PAUL L VARHOL

2530 Cottage Grove Crest

Woodbury, Minnesota 55129
480.225.0323 pv10093c2@westpost.net
OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
Results-producing Manufacturing Professional with an exceptional track record of
optimizing plant profitability through continuous improvement methodology and e
mpowering associates, as demonstrated by recently delivering a 176% turnaround o
ver a short time period. Extensive experience with building cross-functional tea
ms, achieving long-term team retention and loyalty, and gaining buy-in from all
levels of staff. Superior communication, client relationship, and interpersonal
abilities. Outstanding procurement, inventory, and P&L skills. Thrive in fast-pa
ced, high-pressure environments.
KEY COMPETENCIES
* Creating and Executing Operational Budgets
* Strategic Decision Making
* Project Management & Systems Implementation Expertise
* Cost Reductions & Key Performance Indicators
* Production & Capacity Planning; Sales & Operations Planning
* Innovative & Creative
* Motivation & Development
* Continual Learning & Self-Improvement
* Continuous Quality Improvement
* Thorough understanding of ISO 9001, QMS, SPC, TQM, Lean manufacturing
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MICOM CORPORATION-
Business Unit General Manager
* Delivered a dramatic turnaround and successful merger by propelling profits fr
om a loss in 2009 to a gain of 176 % in 2010 over a 8-month period; merged a sma
ller manufacturing facility into a larger facility with room for expansion.
- Enabled 300% production growth in the 1st year by merging clients, hiring
the right team,providing training, managing production, process
engineering and facilities operations; cultivated client relationships via
regular communication and furnishing updates.
- Significantly increased cash flow by implementing a just-in-time (JIT)
inventory ordering system.
- Achieved a $110,000 annual savings by developing and implementing new
processes and procedures for handling hazardous waste.
- Collaborated with the finance department on identifying costs and ROI of
new projects; implemented the most cost effective immediately.
- Increased yields 12% by gaining buy-in from operators and department
leads via working side-by-side to develop and implement best practices;
documented all new processes and procedures.
- Implemented and managed computerized lab analysis operations with SPC
program.
- Managed facility environmental compliance including safety, radiation, and
hazardous training.
- Completed all local, state and federal reporting requirements as required
by each agency through on-line reporting, manifest management, and
hard copy documentation.
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MICOM CIRCUITS WEST General Manager (1991-2009)

*Took over operations in 1991 with 8 team members and $13,000 in revenue and gr
ew to $4.5 million annually with 43 team members; continued to perform and grow
even through down economies.
*Gained Mil-P-55110 Military approval through document control and procedures; d
eveloped,implemented, and improved the quality assurance system based on the mil
itary requirements, leading to certification and continuous quality improvement.
*Increased revenue during economic downturns by forming strategic partnerships w
ith offshore facilities to remain competitive in the domestic market.
*Reduced costs by leveraging strategic supplier alliances that could provide tec
hnical support,saving internal engineering costs.
*Optimized revenue and minimized risks by collaborating with the finance departm
ent on determining ROI of potential future projects.
*Achieved very high levels of employee retention and loyalty by empowering emplo
yees using department quality incentive bonuses based on the performance of the
overall facility, resulting
in a true team culture where problem solving was approached with a sense of urge
ncy.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MICOM CORPORATION & MICOM CIRCUITS WEST, Minnesota & Arizona 1991 - 2010
Business Unit Manager, Micom Corporation, New Brighton, Minnesota (2009-2010)
General Manager, Micom Circuits West, Phoenix, Arizona (1991-2009)
*Served as a hands-on General Manager until merger in 2009.
*Relocated to Minnesota to perform the location merger and turnaround in the rol
e of Business Unit Manager.
EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY, St Paul, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration