Senior Operations Manager

BRUCE W. SCHROEDER

**** ****** **** ***** • Spring, Texas 77379

281-***-**** (Cell) • 281-***-**** (Res.) • *************@*****.***

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SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFILE

Customer- and quality-focused business leader with extensive management and leadership experience in manufacturing operations and engineering. Exceptional ability to build and lead teams in achieving company objectives, reducing costs, improving quality, and increasing on-time delivery performance. Proven change agent with a demonstrated track record of managing high-profile projects to successful results. Comfortable working with all organizational levels in dynamic, demanding environments.

SAMPLING OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Exceeded business center annual revenue goal by $1.32 million and successfully managed year-to-year revenue growth of 10%.

• Improved on-time delivery performance by 65% and reduced order cycle time 35% in less than six months.

• Successfully guided process development and controls in compliance with ISO 9001 and 13485 standards.

• Led implementation of key performance indices (KPI) and cost of quality (COQ) programs across multiple sites (domestic and international).

• Implemented review of slow-moving and obsolete inventory and reduced dollar value of slow-moving inventory by 50% through liquidation sales.

CORE BUSINESS SKILLS

Operations and engineering management, lean manufacturing, electromechanical assembly and configuration, FDA regulatory compliance, ISO quality systems, safety management and compliance, budgeting (operational and capital), supply chain management, P&L management, team building and mentoring

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LIFE-TECH, INC., Stafford, Texas 2009 - 2010

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Direct all aspects of manufacturing operations for this privately-held medical device company (production, planning and scheduling, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, and facilities). Establish performance indicators, operating goals, productivity improvements, and cost reduction programs that consistently improve product output and quality. Manage 8 direct reports and 45 indirect reports. Plan and administer a $3 million annual operating budget.

• Implemented review of slow-moving and obsolete inventory and reduced dollar value of slow-moving inventory by 50% through liquidation sales.

• Mentored and developed employees through cross training programs for critical jobs and operations to enhance operational capabilities.

• Authored and implemented a revamped maintenance program for all critical factory equipment in accordance with organizational cost and productivity goals, while ensuring that all processes meet quality standards.

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PETROLEUM ANALYZER COMPANY, Houston, Texas 2006 - 2008

Operations Manager

Recruited to revamp the operations and supply chain organization for this $60 million manufacturer of precision analytical test equipment for the petroleum and petrochemical industry. Effected a successful culture change focused on delivery plan execution and improved product quality. Coordinated development of overall operational and supply chain strategies and metrics with international facilities in Germany, France, and Denmark. Supervised a team of 35 direct and indirect reports in manufacturing operations, process and facilities engineering, quality assurance, procurement, material control, and order fulfillment.

• Exceeded business center annual revenue goal by $1.32 million and successfully managed year-to-year revenue growth of 10%.

• Improved on-time delivery performance by 65% and reduced order cycle time 35% in less than six months.

• Implemented key performance indices (KPI) and cost of quality (COQ) programs across multiple sites with monthly dashboard reports for senior management.

• Successfully guided the Houston business center through all activities and requirements to obtain ISO 9001 recertification.

GENERAL SOLUTIONS, Houston, Texas 2005 - 2006

Vice President, Operations

Hired by company owner to develop and implement manufacturing processes for this privately-held company building network-based surveillance and security systems. Initiated multiple process improvements for work flow, material flow, testing, and order fulfillment, creating a visual factory. Completed major operations re-engineering process with a concentration on increased productivity, quality, and service levels.

• Created a pull-based inventory system through implementation of vendor managed inventory programs for critical high-dollar commodity items.

• Created same-day order fulfillment program for top selling products and accessories.

• Reduced total inventory investment by 10% and improved warehouse space utilization through disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.

• Improved order flow and reduced order cycle time by 50% through implementation of sales and operations planning meetings.

MILLAR INSTRUMENTS, Houston, Texas 2003 - 2005

Manager, Process Engineering

Brought in as part of new management team to implement lean manufacturing concepts for this privately-held medical device manufacturer. Confronted with the challenge of reducing lead times and improving product standardization in a low-volume/high-mix environment while still maintaining compliance with FDA regulations. Accountable for process design optimization, new product management, productivity and yield improvements, and custom products assembly.

• Implemented lean manufacturing concepts (value stream maps, inventory kanbans, 5S, etc.) for enhancing processes and root-cause corrective actions.

• Trained employees in Quality Improvement Process (QIP) techniques for root cause problem identification and resolution.

• Provided design for manufacturability (DFM) inputs and managed all pilot build activities in support of the R&D product development process.

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COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION, Houston, Texas 1995 - 2002

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Manager, Process Engineering

Hired as Process Engineering Manager and promoted to Manufacturing Engineering Manager for this leading personal computer manufacturer. Directed the activities of a 42-person cross-functional technical team supporting the commercial and consumer product divisions with annual revenues in excess of $3.5 billion. Developed and coordinated manufacturing strategies and interfaced with all levels from top management through mid levels and hourly personnel to meet company goals related to quality, delivery, safety, and cost.

• Led factory safety team in achieving over 3.5 million hours with no lost workday accidents.

• Guided cross-functional team in the design and implementation of new cellular assembly lines, increasing factory capacity by over 3000 units per day with better than 98% outgoing quality.

• Managed $10+ million capital equipment budget covering all major capital planning and expenditures.

• Oversaw two major new product introductions per year providing DFM criteria from design through manufacturing readiness and volume manufacturing.

TELXON CORPORATION, Houston, Texas 1990 - 1995

Director, Manufacturing Engineering

Supervisor, Industrial Engineering

Recruited as Industrial Engineering Supervisor and promoted to Director of Manufacturing Engineering for this $350 million company manufacturing portable data collection equipment. Transformed the production methodology to a cellular manufacturing concept with enhanced tooling, ergonomics, and visual assembly procedures. Management responsibility for a 19-person engineering support team involved in process development, equipment and facilities maintenance, new product introductions, plant safety programs, and product documentation control.

• Managed the consolidation of four manufacturing buildings and a separate warehouse into a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

• Key member of senior management team leading to the successful attainment of ISO 9000 certification.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Industrial Engineering, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Stephen Covey Leadership Training

• John Costanza Institute – Demand Flow Technology

• Six Sigma Total Quality Applications

• DuPont Safety Training

• Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI)

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