1. CHARLES WIELAND
951-237-1040 35611 Sunflower Way, Wildomar, CA 92595 selrach4@gmail.com
MANAGEMENT-OPERATIONS- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
PROFILE
Operations/General Manager/Sales Engineer with an Entrepreneurial background who achieved success in highly competitive
manufacturing environments. A proven talent that quickly grasps complex concepts, analyze and institute ideas into logical
strategies to achieve desired outcomes. Direct efficient operations and ensure continuous improvement initiatives based on Six
Sigma principles (5S/Lean/TPS/JIT) for Engineering, Design, Inventory/Materials, Production, Quality Control,
Shipping/Receiving, and Tooling. Expert at building cross-functional teams and developing employee skill sets. Solid track
record of improving production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards, increasing company profit and minimizing
customer costs. Proficient in building loyal relationships with customer-centric focus.
KEY STRENGTHS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROLUXE – Perris, CA 2015 -Current
VP Manufacturing
Primary responsibility developing a road map and executing in phases to improve cash flow, floor efficiencies, reduce inventory
and revitalize the work force with an emphasis in personal responsibility for quality.
• Worked closely with the CFO to improve cash flow by first outlining a payment plan with key critical vendors, having
them align shipments with our production and assembly needs. Reduced manufacturing turns from 8 to 3 weeks.
• Created budgets to restore machinery to operating conditions, purchased machinery that increased capacity,
eliminated second shift and off-loaded parts that did not fit our core capability, reducing overall expenditures
including payroll by $25,000/month yet increased monthly shipments.
• Implemented (still working on this) a software that replaced three different programs that never really communicated
with each other. The biggest challenge was finding a software for sales, reps and tracking customer service that was
also manufacturing driven.
• Revitalized a work force that was neglected for years, focused on teamwork, appreciation and reward for
improvement. Brought in personnel that fit the “new core values” of the company.
• Inside two months increased monthly shipping dollars by $200,000 compared to the same time period of previous
year.
• Created an assembly instruction manual out-lining key inspection points, involved managers and a culture of
accountability. Quality has improved but no measurable matrix in place.
IQ POWER TOOLS – Moreno Valley, CA 2013 -2015
R & D / Production Manager
Accepted an opportunity to recruit and build a staff to support a new product line, solving problems at critical stages of
development. Designed production work stations, establish assembly processes that facilitated the ease of complicated
production. Main responsibilities are product development and testing, converting prototype power tools to production.
UNITED PRECISION – Glendale, AZ 2010 - 2013
Vice President
• Acted as a business consultant setting up all pertinent needs to effectively operate as a business entity. Created
business strategies concerning day to day operations, purchasing, scheduling, marketing, customer relations, new
product development and oversee company financials. Set up software programs with customized databases to
manage customer data and automate department functions from purchase order to invoice, work traveler, inventory
management, etc.
• Created and managed exit strategy when company was sold off.
ADMIRAL ENGINEERING – Phoenix, AZ 2008 - 2009
Shop Floor Manager
Established a professional infrastructure to streamline operations and reduce costs for CNC milling and close tolerance turning
of complex machined parts for the aerospace, computer and medical industries. Developed and executed new operational
• Communication
• Functional Operations
• Lean Manufacturing
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Management
• Reduce Costs & Budgeting
• Process Improvement
• Product Development
• Business Development

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procedures to improve efficiency, prepared 25 employees for the implementation of the new enterprise software system, and
reorganized personnel by hiring and training a new staff.
• Acted in a leadership role that oversaw company manufacturing and restructured work force to match company
objectives. Analyzed client needs and created competitive quotes for proposed projects. Developed the
manufacturing process for high precision parts, oversaw production during the machining process, worked with
vendors to incorporate the latest technology, and interacted with quality assurance to insure customer satisfaction.
Analyzed shop flow and implemented several cost saving measures utilizing lean manufacturing principles. Organized
and developed processes controlling fixtures and tool crib needs.
