1. ROBERT LANGELL
112 Shadyside Ave. Concord, MA 01742 978-505-0861 Boblangell1@gmail.com
VP of Operations
Experienced, hands-on leader with proven success developing and executing strategic plans,
driving Lean/Sigma culture, while continually improving operating efficiencies, cost &
margin.
Areas of Expertise:
Certified Lean/Sigma instructor – Driving corporate
World Class Production culture change thru continuous improvement while
developing worldwide Manufacturing operations
New Business Development Develop growth strategies for Manuf/Sales/Marketing to
gain market share and compete in new markets
New Product Introduction (NPI) Cost effective transition of new product designs
seamlessly thru production using DFSS/Lean principles
Supply Chain Development Manage technical challenges at critical suppliers driving
continuous improvements in COPQ
SCHLEIFRING NORTH AMERICA - CHELMSFORD, MA Dec 2015 - Present
Executive Vice President Operations
Schleifring is a global leader in slip ring development and technology
Developed a start-up manufacturing plant producing electro-mechanical components for the
defense industry. Managed all aspects from building design, hiring and training to qualifying
production. Managed all customer and regulatory audits enabling product shipment.
Developed plans to transfer technology and manufacturing lines from UK and Chicago plants to
a new Massachusetts facility.
• Successfully transferred product lines from UK facility to be produced in new MA plant to
support global initiatives
• Managed all International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR) with export compliance
responsibility enabling the transfer of products and technologies between countries
• Managed International Standards Organization (ISO) and customer audits to achieve
regulatory compliance and ability to manufacture and ship product from MA plant
• Developed and delivered the plan for hiring and training of all staff from engineering through
production to support year two customer delivery objectives
• Hired and managed Supply Chain staff to develop local and overseas procurement to support
production targets
• Managed all building facilities and contractors thru turn-key operation within $11M budget
and time schedule
• Developed quarterly Operation plan that grew sales from zero to $8.5M in first year
• Managed and implemented SAP operating system to integrate with corporate headquarters
• Developed and implemented a state of the art copper/gold plating operation, managed design,
contractors and procurement of all equipment and materials to reduce international plating
costs while maintaining intellectual property

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• Successfully transferred all product lines to new Massachusetts facility and closed Chicago
operation
• Developed operations strategy to hire 200 employees, supporting existing and new business
while reducing global manufacturing footprint
APRIORI TECHNOLOGIES - CONCORD, MA Oct 2013 – Dec 2015
Client Executive
aPriori is a venture funded firm using software and services to generate product cost savings in
design, manufacturing and sourcing for manufacturing organizations.
Customer facing executive developing and implementing manufacturing strategies to realize
savings, launch products on time at cost targets, and maximize savings in re-work and
outsourced parts.
BAE SYSTEMS - NASHUA, NH 2008- 2013
Plant Manager - Lean Six Sigma MasterBlack Belt
BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of
advanced defense, security and aerospace systems - $4B Annual Sales
Managed staff of 80 engineers and production across multiple sites & diverse product lines to
drive continuous cost improvements while delivering $60M operations strategy.
Spearheaded strategy that improved processes and delivery performance, reduced rework
rescuing a $20M program in jeopardy.
 Delivered Lean/Sigma training to entire staff developing COPQ portfolio of $10M
 Resolved production shutdown issues at mission-critical suppliers by developing and
managing Kaizen teams through risk mitigation strategies enabling $300M program success
 Increased sales $20M/year resolving production bottlenecks, improving operating costs,
leading root cause analysis teams to improve yields, and correcting supplier quality issues
 Implemented Statistical Process Control & automated data analysis in critical areas
 Managed/prepared staff for ISO, DCMA, government & customer audits – directed teams thru
corrective action resolution by working closely with customers & government agencies
 Developed corporate NPI strategy to reduce transition to manufacturing costs 25%
 Developed business strategy and marketing campaign to compete in $20B commercial market
 Managed delinquent suppliers by identifying risks, capability and capacity constraints and
developing ‘return to green’ strategies guaranteeing program success
W.R. GRACE - CAMBRIDGE, MA 2004- 2008
Global Productivity Manager – Lean/Six Sigma
W.R. Grace is a premier international, high volume specialty chemicals and materials company –
Chapter 11 in 2008.
Transformed international business by instituting LeanSigma operations worldwide.
Developed operating plans for Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and
R&D. Personal cost reduction & revenue enhancement program in excess of $15M per
year. Trained and managed international teams reducing COGS by 10% from $1B in sales.

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 Developed $15M Strategic & Operational Plan consisting of 30 international projects
 Reduced operating costs 15% transitioning United Kingdom production facility into a
Lean/Sigma operation
HELIX TECHNOLOGY CORP, CTI – MANSFIELD, MA 1999 - 2004
Director – Global Business Development
Helix/CTI Cryogenics designed high-vacuum systems used to manufacture semi-conductor, data
storage, flat panel, and optical devices – company sold & moved to Brooks Automation in 2005.
 Planned, designed and directed the development of five international, world class facilities in
Taiwan, Japan, Korea, China & France growing international business by 150%
 Setup each operation by developing unique manufacturing, sales and marketing strategies,
hired & trained staff, developed local supply base and operating systems to improve and grow
regional market share
FORD MOTOR COMPANY – BASSILDEN, ESSEX - UNITED KINGDOM 1998 - 1999
Cost Reduction Manager, – Dagenham Automotive Plant
 Managed European supply base to reduce material costs by 2% per year, generated corrective
action database reducing warranty claims by 25%
TELECTRONICS PACING SYSTEMS – SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA 1994 - 1998
QA/Production Manager
Telectronics manufactured implant pace makers & defibrillators – office closed 1998.
 Managed Production department along with ISO, FDA & British Standards accreditation
programs by preparing facilities for audits thru training, documentation control and resolving
corrective actions
PNEUMATIC SCALE – N. QUINCY, MA 1992 - 1994
Mechanical DesignEngineer / Pneumatic Scale manufactured packaging equipment for the
food & beverage industry – office closed 1994
 Managed designs to meet customer specifications for high-speed packaging equipment
EDUCATION
B.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Lowell - Massachusetts 1988 – 1992
B.S. Business Marketing University of Maine - Orono 1981 – 1985
Travel: Receptive to 75% foreign/domestic
Security Clearance: Previous Clearance expired 2014