JOHN P.

DION
12 Adams Street * Westborough Massachusetts 01581* (508) 667-5831 * jdf0aa84@wes
tpost.net

EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS LEADER / FACILITIES - DISTRIBUTION

Increased Profitability * Streamlined Functions * Start-Up Operations * Customer
Relations
Forward-thinking, process-centric leader accomplished in championing profitabili
ty, spearheading major projects and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Focusing on business growth, while conducting root cause analysis to pinpoint op
erational problem areas, create on-target solutions, and deliver key cost saving
s.
Selected Achievements
* Championed the successful development and execution of a start-up region
* Develop facility model matrix to accommodate new products
* Reduced average lead time to customer by three days
* Implement safety processes which have resulted in 0 injuries for 2009
* Restructured region's operations model to reduce costs by $1.2M
* Develop and Implement Lean Strategies into a business model

Areas of Expertise
* Financial management / P&L
* Safety Assurance Programs
* Policy/Procedure Implementation * Value Stream Mapping
* Customer Relations
* Project Management * Process Improvements
* Cost Reduction Initiatives
* Team building / Leadership
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
CARRIER SALES & DISTRIBUTION, LLC. AVON, MA
$232M Wholesale and distribution of HVAC Products
26 Locations / 450+ employees
Regional Operations Manager
2006-PRESENT

* District manager for 12 facilities across two markets

* Create and Implement process improvement methods to enhance customer service a
nd financial performance for the organization
* Successfully executed a cost reduction initiative, resulting in a 20% decrease
in operating expense
* Partner with customers to streamline the operations of their business and cont
rol costs
* Revamp inventory model to increase sales by 12%
* Coordinate dealer meetings for our customers, set up equipment, marketing tool
s, tel /data networks
* Strategic planning for development and growth of our sales / distribution netw
ork

KWL, INC.
 FRANKLIN, M
A
Transportation and distribution organization
$20M Transportation / Logistics Organization
6 Locations / 54 Employees
Operations Manager
2005-2006

* Introduced a TPM program, mitigated break down risks and augmented the labor f
orce to create a 20% cost reduction in relation to maintenance
* Produced a 16% revenue enhancement by executing storage programs, which includ
ed leasing racking systems and floor warehouse space
JOHN DION, MBA * Page 2 * jdf0aa84@westpost.net

KWL, INC. (cont'd)

* Bolstered profitability by 10% through the development of an innovative transp
ortation model.
* Streamlined routing and managed employee changes with effectiveness to reduce
labor costs by 15%.
* Reduce overall operating expenses by 20%
* Develop a warehouse storage plan to initiate public warehousing clients

WRIGHT LINE LLC

Worcester, MA
$210M National manufacturer of technical enclosures.
10 Locations / 650 Employees
Manufacturing Manager (2002 - 2005) / Production Manager (1999 - 2002)
1997-2005
* Named among the top 5 continuous improvement leaders in the organization in 20
05.
* Received a letter of commendation for employee training, development and educa
tion in 2005.
* Strengthened workload capacity by 75%; this was achieved by improving the effi
ciency of the order entry process and executing the implementation.
* Initiated and implemented continuous improvement projects during a declining,
4-year sales period, which resulted in an annual cost savings of $145,000 per ye
ar during that period
* 25% improvement in material yield through engineering upgrades and "hard" tool
ing innovation
North American Van Lines (1983-1997)

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
University of Phoenix, Westborough, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
(Dean's List and Who's Who in American Colleges)
Worcester State College, Worcester Massachusetts