WIELAND WARE – Lake Elsinore, CA 2002 - 2008
Operations Manager / Owner
Accepted opportunity to takeover the family ceramic design and manufacturing business that produced custom-embossed
product for the multi-billion-dollar promotional industry. Upgraded company infrastructure and eventually positioned the
company for sale. Scope of responsibility included sales and marketing, product development & design, material purchases,
budgeting, coordination of outside processes, production scheduling and creation and implementation of web design and
marketing initiatives.
• Envisioned a five-year plan to redirect the company’s focus from retail to the multi-billion-dollar promotional
industry, creating a program to drive sales, improve manufacturing costs and increase profitability.
• Developed a user-friendly website providing price point information that within six months increased internet orders
from 2% to 26% of total sales.
• Created a sales information package that improved sales by 30% in four months and increased the customer base by
50%.
• Evaluated product with similar manufacturing process that inspired the design and fabrication of production
machinery, improving cycle times by 200% with ROI in three months.
• Improved production capability by maximizing floor layout with coordinated work cell processes.
• Responsible for introducing new laser technology that led to company becoming an industry leader of JIT
methodology promotional ceramic product.
WIELAND PRECISION MACHINE, INC. – Lake Elsinore, CA 1992 - 2001
CEO / Owner
Spearheaded the development of a successful thermal design and manufacturing company that produced precision CNC
machined and sheet metal parts and assemblies of heat-dissipating devices and related machined components for aerospace,
electronics, telecom industry. Secured $3.5 million in business financing, created operational procedures, coordinated
production control, safety and ISO 9002 quality controls, shaped business plans, handled customer relations and developed off-
shore manufacturing strategies.
 Expanded company from start-up to a 200% annual growth rate over a four-year period, increasing the customer base
from 10 to over 125 and building a staff of 175 employees.
 Designed the entire infrastructure and work cell layout of a new 46,000 sq/ft building.
 Directly responsible for the design, patent application, test validation and fabrication of a new thermal technology
heat sink, coordinating the marketing and introduction of the new technology.
 Developed winning business strategies with suppliers and customers by securing proprietary tooling design and fixed
aluminum billet price including allocating production management responsibilities in Malaysia, Korea and Mainland
China, successfully eliminating rival competition.
 Guest speaker at the 2001 President’s Forum speaking on Juggling Business Growth and Balance.
 Recipient of 2000 Lake Elsinore Business of the Year Award for outstanding community involvement and leadership,
bringing over 150 new jobs to the community.
 Awarded the coveted 2000 Powerwave’s Customer Satisfaction of the Year title for showing sustainable achievement
in meeting company goals of just-in-time delivery, 10% yearly reduction in product cost, integrating new software for
the ability of transferring data and meeting Six Sigma quality rating.
 Honored as a 1999 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Semi-Finalist for financial performance and participation in
business, community and civic organizations.
AHAM-TOR / WAKEFIELD ENGINEERING – Temecula, CA 1987 - 1992
Tool Room Supervisor
Handled all aspects of Tool room operations for the nation’s second largest manufacturer of heat sinks and components.
Responsible for planning and ordering materials, cost study evaluations and leading a team of toolmakers in the design,
fabrication and completion of various projects. Direct report to Vice President of Operations.
 Secured a major six-year contract, representing 60% of the company’s revenue, by increasing productivity by 1,000%
and improving both quality and down-time proportionately.
 Recommended tooling and machining process improvements that effectively saved the company $435,000.

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COMPUTER & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Seven Year Tool & Die Apprenticeship
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Accounting software: Sage Peachtree, QuickBooks
AutoCAD; Mastercam; Solid Works; JobBoss; Data Browser, MRA, Cetec
EDUCATION, SEMINARS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE – Costa Mesa, CA
Completed coursework toward a degree in Business Management and Engineering
Coaching for Top Performance Workshop - OMEGA PERFORMANCE CORPORATION
Intel Symposium Workshop - INTEL NPI GROUP
Keynote Guest Speaker - International Consumer Electronic Show (CES)
Annual Meeting Guest Speaker - THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP INSTITUTE
Council Member - SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE MANUFACTURER