LARRY SHARRER

Mansfield, Texas 76063 | 817.483.0618 | larrysmii@hotmail.com

SENIOR EXECUTIVE: PRESIDENT, COO, VP OPERATIONS

Creative and accomplished executive effective in understanding the overall industry/market position and
appropriate competitive strategies in operations and revenue development. Unique blend of skills spanning sales,
budgeting/finance/P&L, estimating, business planning, and realizing economies of scale. Record of accomplishment
for producing revenue growth and strong financial management results.
Related skills in engineering, directing IT, product development, selection of distribution, logistics and warehousing,
assessment of markets and marketability of equipment under design. Successes in industry leadership, providing
operations management, while organizing and supporting quality control requirements and cost reduction methods.
Motivating leader who develops, mentors, and empowers employees to excel.
CORE SKILLS
Strategic Planning & Execution | Continuous Improvement | Business Process Improvement | Team Building
Human Resources | P&L/Budget Management | Critical Thinking | Business Finance Planning
New Business Development | Material Requirements Planning (MRP) | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Account Management | Project Management | Cost Estimation | 5S Processes | DMAIC Process

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

LOZIER CORPORATION-Omaha, Nebraska 11/2014Present
Vice President & General Manager, Fort Worth Operations | Director of Wood Operations
Following acquisition of Leggett & Platt SFG, was tasked with general management of Texas facility. Assumed role
with full strategic planning, P&L, strategic positioning, and leadership for $130 million wood operations.
Establish and maintain annual budgets; monitor monthly financial reports to ensure that revenue targets are
met and expenses are controlled.
Captured over $20 million annual revenue, reversing declining sales by penetrating and obtaining new market
segment and securing an international brand customer.
Increased top line sales 19% ($25 million) by awarding contracts for products to two new account top brands.
Restructured Production and Inventory Control (P&IC) department. Reduced production lead-time 15% and
increased labor utilization 10%, yielding a $480,000 reduction in annual labor variance.
Implemented human resources best practices; hired controller and plant manager to oversee daily operations.
LEGGETT & PLATT, INC. MEMBER OF FORTUNE 500-Carthage, Missouri 7/200911/2014
Senior Vice President, Product and Program Development (11/201311/2014)
Vice President and General Manager, Leggett & Platt DBA Tarrant Interiors, Inc. (6/200911/2013)
Recruited for executive leadership position to enhance store fixture division performance and increase EBIT;
identify, consolidate, and close underperforming facilities; implement new standard operating procedures; and
assess and train subordinate managers. Conducted business unit P&L; established and maintained annual budgets;
and directed long-range planning. Managed Inside Sales and Operations Teams.
Improved revenue stream $21 million and reversed unfavorable overhead losses $1 million after identifying and
securing a large European account.
Increased Fort Worth branch volume from $28 million to $77 million in 4 years and cut indirect labor costs 20%
by developing enhanced bidding process and automated costing tools.
Captured $22 million spike in annual revenue by coordinating supply chain and logistics with customer for a
682-store launch with 100% OTC results. Brought online a 725,000 sq. ft. distribution and assembly facility.
Attained complete Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance within 1 year.
Achieved highest single month and single month EBIT in company history.
Achieved 4 year 98.5% inventory accuracy; decreased Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) and Days Sales
Outstanding (DSO) through strict oversight of purchasing and inventory control.
Reduced safety-related incidents 25% (best in company) after analyzing, developing, and implementing best
practices and operations procedures.
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MII FIXTURE GROUP-Lincoln, Illinois 12/20016/2009

Vice President, Engineering & Design (2/20085/2009)
Elevated to V.P. of Engineering & Design position after acquisition by Source Interlink, Inc. in February 2008. Tasked
with company-wide consolidation and standardization of engineering procedures and benchmarks, product
estimating, and operations management of metal facility. Led reconfiguration of three plants to increase
productivity and quality. Supported sales on new business development working as lead design engineer and
technical liaison for key company accounts.
Vice President, Sales (12/20042/2008)
Promoted to Vice President of Sales; delivered insight and strategic vision for new customer development.
Supported sales team with the tools needed to deliver on and exceed sales goals.
Increased annual revenue over $20 million by securing 18 new accounts.
Reduced annual labor costs $500,000 and positioned plant to accept $6 million new revenue.
Vice President | Director of Engineering (8/200312/2004)
Assumed role as engineering director position with tasks in establishing cross-divisional engineering group and
standards. Solidified engineering standards and led design role in new national customer development.
Operations Manager, Lincoln Facility (12/20018/2003)
Brought onboard to enhance custom store fixture division operational direction, implement new standard operating
procedures, hire and train departmental managers, and leadership role for flagship wood plant.
Managed P/L for division reporting to President/COO. Member of senior staff, coordinated with COO to maintain
and establish annual budgets and long range planning. Direct reports included plant manager, customer service
manager, materials manager, and divisional accountant. Led corporate project establishing engineering technical
group to support all divisions and provided design support to sales and marketing.
THE EXHIBIT HOUSE-Indianapolis, Indiana 5/200011/2001
Operations Manager
Connected interrelationships between strategy and implementation to support general operations and business
development. Oversaw management of the supply chain for sales geared to niche market of trade show exhibits.
Cross-functional role included hands-on management of design/engineering; management of materials group;
oversight of field service staff; estimating; manufacturing/production control; and logistics management for
shipping, receiving, and warehousing.
Designed an organizational chart and managed a series of actions to set out new order of tasks and time lines
that began with initiation of an order and specified guidelines for each area of the supply chain.
Increased proficiency with procurement/purchasing, manufacturing, field setup and follow up of orders.
Developed streamlined SOPs, reducing administrative lead-time by 20%
Directed and facilitated company relocation and expansion from 80K to 175K square feet. Managed a seamless
transition to new environment.
Developed and trained management staff motivating cross-functional support teams.
Forecasted annual operations budget and maintained projected margins.

EDUCATION
PURDUE UNIVERSITY Engineering & Science Program
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | DBA manufacturing software | AutoCAD
MRP manufacturing software and engineering BOM structures on BPCS on IBM AS400, MAS90,
BAMCS manufacturing software | LPCS manufacturing software | Oracle E-Business Suite