1. Raphael Tasho Tashev
Glen Cove, NY
Summary
Results-driven executive with multifaceted, multi-plant/ site and global manufacturing
experience. Strong qualifications in strategic planning, heavy manufacturing
including machining and metal stamping, welding and casting, painting and
assembly, production scheduling and control, quality control, inventory/materials
management, product development, technology development, budgeting/finance,
human resources and capital improvement. Huge experience in a multiple shifts
plants and managing in union environment
Vice President Manufacturing - Juniper Industries, Inc
Overall direction, strategy, planning and execution for company's manufacturing
operations.
Creating the structure and processes necessary to manage the organization’s current
activities and its projected growth, and for providing enthusiastic leadership to shape
employees attitudes and morale. Strategic planning and execution to enhance
profitability, productivity and efficiency through the company’s operations. Continually
investigates and introduces process improvement measures and presents suggestions to
CEO for consideration. Goals and future project innovations to guide the organization in
maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
Ensure that company’s operational priorities are aligned with total company direction.
Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards
of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and
company quality standards. Initiate and coordinate major projects; including plant layout
changes, selection and installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc. Bachelors in a
technical discipline or equivalent( Mechanical Engineering; Masters in MBA,
Engineering and Manufacturing. More than 10 years of increasing operation
responsibility within manufacturing environments, and a demonstrable track record of
leadership and success. Experience with both large and small companies. Skills with
project management tools and methodologies. Established success in leading and
managing of people in a team-based environment. Managing a vertical integrated facility
that includes machining, metal fabrication, welding, and assembly. As well as a
knowledge of ERP system, Inventory Management and Lean Manufacturing Principals.
Be assertive and be able to instill a culture of accountability. Ability to balance big
picture thinking and attention to detail.
Work Experience
Vice President Manufacturing

2. I. Juniper Industries, Inc
Middle Village, NY
July 2008 to Present
Metal fabricating, welding & machining company for marine heavy closures and
industrial assemblies and components.
• Manage employees and hands-on operation of the company's manufacturing function,
whether in-house or sub-contracted, including planning, implementation and directing of
all manufacturing activities
• Ensure that, manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer
requirements for cost, quality and responsiveness. Get it done attitude.
• Develop manufacturing plans, goals, product development and future product
innovations.
• Play an active role in highest level negotiations with manufacturing partners.
• Direct all production control, production process development, quality systems,
purchasing, and shipping/receiving activities.
• Implement Lean/ Six Sigma Techniques and Kaizen Method.
• Partner with sales team to set scheduling timelines for product delivery
• Manage of work force over 320 people at multiple locations and production lines.
Mentoring functional leaders to work together as an effective leadership team and
fostering teamwork across all functional areas.
• Increased the production results with 65% for first 5 months by structure improvements,
proper production planning and scheduling, improvements in service, quality and
efficiency in day to day operations and on time delivery as per the due dates.
• Oversee budgetary issues related specifically to manufacturing and production efforts.
President/ CEO
BC North America, Inc
Worth, IL
December 2002 to July 2008
Manage a Company for manufacturing (final assembly) and wholesale of heavy industrial
equipment-forklift tracks (capacity 500-40000 lb.), material handling, cranes, and
conveyers.
* Full P&L responsibility
* Build a team, remove obstacles for the team
* Encourage continuous learning at all levels and reinforce mobility of the team and its
core competencies
* Establish Strategy, define and deliver clear objectives and focus on profitability.
* Manage work force of 65 people
* Grew the company from $3.5 million to over $7.5 million in sales within the first two

