SCOTT POENITZSCH

**** ********* **** 217-***-**** Quincy, IL 62305 gzu7m0@r.postjobfree.com

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I am writing to you to express my interest in joining your management team as a senior executive. As a well qualified professional, I am an excellent choice for joining your executive management team that brings strong leadership and coaching skills, global manufacturing supply chain experience, coupled with a sincere passion and keen sense of urgency to drive continuous improvement and sustainable world class performance. My resume encompassing my professional achievements is enclosed for your consideration.

A review of my credentials will indicate that I offer more than 20 years experience at both the corporate level and operations level within multi-national manufacturing companies. My professional resume reflects the scope and breadth of my international experience in all phases of advanced manufacturing and supply chain management.

I have successfully lead manufacturing facilities, both union and non-union, in the Untied States, Europe, Mexico and China that produced air compressors and vacuum pumps for the home healthcare industry, laboratory equipment, consumer products, commercial/industrial equipment, off-road agricultural equipment and automotive tier two vehicle systems manufacturers. Most recently, I managed several plants, which through the process of plastic thermoforming, manufactured material handling pallets and component storage/transportation systems for domestic and foreign automotive manufacturers and the United States Postal Service.

Throughout my career, I have developed and implemented corporate procurement systems that not only leveraged the direct material and MRO spend for the corporation, but included significant international sourcing of a wide variety of components and finished products. I have successfully negotiated numerous long term supply contracts that retuned considerable value to the companies that I worked for.

Highlights of some of my noteworthy accomplishments that returned significant value to the companies include:

• Conceived and implemented a global procurement organization that included direct material and MRO spend analysis, Supplier Relationship Management, long term supply contracts, employee skills training and international sourcing including Mexico, Europe, and Asia.

• Led world-wide implementations of Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma continuous improvement programs that returned tangible results with improved manufacturing performance, quality and customer satisfaction.

• Implemented advanced manufacturing technology from shop floor robotic/vision applications to advanced operational systems including S&OP and SCM constraint based execution processes to increase customer satisfaction, drive down costs and improve asset management.

• Implemented ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems in US and Asian manufacturing plants that served customers in the medial device, tier two automotive and mobile agricultural equipment markets.

• Identified and implemented year over year cost reduction projects throughout the global supply chain.

• Held senior international manufacturing plant responsibility positions that consistently delivered world class customer satisfaction, quality and operational results.

• Developed and implemented talent development programs for world-wide employees within the procurement, production control and logistic/trade compliance disciplines.

• Successfully directed a wide array of projects from green field start-up operations located outside the United States to turn-around of performance and profitability of existing facilities located within and outside the United States.

• Selected by the CEO from a nine member group of executive colleagues to receive a C-Level individual accelerated performance coaching program.

My unique experience at both the tactical operational level and the strategic corporate level, provide me with the skills and ability to lead a company in continued growth and profitability. I truly enjoy a team based environment, providing the leadership in establishing a vision, goals and objectives towards successful deployment. Finally, I consider myself an enthusiastic, results orientated professional with a sincere passion for excellence. I believe that I instill the same in others.

My goal is to transition my enthusiasm, creativity and experience into a high profile position where I can continue to provide the strategic and tactical leadership critical to a company’s success in the marketplace.

I am certain that my presence on your executive leadership team will prove to be beneficial to your organization. As such, I would welcome an opportunity to speak with you to evaluate your needs and share my ideas. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Scott Poenitzsch

Enclosure

SCOTT POENITZSCH

3801 Lancaster Lane * Quincy, IL 62305

217-***-**** (Residence) * 217-***-**** (Mobile) * gzu7m0@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn Account http://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpoenitzsch

SENIOR LEVEL MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

A global manufacturing operations executive with extensive and broad based experience, recognized for expertise in advanced manufacturing techniques and support operations. Proven record of successfully implementing systems to identify and capitalize on improvements in all areas of the global manufacturing supply chain including procurement, logistics, trade compliance, quality assurance and Lean Enterprise/Six Sigma. Known as a strong leader skilled in building high-performance organizations that consistently deliver value.

Key qualifications include:

▪ Corporate Vision & Strategic Planning ▪ Lean Enterprise & 6 Sigma Improvement Programs

▪ Supplier Relationship Management Program ▪ Energy Management

▪ Spend Management Systems ▪ Sales & Operations Planning

▪ Direct Material and MRO ▪ Cost of Quality Reporting

▪ Long Term Supplier Contract Management ▪ Quality Function Assessment

▪ Low Cost Country Sourcing ▪ Global Acquisitions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRIENDA CORPORATION, Portage, WI 2009 to Present

TriEnda LLC is a $250M manufacturer of industrial grade thermoformed plastic products for material handling markets worldwide. Products include custom designed material handling systems encompassing pallets, collapsible dunnage systems and product handling trays for a wide range of applications and customers including automotive, pallet pooling systems and the US Postal System. TriEnda is presently the largest thermoformer in the United States, deploying the world’s most advanced thermoforming production systems.

