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Patrick Pyrek

Hands on leader experienced in manufacturing management, continuous improvement and corporate development

Work experience

20142017

Plant Manager

Hendrickson

Responsible for all aspects of plant management including production, materials, engineering, maintenance, safety, quality, and human resources. Led two greenfield start-ups of highly automated manufacturing plants from conception though to daily production.

  • Sourced and developed local management teams.
  • Led team that achieved TS 16949 certification within 2 years of plant start up.
  • Achieved annual variable cost savings of 15%.
  • Reduced scrap from 3.85% to 0.21% over 3 years.
  • Increased direct labor productivity from 45% to 70%.
  • Maintained 100% delivery rate since project inception.
  • Maintained zero product defects (0 PPM)  over 2.75 years.
  • Implemented new automation resulting in almost $10M annual cost savings.
20072013

Continuous Improvement Manager

Hendrickson

Working with the Director of Operations, responsible for company’s international manufacturing excellence program. Led company’s lean initiative. Provided organizational leadership for multi-site manufacturing group including on-site management, annual operating plans and capital budgets. Developed performance optimization systems and programs for plant operations to improve metrics and increase profitability.

  • Increased Division throughput by 71%.
  • Increased plant productivity 36%, achieving over $9M in labor savings annually.
  • Drove plant consolidation efforts.
20052007

External Consultant (DeWolff, Boberg & Associates)

Hendrickson

Evaluated managerial and operational deficiencies at client facilities for profitability improvement opportunities. Developed, customized, and implemented management systems to support identified performance improvement goals. Established operational controls and procedures for effective work forecasting and resource utilization. Provided on the floor training to management, ensuring that the client realized specific guaranteed savings. Developed and conducted training programs and seminars for client management and process owners.

  • Streamlined manufacturing operations saving $3.42M annually.
  • Increased on floor supervision time 145% without increasing headcount.
  • Decreased scrap 68%, saving $384,000 annually.
19992005

General Manager

Seventen Industries

Provided lead role in business development including deal structuring, negotiations and integration. Directed all operations and held full P&L responsibility. Accountable for and oversaw all aspects of business operations including production, sales, inventory management, vendor relations, quality control, customer service, and all financial activities. Executed day-to-day management oversight of staff, providing guidance, direction, support and coaching. Developed and implemented production and sales strategies, goals, and reward programs.

Education

MA - Economics

University of Colorado - Denver, CO

Emphasis in econometrics and applied mathematics

BBA - Financial Engineering

University of Texas - El Paso, TX

Specialized in engineering derivatives and capital market instruments