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General Manager

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MITCHELL E. KIDD 190 Kichline Road (908) 591-7677 15e0246@westpost.

net OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE Delivering Vision and Leadership for the Enterprise PROFILE Highly experienced operations management executive with a record of developing a nd supporting successful, high ROI projects and solutions incorporating a wide r ange of methodologies and technologies. Consistently recognized by executive man agement for the ability to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency t hrough leadership that aligns the business processes and resources to realize co st savings, accelerate performance, and sustain strategic flexibility while crea ting a competitive advantage for the organization. Turned around failing organization by implementing 10,000% compliance for Envir onmental Health and Safety (EHS) (100% compliance-100% of the time), increased m arket share by 86%, improved quality which reduced paid complaint dollars by 95% , and improved manufacturing efficiencies by implementing a gain-share program f or all team members, as well as upgraded technical training and motivating the U SW workforce. Designed and implemented first Cupola melting emission system to significantly reduce mercury emissions Featured on the cover of Foundry Magazine Oct. 2005, Ma nufacturing Today April 2006. CORE COMPETENCIES Process Improvement Operations Management Supply Chain Management Performance Optimization Inventory Control Distribution Management Project Management Risk Management Task Focused Operations Design Profit and Loss Management Problem Identification and Resolu tion Six Sigma Staff Development Leadership Strategic Development Conflict Resolution Relationship Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE McWane Inc. Birmingham, AL 2000 2011 Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Company Vice President and General Manager 2003 2011 Provided vision and leadership to the operations team to include production plan ning, plant floor control, procurement, and delivery of customer orders, as well as facilities management including ESH compliance, in conjunction with business growth, introduction of new operational systems, meeting organizational financi al objectives, and meeting organizational goals in relation to safety, quality, and timely delivery of products or services. Directed 110,000,000 square foot, 120,000 tons per year, ductile iron pipe foundry servicing 13 states and New Eng land. Drove operational excellence by executing strategies which maximize savin gs and contributions to the overall business goals. Implemented ISO system for environmental compliance and internal auditing, resu lting in the elimination of NOVs and fines. Received Environmental, Safety and Health Screaming Eagle award for the Best EHS Program within the company. Receiv ed Outstanding Environmental progress awards in 2004 and 2006. Also received Re ceived New Jersey Environmental Stewardship award from NJDEP in 2008 and Environ mental Protection Agency (EPA) National Environmental Performance Track (NEPT) i Hellertown, PA 18055 mk

n 2007. Developed stringent job safety procedures and internal audit program resulting in reduction of injury frequency rates from 17.0 to 6.3. Implemented new product lines including 3-4 inch pipe production, TR Flex pipe, and flanged pipe. Strategically navigated company through criminal environmental and safety trial and conviction. MITCHELL E. KIDD McWane Inc. continued Negotiated three United Steel Workers (USW) contracts with dual tiered seniorit y based pay, hourly performance appraisals, 40-hour overtime (OT), job class red uction, and gain sharing in lieu of annual increase. Improved public relations with the establishment of the Atlantic States Communi ty Advisory Panel (ASCAP) that developed into the model of industry / community interaction. Received various community awards for accomplishments. Assistant General Manager 2000 2003 Worked in conjunction with General Manager to function as leadership force of ma nufacturing facility. Ensured that manufacturing capabilities met or exceeded r equirements for cost, quality, and responsiveness. Developed business plans as well as the establishment of operational performance goals and monitored progres s toward achievement. Established priorities and allocated necessary resources for achievement of performance objectives. Directed reconstruction of all equip ment within the facility. Managed 50mm capital modernization project over three years including state of the art cupola emissions system, new casting, and support equipment, lengthened and upgraded annealing furnace, new hot line facility including new test presses , new cement lining facility including Tate slinger technology and associated eq uipment. Successfully turned around public image regarding quality issues from Worst in the Industry to respectable in three years. Reduced cost-per-ton by 25%, which included dramatically increased depreciation costs. Griffin Pipe Products Company Downers Grove, IL 1989 2000 Director of Manufacturing 1999 2000 Managed three Ductile Iron Pipe divisions responsible for all aspects of manufac turing. Directed work of three Plant Managers nationwide. Responsible for all aspects of managing manufacturing operations to include employee development, pe rformance management, budget planning, goal alignment, project execution, and po licy deployment. Planned production operations, established priorities and sequ ences for manufacturing products. Prepared operational schedules to ensure prod uction and quality of products meet specifications. Reviewed production and oper ating reports and resolving operational and manufacturing problems to ensure min imum costs and prevent operational delays. PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Plant Manager Florence, NJ 1992 1999 Production Manager 1989 1992 Early career experience included Melting Superintendant for Auburn Foundry, Gene ral Supervisor of Metallurgy and Melt Supervisor for General Motors Corporation, Foundry Operations Trainee for Caterpillar Tractor Company, and Foundry Supervi sor Trainee / Foundry Laborer for Swayne and Robinson. PAGE 2

EDUCATION Master of Science, Metallurgical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayett e, IN Bachelor of Science, Metallurgical Engineering Purdue University West Lafaye tte, IN CERTIFICATION Certification in Production and Inventory Management (APICS) MITCHELL E. KIDD

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