Vice President of Operations

Lead the strategic and tactical supply chain operations of multi-plants to improve the overall performance of the company. Successfully implemented several programs that improved customer service, reduced inventory, eliminated waste, increased productivity and improved the financial performance of the company. Responsibilities included the management of Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, Production Scheduling, Warehousing & Shipping, Tooling Operations and Plant Manufacturing Operations.

• Introduced Lean Enterprise Program to the company.

• Reduced scrap by 35%, resulting in an annual savings of $3.0M.

• Through implementing a Kan-Ban program, reduced inventory from 23 days on hand to 12 days, resulting in an $8.0M improvement to working capital.

• Improved output on three major assets by 36%, thus reducing the reliance on outside suppler network and reducing purchase price variance by $1.2M annually.

• Introduced the concept of Supplier Base Management, including Long Term Contracts that resulted in an annual savings of $2.9M with the initial use of the contract. Program also included Quality Assurance & Purchasing Policy and Supplier Performance Scorecard system.

• Improved EBITDA by over 60%.

GARDNER DENVER INC., Quincy, IL 2005 to 2008

Gardner Denver Inc. is a $2.2B multinational manufacturer of industrial and OEM air compressors, blowers, vacuum pumps, oil drilling and well servicing pumps, liquid ring, ETO systems and fluid transfer equipment with 43 plants located in the US, Brazil, Europe and China.

Vice President Manufacturing Services

As a result of the acquisition of Rietschle Thomas in 2005, recruited by the CEO to the corporate offices to improve the manufacturing strength of the company. Lead the strategic manufacturing supply chain operations of 43 plants located in the US, Brazil, Europe and China.

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Reporting to the CEO, managed a professional staff of 33 employees worldwide and responsible for the following disciplines:

• Procurement

o Implemented in six months the matrix organization concept of strategic and tactical procurement.

 Defined roles and responsibilities worldwide within the procurement discipline.

 Implemented commodity management and supplier strategies.

o $750M direct material spend with over 9,500 worldwide suppliers.

o Implemented Supplier Relationship Management System within six months.

 Direct material spend analysis tools.

 Supplier documentation & performance database.

 Implemented the Long Term Supply Agreement concept.

o Negotiated contracts with favorable results to the company in terms of 5% to 20% cost reductions with improved delivery and quality performance.

o Identified $60M in MRO spend and negotiated contracts that reduced costs by 20% to 35%.

o Expanded Low Cost Country sourcing from 5.9% to 15.5% within 2 years.

o Developed and implemented the program to enhance the skill set of plant Purchasing Managers.

• Logistics/Transportation/Trade Compliance

o Administered the 3PL provider for the US operations and achieved $350K reduction in management fees and over $250K in direct transportation costs.

o Implemented a global transportation spend analysis tool to identify opportunities within six months.

o Negotiated contracts for parcel services with UPS and FedEx for worldwide service that resulted in cost reductions of $575K annually.

o Created a program to enhance and audit trade compliance within eight months.

o Implemented a program to enhance the NAFTA and HTS trade compliance skills of plant employees.

• Manufacturing Services

o Significantly improved the Lean Enterprise Program to encompass both office and manufacturing environments that resulted in annual cost improvements at a minimum of $3M per year.

o Administered capital investment program with annual expenditures of $45M-$50M.

o Coordinated the company’s energy program and negotiated energy contracts.

o Developed and harmonized manufacturing plant key performance metrics as the foundation for continuous improvement.

o Created a Sales & Operations Planning improvement program with a 10 month payback.

o Implemented a program to enhance the skills of Materials Management personnel.

• Quality Assurance

o Expanded the use of Quality Assurance concepts including APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA and TS/QS QMS.

o Developed global cost of quality reporting within eights months and improved warranty costs by 15%.

o Implemented a global Supplier Corrective Action System employing electronic workflow.

o Developed a Quality Assurance Organization Assessment and Development Program.

o Implemented a global Customer Complaint System employing electronic workflow.

• Technology

o Administered the global network of advanced engineering software; FEA, CFD CAD, NVH

o Coordinated the Low Cost Country CAD Services Group in China that reduced costs by 30%.

o Cross-pollination of new product technology across divisions and conducted patent reviews.

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RIETSCHLE THOMAS INC., Sheboygan, WI 1985 to 2005

A $550M OEM multinational manufacturer of air compressors, vacuum pumps and blowers with operations in the United States, Mexico, Europe and China.

Executive Director – North American Operations (2003 to 2005)

Directed the five manufacturing and support operations located in Sheboygan, Skokie, IL, Monroe, LA and Wuxi PRC with a total of 465 employees. Manufacturing operations included die casting, machining, painting, assembly, plastic molding, shipping and receiving. Support functions included materials management, procurement, manufacturing/industrial engineering, facilities, quality assurance and aftermarket customer service.

• Improved inventory turns from 6.5 to 11.0 within eighteen months.

• Increased On-Time Delivery Performance in 15 months from mid 70%’s to consistently above 93%.

• Achieved annual cost reductions ranging from $1.5M to $3.5M.

• Reduced customer lead-time from 6 weeks to a 48 hour Kan Ban Program on over 35% of revenue.

• Implemented an advanced supply chain software solution to improve the throughput of the manufacturing operations, reduce inventory, and improve customer service.

• Implemented a Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Programs to all facilities.

• In 2004, coordinated the construction and operational launch of the company’s plant in China.

Division Director of Manufacturing (1997 to 2003)

Directly managed the manufacturing and support operations located in Sheboygan, WI, Skokie, IL and Tijuana Mexico with a total of 390 employees. Manufacturing operations included die casting, machining, painting, assembly, plastic molding, shipping and receiving. Support functions included materials management, procurement, manufacturing/industrial engineering, facilities, quality assurance and aftermarket customer service.

• Achieved annual cost reductions ranging from $650K to $1.0M.

• Reduced customer lead-time by 25% and improved plant inventory turns by 35%.

• Implemented robotic and vision systems to reduce costs by over $200K annually.

• Participated in employee labor relations proceedings, including collective bargaining negotiations.

• Implemented the ISO 14000 Program framework for improved environmental compliance.

Division Director of Quality Assurance & ISO 9001 Programs (1994 to 1997)

• Managed quality assurance employees in Monroe, LA and Sheboygan, WI facilities.

• Implemented the ISO 9000 QMS in the Monroe, LA facility.

• Key quality contact for Tier Two automotive customers – GM on the Hummer 2 chassis and Dunlop Automotive on the Range Rover chassis.

• Implemented TS16949 QMS framework for automotive and agriculture equipment customers.

• Improved the use of Quality Assurance concepts of APQP, PPAP, SPC, 8D and P/DFMEA.

Manager of Manufacturing Services (1989 to 1994)

• Managed a staff of twenty professional industrial and manufacturing engineers to support the die cast, machining, paint, plastic injection molding and assembly operations.

• Prepared capital investment proposals for the procurement of equipment and tooling.

• Participated as a core member of the New Product Development teams.

• Prepared and maintained department budgets.

Manufacturing Engineer (1985 to 1989)

• Justified, procured and implemented manufacturing equipment and tooling.

• Implemented the company’s first CNC machine tool.

• Designed plant and cell layouts to maximize efficiency.

• Developed process and routing documentation.

• Programmed a variety of CNC machine tools.

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DYNEX/RIVET INC., Pewaukee, WI 1976 to 1985

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (1980 to 1985)

A $25M OEM manufacturer of precision hydraulic pumps and motors. Coordinated the manufacturing, maintenance and capital equipment investments.

• Justified, procured and implemented, programmed a wide range of CNC equipment to reduce costs and increase capacity.

• Designed plant and cell layouts to improve flow and efficiency of the manufacturing operations.

• Designed workholding fixtures and developed routings/work standards for manual and CNC machines.

CNC Machine Tool Operator (1976 to 1980)

• Set-up and operated a wide range of NC & CNC machine tools.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration * Lakeland College * Sheboygan, WI * Graduated - 2010

Bachelor of Science * Mechanical Engineering * Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI * Graduated - 1991

Associate of Applied Science * Metals Processing * Waukesha Technical College

Waukesha WI * Graduated – 1979

Right Management C-Level Executive Coaching Program – 2008

Dale Carnegie Program Graduate

AFFILLIATIONS & AWARDS

National Association of Manufactures - NAM

Institute of Supply Management - ISM

Society of Manufacturing Engineers - SME

Board Advisor to John Wood Community College – Advanced Manufacturing & Lean Enterprise Programs

Past Board Advisor to Sheboygan School District – Manufacturing Arts Curriculum

Past Board Member to Sheboygan Chamber of Commerce

President’s Award for Excellence recipient – Rietschle Thomas Inc.

Model T Ford Club of America Member

Model A Ford Club of America Member

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