Mark G. Schultz
Oceanside, CA
(760) 936-7253, MGSchultz7@cox.net
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES
Over 20 years proven senior executive experience in multiple industries involving manufacturing, component overhaul and assembly, field operations, and supply chain management. Easily transfer skills and best practices to various industries and in start-up situations. Ability to provide value across all company functions and adept at leading companies during tough business times. Skilled in re-engineering processes for increased efficiencies, turning around manufacturing and service operations, reducing costs, expanding capabilities, and scaling operations to support business expansion. Key executive benefits include:
Manufacturing & Operational Efficiencies
Supply Chain & Sourcing Optimization
ERP Design and Implementation
Budgeting and Cost Reduction
Quality & Safety Continuous Improvement
P&L Responsibility
Contract Manufacturing/3PL
MRO/Reverse Logistics
Global Multi-Site Operations
Strategic Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SCD, Inc, Santa Ana, CA 2001- 2007
($10 million, 150- employee manufacturer and installer of consumer building products: stone finished fireplace mantels and hearths, columns, entry ways, and balusters.)
Vice President Field Operations (2006-2007)
Responsible for installation services, operations, customer service, and project management under new private equity team for over 50 multi-sited projects in the southwestern United States. New key position for sales expansion and cost reduction.
Accommodated 50% market shift and product diversification from residential to commercial installations by developing an effective work force training program, standardizing operating procedures, and instituting best practices.
Positioned company as the designated pre-cast vendor with a major commercial developer for increased sales on $3,500,000 base due to performance.
Provided the logistical and operational direction to support the first time installation services for a major builder in Arizona resulting in a 100% increase in area revenue.
Chief Operating Officer (2001-2006)
Newly-created position to improve operational efficiency and quality in the face of increasing sales demand. Responsible for all company operations ( including manufacturing, installation, and customer service), strategic planning, budgeting, and P&L responsibility.
Streamlined operations, and increased production capacity supporting over 100%, 4-year sales growth to $10,000,000, and 300% growth in profit, and successfully positioning company for $10,000,000 investment by a private equity firm.
Reduced over 50% the Workers Compensation Mod rate through focus on safety training resulting in over $100,000 annual savings.
Reduced material costs by 25% and cost of goods by 10% in first year through favorable vendor pricing, increased inventory accountability, and lean improvements.
Overhauled warehousing, storage, and shipping of architectural product reducing damage from 15 % to below 1%, $10,000 savings per month.
Designed and implemented ERP system and adapted technology to support scaling of operations for 100% increase in sales volume.
United States Marine Corps
3d Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA 1998-2001
(15,000-member Defense and Aerospace organization supporting a fleet of over 400 aircraft.)
Wing Inspector (Vice President of Quality Assurance) (2000-2001)
Hand-selected to be the principal advisor and confidential counselor to the Commanding General. As Lieutenant Colonel, led a 40-person cross-functional team in managing a Quality Assurance program for all operational areas.
Held detailed quality inspections including over 12 cross functional areas for over 10 organizations throughout the Southwest United States.
Resolved over 150 congressional inquiries in response to grievances and in compliance with statutory requirements.
Implemented Internet based reporting system providing real-time access to over 50 cross functional key performance indicators (KPI) streamlining reporting and analysis. Prototype program for Marine Corps.
Wing Supply Officer (Director of Aviation Logistics) (1998-2000)
Directed the supply chain and financial management of $292,000,000 & 28,000 SKU inventory among 4 multi-sited divisions. Principle advisor on all aviation supply matters.
Identified and negotiated for the resale of excess F/A-18 fighter aircraft components within the Pacific region. Resulted in $15,000,000 profit instead of an inventory loss.
Identified excessive costs and directed the renegotiation of an aircraft wash contract, resulting in a higher quality of service and $8,000,000 savings over 5 years.
Directed increase accountability and instituted more effective automated tracking systems for high valued components. Resulted in credit for over $2,000,000.
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Camp Pendleton, CA 1996-1998
(Defense and aerospace industrial organization with manufacturing, assembly and repair capability including engines, electronic, hydraulic, composite structures, and rotor blades.)
Commanding Officer (General Manager/Vice President Supply Chain Management)
Led 700 personnel supply, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support organization with $36,700,000 operating budget, 7,100 SKU inventory.
Recognized two years in a row as the Best in Class division in the region, and globally as one of the most efficient/innovative maintenance facilities within the Armed Services. Only unit in the Marine Corps selected for 1998 Secretary of Defense Maintenance Award.
Fostered an attitude of continuous improvement and expanded in-house repair capabilities resulting in reduced costs and faster turnaround for components.
Conducted cost benefit analysis for congressional staffers to determine Marine Corps future helicopter requirements. Analysis contributed to major strategic decision for a $7,200,000,000 program to upgrade current AH-1 and UH-1 aircraft.
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, CA 1995-1996
(Defense and aerospace industrial organization with end item manufacturing assembly and repair capability for over 90 CH-46E, Sea Knight, and CH-53E, Super Stallion, helicopters.)
Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic, Norfolk, VA. 1991-1995
(Major Naval organization responsible for aviation operations, personnel, bases, and aircraft carriers within the Eastern United States, South America, Caribbean, Europe, and Africa in support of over 1000 Naval aircraft.)
Fixed Wing Aircraft Logistics Program Manager/Officer
Directed Defense Aerospace logistics support for jet, cargo, and surveillance aircraft. Responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and assisting national support agencies in the resolution of aircraft logistic deficiencies, improving customer service, and overall aircraft configuration management and readiness for over 13 different types of aircraft.
Increased repair capability at Puerto Rico P-3 patrol aircraft facility using existing resources and industrial capacity. Reduced transportation & operating costs for end item components by over $1 million per year.
Established commercial repair site closer to customer with Northrop Grumman for E2C aircraft. Resulted in faster delivery of components, days instead of months, and $4 million savings per year.
Established an inventory and transportation system for aircraft supporting operations in Panama, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, that despite long logistics pipelines from the United States and frequent shifts in base of operations, maintained over 90% aircraft availability for all missions.
Established Repair and Return program between NAS Oceana and NAS Cecil Field to support site activation of F/A-18 aircraft and economized on high value inventories.
EARLIER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Variety of supply chain management and logistics positions with increasingly levels of responsibility and challenges.
Managed the inventory, warehousing, accountability, and work in process repair of high value aeronautical components including ordering of piece parts.
Various supply chain management positions supporting aircraft including warehousing, inventory control, customer service, quality assurance/inspections, and procurement.
Relationships with original equipment manufacturers and contract manufacturing.
Managed products in various life stages of development from cradle to grave.
Supported global, multi-sited operations in Asia including start-up support in remote austere environments.
EDUCATION
MBA, California State University, Fullerton, CA
MA, National Security and Strategic Studies, Naval War College, Newport, RI
BA, Economics and Political Science magna cum laude with honors in Economics,
Drew University, Madison, NJ |
