Operations Manager Resume

Summary

Seasoned Vice President of Operations with over 20 years experience and the ability to handle management of P&L responsibilities within multimillion- dollar corporations. Repeatedly recognized by senior leadership based on demonstrated success in risk control, executing strategy, retaining customers in tight markets, optimizing P&L, and leading organizations through critical transitions. Decisive leader with proven success in driving revenue growth with multi-site, custom, and proprietary manufacturing firms on a domestic and international basis. Adept in performing within dynamically changing environments requiring focused decision-making. Skilled in streamlining business processes, implementing cost control measures, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Career Highlights

  • Spearheaded efforts to evaluate operations P&L and re-engineer operational as well as financial activities, which increased efficiency and promoted future expansions and revenues at prior companies.
  • Reduced raw material inventory by 50% and converted to sold inventory utilizing sound business acumen.
  • Pioneered the implementation and training of a MRP/ERP system that integrated all aspects of the operation including P&L at all previous Companies, increasing operations efficiency and reduced cost.
  • Increased the re-order cycle and raised volume by 20% in the first 6 months at Container Components.
  • Generated $29.3 million in China component sales and $3.2 million in domestic sales in 2008 at Viva Fluorescent Technologies LLC.
  • Directed Big Box Buyer product development and presentations that generated over $80 million in annual sales for Jimway Corporation.
  • Championed the development and implementation of MRP and process controls, which reduced materials on hand by $300,000 per month, (16% annually) at Container Components USA & Europe.
  • Redesigned and managed MG Product’s manufacturing operations over 12 months in Monterrey, Mexico, increasing volume by 40% and reducing the distance to major markets and distribution centers.

Professional Experience

Viva Fluorescent Technologies LLC USA & China (2005 – Present)
Vice President of Operations

  • Provided leadership and direction to sales, marketing, and technical services for electronic components utilized in the manufacturing of Energy Star approved products.
  • Developed and implemented programs with major U.S. lighting companies.
  • Supported the production of products manufactured in China and domestically for US customers.
  • Cultivated relationships with UL, DOE, and EPA for certification of electronic components and products.
  • Set up the sales, distribution, and warehouse in the U.S. for domestic manufacturers.
  • Managed all aspects of sales and customer service associated with U.S. accounts and China manufactured products.

Sea Gull Lighting, Riverside, New Jersey & China (2002- 2005)
Director of Procurement & Offshore Operations

  • Directed China Operations and Procurement office.
  • Managed vendor qualification, pricing, relationships, quality and logistics.
  • Supervised product specifications, quality inspection, and Vendor performance.
  • Oversaw Engineering, product development, qualification and release of new products.

Jimway Corporation USA & China (1998 – 2002)
Senior Vice President of Product Development & Manufacturing

  • Maintained full responsibility for product development, sourcing and vendor management for home accessories and lighting products.
  • Collaboration and leadership for various disciplines including design, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, sales, and logistics, both internal and externally.
  • Participated in all areas of new product development and engineering across all product categories.
  • Managed and led efforts to initiate and negotiate OEM agreements with offshore vendors.
  • Implemented a program for vendor compliance to quality (ISO), UL, EPA, and U.S. standards.

Container Components USA & Europe (1994 – 1998)
Vice President of Operations and Manufacturing

  • Senior leadership and direction to all multi-plant operations, P&L, budgets, and multi-national purchasing for the manufacturer and distribution of molded plastic/metal products for a $25 million firm.
  • Directed all manufacturing, quality, sourcing, purchasing, and engineering functions.
  • Designed and managed the East Coast manufacturing and distribution center producing 60% of Company’s volume.
  • Balanced capacity to the sales forecast, which resulted in a controlled finished goods delivery.
  • Formulated and implemented a business plan that encompassed a marketing and manufacturing expansion program.

MG Products USA & Mexico (1991 – 1994)
Vice President of Manufacturing

  • Managed all facets of manufacturing, operations, and P&L responsibility for a company that generated over $42 million in annual production of home accessories and lighting products.
  • Spearheaded efforts to expand the facilities and staff utilizing re-engineered systems and production processes, which increased production volume from $1.8 million to $3.5 million per month.
  • Developed, supervised, and coached an effective engineering and quality control staff in accordance with UL, CUL, MIL 105, and ISO 9000 guidelines.
  • Introduced the MRP/ERP system to enhance inventory, purchasing, and production control, which realized a substantial inventory reduction (10%) on an annual basis.
  • Pioneered the introduction of an in-house automated production process that saved the company $452,000 annually.