1. John F. Lorens
P.O. Box 331 | Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
847-687-1329 | johnlorens@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/johnlorens/
Methodical global project leader with ability to work across all facets of an organization including design,
manufacturing, compliance, engineering, architecture, and senior leadership. Success in leading dynamically
challenging projects. Resourceful in removing obstacles. Passionate about taking on difficult assignments, and
building and empowering teams to accomplish project objectives.
Qualification Highlights
Global Project/Program Leadership
Strategic Business Development
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Supply Chain Management
Outsourcing/Cost Reduction Programs
Operations Management
Design Engineering – Hardware / Software
Process Improvements Initiatives
Team Building & People Development
Customer Support/Satisfaction
Professional Experience
Siemens Industries, Buffalo Grove, IL 1995 – 2013
Total building control company including safety, fire, and security, with annual revenue of $5 billion
Program Manager, New Product Development
• Upgraded legacy building automation controller platform, optimized and streamlined overall technology,
accelerated readiness from 24 months to 6 months, achieved all agency listings (UL, CSA, FCC)
• Led efforts to private license multiple 3rd party OEM products into Siemens portfolio, standardized process,
safety ratings, and technology of these partners
• Redesigned hardware and enhanced software to Siemens quality levels for light commercial new business
market; setup training, distribution and customer support
• Aligned global project team to create private label full controller unit (board, housing, packaging, functionality,
I/O) which led to higher performance, improved quality, and reduced overall costs; market share increased for
OEM supplier
• Directed effort to create customizable firmware platform for equipment controllers; added Smoke Control
certification (21 CFR 11) and produced quality product in record time
• Migrated legacy control units to current technology without re-engineering, supported 8 beta sites, generated
$46M in unplanned revenue in year 1, became model for future migrations
• Developed new hardware controllers with different point count mix to address diverse market needs, led 2
global project teams simultaneously, secured local contract manufacturing
Independent Consultant 1995
Consulted various small businesses on production start-up operations; established inventory control, tooling, accounting,
and manufacturing processes
Cooper Industries/USD Products, Chicago, IL 1992 - 1995
The USD Products division of Cooper Industries designed and produced circuit protection devices for the automotive
and trucking industry, as well as telecommunication power backup systems; annual revenues of $2 billion
Manager of Manufacturing and Engineering
• Directed Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Maintenance, and outside contract firms

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• Managed operating and capital budgets in excess of $7M, and capital projects of $5M annually in automation,
facility upgrades, and tooling
• Interfaced with Product Engineering and QC, introduced 7 major products annually
• Reduced method variances and lost time by 30% from operator injury by directing tool designers/makers in
revising assembly tools
• Implemented preventative maintenance program for 300+ automation and hand operated machines
• Contracted outside firms to supplement plant operations, reduced overhead costs by 20%
• Eliminated 40% of generated waste stream by process improvement; achieved EPA status of Exempt Small
Quantity Generator on federal and state levels
Bell and Howell Company, Chicago, IL 1975 - 1991
$150 million manufacturer of market leading information storage and retrieval systems, and document scanners with
3,000+ employees.
Manager of Engineering
• Directed eight engineering groups: R&D, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Compliance, Quality Assurance,
Records, and Model Shop
• Managed $3M budget and core department of 30 employees with supplementary contract personnel
• Reorganized engineering area consistent with autonomous production functions
• Established engineering teams to develop new products in the philosophy of Design for Manufacturability;
teams represented: Design, Manufacturing, Service, QA, and Production
Staff Manager, Manufacturing Services and Director of Product Sustaining
• Directed seven engineering groups: New Products, Sustaining, Electronics, Tool Design, Model Shop, Industrial,
and Records, managed staff of 55; $1.7M budget
• Generated $550K annual cost reduction through out-sourcing, redesign, and methods
• Developed manufacturing quality plan that led to IBM Supplier Certification of image scanner products.
Group Manager, Manufacturing Engineering & Industrial Engineering
• Coordinated phase-in of image CCD scanners, laser printers, and PC computers.
• Defined Manufacturing Plans to addressing facilities, manpower, costs, tooling, capital, methods, and packaging to
transition company from microfilm based product to state-of-the-art electronic document storage systems
• Supervised 45 engineers, technicians, and assemblers with $1.1M budget
Volunteer Experience
Rebuilding Together, General Contractor and House Captain, Advisory Board Member
Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Internship Coordinator; mentored 75 students in engineering practices
Chicago Cares, Team Captain and Volunteer Recruiter
St. John Berchmans Parochial School, School Board Member
Awards and Recognition
Top+ Awards – Global recognition for Excellence in Project Leadership
Customer Satisfaction, Top+ National award for new product migration – Green Initiative
Customer Service, Top+ Global award for Pharmaceutical 21CFR11 standards
New Product to Market, Engineering & Manufacturing award
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Minor in Business Management