Reynold Gobris

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VP OF OPERATIONS | MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN

Leadership Excellence Operational Efficiency Strategic Planning
Accomplished supply chain and manufacturing executive who drives engineering development, operations support,
and business growth across an organization. Leader of efforts that increase efficiency and reduce operating expenses
to directly impact the bottom line. Manager of multisite, multinational supply chains across highly regulated and
technical environments. Consistently achieve stakeholder agreement by planning and negotiating with vendors,
customers, and executive leaders to implement strategic improvements to processes, policies, and procedures.
Documented success in the areas of: purchasing, supplier selection/ evaluation/ control, production planning, Lean
Manufacturing, continuous improvement, Six Sigma, electronic SMT production, pyrotechnic manufacturing /
classification / transportation, production startup, logistics, regulatory compliance, new product development,
business development, mergers and acquisitions, enterprise systems, change management, and Key Performance
Indicators (KPI).

- CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Corporate Culture & Change

Business & Operational Support
Supply Chain Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
International Business Development Manufacturing & Distribution
Product Development & Launch Regulatory Compliance / Audits
Strategic Planning & Execution
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- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 3SI Security Systems | Malvern, PA

1999-2014
Vice President of Global Operations (2003-2014)
A world-leading provider of asset protection systems, generating $110 million in annual sales. Held budgeting and
financial control for $13.5 million in operating expenses. Oversaw five direct reports across the international
manufacturing and supply chain.
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Created growth within multiple market verticals by expanding the product offering to include GPS and cellular
tracking solutions utilized in world-wide applications.

Up to 6% consecutive YOY growth achieved by managing the international manufacturing and supply chain
activities for a $110 million operation, generating $35 million in EBITDA.

$10 million increase in annual sales generated by leading the manufacturing and supply chain negotiations for the
acquisition of three competitive corporations, enriching the companys position as a leader in worldwide asset
protection systems.

$800,000 reduction in annual manufacturing overheads achieved by outsourcing the production of several flagship
tracking products.

$100,000 annual savings generated by consolidating a printed circuit board production to a single contract
manufacturer totaling $6.5 million in spending in three years.

Improved manufacturing ergonomics and process flow by constructing and relocating 50+ employees to a 20,000
sq. ft. facility, incorporating $350,000 in capital expenditures including $110,000 to a high-efficiency airflow filtration
and extraction system.

$1 million in fixed costs eliminated by transforming the Rest of the World (ROW) operations, while continuing to
maintain quality of sales and service levels, improving profitability of the ROW group by approximately 70%

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Vice President of Global Operations Experience Continued

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Streamlined new product development for a $ 20 million manufacturing operation and supply chain by negotiating
the approval of a new CTO role and filling the position until a permanent replacement was hired.

70% reduction in plant safety stocks generated by facilitating a Kanban and automated pull supplier system.

12% inventory reduction achieved by establishing regular SIOP meetings and executive reporting into the North
American Business unit.

$30 million in annual revenue generated through continuous innovation leading to market dominance in the
emerging field of end to end ATM Cassette Protection.

Global Operations Manager (1999-2002)

A world-leading provider of asset protection systems, generating $110 million in annual sales. Held budgeting and
financial control for $13.5 million in operating expenses. Responsible for managing all manufacturing and supply chain
activities of both a domestic and international multi-site location.
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$40 million in annual sales generated by leading the development efforts of ThinPac, which was a bank teller antitheft device that became a flagship product within the companys portfolio.

Collaboratively worked with the executive and European management teams to introduce the worlds first ATM
Cassette Staining Protection System and the launch of a new marketing vertical.

Played a key role in the companys manufacturing and engineering success by hiring and mentoring a team of
manufacturing operations and engineering professionals while promoting quality and meaningful work.

Successfully implemented a fourth-shift MRP installation by coordinating and directing all activities of the
manufacturing operations team.

$700,000 in annual savings related to hazardous materials transportation shipping fees generated by obtaining
several critically strategic product exemptions.

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- EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION Mercer University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial Safety Management
Villanova University
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

rengobris@gmail.com (478) 719-0550