The document summarizes Scotte Kavanaugh's background and experience in business process management, lean/six sigma principles, and turning failing manufacturing operations into profitable ones. It highlights their accomplishments in introducing lean initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs and cycle times. It also outlines their strategic value in managing people, processes, and planning to help organizations solve business problems, improve productivity and make the company profitable.

1. Delivering sustained profitable growth on the top and bottom line by utilizing my knowledge, skill, and ability in Business Process Management, Lean/Six Sigma Principles and Industry Best Practices. Date: 04/09/10 Page: Scotte Kavanaugh Helping Your Organization Achieve Financial Success Valrico, FL 33596 Home Phone: 813.657.8352 Cellular Phone: 813.240.3536 E-mail: [email_address] LinkedIn: www/linkedin.com/in/scottekavanaugh

2. Background 20+ Years Experience in Aerospace/Defense Business Sector My management style is high in both job-centered and employee-centered behavior. I try to structure work by involving others in the cooperative achievement of goals. Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, & Quality Assurance Established and Administered Policies and Procedures Improved employee utilization by effectively orchestrating & delegating assignments to team members while building strong working relationships with peers Experience with the following: Kanban, Poka-Yoke, 5S, Kaizen, Flow Manufacturing, Variation Reduction, Value Stream Mapping, and cellular manufacturing. Prescribe to the lessons learned from the various management systems. I look at the situation that best fits the needs, wants, expectations, culture, prior experiences and future strategic objectives of the organization and implement solutions based on my findings . Date: 04/09/10 Page:

3. Major Accomplishments Turned a failing manufacturing operation that was losing millions on paper into a profitable entity by implementing performance measures, accountability, standard operations, work instructions, procedures, policies, and process flows Introduced several Lean initiatives, kaizen, batch processes, single minute exchange of die (SMED), just-in-time (JIT), kanban, 5S, and business process re-engineering techniques to Manufacturing Operations which aided Operation’s efficiency and effectivity goals to be exceeded each quarter and reduced product cycle time Faced with aggressive build schedules and challenging performance measures. I engaged the teams to come up with creative and innovative solutions to trim cycle times 10%, improve production methods, and reduce lead times. Ability to influence others and have them respond to the needs of the organization Date: 04/09/10 Page:

4. Strategic Business Value Operations Success is Managing People, Processes, and Planning That’s What I Do Best! Date: 04/09/10 Page: People Processes Planning Scotte Kavanaugh

5. People Assets Provided training/mentoring to staff that enables them to be self-sufficient and learn new, faster, and more efficient ways to do their job Helped staff who are not performing and if necessary, release those who cannot improve their performance Provided regular performance feedback Solicited and applied customer feedback (internal and external) Date: 04/09/10 Page: To be served, you have to be able to serve! SK

6. Process Assets Designed & Implemented Improvements in Efficiency that Saved Example: Developed workable implementation plans; Communicated changes effectively; Built commitment and overcame resistance; Prepared and supported those affected by change; Monitored transition and evaluated results. Gave authority to work independently; Set expectations and monitored delegated activities; Provided recognition for results. Created numerous activity maps to evaluate current state, then recommended and implemented future state processes. Date: 04/09/10 Page: When the process is clear, everything flows smoothly! SK

7. Planning Assets Consistently obtain high performance through leadership and cohesive team building Problem Solving Gathered and analyzed information skillfully; Developed alternative solutions; Work well in group problem solving situations; Used reason even when dealing with emotional topics Project Management - Managed project team activities Analytical - Synthesized complex or diverse information. Date: 04/09/10 Page: Planning provides a pathway for success! SK

8. How I Can Help Your Organization Solve difficult business problems Improve First Pass Yield Control Expenses and Adhere to Budget Improve Productivity, Reduce Scrap Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency, cycle time, costs, and quality Help Make the Company Profitable The Senior Director of Manufacturing at CAE USA said, “Scotte was hired into CAE USA (at time of hire BAE SYSTEMS Flight Simulation) to increase productivity and on time delivery. He soon reorganized the manufacturing shops into effective work cells. He selectively cross trained staff to manage bottlenecks and provide job variation. He successfully supported the manufacturing team in reducing costs and never failed to deliver on time even when recovering program schedules which could have been severely impacted by upstream functions. Scotte was a diligent individual who was well structured and possessed good planning skills. He managed technical shop floor staff and indirect support staff. He was well versed in the regulatory environment in which we operated, including EHS. I found Scotte to be very analytical and logical in his approach to problem solving. He continuously looked for opportunities to improve operations in a planned manner.” Date: 04/09/10 Page: