BRAD HART

11908 Granite Bay Place * Austin, TX 78732

(512) 373-8214 * cell: (610) 914-9809 * email: bh1085cb0@westpost.net

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

20+ Years of Success in Executive/Management Positions, including Start-Up and T
urnaround Operations
Consistent Record of Million-Dollar Savings and Double-Digit Productivity/Effici
ency Improvements
M.S. Degree, Highest Honors Graduate; Extensive Six Sigma-Lean Training

Quality-driven, process-focused leader with operations/engineering/management ba

ckground and verifiable success in driving internal growth, leading complex impr
ovement efforts, including VOC, sales/marketing, R&D, design for manufacturabil
ity, product transfers, contract manufacturing, maximizing team performance, and
providing strong leadership. Broad experience includes positions as QA, HR, Pro
duction, and Plant Manager in addition to current Director of Operations role, w
ith multi-site responsibilities that have included both domestic and internation
al locations. Fair and motivational leader of diverse workforces and management
teams. Core competencies include:
Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing * Six Sigma/QA * Strategic Planning & Execution
* Multi-Site Operations
Team Building & Leadership * Turnaround Management * Succession Planning *
Employee Development
Profit & Loss Responsibility * Cross-Functional Teamwork * New Product Devel
opment * Cost Avoidance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACCELLENT, INC. * Collegeville, PA * 2004 a" 2008
Director of Operations
Lead team of 7 direct reports and 550-600 indirect reports across multiple sites
within $100 million operation. Scope of responsibility includes team building a
nd leadership, materials management, Six Sigma-Lean-Quality Assurance objectives
, manufacturing operations, facility engineering, new product development, and r
egulatory compliance, among others. Hold full P&L responsibility and up to $250,
000 signing authority. Train, mentor, and coach teams; maintain non-union enviro
nment. Accellent is a $450 million global contract manufacturer servicing the m
edical device industry with comprehensive supply chain solutions. As Director
of Operations Metal Forming, high precision close tolerance processes collective
ly include tube mill, metal stamping, over molding and wire forming utilizing 10
0+ alloys and super elastics.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Eliminated over $800,000 in backorders and achieved year-over-year cost reduct
ions of $1.8 million. Improved on-time shipments from 78% to 98%, reduced lead t
imes from 16 to 8 weeks, decreased staff by 15%, and improved inventory turns by
60%.
* Secured TUV 13485 certifications at all 6 locations and implemented Lean/Sigma
Process Excellence. Achieved full regulatory and environmental compliance.
* Developed and launched new product platforms from concept to market. Worked wi
th cross-functional teams from major medical suppliers, including Johnson & John
son, Boston Scientific, and Medtronic.
* Closed and relocated 5,000 sq. ft., $4.5 million product sales operations with
zero effect on customer service, subsequently capturing ~$750,000 savings.
* Spearheaded completion of process and capital/capacity upgrades to meet increa
sed customer demands, with upgrades ranging from $10,000 to over $1 million.
TYCO HEALTHCARE * PA, IN & CT Locations * 1997 a" 2004
Plant Manager, Retail a" King of Prussia, PA, 2003 a" 2004
Oversaw team of 8 direct and 900 indirect reports within 24x7 plant operation wi
th COP of ~$225 million. Held full P&L accountability. Assembled and managed cro
ss-functional teams, implemented Lean/Six Sigma strategies, and
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oversaw manufacturing, facility engineering, new product development, materials

