Thomas Edward Barrett phone: 603-***-**** cell: **3-484-2612email: adudqe@r.postjobfree.com address:32 Schaefer Circle Hudson, NH 03051

Senior GM Executive

Driven, analytical, business savvy executive level operations strategist with a proven track record of international experience contributing to advanced corporate performance and profitability. Adept at discovering new business opportunities, driving product lifecycles, and building new markets from the ground up. Demonstrated leadership skills in building strong partner relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal development teams. Notable success in delivering impressive turnaround results by creating competitive business advantages through cutting edge technologies, innovative process engineering and effective operations management. Strengths in formulating strategic policies and technical initiatives that have resulted in organizational growth, improved operational efficiencies, and increased gross profit margins. Empowering team leader able to drive diverse cross functional teams to achieve objectives and meet critical deadlines in a fast paced environment. Available for relocation throughout the United States.

Specialties: -Growth Strategies via Integrations Mergers, and Acquisitions

-Global Operational Management with P&L Ownership

-Supply Chain / Value Stream strategic sourcing and deployment

-Leadership/ Team Building of Multi-National diverse Cross Functional Teams

-Business Process Re-Engineering & Change Management

-Lean Six Sigma Customer centric Process Improvements

-Enterprise Resource Planning Expertise

-Venture Capital Technology Systems / Instruments

Experience:

Vice President Manufacturing: Thermatron Engineering Inc.. 1 yr. 10 mos.; Full-time, Massachusetts, United States: Thermatron provides liquid to air heat exchangers, cold plates, and above-ambient cooling systems for the highest reliability Electronics Applications world-wide. Our products are the recognized market leaders in thermal performance, compactness, quality, and value. From medical devices protecting our families to Naval vessels protecting our freedom, Thermatron heat exchangers touch our lives every day. Indeed the smart phone or computer now being used to view this website is operating thanks to microprocessors likely fabricated with Thermatron heat exchangers!

Thermatron offers a broad range of standard product which will satisfy many applications, however Thermatron also emphasizes custom-designed solutions engineered to meet specific cooling challenges. Our thermal engineers utilize both proprietary and University-based modeling platforms to study one-phase or two- phase cooling analytics. With extensive experience in sheet metal fabrication, metal joining, and precision tube bending, our CAD designers specialize in custom integration of our cooling products into any electronics chassis “plug & play”. Thermatron can often provide engineering analysis and recommendations for new projects within twenty-four hours of initial contact, and product quotes can be provided with similar speed. Prototype parts can often be supplied within one-to two weeks. And production programs can be scheduled to satisfy any customer quantity or delivery. THERMATRON PROVIDES LIQUID-TO-AIR HEAT EXCHANGERS, COLD PLATES, AND ABOVE-AMBIENT COOLING SYSTEMS FOR HIGHEST-RELIABILITY ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS WORLDWIDE. Our products are the recognized market leaders in thermal performance, compactness, quality, and value. From medical devices protecting our families to Naval vessels protecting our freedom, Thermatron heat exchangers touch our lives every day. Indeed the smart phone or computer now being used to view this website is operating thanks to microprocessors likely fabricated with Thermatron heat exchangers! Thermatron offers a broad range of standard product which will satisfy many applications, however Thermatron also emphasizes custom-designed solutions engineered to meet specific cooling challenges. Our thermal engineers utilize both proprietary and University-based modeling platforms to study one-phase or two- phase cooling analytics. With extensive experience in sheet metal fabrication, metal joining, and precision tube bending, our CAD designers specialize in custom integration of our cooling products into any electronics chassis “plug & play”. Thermatron can often provide engineering analysis and recommendations for new projects within twenty-four hours of initial contact, and product quotes can be provided with similar speed. Prototype parts can often be supplied within one-to two weeks. And production programs can be scheduled to satisfy any customer quantity or delivery.

General Manager: Encore Electronics Apr 2011 - Mar 2021 · 10 yrs.: Sales, Marketing, Eng., Mfg., etc...general management responsibilities in the comforts of the lovely Saratoga Springs, NY resort community! Encore Electronics Inc. manufactures a wide range of signal conditioners such as instrumentation amplifiers, signal amplifiers for strain gage and vibration, active filters, linear power supplies, frequency to voltage converters, DIN-rail mounted conditioners, computer controlled amplifiers and computer controlled signal conditioning instrumentation. Since 1967, we have been expanding our business by providing our customers with exceptional service and products customized to meet their specific needs. PRODUCTS & SERVICES :

We offer a broad range of products from pc board assemblies and small-scale sheet metal fabrication to strain gage monitoring systems and custom-engineered electronics. Our engineering staff and associated test and shop facilities permit a quick response to your specific instrumentation. Strain gage amplifier systems computer-controlled via your web browser.

Encore's products and services are used in a wide variety of engineering, industrial and technology applications including aircraft engine, automotive and turbine testing, product design, research and development, power generation and aerospace electronics. Sales, Marketing, Eng., Mfg., etc...general management responsibilities in the comforts of the lovely Saratoga Springs, NY resort community! Encore Electronics Inc. manufactures a wide range of signal conditioners such as instrumentation amplifiers, signal amplifiers for strain gage and vibration, active filters, linear power supplies, frequency to voltage converters, DIN-rail mounted conditioners, computer controlled amplifiers and computer controlled signal conditioning instrumentation. Since 1967, we have been expanding our business by providing our customers with exceptional service and products customized to meet their specific needs. PRODUCTS & SERVICES We offer a broad range of products from pc board assemblies and small-scale sheet metal fabrication to strain gage monitoring systems and custom-engineered electronics. Our engineering staff and associated test and shop facilities permit a quick response to your specific instrumentation requirements. COMPUTER-CONTROLLED MODELS Strain gage amplifier systems computer-controlled via your web browser. APPLICATIONS Encore's products and services are used in a wide variety of engineering, industrial and technology applications including aircraft engine, automotive and turbine testing, product design, research and development, power generation and aerospace electronics.

Consultant manufacturing projects while doing parental health care !Consultant manufacturing projects while doing parental health care! TEBCO March 2000 - Apr 2011 · 11 yrs. 4mos.: Consultant on projects to develop contract manufacturing business opportunities for fabrication houses.(Sheet metal and Printed Circuit board assembly) Conducted productivity improvement programs, developed test and process equipment, as well as implemented world-wide sourcing and quality initiatives for local companies. Free-lance project work while attending to parental health care issues. Consultant on projects to develop contract manufacturing business opportunities for fabrication houses.(Sheet metal and Printed Circuit board assembly) Conducted productivity improvement programs, developed test and process equipment, as well as implemented world-wide sourcing and quality initiatives for local companies.

VP Operations NESLAB DIVISION Thermo Fisher Scientific - 2000 · 2 yrs1998 - 2000 · 2 yrs.: Thermo Fisher is a provider of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software and services for research, manufacturing, analysis, discovery and diagnostics to the pharmaceutical, biotech, university and government laboratory markets. Initiated business and process re-engineering via change management and six sigma programs. Unified the organization through the development of a strategic vision that set goals and objectives for all functional areas, enabled measurements of key outcomes, and assigned responsibility for action plans. Successfully developed a supplier selection, reduction, and consolidation initiative using supplier certification and development programs. Led the shift of resources from declining markets to activities supporting emerging market opportunities. Results: On-time delivery performance 45% to 98%. Operating coats reduced by over 20%. Cycle times for standard products improved from 14 weeks to 2 days. Custom product introductions from 6-12 months to less than 3 months. Maintained gross profit margins in a shrinking semi-conductor and machine too market while bringing out new products for emerging markets to maintain revenue objectives. Thermo Fisher is a provider of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software and services for research, manufacturing, analysis, discovery and diagnostics to the pharmaceutical, biotech, university and government laboratory markets. Initiated business and process re-engineering via change management and six sigma programs. Unified the organization through the development of a strategic vision that set goals and objectives for all functional areas, enabled measurements of key outcomes, and assigned responsibility for action plans. Successfully developed a supplier selection, reduction, and consolidation initiative using supplier certification and development programs. Led the shift of resources from declining markets to activities supporting emerging market opportunities. Results: On-time delivery performance 45% to 98%. Operating coats reduced by over 20%. Cycle times for standard products improved from 14 weeks to 2 days. Custom product introductions from 6-12 months to less than 3 months. Maintained gross profit margins in a shrinking semi-conductor and machine too market while bringing out new products for emerging markets to maintain revenue objectives.

VP/ Director Operations GenradGenrad1995 - 1998 · 3 yrs1995 - 1998 · 3 yrs.:$300m capital equipment manufacturer of Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Measurement Systems and Inspection Systems 2 plants over 500 employees.

Directed all elements of a successful turnaround while in a declining market. Implemented innovative supply chain techniques, renovated antiquated policies and procedures while introducing cellular concepts. Successfully outsourced manufacturing activities to focus on core enterprise critical competencies without negatively impacting customer satisfaction and achieving significant product cost reductions. Improved product cycle time from over 60 days for standard product to less than 10. Reduced cost of goods sold 22% year over year. Introduced significant new products and manufacturing processes while building a new facility reflecting the re-vitalized operation .Results: Significantly improved product cost was key in driving earnings per share from negative performance to $.50/share year one to over $1.00/share year two. Stock rose from $6/share to $34/share. The turnaround was successful and we positioned the company for acquisition to optimize the return to our investors.

