George Patterson

 



 

 

Citizenship : British/Canadian

Green Card : USA

Languages: English (Fluent) Polish (Fluent) German ( Colloquial)

Subject :High Impact Leader

 

 

 

Having recently successfully completed an intensive contract in Saudi Arabia.

 

I am searching for a challenging career in senior manufacturing management, adding value and utilizing hands-on expertise and manufacturing leadership. Organizational leadership certified coach, looking for an exciting opportunity to maximize employees personal potential and professional talents. Effective team builder, goal orientated, Lean implementer, change agent, productivity-minded, metrics-driven, with a can-do attitude that drives positive results at all levels, maximizing bottom line impact. MBA, veteran in Lean manufacturing and leadership experience.

I have attached my resume for your consideration

 

Sincerely

 



GEORGE PATTERSON

Cell: (530) 990-6606

2412 Hall Street

Marysville,CA95901

judd1850@yahoo.ca

 

OBJECTIVE SUMMARY

 

Global Executive with success in driving top- and bottom-line performance in diverse supply chain and manufacturing sectors. Skilled in P&L/general management, manufacturing, turnarounds, multi site operations, distribution, supply chain and strategic planning.

 

Reversed $30 million loss to $10 million profit, enabling 35% revenue growth; cut overhead and material costs $30million.

Saved $20 million in supply chain, warranty and labor expense, improving cash flow by $10 million and turning loss to 4% profit; streamlined operations, closed 4 global locations and outsourced key functions to optimize efficiency.

 

Strong Leader who blends strategic thinking with tactical execution to deliver results in highly complex manufacturing settings.

 

Drove $20 million profit swing, restoring profitability; halted 10% sales decline, stabilizing $50 million revenue; bolstered on-time delivery from 25% to 80% and on-time product release from 30% to 85%; saved 15% in labor costs.

Established manufacturing operations for startup, expediting company's 1st-year revenue growth to $10 million; sourced 20 to contract manufacturers.

 

Analytical Problem Solver who diagnoses root cause, innovates solutions and energizes companies around growth plans.

 

Spearheaded. LEAN manufacturing protocols to a 6 Sigma Black Belt Standard.

Renegotiated contracts, significantly reducing vendor liabilities from $110 million to $65 million; cut manufacturing costs 50% and customer service expense 25%; decreased vendor base 90%+ and contract manufacturers 80%.

Education

 

MASTER OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. HNC ELECTRO/MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. + NUMEROUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

TECNIA GMBH A $150m Multi-National producer of steel products for the construction industry.2008 to completion of contract. 200+ Employees.

General Manager – Steel Manufacturing division .Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Turned around $150 million division; managed $37 million budget and 200+ employees.

Restructured operations, consolidated production facilities, renegotiated vendor contracts and led the introduction of LEAN manufacturing protocols.

 

 

HITACHI CONSTRUCTION RIGID TRUCK MANUFACTURING.$300 million dollar heavy manufacturing facility.400+employees

Superintendant of Manufacturing. Manufacturer of Heavy Rigid Haul Trucks for the Global Market. 2004-2008

Increased productivity by over 100% in a hostile union enviroment Introduced latest technologies to Welding and Painting Departments. Applied Kanban to the Assembly and Inventory Departments. Built and led the Plant Kaizan team.

Introduced product life cycle methodology, reducing offerings 40%; rebuilt customer confidence/company credibility.

 

 

MARK IV INDUSTRIES.COBOURG DIVISION. GLOBAL MANUFACTURER OF ELECTRONIC SIGN SYSTEMS. 1999-2003. 230+ Employees

Director of Manufacturing :Cobourg Division Manufactured all plastic related products as required by corporate sales.

Led executive team through creation of comprehensive 4-year strategic growth plan and product roadmap

Introduced MRP using SAP protocols.

Increased through put by introducing new molding machines and molding techniques.

Improved the bottom line by adding an additional shift and reducing the number of employees by 15%

 

 

 

PATLON AIRCRAFT AND INDUSTRIES.MANUFACTURER OF MILITARY AND AEROSPACE COMPONENTS 1997-1999. 60+ Employees

Director of Manufacturing and Maintenance.

Much of Patlon’s activity is in the military and aerospace markets. Involvement also extends to the transportation, electronic and ship building industries.

Reorganized manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, customer service and quality operations.

Implemented revenue-generating business model for services group, producing $3 million revenue in 6 months.

 

GODFREY AEROSPACE MANUFACTURER OF MILITARY AND AEROSPACE HARDWARE. 1991-1997 200+ Employees

Plant Manager.

Godfrey was a world leader in aircraft component manufacture, repair and overhaul. Its Markham plant was a specialist in constant speed drive, integrated drive generators and Military ground support generators both standard combustion and gas turbine. Tenure span featured doubling revenue operation. After several process re-engineering initiatives predicated upon advanced manufacturing resource planning methodologies

 

Built manufacturing capabilities including operating infrastructure and 3rd-party/supplier relationships.

Formed warranty, quality and support organizations; selected/implemented ERP system; negotiated contracts.

 

 

 

 

Prior: BRITISH AEROSPACE.

 

Manager of Operations (Lock Lift Engineering Div).

 

Tool Room Engineering Manager. Fiat Heavy Equipment Lifting Services.

 

Professionally Relevant Involvement’s

 

Member of the Association of Professional Engineers of the United Kingdom

 

Software Expertise

 

>SAP >AutoCAD

>Microsoft >Windows Applications

>Unix data base >MRP I & MRP II

>Telemagic (Linix) > Solid Works

>BaaN 4C4

 

 

Professional Upgrading

 

Since 1990 Participated in numerous professional development courses, symposia and workshops on an array of topics including, injection molding, plastics extrusion, ISO & QS 9000 standards, hydraulic application and dynamics, high speed die casting aluminum alloys, air quality systems, Industrial Accidental Prevention Association, hydro/electronic governing systems (Woodward Governors, Colorado), High speed Packaging machinery Industrial Safety Coordination, WHMIS protocols management. All C.W.B. welding disciplines,. Electronic Trouble shooting. Produce processing protocols.

 

Excellent References available on request

 

 

 

 

 

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