Ernie Giordano

Elkhorn, NE *****

402-***-****

SUMMARY

Executive with a passion for growing businesses. Strong leader capable of driving performance through operational leadership. Experienced in organizational transformation through strategy development and execution. Unique ability to balance a drive for results within a collaborative environment.

EXPERIENCE

Denver Plastics NE June 2019 - March 2020

Denver Plastics is a plastic design manufacturer specializing in high volume, large tonage injection molding and part assembly. Denver Plastics provides services that include 77 ton to 2200 ton injection molding.

General Manager / Plant Manager

Full P&L accountability for the large tonage business -$10M annual revenue

Managed shop floor to meet customer orders and drive efficiencies

Worked directly with front line supervisors to develop and measure key metrics

Improved On-time performance from 80% to 99%

Reduced scrap from 18% to 3 %

Reduced customer returns by 50%

Reduces costs by 15% through implementation of lean manufacturing principles

Managed a Master Molder in the implementation of Scientific Molding

Developed a strong operations team to support the business.

Developed Strong relationships with customers

Commercial Plastics NE / (Formerly PMC – Lenco ), Waverly, NE October 2014 - October 2018

Commercial Plastics is a precision plastic design manufacturer, specializing in high volume injection molding, part assembly, and secondary finishing. Commercial Plastics provides services that range from initial plastic molding design concept to fulfillment and logistics.

General Manager/ Plant Manager

Full P&L accountability for the Nebraska business -$25M annual revenue

Established a sales and marketing campaign to drive financial growth by 20% in 2 years

Developed a strong operations team to support business growth.

Developed Strong relationships with customers

Implemented Lean manufacturing principles to gain efficiency and improve quality.

Implemented cost reduction programs to achieve 5% in reductions annually

Actively Identified and pursued acquisition prospects in the greater Omaha area.

Veritas Steel / (Formerly PDM Bridge), Chicago, Il (Consulting) October 2013 –June 2014

A leader in the steel bridge fabrication industry with a broad range of experience in the manufacture of highly complex steel structures

Director of Project Management 2013-2014

Developed and implemented a strategy to restructure the Project management function

Developed and managed robust project management processes that improved profitability by 20%

Manage and direct 6 Project Managers and 3 project Engineers

Lindsay Corporation, Diversified Manufacturing, Omaha, NE October 2002 - July 2012

Lindsay Corporation, NYSE (LNN), a major international agribusiness and highway infrastructure firm with worldwide sales and distribution, and annual revenues of $500 million. Has been in business continuously for over 50 years and is ISO9001: 2008 certified

Vice President / General Manager 2008 – 2012

Led the development of a Diversified Manufacturing Business strategy resulting in a 70% revenue increase and 41% improvement in margin.

Managed the start-up of an 82,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Omaha, Nebraska.

Managed the acquisition and implementation of a $10M Rail business

Led the implementation of lean manufacturing. Upgraded skills throughout the organization to drive the cultural transition.

Developed Strong Customer relationships with fortune 100 customers

Identified and secured “niche” business that allowed Lindsay to stay on the “cutting edge” of current business trends.

Business Manager 2002 - 2008

Managed operations for the Diversified Manufacturing Division, which consisted of Contract Manufacturing and Commercial Tubing.

Established a sales and marketing campaign to drive financial growth by doubling revenue in 5 years

Developed a strong operations team to support business growth.

Improved on time performance from mid 70% to 98%.

Implemented cost reduction programs to achieve 5% in reductions annually

Directed the introduction and implementation of Laser fabrication and structural Aluminum welding

Successfully integrated the manufacturing of the acquired Barrier Systems business.

Davol Surgical Innovations (C.R. Bard Corp), El Paso, TX / Juarez, MX 1999 – 2002

The Market leader in the manufacturing and marketing of surgical devices

Plant Controller

Direction of all financial functions for the Juarez, Mexico operation. Responsible for inventory control, warehousing and I.T. functions including supervision of 12 indirect / professional employees.

Direction of all Mexican and U.S. financial reporting functions.

Preparation of complex financial analysis for investment decision-making.

Directed preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.

Had total plant responsibility during Plant Manager’s absence.

NPC (National Processing Company), El Paso, TX / Juarez, MX 1998 – 1999

Director of Accounting and Finance

Direction of all financial functions for a 4,000-employee operation in Juarez, Mexico. Responsible for purchasing and customs functions, which included the direct supervision of 12 professional employees.

Direction of all Mexican and U.S. financial reporting functions.

Preparation of complex financial analysis for investment decision-making.

Directed the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets.

Analyzed and made recommendations of IT system developments and integration.

Directed funding and cash flow management for the Mexican operation.

Prepared and analyzed product-line profitability models for the U.S. parent company.

The Toro Company, El Paso, TX 1993 – 1998

Operations Manager 1994 - 1998

Responsible for day-to-day operations and product availability for Toro consumer products. Scope included the direct management of Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Production for 300 employees in a high volume-manufacturing environment.

Directed and developed a strong team based, customer focused management group that enabled the company to become the market leader in the Electronic Controller business.

Directed the implementation of “lean manufacturing’ in the production departments.

Directed the introduction and implementation of Surface mount technology for the Irrigation business.

Initiated the formation of Supplier – Customer partnerships that led to a part certification program for suppliers.

Directed the initiation of SPC and Quality Teams to pursue TQM

Participated in “Concurrent Engineering” during new product development.

Plant Controller 1993-1994

Directed all Plant Financial and Information Services functions, which included the management of seven salaried employees.

Directed the upgrade and conversion of Data 3 MRPII and the plant’s financial package

Aided in the development of operating controls and procedures that were the cornerstone for the current team based manufacturing structure.

Developed a comprehensive reporting package through financial statements and extensive management presentations

Directed the implementation of the “Kronos” time keeping system for automated reporting of labor and attendance

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration – Accounting / Finance

Canisius College – Buffalo, N.Y.

Executive Development Program

Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.

21 hours earned toward MBA

University of Texas at El Paso

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Building High Performance Teams

Manufacturing Excellence

Lean Manufacturing for Managers

Successful Sales and Marketing Strategies

Change Management

Project Management

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