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Wade W Woods Menomonie Wisconsin 54751 USA 715-977-1500 wade_woods@ymail.

com Executive CV, Mid Qualifications and Accomplishments:


Proven to be a confident, pragmatic leader, and an effective yet soft spoken, communicator. With the passion for delivering results together with teams, and a natural talent for building trust and earning respect both internally and externally. A strong desire to keep maintaining a history of demonstrating consistent cost reduction and process improvement through innovation, with capital purchases, Lean Manufacturing and Good Automated Manufacturing Practices, even in a complex product mix environment, such as medical devises Proven multi-site management ability to maintain consistent standards in a worldwide operation. Extensive history of managing expense and capital budgets with Industrial Engineering experience to manage justification with a positive impact on cash flow, asset value and the bottom line. Ability to document strategies and transform into action with result that can be measured Grew 3 companies to over 10 million in sales, while justifying and purchasing the automation. Managed the P&L, with 50 + employees, one company being in the contract manufacturing environment.

PROFESSIONAL Versatile, results-driven Exec Manufacturing, Engineering and Project Management Specialist SUMMARY with years diverse experience setting up, and managing operations in the manufacture of Plastic, Metals and Electronic SMT production from prototype through production including manufacturing and testing of complex electronic/electromechanical devices and custom, high-end PC-based systems including custom cables. Solid expertise in creation and management of efficient, cutting-edge manufacturing operations, maintaining high-quality, Lean and GAMP production. Outstanding communication, process, and cost cutting skills, providing expert-level technical support for customers globally, while supporting Green Manufacturing and sustainability ISO 14001 Meticulous problem solver, working closely with customers, program managers and production personnel to solve complicated problems quickly and accurately. Initiating Lean Manufacturing principles, in adherence to APQP, FDA and TS16949. Master of the Constraint Theory, insuring the most vital elements of production are improved first. Management of and hands-on project management with proven ability to work with teams to deliver products and solutions with substantial bottom-line impact and high degree of customer satisfaction. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 implementation. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Componex Corporation, Edgerton WI Plant Operations Manager Engineering Managing the production departments including shipping and receiving along with the personnel for making precision aluminum Idler rollers down to .0005 inch Total Indicator Run-out (TIR); These processes include unique double headed lathes, milling and various other machining operations, Thermal spray coating, welding, quality assurance and assembly for a fast growing innovative company. All processes are done in the cellular manufacturing methods, hence eliminating buffers of material, reducing scrap. Most recently spearheading and perfecting the installation of Thermal Spray equipment materials and processes which include Flame Spray, Arc Spray which are used for the coating of Stainless steel over Aluminum idler rollers. With the addition of selecting appropriate traction and release coatings, the internal Thermal Spray processes are replacing out of house hard coat anodizing, providing a better alternative for customers thus having a process that is produced in house in the same cellular manufacturing methods leading to instant feedback, less scrap, no buffer stock and quick turnaround for the customers. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Key Tech Solutions, Inc Menomonie WI President, Sales Management, Consulting Engineer Led a strong team of Sales, Manufacturing and Engineering professionals in the Robotic, Electronic automation and Plastics equipment sales and manufacturing accessories, designed and specified for production Robotics and Automated conveyors, stackers and feeders. Lead a global presence through Internet advertizing, initiated and critiqued budgets, set up the systems for monitoring on time deliveries and customer satisfaction. Managed projects for high profile customers such as Plexus. April 2005 April 2012 April 2012 to Nov 2013

-2In the consulting role we led Implementation of ISO 9000 compliance, vendor qualification, cost reduction cost containment and placed many clients in the lead through lean manufacturing, and assisted in the purchase and set up of Micro electronics SMT, Final assembly and plastic injection molding equipment for contract manufacturing production facilities in Eastern Europe for Global Contract Manufacturers in Poland, Hungry, and Ukraine. In Asia managed the set up of a low cost Electronics and lighting manufacturer for Roison Electronics in Tashkent Uzbekistan. Including creating and implementation of the quality manuals and hiring the staff to institute ISO 9000. Set up Vendor compliance guidelines for these facilities along with applying the basics of Qualified and sourced the LED purchases according to reliability and longevity criteria. Also trained Lean Manufacturing principles and Good Automated Mfg Principles including mold longevity. created hiring criteria for the plant management. Matched up buyer and assisted in the do diligence process for the sale of a Washington State based Contract Manufacturing company. Led Green Manufacturing, sustainability implementation in a high volume environment. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Medical Equipment Repair Associates (MERA), Chetek WI May 2004 to March 2005 ISO Implementation Consulting Quality Manager: Reason for leaving: Finished my part of assignment. Documented the repair procedures for medical and laboratory of equipment serviced my MERA such as: Automated drug discovery systems, Ventricular assist devices, Robotic cellular assay equipment, Histology and hematology systems, Spinal passive motion machines, Total laboratory automation, Computer-aided detection systems And set up the response procedures to fit in the implementation with the ISO- 9000 procedures. Led the company to full ISO 9000 Compliance through the implantation of ISO 9000 and the audit system to attain and maintain quality service. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Analog Technologies Corp, Burnsville MN April 2002 to April 2004 Sr. Manufacturing Engineer: Monitored and improved manufacturing processes through process detailed improvement and automation while successfully leading vendor qualification efforts for key accounts such as Goodrich Sensor Systems, Burnsville MN. Became Project Manager for Goodrich Sensor Systems providing processes, using lean manufacturing for newly purchased divisions such as Humphreys and products such as optical sensors, from initial assembly through product enclosure . Helped to Implement and maintained facility ISO9000 compliance and documented each production operation thus mistake proving the processes by the use of Advanced Product Quality Planning resulted in planning the processes and documenting before production began. . Justified installed and trained production personnel on operation of new SMT and Flip Chip equipment, Including Automated screen printers, Pick and Place machines and reflow ovens. Set and maintained reflow parameters. Xinex, & Adept Technologies, Peripheron PTL, Icron Delta, BC Canada Vice President of Manufacturing May 1996- March 2002

