Vice President A Full-Time

JOHN PAUL YEZBACK

Phone: 586-***-**** * Email: *****@*****.***

Continued growth and profitability in today's

complex, competitive market requires the

ability to effectively execute resourceful

administrative strategies. I believe you will

find my past experiences demonstrate an

individual who can contribute to your

team. Attached is my resume for your review.

Over the past 28 years, I have developed a proven track record of sound business

strategies, growth and increased profits within an aggressive market. This has

been accomplished through a combined effort for focus on unsurpassed quality,

networking, and determination. My accomplishments can also be attributed to

sound business decisions, a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, and

practices with an approach focused on trust and reliability. An effective

communicator, I work well with a multi-cultural and diverse population of

customers and employees. I encourage team recommendations and provide an

environment open to motivation. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated

excellent troubleshooting abilities and consistently met or exceeded customer

service, quality and productivity goals.

If given the opportunity, you would find me to be incisive in identifying

problems and developing solutions. Dedicated to my career, I would make a

productive addition to your team. I look forward to the opportunity of a

personal meeting when we may further discuss my background and abilities.

Sincerely,

John Yezback

John P. Yezback

Mobile: 586-***-****

E-Mail: *****@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Vice President, Tooling/Molding

Seeking to secure a full-time position where I can utilize my Global Management, Sales, and Engineering skills to their full potential and at the same time contribute to the company's growth.

EDUCATION

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

Executive Education- Strategic Leaders Program

Walsh College Troy, MI

Master of Business Administration (MBA)-Project Management

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Siemens Engineering Certifications

Oakland University Rochester, MI

German

EMPLOYMENT

2024-present Vice President – Global Mobility, SyBridge Technologies Southfield, MI

Developed and implemented a sales strategy to drive revenue growth and profitability in excess of $200M annual.

Lead strategic account management efforts to deepen relationships with key customers.

Established C-level senior relationships to pursue new business opportunities with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and drive growth.

Provide leadership and direction to the global sales team and rapidly implement changes needed to improve sales force effectiveness.

Ensure a logical organization of the sales team against key accounts and various revenue streams (prototyping, new builds, aftermarket service).

Establish a process and cadence to manage the sales funnel, ensuring rigorous management of KPIs and course correction as required.

Actively collaborate with key internal stakeholders for YoY growth.

2023-2024 Senior Director–North America Sales/Marketing DME/Milacron Madison Heights, MI

Develop sales forecasts for the NA business on a monthly rolling basis with both leading and lagging indicators through analysis and interpretation of general economics, specific market trends, and competitor maneuvers.

Responsible for developing and executing the North American short and long-term business plan consistent with corporate objectives and ensuring company growth.

Formulate and direct sales and marketing strategies to support new product launches, organic growth, and sustainable profit improvement for both domestic and international markets.

Identify, analyze, and recommend potential alliances and acquisitions to provide greater market penetration.

Determine tooling target markets for growth and establish new account acquisition plans.

2018-2023 Director, Sales-Tooling Technology Proper Group International Warren, MI

Oversee the Estimating, Sales and Program Management departments within the tooling / injection molding organization.

Led a team of Engineers & Account Managers through new business award and APQP launch on various automotive EV plastic components. (Textured Interior, Exterior, Wire Connectors, 2K/3K-Lighting, Over-Molding, Encapsulation, Colorform, Stackmolds)

Established the working infrastructure of the Sales ERP/CRM/PLM system within the department.

Negotiated all commercial contract terms for capital equipment (CAPEX), tooling, and vendors ensuring projects are met within the approved budget.

Development of the organization’s Strategic Planning vision and long-term growth strategy.

Extensive knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes (3-Axis/5-Axis CNC, Cell Automation, Robotics, Stamping, Lathes, Grinders, etc.) for automotive applications.

Managed and directed all activities related to new plant start-up and expansion for future business.

Provide monthly progress reports to C-Level Executive Management through status updates via SharePoint and Power BI.

Support new business to achieve an aggressive growth strategy and ensure that initiatives are executed.

Attend trade shows and conferences to grow the company brand and maintain CRM.

2012-2018 Corporate Sales / Program Management, Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering/ Baxter Enterprises Rochester, MI

Managed the complete sale and vehicle launch of trim (HVAC, Registers, Grained Interior, Fascia PDCs, LED Housings, Exterior Cladding, Seating, PCB Key Fobs, Wire Harnesses, Steering Shrouds) from Development to SOP.

Fulfilling the scope of on-time delivery, within budget, and upholding part quality.

Single point-of-contact between the Tier I and the OEM (Domestic and Foreign: BMW, VW, FORD, GM, FCA, Tesla).

Successfully managed the Product Development and Launch of over $60M in product between various manufacturing plants in TN, SC, and MI.

Estimate new tools and ECNs relating to plastic molds, EOAT, Secondaries, Fixtures, Packaging, Asm Equipment, Piece Price, Components, etc.

Collaborated with a diverse team to manage a new greenfield automotive manufacturing facility.

Hired, coached, and mentored new Program Managers and International Resident Engineers in the organization.

Initiate and set all strategic commercial aspects for the program team at kickoff.

Lead the group of Mechanical Engineers through multiple stages of product development, from APQP-PPAP.

Knowledge of various OEM’s B2B portals to conduct business transactions for all launch milestones.

Manage all Plant personnel through APQP meetings, maintaining LOP/Issues, populating RFI, Samples Requests, Packaging reviews, ECNs, and BOMS.

Conducted International business/traveled abroad via numerous programs.

2009-2012 Sr. Project Manager, Rigaku Innovative Technologies Auburn Hills, MI

Managed the launch of the PLM software Teamcenter throughout the entire organization.

Prepare and maintain project schedules throughout the entire lifecycle.

Evaluate all plastic products, parts, processes for cost efficiency and reliability to ensure project completion.

Management administrator for all Engineering documentation associated with Rigaku plastic injection prototype and production tooling products.

Ensured overall program success by leading a cross functional team of sales, engineering, manufacturing, finance and purchasing.

Responsible for quoting and budgeting of R&D plastic trim on a global level.

Involved in all aspects of project requirements, project planning, team management, and customer relations.

Managed the implementation of Infor Syteline ERP system throughout the entire Engineering Department.

2003-2009 General Manager, IIG-DSS Technologies Fair Haven, MI

Full customer interface from kick-off to final assembly for various interior automotive components.

Awarded and overseen all outside suppliers of tooling work.

Involved in all aspects of design, from preliminary moldflow analysis to final for various automotive plastics.

Managed a variety of tasks including design, development, and integration on numerous OEM programs (General Motors, Ford, and Mitsubishi)

Complete Product development from concept to the machining of all production components.

Managed full mold design using NX3/Catia/Ideas for plastic injection molds.

Injection Molding of Production (complex slides and lifters-actions) and Prototype (intricate handload inserts).

Multiple successful design release launches (APQP, DFEMA, PFEMA, PPAP, & SPC).

2001-2003 Senior Design Engineer, Exco Extrusion Dies Chesterfield, MI

Designed 3D models of aluminum extrusion dies for manufacturing.

Created part prints from design to the shop according to customers' specifications.

Worked cooperatively with a design team of 13 engineers.

Administered policies and procedures for die design process from concept to production for the best quality extrusions.

Implemented manufacturing standards of aluminum components throughout the entire build process (CNC, EDM, and Bridgeports).

1997-2001 Tool Designer / N.C. Programmer, P.T.P. Inc. Sterling Heights, MI

Designed production/prototype electrodes and mold components.

Overseen the everyday scheduling and operation of the CAM Dept.

Generated 3D cutter paths for the machining of plastic injection molds.

Ordered all tooling and cutters for Dept. and approved or rejected them.

Directly dealt with toolmakers/machinists to ensure they were receiving the finished product they wanted.

Trained new employees into Dept. and assigning them job functions.

SKILLS/MEMBERSHIPS

Highly competent with the following software: Unigraphics, Catia (Dassault Systems), Mastercam, Worknc, PLEX, MS Office Suite, & MS Project.

15+ years of experience on (NX) UNIGRAPHICS SOLUTIONS

Knowledge and use of Lean Manufacturing

IATF 16949 Quality Management Certification

Teamcenter Engineering Product Data Management Certification

Implementation of the PMP practices according to (PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition)

Member of SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers)

Member of Siemens PLM World

Salesforce / Dynamics 365

Knowledge of Industry 4.0

WCAA Academic Scholarship recipient

Microsoft Project certification

P&L Management

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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