Manager Sales

Jeffrey Turner

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Leader with extensive manufacturing experience is capable of translating small business strategy into results. The proven ability to work through product and process variability and establish best practices through 5S, Lean, and hands-on techniques can be extended to find the capability of equipment.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Small Business Acumen

Manufacturing Knowledge

Dedicated to Results

Problem Solving

Self-Motivated

Innovative

Entrepreneurial

Reliable

Product Innovation

Process Development

Motivates Personnel

Decision Making

EXPERIENCE

Trelleborg Uretek 2000-Present

Uretek is a 180-employee manufacturer of engineered heat sealable polyurethane coated fabrics and composites. Over 40 years of experience has led to the development of high tech urethane solutions across varying industries and markets such as Aerospace, Medical, Outdoor Recreation and Defense. Uretek has achieved $60 M in annual sales, becoming the leader of engineered heat-sealable polyurethane coated fabrics and composites worldwide by providing technically advanced urethane products coupled with outstanding quality and performance.

Trelleborg acquired Uretek in 2014 for strategic growth in coated systems area and engineered fabrics unit. Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp, and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Trelleborg operates in 44 countries with over $3B in sales annually, and leverages Excellence Programs (Manufacturing, Purchasing, Working Capital, and Safety) to improve individual facility strengths, achieving successful manufacturing sites.

Production Manager, Trelleborg Uretek New Haven, CT 2014 – Present

Managing and motivating 3 production shifts of up to 100 union employees by standardizing reward programs

Increasing facility labor efficiency by 5% by improving union flexibility through relationship rebuilding

Reduce scrap by 3% through standardization of production instructions & enforcing supervisor involvement

Pioneered implementation of 5S work area in hot melt production cell through team involvement

Reducing cost of hot-melt process by 12% by developing next-gen process and transitioning overseas production

Increasing annual new product sales by $7 M by acting as R&D liaison, merging development and production

General Manager, Uretek New Haven, CT 2006 – 2014

Managed up to 100 employees in a 24/7 union production force to achieve $60 M annual revenue

Increased production labor efficiency by 20% by implementing downtime tracking database

Reduced annual operating budgets by 10% by qualifying international fabrics at reduced cost

Reduced inventory of raw materials (fabric, film, and chemicals) by 24% over 3 year period

Increased annual capacity by $5 M through optimization of machine changeover process

Hot Melt Business Manager, Uretek New Haven, CT 2000 – 2006

Increased annual hot-melt business sales by $5 M through pursuing new customer applications

Successfully transitioned customers from Custom Composites to Uretek production process

Fostered customer relationships by providing hot-melt troubleshooting and development solutions

Managed hot-melt production cell and raw material supply chain to ensure delivery dates

Developed supplier relationships to allow increase in hot-melt process capability

Small Business Owner, Custom Composites, LLC Putnam, CT 1998 – 2000

Created business proposal to acquire SBA funding for custom urethane hot-melt fabric coating business

Oversaw, operated, and maintained hot-melt machine to ensure quality product with yields over 90%

Performed financial, strategic, and budgeting responsibilities for up to 5 person business

Targeted, acquired, and maintained relationships with customers to fit niche manufacturing market

Managed all personnel training, human resources, and administrative duty required to maintain a small business

Made business decision to exit the market due to economic recession and available capital for growth

Technical Sales Representative, Bingham Rollers Palmyra, CT 1996 – 1998

Increased sales of rubber covered rollers for New England territory by 18% over a 2 year period

Developed lasting relationships with customers to facilitate long-term business opportunities

Assisted application trouble-shooting for key customer account to maintain customer satisfaction

Operator/Managerial Supervisor, Specialized Printed Forms Caledonia, NY 1977 – 1998

Managed production staff of 20 people to fabricate customizable business forms

Resolved daily technical issues, addressed personnel issues, and worked with owner to facilitate operations

Operated, prepared, and maintained printing presses starting as an operator and developing to team leader

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