Joseph Tracey

Telephone: 989.492.5119 Email: joseph.tracey1@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephtracey

Leader, Manufacturing
Benefit Statement
A hands on, entrepreneurial proven, leader and quarterback who studies the market landscape thoroughly, strategically, and steers the operating team through setting and achieving goals for profitability and growth. A driver of continuous improvement. A head-on challenge eliminator paving way for objective accomplishment. A leader with an exceptional achievement track record with profitability improvement and in competitive world-class manufacturing, a team talent developer, relationship builder, initiator of cutting edge technologies-uncompromising quality and safety. Results you glean? High employee engagement, satisfaction and retention, improved quality and throughput, lower COS, and higher margins.

Areas of Specialized Focus Include

Strategic Business Planning and Execution Capital Equipment Acquisition Strategic Relationship Development Servant Leadership P&L Enhancement Financial Management Continuous Operating Improvement Growth Management Risk Mitigation and Management Client Relationship Optimization Marketing and Business Development Culture and Change Management Shareholder Value Maximization

Very hands-on leader drawing from years of experience and expertise marketing, developing, and growing world-class manufacturing organizations. Expertise with custom engineered products-services and highly regulated-dedicated product lines. Service to both domestic and international markets. A talent with highly developed technical acuity and business leadership acumen. Leader of multi-site international organizations. Product Development, Fabricated, Cast, Machined, Assembled, and Tested Products. Design & Build Specialized Automated Equipment, Assembly, and Testing Equipment. Aerospace, Defense, Energy, Medical, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Heavy Equipment, Specialty Machine Tools

Career Highlights
MERRILL TECHNOLOGIES GROUP - As General Manager of the corporate flagship business unit and driver of dramatic improvement of internal organizational processes, practices, and accountabilities, we accomplished a sales throughput increase of 23% and GMP improvement by 11 points. Guiding and working closely with teams in production and scheduling, safety, quality and utilizing lean tools like the walk-about to improve production visibility, we improved on-time delivery by 27%, and quality 12%. Implemented cost control practices and guided teams to glean reduction in monthly recurring cost of purchased goods by 28%. Identified opportunities and collaborated with supplier development to approve, and bring onboard 4 new manufacturing sub-contractors to assist with overload and increase sales volume by $500K/monthly These are just a few of the first year achievements as business unit leader with MTM. KRISS USA - As Direct of Operations - Identified and quarterbacked implementation of efficiency tools, good manufacturing practices, and systems that led to transformation and turnaround of the struggling international weapons manufacturer. Collaborated closely with the Swiss private owner to improve functionality, longevity and the deliverable of high quality state-of-the-art weapons; increased product throughput, (from 50 to 70 guns per month to 600 guns per month); improved supply chain quality and delivery performance to 98.8% approval, eliminated all mechanical product failures that resulted from miss-aligned outsourcing practices and inadequate internal manufacturing and assembly practices; reduced costs of purchased items by 24% over a 6 month period and labor costs per manufactured unit by 67%; improved inventory turns from 1 every two years to 7 inventory turns per year. Developed marketing strategy and display format used in the international "Shot Show", one of the industry's largest collaborations between weapons manufactures, distributors, and sellers. GLOBAL TOOL & MFG. CO., INC. - As Owner, President-COO - Created the vision, led planning for the business launch and developed of a world-class manufacturing and engineering business providing high quality designed and manufactured goods to international markets; orchestrated growth 6 fold, (24%/year for 19 consecutive years); achieved ISO 9001:2008 and AS 9100 quality certifications and acquired practice and expertise in ITAR, GMP, and ISO13485:2003, ISO/TS 16949, and QS 9000 system compliances.

Key Areas of Expertise

Lean, Six Sigma, 5S APQP, TOC Team Leadership Development Product Development and Enhancement Forming & Leveraging Strategic Alliance By Example Leadership, Coach, Mentor Supplier Development Developing Solid Operating Foundations Process and Procedure Implementation and Improvement Team Development and Growth Negotiating Business Development Independent and Collaborative Functioning

Professional Experience & Accomplishments

Merrill Tool & Machine / MTG
Saginaw/Merrill, Michigan

(Total Business Unit and Corporate Development Responsibility) "Specialty Equipment & Automation, Product Components and Assemblies" "Aerospace, Defense, Heavy Equipment, Machine Tools, Oil & Gas" 2012 - Present

General Manager Scope: Leader of the corporate flagship business unit, member, and contributor to corporate "MTG" executive leadership team. Involved in corporate and inter-business unit strategic planning, marketing, and execution. Responsible for flagship business unit planning, development, growth, execution, P&L performance, team development, GMP, profit margin enhancement, business unit capital expenditure identification-justification, all business function development, and daily operations; interface and planning with sister business units. Nurturing the internal relationships, providing growth potential between business units, and smoother inter-company business flow; identification and implementation of value added opportunities, enhanced through-put and working capital; business unit performance and client satisfaction mentor and coach. A few notable achievements: Restructured Project Management responsibilities to a Cradle-To-Grave system. This improved estimating accuracy and turnaround time, bettered quality planning and processing, generated responsibility clarification. and emphasized accountability to managers of given projects. Developed new clients from past relationships. Two new aerospace and defense clients who have become major customers for all of MTG. Implemented APQP into current estimating and processing practices which reduced new order-to-production time and dramatically enhanced project flow and profit margins.