$300m capital equipment manufacturer of Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Measurement Systems and Inspection Systems 2 plants over 500 employees. Directed all elements of a successful turnaround while in a declining market. Implemented innovative supply chain techniques, renovated antiquated policies and procedures while introducing cellular concepts. Successfully outsourced manufacturing activities to focus on core enterprise critical competencies without negatively impacting customer satisfaction and achieving significant product cost reductions. Improved product cycle time from over 60 days for standard product to less than 10. Reduced cost of goods sold 22% year over year. Introduced significant new products and manufacturing processes while building a new facility reflecting the re-vitalized operation. Results: Significantly improved product cost was key in driving earnings per share from negative performance to $.50/share year one to over $1.00/share year two. Stock rose from $6/share to $34/share. The turnaround was successful and we positioned the company for acquisition to optimize the return to our investors. .

Senior Director of Manufacturing Schneider Automation - 1995 · 10 yrs.1985 - 1995 · 7 yrs.: Electro mechanical industrial manufacturer of programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) sensors, and application software for the process, automation, automotive, consumer, pulp and paper, chemical, medical and industrial markets. Multiple plants over 1000 people in my groups. Senior Director of Manufacturing ( reported to Sr. VP Manufacturing and VP Engineering )

Spearheaded Integrations, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Internal Consolidations to grow the business and improve market share.- Five companies to one. Championed the Six Sigma enterprise Quality System, Achieved ISO certification in 9 months. Shifted the organization to a broad, flat, nimble structure, constructed a new flag ship of a facility, implemented cellular manufacturing, initiated self-directed work teams. and won the National Electronics Association award for Automation Renewal. .Developed relationships with Distributors, Suppliers, OEM’s, and Key Customers to ensure manufacturing operations were viewed as a competitive advantage. This led to industry recognition and improved market penetration .Coached core teams to drive operational excellence in all aspects of operations. Electro mechanical industrial manufacturer of programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) sensors, and application software for the process, automation, automotive, consumer, pulp and paper, chemical, medical and industrial markets. Multiple plants over 1000 people in my groups. Senior Director of Manufacturing ( reported to Sr VP Manufacturing ) Spearheaded Integrations, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Internal Consolidations to grow the business and improve market share.- Five companies to one. Championed the Six Sigma enterprise Quality System, Achieved ISO certification in 9 months. Shifted the organization to a broad, flat, nimble structure, constructed a new flag ship of a facility, implemented cellular manufacturing, initiated self-directed work teams. and won the National Electronics Association award for Automation Renewal. .Developed relationships with Distributors, Suppliers, OEM’s, and Key Customers to ensure manufacturing operations were viewed as a competitive advantage. This led to industry recognition and improved market penetration .Coached core teams to drive operational excellence in all aspects of operations.

Director Advance Manufacturing, Development and Test AEG / Schneider Automation (Formally Gould, Modicon, AEG) 1986 - 1988 · 2 yrs1986 - 1988 · 2 yrs.: Enabled process design for new product introductions, productivity improvements, and process technology enhancements. Managed the capital planning process, facility layout changes, material sourcing strategies, set and monitored labor and material standards, Drove the corrective action process, variance investigations, engineering change request activities, Ensured process development was in line with business needs and design requirements for product launch. Maintained data base integrity for bill of materials, component specifications, and parametric test attributes of finished product. Enabled process design for new product introductions, productivity improvements, and process technology enhancements. Managed the capital planning process, facility layout changes, material sourcing strategies, set and monitored labor and material standards, Drove the corrective action process, variance investigations, engineering change request activities, Ensured process development was in line with business needs and design requirements for product launch. Maintained data base integrity for bill of materials, component specifications, and parametric test attributes of finished product.

Director Program Management and Continuing Engineering: AEG/ Schneider Automation (Formally Gould, Modicon, AEG )AEG/ Schneider Automation (1985 - 1987 · 2 yrs1985 - 1987 · 2 yrs.

Structured the new product introduction process to facilitate timely development and launch market critical products and services. In close association with key Customers initiated Product Requirement Documents, defined market segment opportunities and synergies, developed engineering specifications, managed the design and qualification of products/systems, managed beta site results and supported the ramp up and launch internationally. Designed a product development calendar and presented progress to senior management. Owned ongoing design support for mid-life product enhancements, reliability improvements, and cost reduction objectives.

Education

North Carolina State University Bachelor of Science: Engineering Operations

Activities and societies: EMS Insider ( Electronics Manufacturing Services ), Global Business Transfers Experts Group, Global Manufacturing Executive Forum, International Consumer Electronics Group –CES Activities and societies: EMS Insider ( Electronics Manufacturing Services ), Global Business Transfers Experts Group, Global Manufacturing Executive Forum, International Consumer Electronics Group –CES

Proficient in QFD / FMEA / PPAP / APQP / SPC / Value Stream Mapping / 6-sigma / Kaizen / PPA / 5s / / 8d / SAP / People soft / Oracle / MES / Lean / Supply Chain / RONAE / ROI / NPI / SMT / MCM / MEMS / DFX / ISO / cGMP /ISO/ FDA / ITAR

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