Plant Manager Controller

Mark G. Lasewicz

*** ********* ***** 570-***-****

Greenfield Township, PA 18407 ****.********@*******.***

Summary

Results driven executive with over 35 years of success with Big Four consulting and International Manufacturing. Recognized as an insightful diagnostic strategist, creative problem solver and effective Team builder with proven EBITDA growth ability.

Professional Experience

Trivium Packaging / Ardagh Group (4/2011 – 3/2022)

Plant Manager – Conklin NY Plant (7/2015 – 3/2022)

Under the direction of the Director of Manufacturing, the Plant Manager is responsible for the overall manufacturing organization, manufacturing support, process improvement, quality, and direct P&L. Accountable for all operational programs and expenditures to ensure maximum operational results to support the Ardagh Group business plan and compliance with all legal requirements. Responsible for efficiency, quality, and operational improvement programs with accountability for safety, spoilage, costs, labor absorption, and support of strategic customer initiatives and projects.

Drove lean initiatives.

Developed and implemented continuous improvement initiatives in quality, safety, leadership, productivity, inventory, supply chain, etc.

Key customer contact to maintain strong relationships, forecasting demands, resolving problem areas and ensuring technical and quality support.

Planned, developed and implemented operational policies and goals to ensure the organization operates at peak productivity and profitability.

Accountable for plant project planning, budgeting, and on-time completion.

Proposed and managed plant budgets, ensuring controls are in place so spending remains within agreed levels.

Determined plans and changes in programs/operations based on projected sales demand.

Ensured accurate completion of monthly operations reports, KPI’s and works with other Plant Managers/Controller to evaluate against objectives, operating costs and project management status. Made adjustments in plans based on variances.

Coordinated with Commercial, Product Development and Corporate Engineering regarding new business, product trials, projects, and installations.

Communicated openly, clearly, and directly with all employees.

Maintained a commitment to the company vision and the “spirit” of the organization through exemplary leadership style, structured performance management and a leadership development system.

Worked jointly with Human Resources on labor issues and activities.

Addressed complaints and resolved problems.

Developed employees for future advancement.

Plant Controller – Bloomsburg, PA & Conklin NY Plants (6/2012 – 7/2015)

Responsible for accurate Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting and Budgeting, working with Plant personnel to develop cost reductions and assist personnel with their understanding of the financials and how they impact them.

Closed Accounts Monthly and explained variances from Budgets and Forecasts.

Developed annual Budgets and periodic forecasts throughout the year.

Enforced Policies and procedures for proper accounting.

Prepared monthly reports including KPI’s to help understand achievements and areas requiring improvement.

Trained four new Plant managers between Bloomsburg Plant and Conklin Plant on the financial aspects of the Plants.

Streamlined methods for forecasting.

Plant Controller – Bloomsburg PA Plant (4/2011 – 6/2012)

Same responsibilities as above.

Harsco Corporation (1994 – 2010)

An international publicly-held provider of industrial services and engineering products, $3B annual revenue, 16,000 employees worldwide at time employed.

Vice President and General Manager, Patterson-Kelley (1/2006 – 8/2010)

Responsible for all operational aspects of a $45M manufacturing company including Sales and Marketing, Engineering and R&D, Operations, Human Resources, Health and Safety.

Prepared quarterly, annual, and three year operating and Capital budgets and plans.

Developed and implemented strategies that successfully grew sales 78% the last five years, organically, while increasing operating profit percentage.

Positioned company to be differentiated, high margin, niche player in the market.

Organized cost reduction team to increase margins while maintaining or increasing quality.

Implemented continuous improvement, Lean / Sigma events to reduce waste.

Increased boiler Inventory turns thru new term negotiations and new method of acquiring components.

Created models to track progress toward goals and analyze fluctuations to plans and prior periods.

Excellent Safety record – 1,485 days without LTA- prior record 3,068.

Successfully divested two non core product offerings at >5X earnings.

Negotiated key contracts with vendors to obtain exclusive rights to produce in key territories.

Director of Heat Transfer Products (3/1998 – 12/2005)

Responsible for all business activities associated with commercial boilers and water heaters; including sales and marketing, R&D and engineering and manufacturing operations.

Successfully launched two new products per year.

Increased R&D efforts to develop products / features differentiated from competition.

Director of Heat Transfer Products Continued

Traveled to International shows to discover the latest technology available and worked with vendors to incorporate into boiler product offering.

In 2003, first company in North America to introduce aluminum condensing boiler technology focused on energy / cost savings.

Increased focus on manufacturers reps by adding regional managers and setting travel standards.

Increased distribution reach by adding second tier contractor distribution network for non-engineered specified products.

Marketing Manager (02/1997 – 03/1998)

Developed marketing plan to grow boiler product line first established in 1987. Plan was developed based on analyzing the four c’s of marketing; Company, Customers, Competition and Climate. After completing plan in early 1998, I was asked to become Director of Heat Transfer products to implement plan.

Finance Manager (10/1994 – 2/1997)

Responsibilities included all financial aspects of Company including compliance with GAAP, internal controls, monthly closings and supporting other functions and management requests.

Worked with VP and GM to develop budgets, forecasts and annual plans.

Responsible for A/P, A/R, credit, payroll, inventory, capital assets and monthly closings.

Maintained general ledger and account reconciliations.

Prepared monthly financial statements.

Enforced policies and procedures to ensure proper GAAP accounting.

Coordinated reviews and audits with internal and external auditors.

Implemented cycle counting system to eliminate need for annual physical.

Member of Management Committee.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (01/1998 – 10/1994)

One of the world’s largest professional service firms and largest of the Big Four auditing firms.

Manager (07/1992 – 10/1994)

Developed, implemented and managed overall service and audit plans.

Identified, researched and presented resolved issues to Partner.

Reviewed Financial Statements and disclosures.

Consulted with senior management regarding business and regulatory issues.

Utilized systems understanding to provide ideas for managing client’s business.

Assured technology usage was fully integrated on engagements.

Strategized monthly with Partners to increase efficiency and profitability.

Senior Associate (07/1989 – 06/1992)

Associate (1/1988 – 6/1989)

Education and Professional Development

Certified Public Accountant, Commonwealth of PA – 1992

B.S. in Accounting, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA – 1986

Dale Carnegie, Highest Award for Achievement – 2005

Community Leadership

Board Member of Pocono Mountain Chamber of Commerce - 2009

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