VASU R.

MOHAN
Flemington, NJ 08822 / 908-672-4944 / v.mohan@att.net

MANUFACTURING AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFILE

Over 20 years of international, multi-facility, and manufacturing
experience and expertise. Track record of success in driving
multimillion-dollar cost reductions, achieving 180-degree turnarounds,
and leading significant productivity and efficiency increases. M.S. in
Engineering Management.
Results-producing career in production operations across multiple locations, with
consistent contributions to increased performance and profits. Strong, decisive leader
with excellent planning, organizational, and team building skills. Quality-focused
approach to manufacturing, with success in developing Lean manufacturing and Six
Sigma strategies. Background in Fine High Purity Chemicals, Industrial and Specialty
Gases, Telecom/Electronics Assembly, Electronic Materials, and Heavy Industries.
Skills and Competencies:
 Multi-Site Operations  Safety Standards &  Key Performance
Leadership Compliance Indicators
 Innovative Technology  Cross-Functional Team  Full P&L Accountability
Solutions Leadership
 Process Simplification &  Multimillion-Dollar Budget  Leadership Through
Redesign Control Excellence

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MOHAN ENTERPRISES, LLC – Flemington, NJ – 2008-2011
Process optimization organization using Six Sigma and Lean for front & back office
functions, with 25 employees and multimillion-dollar annual sales.
Lean/Six Sigma Implementation Director
Hold full P&L responsibility for plant and process optimization company, including
strategic planning, financial performance, and results of business operations. Manage,
train, and evaluate team of 25. Create communications, promotions, reseller channels,
and in-house sales programs. Oversee meetings with senior executives on strategy
implementation, performance improvement, issue resolution, and other mission-critical
matters. Leverage areas of expertise that include SPC/SQC, process equipment design
and construction, facility upgrades, and global start-up initiatives. Highlights:
 Reduced operating costs 52%, increased EBITDA 21%, and cut lead times
35% through consolidating U.S. and U.K. facilities into Mexico under a Maquiladora
contract, surpassing goals on all counts.
 Spearheaded $1.2 million in annualized cost savings by leading efforts to
expand global operations and improve financial performance, including transfer of
forging and casting operations from North America to China.
 Grew the company from a start-up entity to a profitable organization.
Sourced seed capital, created marketing strategies, and developed global
partnerships/alliances within established and emerging markets to fuel growth.
VASU R. MOHAN, 2 908-672-4944 / v.mohan@att.net

BOC EDWARDS – Murray Hill, NJ – 1998-2007

Built a distinguished record of achievement and advancement through increasingly
responsible leadership positions with one of the world’s leading process gas and gas
systems suppliers.
General Manager/Director of Operations, 2005-2007
Promoted by executive leadership to analyze M&A opportunities in the U.K. and sell
concept to the business commission, securing approvals and following through to
development/launch stages. Additionally granted full P&L accountability for all operations
across the U.S., Europe, South Africa, and Asia. Highlights:
 Grew average annual sales by 12% and delivered 169% total return to
shareholders within a 3-year period through development and implementation of
strategy to strengthen the company’s long-term viability.
 Formed a new, high-performance organization and directed NF3 on a
worldwide scale, establishing Sales, Chemical Synthesis, Operations, Supply
Chain, Distribution, Customs/Tariffs, Service, and all other areas.
 Minimized costs in South Africa and improved trade relations in Taiwan
and China. Selected NF3 as new strategic model and implemented South Africa
plant model within Taiwan to process chemical at higher grade.

General Manager/Business Manager, 2003-2005

Promoted to develop strategic roadmap and plan for impending technology
implementation in South Africa, with full accountability for U.S. and South Africa
performance. Led collaboration with R&D and directed all phases of facility construction,
including equipment build-out, contract negotiations, production, and EHS. Led product
rollout for business commercialization. Worked with government officials in the U.S. and
South Africa to secure approvals and move highly sensitive products into Japan, Korea,
China, U.K., Germany, Ireland, Australia, the U.S. and Israel. Highlights:
 Initiated development of $200 million Fluorine supply program signified as
a value-added, customer site-based initiative. Brought program costs 30% below
projections and achieved 63% gross margin vs. target of 48%.
 Developed complete end-to-end product commercialization introduction
within 18 months; led technology development, market penetration, and sales
plans to create a critically successful value chain.

Plant Manager, 1998-2003

Recruited to lead turnaround for under-performing West Coast operations, including
improvements for Chemical Process Manufacturing, Material Warehousing, Distribution,
and Customer Service. Serviced customers that included Intel, Coca-Cola, TI, Bayer,
Merck, Motorola Cryo-MRI, and BMS. Highlights:
 Transformed the operation into a best-in-class organization through
exemplary efficiency, productivity, and cost performance gains following
implementation of 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day plans using Kaizen and 5S.
 Reduced order lead-time from 16 to 2.5 weeks while increasing on-time
orders from 37% to 97% and productivity by 78% through the introduction of Key
Performance Metrics.
VASU R. MOHAN, 3 908-672-4944 / v.mohan@att.net

PRIOR POSITIONS:
Business Unit Manager – Avery Dennison
 Grew sales 120% during 1st 14 months of tenure and achieved break-even
point within 2 years following development of fast-turn, made-to-order business.
 Reduced order lead-time from 6 weeks to 2 days, with a maximum 3-day
turnaround, by introducing new industry “best practices” subsequently used
throughout the division, with an additionally facility integrated on the West Coast
to service the region.

Technology Manager, Business Product Manager, Other Positions – Lucent/AT&T Network

Systems
 Reduced costs by up to 70% through outsourcing and offshoring for
manufacturing and assembly operations. Guided team that transitioned circuit
board manufacturing to Mexico, answering machine assembly to Taiwan, network-
switching gear to Poland, heat exchanger production to Malta, and coin telephone
assembly to China.
 Managed plants until achievement of acceptable quality and production
levels; subsequently recruited country national to assume leadership
responsibility to concentrate on strategic initiatives.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Science in Engineering Management - 1993
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - 1991
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – Newark, NJ

Professional Training
ISO 900x; Six Sigma Green Belt; 5S and Lean Manufacturing