.

Eagle-Picher Automotive (Inkster, MI)

Vice President Supply Chain

2003-2006

Responsibilities included overseeing $300M in global purchases including raw materials (steel, castings, forgings, and chemicals), components, tooling, and assembly equipment from LCC.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (Baker College, MI) Business Leadership, Magna Cum Laude

Colorado State University (MBA) 2019 to present

Certificate Program (University of Kentucky) Lean Manufacturing

Core Trust Board Member Manufacturing Advisory Board

Institute for Supply Management Michigan Chapter (Detroit, MI)

United States Marine Corps (Camp Lejune, NC)

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