FERNANDO FERREIRA 214 HIGHLAND AVENUE * CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411 PHONE: (570) 561-1543 EMAIL: fernferr@comcast.

net BACKGROUND SUMMARY Innovative, solutions-driven manufacturing executive with extensive experience i n a variety of environments. Outstanding at data mining, strategic planning and problem solving abilities to develop and implement processes that drive substant ial improvements in productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Additional area s of expertise include: * P&L Responsibility * Quality Management * Inventory Management * Project Management * Sales/Marketing Leadership * Training/Development * Lean Manufacturing * Strategic Planning * Start-Up/Turnaround Operations * Process Improvement/Six Sigma * Vendor/Client Relations * Information Systems PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACS INTERNATIONAL (Separations and Mass Transfer Division Monterrey, Mexico) 200 9-Present Business Division Manager Developed and executed a plan to duplicate manufacturing operations in Mexico * Established a cross functional management and manufacturing team * Aligned operations with corporate objectives to meet quality, delivery, safety * Identified and implemented quality and manufacturing metrics * Increased efficiency 30% on one of the product lines GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (Defense Manufacturer of Artillery) 2001-2009 Continuous Improvement Coordinator/Technical Writer Developed and implemented training of soft skills, lean concepts, and CNC skills to align with corporate objectives. * Eliminated 80% of administrative time by implementing a computerized LMS. * Improved training reporting details to include cost, time, subject, employee a nd other metrics. * Exposed real employee knowledge and skills needs by implementing online-standa rdized assessments. * Increased production efficiency 45%, by developing a new lean training program "EASY" * Eliminated waste associated with unneeded training by implementing online trai ning solutions. * Recovered as much as 75% of training costs by obtaining public grants. General Supervisor Led 17 unionized CNC operators, inspectors, and maintenance personnel in continu ously improving safety, quality and production. * Strategically focused improvements by developing a management system that trac ked detailed quality, equipment issues and improvement suggestions. * Reduced rejects and scrap, saving over $100,000 annually * Eliminated over 80% of equipment down time. * Systematically monitored improvement results and continuously improved accordi ngly. * Overall increased output of $1.9 million annually Machine Shop Supervisor

Supervised 12 union employees in the manufacturing of forge tooling and die; pro vided support to engineering, production and maintenance. * Implemented a scheduling system resulting in improved control over production. * 60% increase in CNC programming efficiency by standardizing CAD/CAM processing . * Eliminated 75% of cycle time in die making by transferring from manual machine and grinding to CNC. * Saved over $430,000 annually by continuously improving processes and procedure s FERNANDO FERREIRA PAGE 2 AUTO VENTSHADE COMPANY (subsidiary of Lund International) 2001 Consultant Provided post sale guidance to this acquirer of the business below INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS LLC (molded automotive accessories) 1998-2001 Co-Proprietor Developed the business plan to take this business from concept to full operation , secured startup capital, led process development and assumed full P&L responsi bility. * Patented a manufacturing process. * Secured over $1 million in startup capital from banks, economic development an d private investors. * Setup a sales representative network from Maine to Florida * Secured $10 million in initial contracts with General Motors - US/Canada, Merc edes Benz- US/Canada, and Toyota - Canada * Sold the company to AutoVentshade, a subsidiary of Lund International. HOPE VALLEY INDUSTRIES (manufacturer of molded automotive accessories) 1994-1998 Engineering Manager Directed the engineering team in product development, process improvements, and automation. Led department managers on continuous improvement efforts and liaiso n with customer engineering. * Revitalized a stagnant product line by lowering tooling costs and presenting p roduct concepts to Ford Motor Company and extended the product offering across a ll makes and models.. * Expanded the product line to other automakers including Mercedes-Benz, Suzuki, and Volkswagen. * Increased product line over 500% and sales over 800%. * Implemented CAD/CAM and tool making capabilities, streamlined the design proce ss and implemented lights out manufacturing of molds: * Reduced tooling costs by 70% * Designed and implemented a database to track orders and control production. * Reduced product inventory by 80% and reduced end of life product scrap 100% TPI INC., (manufacturer composite wind turbine blades) 1992-1993 Production Manager Led production personnel in reducing raw material waste by 15% and reduced scrap from 70% to less than 5% on a carbon fiber molded product. BRISTOL MACHINING AND FABRICATION (man. custom parts and automation) 1985-1992 Co-Proprietor/Vice President Grew company from startup and oversaw all aspects of managing a startup includin g, legal, financial, marketing, government. Also, oversaw all aspects related to management and quality systems such as developing policies and procedures. * Bid, negotiated and closed contracts, the largest contract closed valued $3 mi llion to $8 million. * Sustained 95% customer satisfaction.

* Diversified customer base to include marine industry, food processing, medical industries and defense industries. * Reduced rejects from 3% to less than 0.05% by implementing SPC and pre-control . EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS Business Administration, American Intercontinental University with facilities in GA,IL,UK Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt, Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Reso urce Center Inc; Director/Manager of Training, Langevin Learning Services; Lead Assessor of Quality Systems (ISO-9000/QS-9000), Perry Johnson; Management Operat ing Systems (QOS), Omnex, Ford Motor Company; Just-in-Time/Lean Manufacturing, R hode Island College Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish nsultant, SCORE Member, Academy of Management; Co