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Senior Management Executive

Global Procurement ~ Value Management ~ Quality ~ Tool Shop Management

Staff Leadership ~ Organizational Development ~ Cost Analysis & Savings ~ Global Operations

         Excel at manufacturing operations spanning product design & development, project leadership, purchasing, cost containment, quality assurance, value-added value engineering (VAVE), and creating organizations and departments from scratch.

         Bilingual (English & Italian) with substantial experience in production process management and materials management, especially steel, aluminum and plastic.

         Outstanding capabilities in smoothly aligning personnel and resources to achieve often demanding production requirements.

         Able to methodically introduce strategies which consistently accomplish or outpace targets for both cost savings and technical goals.

         Expansive background in tooling management spanning design, manufacturing, production, and maintenance.

         Adept at new product launches, budget administration, driving process improvements, and seamlessly transitioning projects from R&D to production.

         Advanced knowledge of both technical and economic aspects of the automotive production business as demonstrated by outstanding purchasing and engineering skills.

         Able to anticipate and resolve problems to avoid negative impact on operations, quality, and cost.

         Extremely well-versed in DFM (Design For Manufacturing), DFC (Design For Cost), FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis).

         Extensive talents in leading cohesive teams in achieving project goals according to budgets and schedules.

Inalfa Roof Systems Group, 2007 to Present

Vice President (2011 to Present)

         Established and launched new global organization to manage indirect spend operations across Europe, North America, China, and Korea.

         Exceeded targets since inception for VAVE and tooling management including generating tooling savings of 11 Mil , assembly line savings of 3.9 Mil. , and MRO savings of 3.5 Mil in 2015.

         Saved 6.4 Mil in tooling savings and 3.0 Mil in VAVE savings in 2014.

         Produced 1.1 Mil in VAVE savings and 4.8 Mil in tooling savings in 2013.

         Championed efforts in 2012 to reduce tooling expenses by 1.8 Mil. and VAVE costs by 1.6 Mil. .

         Attained 2011 tooling savings of 1.2 Mil and VAVE savings of 1.0 Mil .

Director (2007 to 2011)

         Spearheaded worldwide VAVE and tooling management functions including exploring new tool makers, negotiating tooling costs, and structuring business unit to support and streamline purchasing.

         Assembled, motivated, and directed team in standardizing engineering and purchasing procedures and documentation to ultimately maximize cost savings.

         Created database to inform buyers of correct pricing for tooling and optimal sources for procurement.

         Lowered VAVE expenses by 0.65 Mil in 2010, 0.65 Mil in 2009, 1.2 Mil in 2008 and 1.0 Mil in 2007.

         Accomplished considerable savings in tooling each year in role: 1.8 Mil in 2010, 2.2 Mil in 2009, 4.1 Mil in 2008 and 1.4 Mil in 2007.

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Inalfa Roof Systems USA Inc., 2005 to 2007

Tooling Manager

         Designed tooling management office by standardizing documentation, policies, and procedures to govern mould and die technical characteristics, contain costs, and enforce quality control.

         Pioneered new concept to administer prototype and production phase only with one mould.

         Handpicked to regulate VAVE activities and drive cooperative efforts among 10+ purchasing personnel and 12 engineers.

         Orchestrated process improvements to decrease tooling expenses by 0.7 M in 2006 and 0.3 M in 2005.

         Steered a series of high-impact initiatives to save VAVE costs by 0.8 M in 2006.

Inalfa Italia S.p.A., 2000 to 2005

Engineering Manager

         Selected to develop, formalize, and administer technical department which would oversee all project phases including supplier management, customer contact, process engineering, and assembly lines.

         Successfully initiated three complete programs including high-output production line.

Mades srl, 1998 to 2000

Plant Manager / Director

         Masterminded business strategy following company acquisition to begin building moulds for external customers.

         Introduced sophisticated CAD/CAM software to heighten product quality, reliability, and consistency.

         Formulated procedures and documentation for managing orders to achieve ISO 9001 certification in two years.

         Contrived plan to attract and secure new customers nationwide via two major exhibitions and joining a national toolmaker association.

         After only one year, garnered 0.4 M turnover with total investments of 35,000 .

Coselgi S.p.A, 1998 to 2000

External Advisor for Mechanical Research and Development

         Provided consultative guidance pertaining to the research, production, and sales of hearing aid products.

         Analyzed and instituted novel technological solutions and production materials to enhance device functionalities and increase overall value.

Lucchesi A. s.r.l., 1991 to 1998

Engineering and Tool Shop Manager

         Effectively formed design department to bring tooling operations in-house, significantly accelerating time-to-market and boosting customer satisfaction.

         Evolved and positioned company as qualified supplier of products for leading Italian automotive customer.

         Implemented state-of-the-art CAD/CAM/CAE software to standardize and improve engineering designs.

         Played a pivotal role in preparing and developing organization to achieve ISO 9001 certification.

Prior Background:

Course Assistant, Soft S.p.A.

Purchasing Consultant, Computer Discount

MBA Workshop: Finance for Non-Financial Executives, American Management Association, 2013

Value Engineer Certification Level 1, SAVE International, 2011

Completed extensive technical training throughout career; proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, CATIA, and Unigraphics.

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT JOB TITLE) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you an outstanding background in global procurement, significant experience in tooling management, and well-developed expertise in value engineering, generating cost savings, and launching new departments from the ground up to align with evolving company needs and organizational growth. I constantly strive to capitalize on cutting-edge technologies to fuel productivity and competitive positioning, and am highly regarded for my sharp problem solving abilities. My extensive experience in facilitating strict adherence to quality and regulatory criteria will unquestionably prove to be an immediate asset to your company. To complement these qualifications, I offer an excellent blend of negotiating, planning, and forecasting skills which are vital as a (INSERT TARGET POSITION).

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