ROBERT L.

DAYTON
10 Biltmore Court * Avon, CT 06001 * (860) 371-5171 * rd
103c1be@westpost.net
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Professional Profile
Chief Executive Officer * Chief Operating Officer * Vice President /
GM
Seasoned executive leader with a keen ability to maximize both manufacturing imp
rovements and growth opportunities. Proven ability to transform companies to ex
ceed business potential and fuel changes that create new product potential. Vas
t industry experience includes metals, elastomerics and plastics manufacturing,
appliance, medical, small engines, defense, truck, off-highway, outdoor power eq
uipment, automotive, telecommunication, specialty, aerospace, petrochemical and
capital equipment. Business leader proficient with minimizing costs through exe
cution of Lean Six Sigma initiatives, strategic alliances, global expansion and
market strategies. Demonstrated capability of routinely developing strategic pla
ns to ensure rapid success and unlimited top-line growth.

Career Highlights

Secured $50M in order commitments from Volkswagen, Audi, PSA, Tata and Mercedes
Benz; forged joint venture with Sweden powder manufacturer and German equipment
manufacturer, leading to development of first-of-its-kind powder metal cam shaf
t for small engines and European engine manufactures. (Alpha Sintered Metals)
Produced $8M of non automotive products in Asia market and directed creation of
new, 60,000 sq. ft. China-based manufacturing plant within 11 months on budget/
on schedule. (Alpha Sintered Metals)
Produced $7M of EBITDA and successfully generated growth after 10 years of nega
tive cash flow, leading to Gentech buyout for $35M after 3 years. (Precision En
gine Products)
Increased revenues by $30M through strategic partnership with Timken Bearing; s
aved $4.6M through implementation of Lean Six Sigma program across 4 global plan
ts. (Precision Engine Products)
Resourced 92 million components through three JVs in China and one in India, sa
ving $10M by closing a US plant. (Precision Engine Products)
Grew revenues by more than 500% to $22M and gained a 37% market share in less t
han 4 years by developing innovative electronic fuel injection system to meet em
ission requirements for industrial non automotive engines. (Precision Governors)

Core Competencies
P&L Management Global Sales & Manufactu
ring Strategic Turnarounds

Lean Manufacturing Cross Functional Team Leade

rship New Product Development
Multi-site Operations Global Strategic Joint V
entures Acquisitions & Divestitures
Professional Experience

Teknicast International, KL, Malaysia 2009 to Present

$50M manufacturer of high precision machined die castings serving global Fortune
100 customers
CEO, President and Board Member
Organized new sales division that will produce in 2011, $14.2M of incremental hi
gh gross margin revenues from first time customers in North America, Europe, Chi
na and SE Asia. Introduced and implemented a new APQP quality system that follow
s worldwide standards. Implemented ISO 16949 and Toyota Mfg. system. Improved th
rough-put increasing capacity by 70% with small capital investment of $2.5M. Di
rected acquisition of a profitable (17% EBITDA), $20M die casting manufacturer i
n Beijing, China in order to meet company goals to service current customers wit
h a footprint in China. Developed three year strategy to double the value of the
business by 2013.

Alpha Sintered Metals, Inc. Ridgway, PA

2006 to 2009
$50M manufacturer of non automotive and automotive engineered powder metal compo
nents.
CEO, President and Board Member
Led efforts to revitalize revenue stream and achieve success in global supply an
d market development. Re-organized management team and implemented Lean Six Sigm
a to eliminate inefficiencies and manage costs. Spearheaded negotiations for acq
uisitions, joint ventures and alliances. In a depressed market led divestiture o
f business at a 4-1/2 multiple of EBITDA, allowing the investors to meet their g
oal to exit in the typical five year investment horizon period.
Secured $50M in order commitments from Volkswagen, Audi, Tata, and Mercedes Ben
z. Forged joint venture with Sweden powder manufacturer and German equipment man
ufacturer, leading to development of first-of-its-kind powder metal cam shaft.
Produced $8M of non automotive products in Asia market and directed creation of
new, 60,000 sq. ft. China-based manufacturing plant within 11 months on budget/
on schedule.
Increased domestic sales from $16M to $42M in 2 years; executed Lean Six Sigma,
saving $1.5M, eliminating negative cash flow, improving EBITDA to 18%.
Produced $7.1M in powder metal cam shafts through creation of fully automated a
ssembly cell for Kohler
Precision Engine Products, Inc. Hartford, CT.
2003 to 2006
$100M division of $550M Stanadyne producing valve train assemblies for global pa
ssenger car engines.
Vice President & General Manager
Orchestrated aggressive turnaround plan and implemented cost reduction and profi
t optimization strategies. Recruited to create growth after 10 years of previous
negative cash flow.
Produced $7M of EBITDA and successfully generated growth after 10 years of nega
tive cash flow, leading to Gentech buyout for $35M after 3 years.
Increased revenues by $30M through strategic partnership with Timken Bearings,
cut overhead by $4.6M through implementation of Lean Six Sigma program across 4
global plants.
Resourced 92 million components through three JVs in China and one in India, sa
ving $10M.
Precision Governors, LLC Rockford, IL
2000 to 2003
$22M manufacturer of digital fuel systems for industrial gasoline engines.
CEO, President and Board Member
Directed acquisition and created accelerated growth through efficiency improveme
nts and cost reduction strategies. Developed R&D strategy to create successful
product pipeline.
Grew revenues by more than 500% to $22M and gained a 37% market share in less t
han 4 years by developing innovative electronic fuel injection system to meet em
ission requirements for industrial engines.
53% margin growth by implementing cellular manufacturing, JIT and Six Sigma ini
tiatives.
Spiral International Chicago, IL
1998 to 2000

$30M manufacturer of patented machinery that produces HVAC pipe and filtration p
roducts.
COO & President
Identified buyer and prepared family held company for sale to large Swedish corp
oration. Overhauled finance and operations departments to create accelerated ca
sh flow. Guided multi-national development to establish optimum business potent
ial prior to sale.
Eliminated 24% of operating costs through process re-engineering, Six Sigma and
JIT strategies.
Negotiated maximum sale price during buyout.
Prior to 2000: Positions with Carsonite International, Rockford Powertrain, Ene
rgy Absorption Systems, and Mark IV Industries
Education & Professional Development

MBA Coursework, Wright State University

Dayton, Ohio
BS, Business and Economics, University Of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Certified: ISO 9000, QS 9001, TS 16949, Kanban, Six Sigma Green Belt, Toyota Le
an Manufacturing