Manufacturing Executive

Douglas D. Ondrak

**** ********** ***** 607-***-**** Cortland, NY 13045 *********@*****.***

PROFILE

Multiple industry senior executive proficient in rapid turnarounds, business stabilization and new product development. Expertise in all functional areas with particular strengths in plant and operational management, Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain development, for both high volume and batch manufacturing businesses.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Precision Eforming LLC 2004-2011

President

A privately equity owned O.E.M and industrial products manufacturer focused on high precision metal products.

• Developed business plan, secured investors and purchased business

• Filled Vice President of Operations, General Manager, Director of Operations and Plant Manager roles

• Positioned company as global market leader, with 70% market share by total re-engineering business with multiple Lean initiatives and new online ad campaign

• Developed and implemented supplier to finished goods Supply Chain program

• Grew customer base over 300% (300 to 1,000) in eight years

Buckbee Mears Corporation 1984 – 2004

A NASDAQ-listed consumer electronics international manufacturer and distributor of precision metal products for the entertainment, electronics, automotive and defense industries.

Electroforming Division General Manager 2002 – 2004

• Managed two facilities during transition, shutdown, transfer and startup, completed on-schedule, on-budget, with zero customer or revenue loss

• Turned division around in three months, growing revenue by 40% , reducing costs by 30% and developing new strategic direction for the business

• Lead division to ISO 9001 certification in six months

Director of NAFTA Sales 2003 – 2004

• Increased revenue from $40 million to $60 million in one year

• Provided all technical interaction and support for both new designs and existing product families

Micro-Precision Operations Manager 2002 – 2004

• Turned division around in three months, growing revenue by 60% , providing the first positive quarterly EBITDA in 16 quarters

• Developed and implemented multiple Lean Manufacturing initiatives, resulting in increases in yield of 30%, on-time delivery of 50% and average margin of 8%

• Developed and implemented key supplier quality and rating systems resulting in $1 million material cost reduction

Quality Assurance/ISO Manager 2001 – 2002

• Oversaw manufacturing improvement program (6 Sigma) reducing PPM levels from 4,000 to 500, resulting in a 9% scrap savings of $500,000

• Led successful ISO 9001 re-certification initiative, resulting in zero non-conformances

• Part of leadership team responsible for identifying and purchasing SAP ERP system

Post Cutter Operations Manager 2000 – 2001

• Implemented Supply Chain and supplier quality programs for all key suppliers, resulting in 15% reduction in overall supply costs

• Part of leadership team that planned and implemented significant labor and cost reductions during transition to automated operations, resulting in a 30% labor reduction across facility

• Managed 320 employees in a continuous high-volume manufacturing operation

Artwork Design and Tooling Manager 1994 –2000

• Created world leading state-of-the-art design and tooling department, including class 10 cleanrooms

• Worked with Swedish equipment manufacturer developing new generation Tooling system

• Developed and implemented Lean initiatives, increasing capacity by 200% and reducing delivery cycle from six weeks to two weeks

• Negotiated with key suppliers for significant cost reductions, implementing JIT delivery

Artwork Design Manager 1992 –1994

• Worked with Japanese equipment manufacturer to develop new $4 million Tooling system

• Built new facility and moved department from St. Paul, Minnesota to Cortland, New York

Electronic Maintenance Technician 1984 - 1992

• Responsible for purchasing and servicing $14 million of tooling and computer equipment

• Implemented Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM), increasing equipment run time from 75% to 95%

Gerber Scientific Corporation 1979 –1984

Field Service Group

A NASDAQ-listed international electronics manufacturer with a focus on photo-imaging, laser cutting, main-frame computers and CAD systems.

• Promoted to regional manager responsible for 100 customers in five states

• Awarded key role as U.S troubleshooter providing on-site support to over 200 customers in 38 states

United States Navy 1973 - 1979

Electronics Technician servicing and operating electronic gunfire control computer systems

• In charge of ship’s weapons defense systems, successfully completing first attempt fleet qualifications

• Managed 100 man unit responsible for one million piece inventory reorganization during overhaul

• E-5 Status with Honorable Discharge

Education & Training

University of the State of New York Regents College 1994- 1996

BS, Psychology

United States Navy A&C Engineering/Electronics School 1974 - 1975

Professional Development & Certifications

Member Buckbee Mears Leadership Team 1998 – 2004

6 Sigma Green Belt Certified – 2001

Lean Manufacturing Certified – 2002

HazMat Certified 2002 - 2010

E29 ASTM Standards Committee Member 2004 - 2011

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