 Douglas M. Wichlacz 2730 Red Cloud Court - Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 Tel: 970-282-4355 - Fax: 970-206-0219 - E-Mail: dwichlacz@aol.com http://www.the-office.com/board/wichlacz.htm
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| Douglas M. Wichlacz 2730 Red Cloud Court - Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 Tel: 970-282-4355 - Fax: 970-206-0219 - E-Mail: dwichlacz@aol.com http://www.the-office.com/board/wichlacz.htm
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EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
With a concentration in Management and Computers
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English
STATUS: INQUIRIES INVITED
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Hands-on, shirt-sleeve result-getter. High volume wood manufacturing expert. MIS, sophisticated procurement, multi-plant operations proven. A tested leader and team builder, with experience on the floor and in the Board Room. Planning, execution of plan, profit producer.
PERSONAL:Married 25 years, 3 children, excellent health. Avid hunter, enjoys golf and racquetball. Spends time with family exploring the Rocky Mountains
OBJECTIVE: To lead, direct and develop a management team that will meet the objectives of the company and the needs of its customers.
COMPANY:
Innovative Companies, Inc.
EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Total operational responsibility in this turn-around situation. Reduced manufacturing costs by one million dollars during the past three years. Improved operational efficiencies which contributed to significantly reducing Company losses from nearly three million dollars four years ago to current profitability. The company operated at break-even last year and is profitable at this time. Recruited, trained and developed a new management team that has successfully operated the company for the past three years. Significant developments have been to fill key management and supervisory positions. Build strong team organization and culture. Create support and trust in all areas of the company. Directs Purchasing, Plant and Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Inventory Control, Shipping and Transportation.
Responsible for operational changes that led to an increase in the customer base from two national customers to six major accounts two years ago. This past year three additional national retail customers were added as a direct result of continued operational diversification. Initially hired as Operations Manager for kitchen division. When the company changed its focus from kitchen cabinets to retail store fixtures I accepted responsibility for product lines that were losing money. In addition to directing shop floor operations I also acted as the key contact for one of these customers. Increased production output from 150 units per day to 900 units per day for this particular product line. Reduced operating costs so both product lines became profitable. Initiated a loss control program reducing workman's compensation costs from $200,000. per annum to $20,000. per annum.
COMPANY:
VeneerTechnology
POSITION HELD:
EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
COMPANY:
American Cabinet Concepts, Inc.
POSITION HELD:
EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
COMPANY:
4401 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
POSITION HELD:
Senior Vice President Operations
February 1992 to Current
Reports directly to the Board of Directors. Responsible for all operational activities. Has joint profit and loss responsibility with the Vice President of Finance and Administration for $16 million store fixture manufacturer.
630 Fifteenth Street
Tacoma, WA. 98482
Operations Manager-November 1991 to February 1992
Reported to CEO. Responsible for operations and sales. Called directly on established accounts. Added new business and re-established non-active customers. This company manufactured wood veneered raised panel doors. The primary markets were to manufacturers of kitchen cabinet doors and custom passage-way doors. Significant improvements in labor efficiency and sales volume were achieved in this short time period. The manufacturing process employed an experimental technology of cold air bladder press to produce the product.
1021 Columbia Blvd.
Longview, WA. 98632
General Manager-April 1988 to August 1991
Reported to the President and Owner. Responsible for all aspects of plant operations. Successfully increased production to support sales increase from 1.9 million to 2.6 million dollars. Projected sales for 1991 of 5.1 million dollars. Reduced labor costs by 18%. Improved timely deliveries from 68% to 98%. Installed procedures and policies in the areas of Quality Control, Engineering, Product Design and Purchasing that resulted in significant control of each of these operating segments of the business. During the last year accepted responsibility for daily operations so owner could start and develop 32mm assembly operation off site. This operation is now incorporated with the parent company.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & CANDIDATE ANALYSIS Report SYNOPSIS: Complete text available on request. Senior Members of The Board of Directors have first-hand knowledge of the qualifications of this candidate. Note: Doug Wichlacz (pronounced Witchlas) has worked directly for the reviewing member of the Candidate Appraisal Committee. Evaluation: Strong Candidate. Highly Capable, Dependable, Excellent References. Outstanding manager; tough, hands-on and honest. He learns well, adapts to new situations and challenges adroitly. He is profit oriented, understands cost controls and works well with management, customers and employees.
Doug’s sense of commitment to task completion is very strong. He is able to work against tight schedules and within budgets. He deals with day-to-day problems in a mature, even-handed manner. Earns and keeps respect. Natural leader, motivated by challenge .
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