JON GARDNER 4442 Whisperwoods Drive, Collierville, Tennessee 38017 901.569.4584 gardner2391@gmail.

com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE High-powered, talented, and dynamic senior executive offering more than 20 years of combined Distribution and Manufacturing experience in both Engineering and O perations. Demonstrate extensive knowledge in overseeing lean workplace initiatives, implem enting engineered standards, creating fixed cost labor models, facility design, and change management to produce innovative solutions as well as to continuously reduce costs, optimize efficiency, and increase productivity. Show competency in directing cross-functional teams and coordinating all facets of multiple complex projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-target results while guaranteeing strict compliance with company standards. Possess a keen eye for detail, with proven effectiveness to multitask in fiercel y competitive and fast-paced environment.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE -Lean Workplace Methodologies -Project Management and Operations -Labor Productivity Improvement and Cost Reduction -Continuous Process and Method Improvement -WMS Systems (SAP, RedPrairie, & Manhattan) -Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance -SAP Coordination and Implementation -Superior Interpersonal and Presentation Skills -ISO 9001 Implementation and Compliance -Sourcing Analysis and Implementation

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY IMPACT ENGINEERED LABOR SOLUTIONS ~ MEMPHIS, TN President Oct 2009Present

Profitably build and operate a startup engineered labor company focused on Distr ibution, with a unique pricing and delivery model utilizing outstanding cost per unit pricing, engineered standards, and project management. Design the website, marketing collateral, and operating model to generate new bu siness opportunities in 2011. Provide Industrial Engineering Consulting Services utilizing 5S, best methods, set up reduction, engineered standards, incentive p lans, and performance management training. Notable Achievements:

-Performed engineering assessments at 14 distribution centers and presented fixe d savings (priced per unit produced) of 9-22% savings. Three clients, 6 pending . -Turnkey implementation (receive, put-away, Pick, Pack, Ship) at Tobacco Distrib ution Center resulted in 28% fixed cost savings to customer -Extensive work at two customers (3PL & Merck) using Red Praire WMS in areas of standards and productivity improvement -Conceptualized and implemented a marketing and sales plan for United States mar ket resulting in $1M sales -Generated more than $5M during the first quarter of 2011, with estimated $5M-$8 M sales funnel -Obtained $75K in revenue by delivering an additional Industrial Engineering Con sulting project that improved workforce performance and eliminated waste with th e customers THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION ~ MEMPHIS, TN DirectorIndustrial Products Group Dec 2007Sep 2009

Directed and coordinated daily operational aspects of the $250M business that ma nufactured, sourced, warehoused, sold, and shipped electrical products to electr ical distributors. Provided expert oversight in all facets of P&L, marketing, new product developme nt, warehousing and sales training. Spearheaded 12 product engineers and 6 produ ct managers to develop their competencies and maximize their potential. Administered $4M marketing budget to fund operations, maximize investment, and o ptimize efficiency. Established and applied the Leadership Training Model used t o upgrade staff to lead at all levels of organization, resulting in three promot ions from within the team. Notable Achievements: -Internal consultant to 1 million sq. ft. Byhalia Distribution Center integratio n of $500 million company with unique product dimensions, involved conveyor modi fication, process changes and WMS enhancements. -Increased sales by 10% through the creation of marketing campaigns and a complete solution product portfolio for up to 4500 electrical distributors across the United States -Incurred $2.2M cost reduction for one of the largest projects handled by workin g closely with sales, operations, and material group to determine make verses so urce decisions -Introduced ARRA products and automated web tool to customers that certified the items picked as Made in America, creating large increase in sales during down m arket conditions -Significantly reduced design to market lead time by 40% resulting in record new products in 2008 with one being recognized as Product of The Year -Served as an integral part of the team utilizing Velocity Pricing Model, which generated up to $3M in sales margin in 2009 and 2010 -Initiated the development of Wind Energy Vertical marketing collateral and full product offering that won GE Wind contract in excess of $1M annually SIMOS INSOURCING SOLUTIONS, INC. ~ MEMPHIS, TN Executive Vice President Jul 2005Nov 2007

Applied dynamic leadership talents in day-to-day aspects of operations of the co mpany that operated work cells inside distribution centers, both 3PL and Proprie tary, across the US saving the customer 5-25% in labor cost on a fixed cost basi s. Operated receiving, put-away, picking, packing, VAS, Returns, kitting, QA, Proje

cts, and shipping work cells for over 14 distribution centers in Memphis and Hou ston Markets. Determined staffing requirements: coordinated hiring and training of key managem ent and engineering staff used to drive account growth and profitability. Supervised a management team of over 50 salaried associates and over 2,500 hourl y associates to achieve both productivity and quality goals at the client site. Notable Achievements:

