ANDREA BORG, MBA

Mesa, Arizona 85213 aborg23@gmail.com (602) 625-0472 www.linkedin.com/in/andreaborg1/

Lean Manufacturing Process Improvement Strategic Planning Supply Chain

SUMMARY Lean Operations and Supply Chain Leader Skilled negotiator and project leader successful at capturing cost reductions, facilitating smooth-running operations and ensuring the achievement of long-term growth objectives. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Team builder who led manufacturing & corporate-wide lean process reengineering, resulting in: 3% increase in gross margin $50,000,000 new product revenue 40%+ increase in productivity $5,000,000 cash flow improvement 80% improvement in safety experience 80% decrease in product rework

Results-driven manager who propels profit growth by blending business acumen with customer service and quality initiatives. Led 3 major facilities redesigns; completed on time, within budget, with no loss in production time. Instrumental in winning international preferred-supplier contract by cutting response time 90%. Redesigned intracompany manufacturing to distribution fulfillment process, reducing errors by 99%, increasing service level to 98.5% and reducing overhead cost by 35%. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CAPE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO $100,000,000 Distributor of Electrical Supply Components 2013-Present

Purchasing and Supply Chain Consultant Project to reduce inventories by 15% and improve GMROI by 18% through lean supply chain tactics. THE HILLMAN GROUP, TEMPE, AZ 1999-2012 $550,000,000 International Manufacturer and Distributor of Consumer Products to Retail and Wholesale Vice President and Operations Officer (2003-2012) Managed Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Process/Automation Engineering, Supply Chain, Strategic Operations Planning, Production & Inventory Control, Master Scheduling, Forecasting, Facilities, Maintenance & Distribution in two facilities. 200,000 square feet of facilities and 350+ employees. Responsible for developing & managing budgets of $11,000,000 expense and $13,000,000 capital. Member of Executive Safety, New Product Development and Corporate Risk and IT Projects Steering Committees. Implemented lean manufacturing for 3 product lines with sales of $160,000,000 and for departments manufacturing $12,000,000 in capital equipment annually. Savings of 40%+ in labor. Managed launch of 4 new product lines/product delivery systems and multiple product line extensions.

ANDREA BORG Page 2 Designed lean product flow for purchased and manufactured product in supply chain for 4 product lines distributed through 6 distribution centers in 3 countries, reducing inventories by 25%. Executed the integration of an acquired company involving three facilities into current operations, resulting in a cost decrease of $1,500,000 annually and a 90% decrease in inventory investment. Achieved cost reductions/margin improvements of up to $2,000,000 annually. Director of Materials (1999-2003) Directed Purchasing, Sales and Operations Planning, Production Planning and Scheduling, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Warehousing and Receiving. Budget of $3,000,000. Led project to consolidate production from 3 facilities into one in 90 days with no missed shipments. Achieved cost reductions for one consumer line of $500,000 annually. Increased fill rate for critical major retail account from less than 90% to 99.98% within 60 days. Effected inventory decrease of 30% in 15 months. ADOBEAIR, PHOENIX, AZ 1991-1999 $120,000,000 Manufacturer and International Distributor of Consumer Products to Retail and Wholesale Director of Demand Flow Technology Implementation (1996-1999) Developed strategy and led 9 cross-functional teams in 3-year implementation of 3 lean manufacturing (one-piece flow) projects concurrent with directing materials operations. Budget of $5,000,000. Reported to and worked extensively with the Board of Directors and corporate President throughout the projects. Redesigned product flow from a push system to a pull system for entire supply chain for all product lines for the corporation. Reduced finished good inventory by 75%, total inventory investment by 65%, cycle time by 90%, labor by 15%, material handling by 28% and scrap/rework by 80%. Improved customer service by reducing lead time by 90%. Designed/made presentations regarding project and results for executives from other organizations (e.g.,Boeing, Emerson and Arizona Association of Industries) Managed implementation in multiple departments (500+ people). Director of Materials Operations (1991-1999) Directed Sales and Operations Planning, Production Planning and Scheduling, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Distribution, Logistics, Warehousing, Materials Handling and Receiving. Budget of $2,500,000. Reported to VP of Global Operations. Achieved improved forecasting accuracy through implementation of the Planning, Demand and Manufacturing Management collaborative review process (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning). GIRL SCOUTS, ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE, PHOENIX, AZ 1985 - Present Board of Directors Member, Board Task Force Member, National Delegate, Council Delegate Provided strategic and business guidance to Council as Member-At-Large, Board of Directors. Member of Capital Campaign, Properties and By-laws Task Forces. Sub-committee chair for Council Performance Assessment. MBA - magna cum laude - ASU, Tempe, AZ. BA - cum laude - ASU, Tempe, AZ.