management, and regulatory compliance functions. Upheld quality and safety objec
tives; identified and capitalized on cost-saving opportunities. TYCO Healthcare
/ Retail with annual sales revenue approx $1 billion is a manufacturer of high
volume private label feminine hygiene, adult incontinent and infant care diapers
servicing retail mass merchandisers, food and drug store chains.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Utilized Lean techniques to convert 65,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space to manuf
acturing operation. Led Lean-Six Sigma initiative that resulted in 2 Black Belts
and 500+ associates trained in Lean techniques.
* Executed mission-critical plant synergies, directing installation and validati
on of 6 additional machines within budget and with zero negative impact on custo
mers. Required addition of 185 associates.
* Decreased raw material inventory by 25%, increased turns by 49%, and reduced W
IP by 20%. Expanded supplier-managed inventories and reduced changeover times by
50% utilizing SMED.
* Launched new product platform, working jointly with cross-functional teams fro
m major retailers that included CVS, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Eckerdas, and Kroger.
* Led plant in successful FDA audit 11/2003, with no major/minor observations an
d 483s; achieved full regulatory/environmental compliance. Achieved 2 million ho
urs worked without lost time accident.
Plant Manager, Puritan Bennett a" Plainfield, IN, 2001 a" 2003
Challenged to engineer turnaround within 180,000 sq. ft. plant, including union
avoidance. Supervised team of 8 direct and 235 indirect employees. Oversaw quali
ty assurance, manufacturing and engineering, capital investment justification a
nd installation, new product development, capacity planning, and other operation
al disciplines. Provided support to Galway, Ireland operations. With approx $3
8 million in annual sales revenue; Puritan Bennett TYCO Healthcare manufactures
specialty medical products designed to sustain breathing in the hospital, sub ac
ute and home care settings. Facility capabilities include stainless steel fabri
cation, machine shop, TUV code welding, assembly, testing, warehousing and glob
al distribution.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Eliminated $3 million backorder and increased production by 60% and 30% (2001,
2002) to meet increased demand. Achieved $750,000-$1 million cost savings throu
gh leading installation of machine shop.
* Implemented Lean Manufacturing, KAIZEN, and Six Sigma principles. Utilized LEA
N techniques to reorganize Customer Service Center, streamlining processes from
4-5 week to 5-7 day turnaround time.
* Directed construction of new plant in the Indianapolis area, retaining majorit
y of trained labor skill sets vs. relocation. Reduced staffing from high of ~300
(3 shifts) to ~235 (1st shift) and skeleton on 2nd shift.
* Established OZ Principles to create culture of accountability at all employee
levels. Improved labor efficiency from 70% to 100%+, achieving $2 million favora
ble labor variance. Ensured that pre-existing union activity never amatureda to
card signing or vote.
* Relocated entire 180K sq. ft. operation utilizing LEAN techniques, under budge
t of $15 million, on time and seamless to customers.
* Lead successful program for TUV self certification
Senior Director, Suture Manufacturing a" North Haven, CT, 1997 a" 2001
United States Surgical TYCO Healthcare with approx $1 billion in annual sales is
a global provider of diversified surgical products including sutures, needles,
laparoscopic and surgical stapling instruments.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Vertically integrated needle manufacturing, monomer/polymers, extrusion, braid
ing, suture assembly, sterilization, and packaging that represented $140 million
in revenues. Continuously improved manufacturing operation variances from $9M u
nfavorable in 1996 to $11.3 M favorable in 2000
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* Increased annual units produced per total labor hour 35% from 30.6 to 41.4. De
creased scrap from 8% to 4.8% and improved gross margins from 26.4% to 40.1%.
PRIOR POSITIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
Director of Manufacturing a" TurboChef Technologies, 1995-1997
TurboChef is engaged in the design, development, assembly and marketing of prop
rietary high speed commercial cooking systems for the foodservice industry. Outs
ourced/contract manufacturing CNC stainless steel fabrication, welding and elect
ro-mechanical assembly.
* Directed bill of materials, engineering changes, purchasing, production, quali
ty and shipping functions (import /export) of domestic and foreign contract supp
liers.
* Established Installation/Service Center in the United Kingdom to support sales
/service of largest single customer base, with over 400+ stores.

Plant Manager a" Groen/A Dover Industries Company, 1987-1995

Stainless steel commercial foodservice equipment also used in cosmetic, munitio
ns, pharmaceutical and food processing industries with combined annual sales rev
enue approx $28 million. Approx $6 million outsourced. CNC metal fabrication,
ASME code welding and electro-mechanical assembly.
* Streamlined production, scheduling, inventory, quality and delivery performanc
e; improved customer service levels from 60-70% to 90%+ within 5-day lead time.
* Established cellular manufacturing and self-directed workforce systems; launch
ed on-site Service Center that provided warranty repair, re-furbish and re-engin
eering operations as needed.
* Transferred numerous product lines from Chicago, IL and expanded existing faci
lity by ~50,000 sq. ft. to bring all stainless steel sheet metal fabrication, el
ectro-mechanical assemblies, grind and polish in-house.
G.N.B., Inc. a" 1987 - 1978
Manufacturer of lead-acid batteries used in automotive, truck, bus and marine a
pplications. OEM supplier as well as numerous after market replacement national
name brands.
Plant Manager (1983-1987, Memphis, TN) Asst. Plant Manager (1980-1983, Dallas, T
X) Human Resource Manager (1979-1980, City of Industry, CA) Quality Control Mana
ger (1978-1979, City of Industry, CA) Quality Control Manager (1978, Shreveport,
LA)
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Science in Applied Psychometrics, 4.0 GPA / Bachelor of Arts in Law En
forcement, Honors Graduate
NORTHEAST LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY, Monroe, LA
Certifications & Training: Lean/Sigma- Sigma Breakthrough Technologies, Inc.; Ja
ckson Lewis; Positive Management Leadership; The OZ Principals- Creating a Cultu
re of Accountability; Lean Manufacturing, University of Kentucky
Professional Affiliations: Member, ERP Steering Committee and Employee Satisfact
ion Survey Committee