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Lance Decker

Phoenix, Arizona 85013


Phone: (480) 353-1214, E-Mail: mr.ldecker@gmail.com
VP of Operations / Operations Manager / General Manager
Versatile and highly competent operations management professional possessing more than 20 years of experience in
directing manufacturing operations including international & multi-site management. Possesses skills in handling project
functions involving resource planning, in-process inspection, team building and co-ordination with internal / external
departments. Proven experience in successfully turning around the operations and performance of low-performing
entities into high-performing, revenue generating units. Hands-on experience in managing the necessary business
relationships, organizational structures & motivational schemes; consistent record of delivering results in growth,
revenue, operational performance, and profitability. Possesses solid management skills and the ability to analyze
issues, devise continuous process improvements and incorporate initiatives to increase efficiency, streamline operations
and decrease overall expenses with minimal resources.
~ Entrusted with the responsibility for a successful turnaround of one of Textrons worst performing plants for
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safety and converted it to the top 10% in a year; positioned from 158 to 14 on the Textron safety matrix
(17.4 TRIR to 2.14 YoY) ~
~ Increased business level by 300% 2006 to 2008; diversified from paint only operations in 2009 as well as grew
average contract size from $12 thousand in 2006 to $87 thousand average in 2008 resulting in substantial
improvements in project efficiencies, thereby reducing labor as percent of sales by 7% ~
~ Successfully executed multiple consulting engagements, resulting in a higher revenue stream for SMP ~
SKILL AREAS: Operations Management Project Planning (Setting Team / SLAs / Resource Planning / Delivery)
FDA cGMP Compliance International Operations Process Management Setting up Core Processes & Practices
Business Development Resource Management Risk & Change Management P&L Accountability Revenue
Expansion Cost Control & Budgeting Business Intelligence Multitasking in Fast-paced Environments Highly
Organized & Strong Analytical Abilities Articulate Oral & Written Communication Quick Problem Resolution &
Decision Making Client Relationship Management Team Building, Training & Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SCOTTSDALE M ANAGEMENT PARTNERS, SCOTTSDALE AZ (2010 Present)
Director/Consultant
Scottsdale is a two-man consultancy providing project specific work paid work as well as bootstrap work.
Responsible for providing operations consulting services for valley business. Also accountable for working on new
business development with managing members for startup of new company.
Played a key role in developing a womens cosmetic product; also sourced and qualified manufacturer
Successful in carrying out multiple consulting engagements resulting in a higher revenue stream for SMP
Worked with a client to rebrand an entire mens product line for a new national program for Maxim;
efficiently made small conceptual changes that impacted the manufacturability and reduced the need for custom
components; this allowed the program to launch with an 80% reduction in inventory costs in addition to
beating the cost targets for the program by 25%
THE PROFFECT GROUP / ARIZONA PAINT AND WALLBOARD, GILBERT, AZ (2005 2010)
G.M. & Director of Operations
The entrepreneurial group with group of 6 owners; provides services to construction projects hospitals & hotels and
other large industrial projects.
Responsible for leading business acquisition process with team of 6 members / owners. Held accountable for
developing business processes, managing formation of new company and negotiating purchase of business.
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Lance Decker
Phone: (480) 353-1214, E-Mail: mr.ldecker@gmail.com
Steered initiatives towards ramping up:
o Business level by 300% 2006 to 2008; diversified from paint only operations in 2009
o Average contract size from $12,000 in 2006 to $87,000 average in 2008 resulting in substantial
improvements in project efficiencies, thereby reducing labor as percent of sales by 7%
Successfully changed customer focus and increased sales; ensured no single customer represented more than
20% of the business volume
Efficiently & effectively:
o Maintained TRIR below 1.0 for 4 years with only 1 lost time incident
o Oversaw wide gamut of operational tasks on daily basis with optimum utilization of resources i.e. men, material
and equipment
Significant contributions in growing the business and making it more competitive and able to deal with the larger
industry players; acquired high growth rates and profitability figures for every year of the business
Created the faux finishing technique that Four Seasons Hotel chain incorporated within its multiple global locations
TEXTRON GREENLEE PRODUCTS GROUP INTESYS TECHNOLOGIES, GILBERT AZ (1999 2004)
Multiple Roles & Designation
Textron is a $14 billion holding company.
Vice President Operations (2002 2004)
Responsible for handling $100M budget and 1600 employees in injection molding segment. Also involved in
administering plant operations in the United States, Mexico, and Ireland to manufacture consumer products for
telecommunications, automotive, medical, and computer industries.
Assumed full accountability for operations with direct control of all manufacturing operations, warehousing, logistics,
inventory management, safety and P&L of all 11 plants in US, Mexico, EU, Brazil & China
Successfully managed all off-shoring and plant alignments at a divisional level, exceeded all corporate targets for
move dates and costs
Entrusted with the responsibility for a successful turnaround of one of Textrons worst performing plants
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for safety and converted it to the top 10% in a year; positioned from 158 to 14 on the Textron safety
matrix (17.4 TRIR to 2.14 YoY)
Instrumental in conducting due diligence; purchased & converted a 90,000sf plant in Mexico and transferred $4M in
monthly U.S. injection molding production; increased production capacity to 100% in only four months from the
beginning of the transfer
Deftly reduced labor cost by more than $1M annually by implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Tools within all phases of the manufacturing process
Business Sector Manager - Medical Products Molding Division (2001 2002)
Responsible for developing & managing new business unit within InteSys. Also responsible for creating innovative &
effective strategic & business plans; staffing the division, directing capital equipment purchases and executing customer
contracts.
Active involvement in capacity planning and implementation of just-in-time production processes; oversaw
full lifecycle of SAP implementation & supply chain management realignment, this resulted in reducing
standing inventories by 35%
Successfully achieved ISO 9000 and 13485 (selected plants) compliance by developing new quality standards
as well as implementing new quality systems, accountability, and production procedures at 9 plants in 16 months
Significant contributions in exceeding 50% revenue growth for 2002-2003 for the new unit; handled $5M
budget and 250 employees
Developed strong relationship with an Allergan Pharmaceutical spin-off company that generated $6M in
revenue in 2003 with another $20M in 2004