Developed, purchased equipment and lead set up of production of one OEM and two contract assembly firms from plant site to production. Xinex produced its own telephone including keys and housing molding at its US facility and Installed multiple SMT lines including micro BGA To smooth production cycles and better utilize the facility Alliance/ Adept Technologies was spun off to be a contract manufacturer. Achieved finding 5 main customers to utilize the SMT and Plastics production before hiring Sales Manager; Guided the creation of the SPC programs. Perfected process parameters, Created the Quality Management System and Trained the Manager to maintain the system Guided ISO 9001 certification. Hired, trained & managed technical personnel in all phases of manufacturing, sales and service processes. Designed and produced innovative assembly aids to increase productivity. Served as Project Manager on key accounts. Lead the Implementation and Certification of three ISO/QMS based Quality Systems with supporting SPC programs. ISO 9001 Certified Adept Technologies Created and managed the maintenance of Preventative Maintenance systems. Developed procedures & conducted training on all production processes including Flip Chip, SMT, reflow & solder / adhesive screening, cable production with encapsulation and enclosure plastic injection molding. Lead the transition of the companies as the name & share holders changed and the focus went from OEM to contract assembly. Managed to maintain projects for customers such as Motorola, Gould AMI, and AT&T that were with my previous company, Adept Engineering.

-3Key Accomplishments: Achieved and maintained ISO 9001 compliance from design engineering through high tech production environment including SPC defect analyses. Balanced internal product production with contract assembly demands while keeping assigned customers supplied with on time, quality products. Justified ordered and installed state-of-the-art equipment on multiple lines. Supervised & trained Operation Managers. Assisted in the writing of supporting reference procedures. Environment: High Tech, leading edge electronic production ranging from proto Type, low volume/ mix to medium volume, managing growth to high volume automated assembly. Low volume Plastics Injection molding and sheet metal fabrication

Adept Engineering, (bought by Consolidated Electronics 1995) Spokane, WA Founder, President, Engineer, Sales Management

May 1990 May 1996

The company was founded, designing robots 5 axis robots and automation for industrial products . Went on to fill the new customer requests for design of innovative products. Created the company marketing plan, to seek out big name corporations such as AT&T, Motorola, AMI Gould, Mac Donald Douglas and Boeing for the AWAC surveillance plane. Also lead designing group products for small start up companies. Lead the design team that designed and produced the first products for Accucare a medical product drug delivery company Justified and purchased state of the art Surface Mount Technology lines including 5 axis robots for assembly to produce PCB assemblies and Group Technology cells for Cellular Manufacturing using Just In Time Manufacturing methods, and customer driven statistical process controls now called Lean Manufacturing. Coordinated and managed highly technical teams to design/produce surface mount based products and Plastic Injection Molding products at multinational locations. Produced Telephones, LAN based products, Gas leak detectors & Contract Assembly. Managed the Boeing Account, and implemented the certification program for Boeing to certify Adept Engineering as DOD 9000 certified. Coordinated the facility upgrades from bare walls to static free, production and clean room setting twice as the company moved to larger quarters. Orchestrated the marketing efforts take the company to over 10 million in sales and to sell the company by helping to produce the do diligence necessary for the sale to a publicly traded Canadian company. Key Accomplishments: Integrated production for all companies acquired by Consolidated Electronics Met the demands of The Boeing company for becoming and staying a key supplier for the AWACs program Moved the company into larger facilities without a days loss of production Sought and forged partnerships in China for transfer of product as production of some products reached high volume potential Environment: New product design and development. Supply chain management Aircraft QA Prototype, low and medium volume SMT & electronic assembly production, in house Plastic Injection Molding PRIOR EXPERIENCE Vertical integration of manufacturing including metal fabrication,( Case Tractor) Plastic Injection Molding Equipment, mold design and trouble-shooting electronic processes.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: Industrial Engineering Intern Program: 2 years Case Tractor company, Brooks Robotic program Keller Solder Program, Surface Mount Technology Association; charter member, Lead Free solder seminars. Dale Carnegie course Graduate, Society of Manufacturing Engineers. ISO 9000, ISO 14000, TS16940, APQP and FDA training seminars. Green Belt SPC training and Lean Manufacturing EDUCATION North Central Technical Institute, Wausau WI Associates degree AS in Industrial Engineering Technology University of Wisconsin, BS degree Manufacturing Engineering program Dale Carnegie Leadership Course: Completion Degree

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