3. years of business by identifying new prospective vendors, proper inventory management,
as well as created strong relationships with customers
Executive Vice President Operations
III. BC Record, Inc
February 2000 to December 2002
Company for heavy industrial manufacturing and assembly of 30000 units of: fork lift
trucks(capacity 1000lb -40000lb), material handling equipment, cranes,
conveyers(gravity roller, belt, chain, overhead and automotive)
* Provide day-to-day management and direction of all production facilities (15 plantstotal of 4700 employees)
* Responsible for purchasing, production planning & control-dealing with 110 vendors
worldwide.
* Drive out costs and improve efficiencies
* Participate in the assessment of acquisition targets
* Ensure capacity is available to support sales growth
* Implement "on time delivery system" of part and components, for main assembly
conveyers of the company.
* Implement Lean/ Six Sigma Techniques and Certification process as per ISO 9000 for
entire company and products
* Grew the company from $225 million to $350 million in Sales
general manager of plant #1(FINAL ASSMBLY)
IV. BC Record, Inc
May 1995 to February 2000
The Plant is Final Assembly division(forklift trucks) of BC Record, Inc. with 580
employees
* Provide day-to-day management of all departments
* Full P&L responsibility
* Initiated Lean/ Six Sigma / continuous improvement efforts, as well as attainment of
ISO 9000
* Led transition of all assembly operations from "floor organization / per Item"- people
driven business to new "semi-automatic conveyer organization"-process driven business,
resulting to doubled production capacity(from 15000units to 30000 units), better quality
control, footprint optimization, profitability and Operational Excellence.
* Promoted to Executive Vice President Operations
GENERAL MANAGER OF PLANT #2
V. BC Record, Inc

4. September 1990 to May 1995
The Plant is main production division of BC Record, Inc. with 920 employees, for
stamped, machined, welded and heat treated components for main assembly lines of the
company.
* Provide day-to-day management of all departments
* Full P&L responsibility
* Led implementation of Lean/ Six Sigma techniques and attainment of ISO 9000.
* Led implementation of new "facility and painting overhead conveyer" for double the
capacity for painting of components "ready for clean assembly" as well as quality of the
refinishing itself.
* Led transition of welding process for heavy components (frame, mast, forks), from
manual to robot welding resulting to huge quality improvement of the components and
reliability of the process.
* I am adept at utilizing strategy deployment techniques to create "top to bottom"
organizational alignment
* Use systematic root cause identification and immediate implementation of
countermeasures to ensure goals are achieved.
* Build exceptional teams through talent acquisition and coaching/development.
* Reorganized engineering, manufacturing and maintenance teams resulting of doubling
production (after 1 year).
* Led manufacturing and implementation of technology equipment, machines, cranes and
conveyers as per General Development Plan of the Company.
* Led installation of the equipment, machines and conveyers into manufacturing and
assembly lines of the Company
* Led in line testing of the equipment, machines and conveyers with proven results.
* Extensive, hands-on experience building, servicing and repairing factory automation,
including hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
* Solved occurring technical and technology problems with ideas how to change the
design to make it work.
* Performed programming and maintenance training to customer's employees.
* Increased the production 8 times, significantly decreased lead time of the orders.
Education
MBA, engineering and manufacturing
Plovdiv Business School
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
Plovdiv Tech State University
High School of Mathematical Science
Additional Information

5. Results-driven executive with multifaceted, multi-plant/ site and global manufacturing
experience. Strong qualifications in strategic planning, heavy manufacturing including
machining and metal stamping, welding and casting, painting and assembly, production
scheduling and control, quality control, inventory/materials management, product
development, technology development, budgeting/finance, human resources and capital
improvement. Huge experience in a multiple shifts plants and managing in union
environment
Areas of Expertise
✓ Strategic Planning & Execution ✓ Leadership and Team Building
✓ Plant/ Operations/ Production Management ✓ Engineering Oversight
✓ Trend & Performance Analysis
✓ Health & Safety Management
✓ P&L and Efficiency improvement
✓ Lean/ Six Sigma Manufacturing Implementation
✓ Culture Change and People Motivation
✓ Manufacturing/ Business Turnaround

6. Results-driven executive with multifaceted, multi-plant/ site and global manufacturing
experience. Strong qualifications in strategic planning, heavy manufacturing including
machining and metal stamping, welding and casting, painting and assembly, production
scheduling and control, quality control, inventory/materials management, product
development, technology development, budgeting/finance, human resources and capital
improvement. Huge experience in a multiple shifts plants and managing in union
environment
Areas of Expertise
✓ Strategic Planning & Execution ✓ Leadership and Team Building
✓ Plant/ Operations/ Production Management ✓ Engineering Oversight
✓ Trend & Performance Analysis
✓ Health & Safety Management
✓ P&L and Efficiency improvement
✓ Lean/ Six Sigma Manufacturing Implementation
✓ Culture Change and People Motivation
✓ Manufacturing/ Business Turnaround