James Pelletier

Background

About James Pelletier

Background: High energy senior level executive with over thirty years experience in the manufacturing of consumer and automotive products. A consistent top performer in strategic planning and execution, with a track record of success in organizations with revenues from $100 million to $700 million and employees ranging from 300 to Other experiences include labor union contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers, acquisition and disposal of product lines and facilities, ISO & 14001, lean manufacturing and 6S experience. Experience: • Catalyst in high velocity cultural changes in all business areas & provides organization with a living example. Results achieved were $6 million in factory labor savings and $8 million in material cost savings. Working capital reduced by $30 million • Customer focus - modified organization and business processes that achieved 100% customer satisfaction in quality and deliveries. Numerous customer awards from major retailers including Wal*Mart and Sears as their number one supplier in applicable category • Lead company negotiator in labor negotiations with UAW resulting in improvements in productivity and improved labor-management relations • Reversed downward trend of sales in a seasonal business with new products. Increase in sales of $80 million within two years • Decision maker - closed two major manufacturing facilities and consolidated into third resulting in $15 million annual overhead savings