-Delivered a fixed cost per unit model inside clients facility, typically 10-25% le ss cost and 10-30% increased output -Conducted engineering assessments and established fixed cost pricing in more th an 54 distribution centers and over 100 work cells in North America -Secured clients, such as Nike, Williams-Sonoma (4 Facilities), Technicolor (3 F acilities), Helen of Troy, Bosch, Ingram Micro, UPS, Hamilton Beach, Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, Sharp, and Benchmark Brands Inc. -Improved WS outbound quality from 78% to over 96% in two years -Recommended corrugate change at HOT and implemented saving 35% in outbound cube volume. Conveyor modifications in VAS area to improve flow resulting in 20% pr oductivity increase -Implemented Voice Pick (Voxware) at IM and trained all second shift personnel r esulting in 12% fixed cost savings to customer -Improved company-wide productivity by 15% through the development of MBO metric s for both pay for performance and training identification -Pivotal in writing all company contracts statements of work that include all produc y deliverables, quality metrics, associate screening procedures, human resource guidelines, hourly rates, cost per unit rates, downtime charges, delivery failur e penalties, and management fees -Skyrocketed Memphis market revenue from $18.5M to $43.7M in two years, with 25% increase in existing / prospective clients -Exemplified in-depth knowledge and broad-based sales experience to grow markets in Chicago, Illinois; Cranberry, New Jersey; Reno, Nevada; and Houston, Texas a dding additional $10M in revenue to companys bottom line H. B. MAYNARD AND COMPANY INC. ~ PITTSBURGH, PA Senior Account Manager Feb 2003Jul 2005 Displayed unsurpassed expertise in sale and project management of consulting eng agements, software and training associated with improving workforce performance, and eliminating waste. Presided over consulting teams in disciplines including 5S, work flow design, be st methods, setup reduction, engineered standards, workforce training, wage syst em alignment, staffing and reporting, and performance management. Determined high impact solutions for cost reduction and identified resources and strategy to achieve the goal. Notable Achievements: -Created Engineered Standards for Distribution, a data base covering all typical DC work cells used to quickly establish standards across all work cells and ent er into customers LMS quickly and cost effectively -Trimmed clients labor cost by 18% through implementation of standards and performa nce training at a fabric operation -Masterfully led all initiatives to develop Value Stream Map and methods improve ments for Canada manufacturer, which reduced cost by 12% and NOT reduction by 20 % -Employed Engineered Standards at three large retail distribution centers in Can ada, resulting in over $1M of labor savings to the client -Recognized as industrial engineering expert in client sites, trade shows, and c

onferences, thus producing more than $1M while simultaneously reducing cost -Diversified business segment and generated significant revenue in the Insurance and Finance sectors using Maynard methodology for back office call centers and claims processing resulting in over $500K in revenue BRIDGESTONE / FIRESTONE INC. ~ NASHVILLE, TN: 19972003 DirectorCorporate Industrial Engineering Jun 2000-Feb 2003

Provided expert oversight in the Industrial Engineering initiatives of six North American tire plants and Five Distribution Centers, including productivity impr ovement, manpower requirements, supply planning, and quality and cost control pr ojects. Notable Achievements: -Expertly managed the complex closure of the Decatur, Illinois plant, including ramp down plan, equipment removal, product sourcing, and contract interpretation -Saved over $2.5M per year by innovating a stock mixing strategy that eliminated the need for outside purchased stock -Commended for achieving more than $5M savings in 2001 -Initiated the development of Q&C activity that established post-recall targets for quality and cost improvement -Headed a Sub-Committee of industrial engineers and steel worker representatives on a proposal for new incentive system for four factories during the year 2000 contract negotiation Division ManagerIndustrial Engineering and Production Control May 1997Jun 2000

Masterfully led the Industrial Engineering and Production Control activities for a 7X24 production facility producing 6,000 truck/bus radial tires (TBR) and 13, 500 passenger tires (PSR) per day. Facilitated training to 6 industrial engineers and 14 schedulers to enhance thei r knowledge and achieve their maximum potential. Regularly interfaced with corporate planning and marketing to determine plant pr oduct mix for all OE and trade production, and submit plant commitments for week ly production by item. Notable Achievements: -Served as the Production Planning Module Team Lead for design and implementatio n of SAP Integrated Supply Chain operating system -Identified strategies and directed daily operations of automated scheduling sys tem (Passenger Division) and a manual scheduling system (Truck/Bus Division) -Led the planning, purchase, and coordination of all plant tooling with a budget of $2.5M per year

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE COOPER TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY, FINDLAY, OH: 19901997 Production ManagerTire Mold Facility: 19961997 Senior Corporate Industrial Engineer: October 19941996 Industrial Engineer: 19901994

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA), GPA: 3~9 OF SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (BSIE) ~The University of Findlay, Findlay, OH iversity of Toledo, Toledo, OH President, Student Chapter of IIE

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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS Leadership Rutherford Graduate on Sandler Selling System Graduate lation Certification Ergonomics Certification MOST Certificati ProModel PC Simu

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Board of Directors, Rutherford COC r Program Member, WERC e of Industrial Engineers Mentor, Navigato Member, Institut

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY Microsoft Office Suite, Simulation SoftwareProModel, and WMS (RedPraire, Manhattan, and SAP)