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Lance Decker
Phone: (480) 353-1214, E-Mail: mr.ldecker@gmail.com
General Manager - Plastics Molding Division (1999 2001)
Managed entire operational activities of 65,000 square-foot medical manufacturing site; handled $5M budget with total
200 employees. Responsible for strategic planning, business plan development, staffing, capital equipment purchases,
and customer contracts
Pivotal in:
o Upgrading staff skills during a 70% turnover period resulting in overall lowering of costs
o Transitioning plant to medical manufacturing
o Reducing defects per million from 500 to 0.00 by shipping more than 300M parts per year for 2 years
without a customer return
Created partnerships with customers that allowed sharing of facilities for device manufacturing; reduced
investment costs by $250,000 per year
Developed and led a separate business unit within InteSys for medical product manufacturing
Successful in exceeding 50% revenue growth for 2 years for the new division
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
K & R Products, Santa Cruz, CA
Vice President, Director of Manufacturing

1991 1999

Built new business and spearheaded the operations of $30M injection molding international manufacturer of custom
medical, commercial, and industrial hardware. Played a key role in initiating the operations of new plants in
Colorado and Mexico and managed a $15 million budget and 94 employees. Enabled the company growth from
$2M to $30M.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

Master of Business Administration, International Management


Thunderbird, School of Global Management, Glendale, Arizona

2005

Professional Memberships:
Thunderbird Global Networking
Community of Plastics Professionals
ASCOM - American Subcontract Outsourcing Network
Professional Trainings:
Textron Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
13-week Dale Carnegie Executive Management Program
GE Polymer Science Training
Dale Carnegie Sales Program
Held Government Secret Clearance
Toshiba Process and Maintenance Training
Demand Flow Technology Training
Technical Skills: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), SAP, Oracle and QB Enterprise

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