Results-oriented manager with over 20 years of management experience. Adaptable to multiple environments with the ability to lead constructive, positive change within a plant environment. Excels in developing strong continuous improvement cultures with effective teams focused on exceeding expectations in safety, quality and process efficiencies in both union and non-union environments. Successful in partnering with all levels of employees to maximize profit and growth. Recognized for being a strong leader and innovator, respected for delivering consistent equitable treatment, and driving change. • Experienced in change management (KAIZEN, KANBAN, 6S, Value Stream Mapping) • Excellent problem solving skills (5 Why’s, RCCM, PDCA) • Multi-state, multi-location experience (both Non-union and union manufacturing) • Hands on professional able to build productive partnerships with all levels • Passionate about developing a strong manufacturing team focused on delivering results • Experience in ISO 9001 Certified facilities • Strong safety and environment compliance background, with World-class safety results

Vice President, Global Manufacturing @ Responsible for 3 plant sites with a manufacturing staff of 3 Plant Managers and 350 hourly employees. ISO 9001 sites include corporate office, two union-free and one union manufacturing plant located in four states. Provide strategy required for the team to deliver results and achieve the company's KPI targets on Safety, Quality and On-time delivery. • TRIR from 5.49 in 2009 to 2.23 in 2014, MOD from 1.05 in 2009 to .70 in 2014 , 2 out of 3 manufacturing facilities reached five years without a lost time injury in 2014 • Coordinated scrap reduction initiatives that resulted in 34% reduction in COPQ • Oversaw initiatives that reduced WIP by 34% • Standardized HSE Audits, Compliance Schedule, and OSHA and EPA Training Schedule, linking results to performance reviews and annual increases • Partnered with local community colleges to create and execute front-line supervisory, new hire introduction welding program, and specialized training in SolidWorks, CAD, and LEAN • Key leader on implementation team that successfully merged two business units into CST Storage, with One Team One Vision From July 2012 to June 2015 (3 years) Director of Operations @ Responsible 275 employees in two union-free ISO 9001 manufacturing facilities. • Improved customer on-time delivery to schedule and achieve 98%schedule compliance • Directed the implementation of LEAN manufacturing initiatives • KS manufacturing plant recognized by KDOL with two awards for no lost time injuries • Improve overall product quality and reduce rejects from 4% of sales to less than 2% From August 2006 to July 2012 (6 years) Parsons, KSPlant Manager @ Managed 110 hourly employees with 7 salaried direct reports. The plant was responsible for the fabrication of welded silos from raw material to the shipment of silos up to 15’ in diameter and 120’ in length. • Through LEAN activities increased efficiencies to 107% and realization from 70% to 78%. • Implemented in-line quality assurance procedures to reduce rework from 20% to less than 5% • Worked with Human Resources to develop performance-based management model From March 2001 to August 2006 (5 years 6 months) Winchester, TNStrategic Business Unit Manager @ Responsible for the Machine Division manufacturing operation with 8 salary employees and an hourly work force of 200 employees. • Assisted with the development and implementation of synchronous flow-manufacturing for 737NG floor beams reducing manufacturing lead-time from 5 weeks to 6 days • Developed criteria and launched self-inspection techniques through certified operator program, reducing scrap by 30% • Established and initiated plans to implement quick setup concepts to include modular tooling, quick change fixtures and set up kits From September 1997 to March 2001 (3 years 7 months) Wichita, Kansas AreaManufactuaing Manager @ Responsible for production schedules, quality and administrative duties affecting all shifts within the Business Unit. Responsible for 3 salaried supervisors and 125 hourly employees. From April 1996 to September 1997 (1 year 6 months) Columbus, Georgia AreaBusiness Unit Team Leader @ Responsible for directing and motivating a group of employees to accomplish team goals. This included forging, heat-treat and finishing operations. From October 1994 to April 1996 (1 year 7 months) Columbus, Georgia Area

Bachelor of Business Administration & Supervison (BBA) @ Southwestern College Steve Allen is skilled in: Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Product Development, Sales Management, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Management, Organizational..., Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Leadership, Process Improvement