Thomas C. Milostan

Senior level manager with a progressive career in purchasing, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and logistics leadership as well as stretegic level of supply chain management. Expertise in contract negotiations(unions, building leases, trucking, procurement) Managed strategic operational and supply chain disciplines for multiple facility manufacturing and distribution organization. Recruited, hired, trained and developed top leadership talent with a team of 12 direct reports and 140 (union/non-union) indirect reports. Bottom line accountability for all areas of capital budgeting, P&L, raw material procurement, contracting, safety compliance and customer service. Responsible for operating and capital expenses for labor, equipment, leases, facilities and service contracts. Key Accomplishments: > Company grew from $24M to $62M by expanding the company's market share and distribution locations. > Sourced, negotiated, contracted and set-up 5 greenfield distribution locations. > Reduced worker's compensation costs by 33% ($150,000) per year insurance savings) by implementing an employee health and safety program. > Increased productivity and accuracy with the installation of an RF bar coding system for shipping, receiving and inventory control. > Reduced inventory investment by 25% ($1.5M) by centralizing Purchasing. > Improved employer/employee relations with The United Steel Workers and Teamsters unions through motivation and respect. > Maximized facility operating costs and customer service levels by implementing a second shift for distribution.

Manufacturing of Medical and Oil Refinery testing equipment

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Il. - 1 year service completed towards a 2 year MBA program. CPM - Certified Purchasing Manager - University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. MRP - Material Requirement Planning - Oliver Wight Education Associates, Boston, Mass. TQM - Total Quality Management - Company Sponsored ISO 9000 - Company Sponsored Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Knowledge