JOHN H.

THOMAN
(734) 634.6044 jtb8e07c@westpost.net
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
SENIOR OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
- MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION -
Hands on International Executive with 15+ years experience leading multiple proc
ess manufacturing organizations with a reputation of high energy in maximizing p
rofits by rapidly achieving organization objectives for quality and customer loy
alty by using manufacturing as the strategic weapon
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a highly recommended Global Manufacturing & Operations Executive with a Bac
helor of Technology and a reputation of rapidly advancing high volume manufactur
ing facilities to higher levels of productivity, profitability, and growth. My b
ackground offers comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in leading mult
i-plant operational initiatives that have delivered outstanding returns in a sho
rt period of time . My extensive experience includes critical thinking, multi-te
rm planning and energizing manufacturing operations. I am known for quickly reco
gnizing and implementing, as required, change for accelerating productivity and
increasing revenues for multi-million dollar corporations. I am a superior commu
nicator and team builder, a strategic and visionary thinker, and I thrive on adv
ancing organizations to effectively meet today's and tomorrow's challenges
Core Competencies
Lean Manufacturing ~ Cost / Waste Analys
is and Reduction
Strategic Planning & Budgeting ~ Process Optimization ~ P&L Management
Supply Chain Management ~ Problem Resolution ~ Organizational Development
Leadership / Team Development ~ Excellent Communicator ~ Launch Excellence
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
EXECUTION DYNAMICS INC., The Woodlands, TX
2009 - Present
(A privately held service specializing in manufacturing and operations managemen
t and process improvement using "World Class" expertise and hands on application
s for planning and execution)
President - Personally lead activities specific to clients targeted needs for fo
cused /systematic achievement while training personnel for continuous improvemen
t.
* Guest lecturer in Managing Global Manufacturing Operations for the Executive M
aster of Business Administration program at the University of Houston.
* Led Italian client in proper applications of core competencies to gain interna
tional acceptance for competing on new business awards.
IMPACT: Developed data and contact information which client utilized to contact
and gain joint venture partners for product supply in the US.

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PROCESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION / VECTOR, Livonia, MI 1999 - 2009
(An international consultant organization specializing in technical and IT autom
otive support)
Vice President of Technical Operations - Managed supplier activities to develop
operations excellence specifically focused on cost, quality and supply chain req
uirements for the major Automotive OEM's in 6 countries.
* Led the development and deployment of specialized teams of professionals for i
nternational start up assignments.
* Managed activities to achieve on time objectives maximizing investments in exc
ess of $300,000 each.
* Responsible for identifying potential problem companies that might jeopardize
start ups.
* Led problem solving teams to quickly determine source of problems and direct r
apid resolution to secure start up investment.
* Insure best practice and lean were robustly applied
IMPACT: All factories were compliant and products were delivered on time, and we
re within quality, functional, and budget requirements.
IMPACT: All activities were completed on time and successful with 2 achieving th
e "Chairman's Award" for excellence in new program launches.
CKR INDUSTRIES, Winchester, TN
1989 - 1999
(Currently under the name of TEPRO Inc., a large volume manufacturing operation
supplying rubber and plastic components to the automotive and industrial OEM's)
President / Chief Executive Officer - Directed multiple departments and programs
to eliminate operation losses, improve customer relations, grow business base,
and incorporate initiatives to insure perpetual improvements.
* Led the turnaround of a manufacturing operation that supplied components gener
ating revenue in excess of $70 million.
* Directed activities to eliminate waste resulting in over $4 million in turnove
r.
* Stabilized current customer relationship and increased the business base by ov
er 100%.
* Responsible for directing activity based project focused on internal losses.
* Developed key team members to secure focus on corporate objectives by internal
training and communication processes.
* Led customer response team to insure that revenue base did not erode and, in f
act, grew.
* Initiated employee morale activities.
* IMPACT: Within 12 months, achieved objectives for profit improvement, customer
satisfaction, and new customer support.
* IMPACT; Organization recognized as "most improved", business base increased by
250%, and growth continues today.

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SCHLEGEL CORPORATION, Rochester, NY
1987 - 1989
(Currently under the name of Henniges Automotive, an international corporation s
upplying automotive sealing components to the major OEM's worldwide)
Corporate Director of Global Manufacturing
* Led and managed supply chain organization supporting start up of new operation
valued at over $5 billion.
* In charge of logistics for the supply companies to insure that customer requir
ements (quality and capacity) were met.
* Direct back up activity planning to insure Zero Interruptions to supply.
* Led continuous improvement programs to improve cost.
* IMPACT: Secured successful start up of new operations and insured that supply
chain requirements were within customer expectations for OEM start up.
SCHLEGEL OKLAHOMA INC. (A DIVISION OF SCHLEGEL CORPORATION), Frederick, OK
1979 to 1987
President - Lead teams to shut down operations and relocate. P&L responsibility
for multi-product facility serving multiple markets.
* Led team relocating 2 companies into a single operation.
* Responsible for new location infrastructure and support to meet company requir
ements.
* Responsible for completing project within budget for time and investment ($25
million).
* Oversaw shut downs, start ups, and logistics for moves.
* Developed personnel for new operation.
* Insured that customer requirements were maintained during transition.
* Managed community relations at new location.
* IMPACT: Relocation completed on time, below budget by $750,000, and without in
terruption to customer support.
* IMPACT: Achieved profitability within 15 months of startup which bettered the
corporate goal by 3 months.