Newell B. Everett III

Experience

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  Durabla Manufacturing Co., Inc.

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1994

  Production Manager

  Manufacturer of pump valves, check valves, sheet & cut gasket material; 100 employees.Increased shipping dollars per labor hour, reduced inventory-to-sales ratio. Established & administered safety & environmental compliance programs. Participated in ISO9000 implementation. Developed spreadsheet-based MRP for small valve products. Four direct reports.

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  Cardinal Technologies, Inc.

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  Director of Materials

  Manufacturer of modems and graphics cards for personal computers; $60M annual sales.Responsible for Planning, Purchasing, Production Control, and Shipping/Receiving/Warehousing. Supported company sales growth of over 100% in 12-month period while maintaining competitive costs during period of electronic component shortages (1995). Led international sourcing project for advanced technology components and contract manufacturing; supported aggressive product development of short lifecycle products; negotiated contracts with domestic and international suppliers and customers. Helped develop team-based, decentralized decision-making at work center level. Nine direct reports. Show less

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  Philips Communication & Security Systems, Inc.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1997

  Purchasing Manager

  Manufacturer and integrator of large- and small-scale commercial security systems; part of $40B global business; 250 employees locally.Oversaw $40-50M in annual purchases. Involved in sourcing advanced electronic and mechanical products domestically and internationally. Coordinated sourcing and procurement activities with Philips locations around the world. Involved in ISO9000 “re-writes”; PQA90 implementation (Philips’ “beyond ISO” program). Two direct reports.

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  New Standard Corporation

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Order Fulfillment Team Manager

  Manufacturer of stamped-metal components and assemblies; 450 employees.Responsible for Customer Service, Logistics, and Shipping. Led system search project; helped lead efforts to transform organization to team-based, with decentralized decision-making at work cell level. Participated in assuring ISO9000 re-certification. Two direct reports.

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  B3, Inc.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Consultant

  Independent consulting for Manufacturing businesses; offering Business Process Re-Engineering facilitation, Manufacturing Systems Implementation project management, Supply Chain management, and Training & Development services; 1 employee.Clients included 200-employee oak furniture manufacturer (selected, implemented business systems; led workflow design projects; designed, implemented auto-replenishment processes); 400-employee defense electronics manufacturer (trained/developed Procurement personnel on supply chain concepts). Taught workshops and classes on various technology topics at college and commercial institutions. Show less

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  Imagiscapes, LLC

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Partner

  Start-up manufacturer of interactive wall decorations; 1-3 employees.Researched competitive patents, created patent filing; set up computer network and communications software; assisted in sourcing & product planning.

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  Heritage Custom Kitchens

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Purchasing & Materials Manager

  Manufacturer of high-end custom cabinetry; parent company Classic Kitchens consolidated Heritage & sister company Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry before declaring bankruptcy and closing all operations; 250-650 employees.Responsible for Purchasing and Inventory Control. Consolidated like departments during consolidation. Participated in product rationalization among three brands of high-end custom cabinetry. Oversaw purchase volume of $20M+ annually. Six direct reports.

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  Viking Cabinetry Group

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Manufacturer(s) of high-end custom cabinetry; assets acquired by Viking from bankruptcy in 2001; Heritage & Rutt operations restarted separately; acquired by Wellborn in 2004; Heritage & Rutt operations consolidated; 200-600 employees total.Responsible for Engineering and Maintenance. Consolidated engineering & maintenance functions from Heritage and sister company Rutt to support three brands of cabinetry. Project Manager for development, engineering, & launch of re-defined St. Charles brand cabinetry projected to generate $7M in new annual sales within 3-5 years. Led several plant move projects and project-managed $400,000 structural repairs project. Three-eight direct reports. Show less Assisted new owner in valuation of assets and personnel evaluations. Key team member charged by new owner with re-starting operations at Heritage and sister company Rutt. Established business relationships with suppliers, utilities. Pursued and obtained state funding guarantees in excess of $500,000. Managed Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality/Warranty, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Maintenance, and Shipping departments. Developed and implemented auto-replenishment processes supporting several production departments. Key participant in plant layout to shorten cycle times and reduce indirect labor. Eight direct reports. Show less

  • Engineering Manager

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  • Operations Support Manager / Project Manager

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
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  RTI Technologies, Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2012

  Manufacturer of Automotive Aftermarket Service Equipment; acquired Dec-2010 by Robert Bosch, LLC; 40-60 employees.Responsible for Planning, Purchasing, Production Control, Production, Logistics, Quality, Process Engineering, and Shipping/Receiving/Warehousing. Key participant in sale of business to Robert Bosch LLC; Project Co-Leader for Bosch Post-Merger Integration; key participant in subsequent sale of business to MAHLE Clevite, Inc.; expanded operations to support launch of new export product (projected to double size of business within two years); implemented work cells throughout factory. Eight direct reports. Show less

  • VP, Operations

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

  • Materials Manager

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
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  MAHLE Clevite, Inc. RTI Division

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  VP, Operations

  Manufacturer of Automotive Aftermarket Service Equipment; acquired 1-Jan-2013 from Robert Bosch, LLC; 50 employeesResponsible for Planning, Purchasing, Production Control, Production, Logistics, Quality, Process Engineering, and Shipping/Receiving/Warehousing. Project Leader for systems conversion to MAHLE business systems, implemented work cells throughout factory. Eight direct reports.

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  Be3, Inc.

  Jan 2014 - now

  Consultant

  Independent consulting to Manufacturing & Distribution Businesses on Business Processes & Systems, Supply Chain Management, and Employee Training & Development.be3's Mission is helping clients achieve greater success (using the client's definition) through SUSTAINABLE improvements - sustainable AFTER the engagement is complete WITHOUT ongoing consulting fees (achieved by transferring required skills to client employees - by providing the right tools and by implementing repeatable processes).Core expertise includes: - Business Process Optimization - Business Systems Implementation - Change Management - Supply Chain Optimization - Outsourcing - Quality Management - Continuous Improvement - Training & Development - Commodities including: Electromechanical, Electronics, MetalsTypical Client Profiles: - Discrete Manufacturers - Distributors - Small-to-Mid Sized Operations (up to ~500 employees)Offering services on an as-needed / interim, consulting or contract basis. Show less