Vice President/General Manager/Program-Product professional with unique combination of Operations/Program-Product Management, Marketing, Finance, Business Development, Technical, and Client Management Skills. Ability to facilitate and lead teams with focus on identifying the clients requirements and effectively translating them to cross-functional teams within the organization - Finance, operations, and engineering. Effective at identifying market trends and analyzing competitive landscape to ensure proper product mix and technology to optimize revenue growth and profitability.
Resourceful Supply Chain Manager driven to cut cost and boost company sales through innovative management techniques, organized and diligent, with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Successful in building and motivating dynamic team.
The key thing always focused is COMPANY GROWS and TEAM GROWS
In my next PACE Procurement Series, I am presenting today the important aspects of Project Assessment, a series of steps and fact-finding that we do beforehand to maximise success. Happy learning!!!
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Resourceful Supply Chain Manager driven to cut cost and boost company sales through innovative management techniques, organized and diligent, with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Successful in building and motivating dynamic team.
The key thing always focused is COMPANY GROWS and TEAM GROWS
In my next PACE Procurement Series, I am presenting today the important aspects of Project Assessment, a series of steps and fact-finding that we do beforehand to maximise success. Happy learning!!!
PACE stands for PartnersIn Accelerated Cost Efficiency
#PACE, #Technical Procurement, #Minimising Risk
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On Thursday, January 15, 2015, Gilt Director of Program Management Justin Riservato, Director of Product Andrew Chen, Senior Business Systems Manager Susan Thomas, and Senior Program Manager Myron Miller presented this talk, which focuses on the difference between Program Managers, Business Analysts and Product Managers, and why you engineers need all these managers on your team.
WORKING TOGETHER TO WIN AT BASF: DEVELOPING AND ALIGNING BUSINESS & TALENT ST...Human Capital Media
The human resources function at BASF Corp. serves as a great example of how to help businesses drive growth and profitability through customized people, leadership, organization and culture strategies. In this webinar, “Working Together to Win at BASF: Developing and Aligning Business & Talent Strategies,” a diverse group of strategic HR and business leaders from BASF in North America come together to share some of their best practices around understanding specific business needs and delivering a customized and on-demand human capital solution that is sustainable and a value-add.
Three supporting learning objectives/session takeaways:
Collaboration is key: A strategic HR solution extends beyond the individual and lives within the flexibility of the entire HR model.
The customer comes first: Understanding not only the business strategy but also how the business strategy will bring value to the end customer when aligning an appropriate talent strategy is vital.
Live with a continuous improvement mindset: Come to the table every day with the mindset that there is always room for improvement and ensure that the HR solution you are providing is solving for the true need of the business.
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The case study discusses the potential of drone delivery and the challenges that need to be addressed before it becomes widespread.
Key takeaways:
Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
Senior Project and Engineering Leader Jim Smith.pdfJim Smith
I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
Jim Smith
678-993-7195
jimsmith30024@gmail.com
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2. • Bachelor’s - Marketing/Business Administration
• 9 Years Distribution and Reseller Experience
• 15 Years experience in Electronic Manufacturing in
Aerospace (Commercial/Military), Medical, and
Industrial Markets
• Sr. Vice-President/Director level responsibility for
operational success including the company’s
development and growth, Program Management,
Business Development, Contract Negotiations,
Operations, Quality (AS9100D), and Engineering
• Entrepreneurial and creative approaches to all
aspects of the business cycle. High initiative and
goal driven. Technical Aptitude
• Program Management – Drove customer
engagement at decision maker level to create
strong business relationships
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• Successful at nurturing, developing, and mentoring
people at all levels of the organization
• Honest, high integrity and work ethic (Roll-up-the-
sleeves), teamwork, and detailed oriented
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and the
ability to multitask
• Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating
• Displays strong mentoring, coaching, and people
management skills
❑ People Manager/Mentor
❑ Customer Manager
❑ Business Manager
Blaine Kriebel
4. Career Timeline
Program Mgr.
Medical Devices
Black Box Network Services
Oct
1995
May
1997
May
2000
May
2002
Apr
2005
Aug
2012
Program Mgr.
Aerospace
Program Mgr.
Industrial
Market
Business
Development
Mgr.
Sr. Product Mgr.
Marketing
Mgr.