KRISS USA

(Complete ownership of all operations functions and profitability Nyon, Switzerland / Virginia Beach, Va. "Specialty Weapons Manufacturing" 2010 through 2012 Director of Operations Scope; Initiated and coached set up of good manufacturing practices and processes that increased profitability and through-put, oversaw ATF compliance, environmental safety, efficiency and continuous improvement. Directed negotiations for outside service cost reductions, led improvement of inventory control and turns, coached engineering effort through internal and external quality improvements, oversaw new hires process and training, responsible for employee and team development; collaborated with European counterparts and lead domestic R&D efforts, collaborated with technical teams in multiple sites throughout Switzerland and US for product development and improvement; collaborated with sales to grow company presence in the domestic and international markets, directed weapons training effort and client demonstration events, oversaw preparation of domestic and international marketing events. A few notable achievements: In first 5 months, increased weapon manufacturing and assembly from 50 to 600 units/month and lowered cost to produce final product. Planned and prepared a one year 2 fold throughput expansion. Total first year output improvement capability from 600 to 1200 units/month. Led internal engineering and product development enhancements through use of reverse, concurrent, concept, and production engineering methodology. Directed product development and manufacturability for family of 45 cal., 9mm, and 40 caliber suppressors, (silencers).

Tracey-Tracey & Associates, LLC (Business Technical and Management Consultation Services) 2007 to mid-2010
"Design & Build Specialty Automation and Equipment, Final Product Components, Assemblies "Aerospace, Defense, Robotics, Medical, Automotive, Commercial-Industrial Markets"

Marketing, Business Development, Technical Operations, Quality, and Business Systems Consultation Services
Managing Partner and Chief Consultant Planning, Financing, Marketing, Operations Services. Upon selling my manufacturing business and in keeping up relationships with clients and colleagues I made myself available through consulting for marketing, technical operations, business systems, business development, and other needs, implementations, coaching, mentoring, and hands-on improvement initiations. A few notable achievements: 2007 Marketed and developed new business growth for a colleagues injection molding and components-assembly manufacturing business. 2008 Led turnaround and successful reentry into market from chapter 11 for a colleagues manufacturing business. Marketed and developed business in the aerospace and defense sectors, which led to multi-year contracts, moving away from preexisting business in the automotive industry. 2009 Consulted for an international supplier of end-of-arm robotics tooling. Developed and implemented a marketing and sales strategy that grew internal sales team, added North American manufacturers representatives, and a distribution center in Germany.

Global Tool & Manufacturing Company, Inc.

(1987 through 2006)

"Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Automotive, Heavy Equipment, Energy, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Machine Tool" (Manufacturing enterprise that provides custom engineered products, low, medium, and high volume OEM and after-market components and assemblies, and specialized design & build automated equipment and systems for highly regulated product testing and assembly) Start-up Owner, President-COO-GM Goal and Scope: finance, market, and grow a profitable international business focused around cutting edge design & build automation, product development, machining, fabricating, metal stamping, molding, and production manufacturing technology. Serviced a diverse international client base with high quality products and engineering services, specialty engineered electrical and mechanical products and systems. Led synchronized manufacturing vision, implemented best business practices, and oversaw continuous improvement efforts of all business functions, acquired a reputation for impeccable technical guidance, product development, manufacturing, quality, and ontime service performance. A few notable achievements: Established and directed accomplishment of corporate short/long-term goals and objectives which led to growth averaging 24% per year for more than 19 years, six, and (6) fold growth. Marketed and led achievement of world-class preferred product and service supplier for more than 100 clients worldwide. Guided implementation of business practice procedures that allowed maintaining cutting edge operations performance, eliminated operating constraints, developed and improved relationships and strategic partnerships, increased business revenues, cash flow, and profit maintaining double digit net earnings over 2 decades.

Education & Memberships

MBA, Specialization in Operations Management, Cambridge University BS, Industrial Engineering Cambridge University AS, Tool Engineering, ITT Technical Institute Progress Technical College / Certified Journeyman Skilled Tradesman, Tool, Mold, & Die Maker

Affiliations
Former Executive Chairman of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Former Chairman of Business Advisory Council for St. Christophers Parish and School Past President of St. Christophers Parish, Pastoral Council Former Engineering Development Advisor for ITT Technical Institute Mentor to MITECH+, a Michigan state sponsored program to further Manufacturing Skilled Trades Counselor to Saginaw Career Center, Saginaw Michigan