1. Drew A. Dubray
314.238.6053 128 Frontenac Forest
drew.dubray@yahoo.com Frontenac, MO 63131
Hands on Operations Leader with demonstrated success reducing costs, improving
productivity, and strengthening product quality in a safe workplace. Strengths include
strong leadership to drive improvements and alignment of stakeholders with clear
communications. International and domestic manufacturing operations experience.
Led $800,000 in savings over the last 12 months
Facilitated productivity improvements of over 20%
Championed 40% reduction in OSHA reportable injuries
Reduced product quality complaints by 20%
Experience
Synergetics Inc, O'Fallon, MO 2010 - 2011
Publicly held manufacturer of Ophthalmic and Neurosurgical Instruments. $55 million USD
Director of Manufacturing
Full P&L responsibility with over 200 employees across three shifts
Generated $800,000 in annual savings through Lean and leadership activities
Reduced FTE per $100,000 of sales by over 20% without a layoff
Decreased OSHA reportable injuries by over 40%
NOA Medical Industries Inc., Washington, MO 2008 - 2009
Privately held manufacturer of adjustable beds for long term care facilities. $8 million USD
Chief Operating Officer
Full P&L responsibility with monthly updates to shareholder and employees
Implemented first ever budget achieving 99% of plan performance
Improved cash flow 25% through rigorous supplier negotiations, improved collections and
increased quality expectations
Led new product introduction within 10 months, first in three years, achieving 4 customer
needs: improved price point, reduced noise, increased speed and improved looks
Reduced lost work days over 35% by implementing 50 improvements in plant & personal safety
Improved forecasting accuracy to 90% from 70% by implementing capacity planning model
2. Drew Dubray 314.238.6053 drew.dubray@yahoo.com
Watlow Electric Mfg. Co., St. Louis, MO 1990 - 2007
$250 million USD, 1800 employees in 12 factories worldwide, 3rd Generation Family Owned
Corporate Quality Leader, St. Louis, MO (2003 - 2007)
Responsible for implementing company-wide quality programs
Successfully implemented first company-wide Corrective Action System - CATSWeb in North
American facilities in 6 months timeframe
45% reduction in PPM performance over two years by establishing Corrective Action Board
structures to facilitate priority of resources toward systemic failures
Co-led the Corporate ISO 9001 - 2000 Certification in 12 months
Managing Director, Kronau, Germany (2001 - 2003)
Full P&L responsibility for $10 million USD European operations
Grew sales 20% and market share 2 points by providing system solutions, deeper customer
penetration, improving lead-times and realigning stock program
Reduced delivery lead-time 20% by implementing Global Capacity Dashboard to facilitate
utilization of worldwide manufacturing capabilities
Reduced inventory 25% through sales management, education and kanban systems
European Distributor Manager, Kronau, Germany (1999 - 2001)
Responsible for distribution partner relationships in Europe
Grew sales 15% and market share 1 point in Europe & Middle East
Re-negotiated 25 year old contracts in Israel and Norway with more favorable terms to include
authority to add distributors
Developed $600,000 in new business through additional distribution in France, Egypt, Turkey,
Poland and Israel
Increased market share 20%, in less than 2 years, by purchasing longtime distributor in Sweden
General Manager, Pacific MO (1992 - 1999)
Industrial Engineering Manager, St. Louis, MO (1990 - 1992)
Education
MBA, Executive MBA program, Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. 1998
BS, Industrial Engineering, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH. 1988
Certified ISO Auditor
Community Activities
Steering Committee Member of St. Louis University Institute for Private Business
Washington University Executive MBA Alumni Board
Language
Proficiency in German