Technical
Engineer
Oct 1995 – Nov 2004
May
2014
Recruited by
- Ducommun
Nov
2004
Sr. Program
Mgr.
Jan
2013
MRO
Mgr.
Corporate
Leadership
Chair Vistage
Member
Ducommun, Inc
Nov 2004 - Nov 2016
May
2004
Nov
2004
Director
Program
Mgmt.
Feb
2015
Reseller
Channel
Manager
Jan
2015
Phoenix Logistics, Inc
Nov
2016
VP Aerospace
Program Dev.
May
2018
Sr. VP Aerospace
Operations
Nov 2016 - 2019
Certifications:
CAPM Trained
Six Sigma Green Belt
AS9100D Internal Auditor
ISO13485 Internal Auditor
5. Professional ExperienceElectronic Manufacturing Services (15 years)
Sr. Vice-President of Aerospace Operations
o Responsible for the strategic direction and execution
of the Aerospace Operations unit
✓ ~30% growth year over year (Revenue/Profit)
✓ Captured 4 new Multi-Year Agreements Valued
at $18M
✓ Developed and Implemented procedures related
to operational excellence
Vice-President of Aerospace Programs
o Led and developed the strategic direction of the
Aerospace Program Management and Quality
Assurance Team (AS9100D)
Director of Program Management – Problem Solver and
Authentic Leader
o $120M Aerospace Division – 3 facilities
o Managed 13 Program Management Professionals
Senior Program Manager
o Aerospace (Commercial/Military) including MRO,
Medical, Industrial
o Strategic thinker – CEO of Product Line/Program
Performance
o Six Sigma Green Belt Certified/Lean Experience
Technology Industry (9 years)
Business Development/National Accounts Manager
o Reseller Channel
o Defense Industry
o Managed 8 sales professionals
Senior Marketing Manager – Networking Category
(Products/Services)
o $25M Product Line
o Technical Support/Product Development –
Networking Category
Financial Industry – Network Operations
(9 years)
Help Desk Manager – Team of 23 Technical Analysts (3
shifts)
Technical Network Analyst
6. Professional Experience
Unique combination of Executive Level Operations, Business Development/Financial, Quality
Management System (AS9100D), Program Management, Marketing, and Technical Skills
o Manufacturing Environments – Aerospace (Commercial/Military) including MRO, Medical, and Industrial Markets
- OEM and Contract Manufacturing –– Complex Wiring Harnesses (WHAs), Printed Circuit Boards/Higher Level
Assemblies/Cabinets/Test Benches/Ground Support Equipment
o Technology Provider – Product Management (B2B/Defense Contractor Markets), (Reseller Channel – SMB, Public
Sector)
Develop and implement strategies resulting in exceeding revenue, profitability, OTD, quality,
and inventory management goals
Developed processes to improve new product introductions and program kick off within the
facility
o Developed and Implemented operational processes resulting in 30%+ operational efficiencies
o Championed the Sales, Inventory, Operations, and Planning (SIOP) process, resulting in a composite On-Time
Delivery metrics of 99%+.
o SME for Medical Segment – ISO 13485
Provided technical direction to writers and graphic designers regarding product presentation
o Website/Catalog presentations
o Marketing collateral/whitepapers/product specifications
7. Business Philosophy
Financial Responsibility
o What are the cost drivers
o How is the organization impacted
o How is the customer/company impacted
o Good news – fast…. Bad news – faster
o Responsible to our organization and team members
Challenges
o Identify the constraints and then discuss how they can be overcome
o Involve the “experts” and utilize the team’s skills
o Identify the short-term and long-term solutions
o Before making a decision, think of the impact
o Implement the solution
Honesty, integrity, hard work, and teamwork
o Dependable
o Exceptional communication and people skills – Influencer
o Solutions Focused
o Project Closer
8. Management/Planning/Objectives Philosophy
Management
o Create realistic and achievable goals and then communicate to the team
o Empower the team to have vision to achieve our goals
o Anticipate the customer’s needs
o Educate the team on the customer’s business, so they understand the impact of their
decisions
o Create a team environment
o Listen….Respect….Mentor….Grow….
Planning
o Create the vision
o What are the opportunities
o What are the challenges
o Establish a communication plan
Objectives
o State a clear objective
o Must be measurable
o Involve the team
o Add value to the process