Project Manager Operations

RICHARD A. SHEARER

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EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MANAGEMENT: Manufacturing

Well-qualified manufacturing industry professional with demonstrated success in strategic planning and general management. Excellent record of achievements in building and nurturing profitable organizations, implementing mission-critical initiatives, and pioneering programs. Proven effective in delivering performance improvements through cost reductions, production efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong interpersonal skills with exceptional talent to enlist cooperation among external business partners as well as all levels of internal organization. Areas of expertise:

Business Reengineering • Quality Improvement • P&L Management • B2B Relationships • Forecasting and Budgeting Relationship Management • Capital Projects • Capital Equipment Procurement • Cost Avoidance and Reductions

New Production Development • Lean Management and 5-S • Financial Management • Manufacturing Integration

ISO 9001 MRP II (ERP) Implementation • Turnaround Operations • Project Management • Staff and Labor Retention

Competitive Market Position •Continuous Process Improvement • Profit Growth • Regulatory Compliance

New Business Development • Operating Infrastructure • Presentations • Labor Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ALUMINUM, COPR., Vernon, California 2008-Present

$40 million division of International Architectural Group LLC. manufacturing of commercial glazing products.

General Manager

Directed daily operations, from sales to manufacturing. Direct P & L Budgets, Forecast, Sales, New Product

Development, Safety and Continuous Improvement through 5S. Managed 4 direct reports, including Plant Manager, Estimates Manager, Major Project Manager and Sales Manager. Reported directly to the Executive Vice President.

• Maintained a profitable bottom line during one of the largest down turns in the industries history.

• Increased productivity through implement of 5S

• Reduced number of injuries by establishing a safety program with including training.

• Successfully negotiations a new contract with the Union representing the factory employee which resulted in an 18% roll back.

• Established PM program reducing maintenance cost by 80%.

• Enforce the usage of the ERP program (FHA) for planning of production and inventory.

WABASH NATIONAL TRAILER CENTERS, INC., Denver, Colorado • 2004-2008

$20 million division of Wabash National Corp., largest manufacturer of semi truck trailers.

General Manager

Oversee all daily operations, from sales to service. Direct P & L, Budgets, Forecast, Sales, Service, Parts, Safety, and Process Evaluation. Manage 6 direct reports, including Business Manager, Operations Manager, Trailer Account Representative, Service Account Representative and Parts Account Representative. Report directly to National General Manager.

• Led division from $524,000 loss in 2003 to $157,000 profit in 2005.

• Increased productivity of existing departments by 163% over 2-year period

• Grew trailer sales by 30% and improved market share by 29% using total cost of ownership.

• Reduced supplier base by 60% and increased purchasing power.

• Established labor report system, enabling division to evaluate daily value of each associate.

• Initiated and implemented employee incentive program, based upon individual productivity.

• Developed valued-added program; provided more services and products to customers; increased market share and profits.

• Implemented team-based approach; increased profits and productivity.

• Awarded Golden Tear Partner by Fed Ex Corp. and Five Star Partner by Aurora Corp.

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101 VERTICAL FABRICATION, INC., Fontana, California • 1997-2004

Metal fabrication manufacturer with $25 million in annual sales.

Senior Vice President/General Manager

Managed all daily operations from production to sales. Performed management functions across P&L, Product Development, Budgets, Human Resources, Engineering, Safety, Equipment and Process Evaluation. Managed 8 direct reports, including Inside Sales, Design Engineering, Product Manager, Production Manager, Production Control, Quality Control, Inventory Control and Administrative Manager. Reported directly to President. Served as member of Executive Staff and Strategic Planning Committee.

• Increased productivity of existing products by 108% over 1-year period.

• Turned division into profitable operation within 1 year, after 10-year record of operational losses.

• Implemented MRP II; developed required programs and materials, including employee handbook, safety, and health manuals.

• Evaluated product line mix; increased profits by eliminating poor performers.

• Developed new pricing based on cost versus industry-accepted pricing; established program to educate customers about sell and purchase prices.

INSTRUMENT SPECIALTIES CO., INC., Placentia, California • 1990-1997

$72 million manufacturing firm with 5 locations; produces custom thin gauge non-ferrous metal products involving precision stamping, four side, roll forming, photo-chemical etching and automated assembly.

General Manager

Directed all daily operations from production to sales. Administered management functions within areas of P & L, New Product Development, Budgets, Human Resources, Engineering and Compliance Testing. Managed 7 direct reports, including Inside Sales Manager, Engineering Manager, Production Manager, Production Control Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Tooling Manager, and Human Resources Manager. Reported directly to President. Served as member of Executive Staff and Strategic Planning Committee.

• Increased invoiced shipments from $2.5 million to $20 million by developing effective partnerships with suppliers and customers.

• Generated estimated annual sales of $10 million in 1998 by developing 2 new standard products

• Led productivity increase by average of 127% and tripled production capacity.

• Increased new customer orders by $2 million and delivered samples within 10 working days as result of developing R&D prototype department.

• Implemented ISO 9001 from scratch; passed original certification audit on schedule and all subsequent re-certifications with no major findings.

• Saved $150,000 per year in maintenance cost and reduced down time 45% as result of developing and writing preventive maintenance program for production equipment and tooling.

• Awarded recognition as Golden Apple Supplier by Apple Computers

Career Note: Additional professional background includes General Manager at TECH-ETCH / MEREL, INC., Director of Marketing and Sales at CARAN PRECISION CORPORATION, and Vice President General Manager at ARROW METALS COMPANY, INC. Details on request.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Whittier College, Whittier, California

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