Jared Pulling
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Hasko Industries
01.2024 - Current
- Led Company back to profitability through company-wide reorganization
- Completed and delivered stalled projects valued at over $7M
- Addressed human resource issues by removing low performers and bringing in capable, qualified staff
- Reorganized departments, clarifying specific roles and responsibilities and optimizing workload distribution
- Identified cost savings and efficiency improvements
- Implemented new ERP system, eliminating old, antiquated system which was a major cause of operational inefficiencies
- Improved communication and accountabilities
- Improved employee morale with regular communication, the reintroduction of reviews and increasing company-wide events.
General Manager/Operations
Hasko Industries
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Recruited to replace soon-to-retire executive staff members
- Shortly after starting there the CEO was terminated
- I stepped in as General Manager and then was promoted to CEO.
Management Consultant
Southeastern Tool and Design
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Brought in to assist new CEO, utilizing my executive skills in developing SETD
- Managed Sales and Proposals department and led management development
- Directed Sales team in identifying areas of focus, improving customer engagement
- Worked with Management team in identifying areas of opportunity to expand revenue streams.
Vice President of Operations/Chief Engineer
SWJ Technology
09.2017 - 11.2021
- After selling my ownership of North Georgia Equipment and Automation to SWJ in 2017, I joined them as leader of design, development, fabrication, and assembly of all new equipment for our Automotive Assembly customers
- Responsible for equipment planning onsite at Mercedes Benz US International
- Led the procurement, development, and installation of equipment for new V167 vehicle assembly line in Plant 1
- Leader for creation of the equipment specification, supplier selection, design, development, construction, installation, and integration into the plant.
Company Owner
North Georgia Equipment and Automation LLC (NGE)
01.2013 - 09.2017
- Co-Founder of NGE and Sole Owner as of 2015
- Provided engineering consulting, product, PLC and industrial design services
- Services included manufacturing and integration, as full-service/turnkey supplier to both Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) companies and their suppliers of automated and non-automated assembly equipment
- Built and led company to $1M in revenue in 1st year
- Designed, installed and integrated projects for major manufacturers including, Mercedes Benz Vans, VW and La-Z-Boy.
Product & Project Manager
Remington Industries
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Product and Project lead on all automotive floor mats projects, launching 17 projects in 2011
- Structured the process to launch products, creating the 'Product Introduction Process'
- Led Product Development team
- Maintained budget and negotiated with overseas suppliers to minimize costs
- Developed POP and retail packaging for various retail outlets including Wal-Mart and Costco.
Program Manager
Clarity
07.2009 - 09.2010
- 12 month limited engagement to lead cross-functional team and develop and launch USB handset
- Maintained budget and negotiated with overseas suppliers to maintain FOB cost
- Managed schedule to ensure delivery within strategic window
- Communicated directly with customer and relayed requirements to Clarity team
- Reviewed product development and approve tooling and PO's.
Design Engineer
Roper Corp. (a GE company)
05.2007 - 03.2009
- Responsible for redesign and implementation on radiant burner mounting systems that eliminated 'ergo' claims (Patent Pending)
- Completed 6 Sigma Green Belt Training (DFSS)
- Idea Gen 'Tiger Team' Leader identifying over $25M in potential cost savings
- Implemented $750K in cost savings ideas in first year
- Leader of Action Work Out events
- Leader for Lean Manufacturing.
Program Manager
Gill Industries Inc.
07.2003 - 05.2007
- Implemented $1.3M in cost reductions in 2006
- Leader of Steelcase and Herman Miller cost reduction opportunities, implementing ideas into production
- Leader of X-functional teams during assessment and implementation of VA/VE projects
- Designed and developed VA/VE training program for all employees
- Trained staff at facilities in US and Mexico
- Kept master timeline of projects, utilizing tools such as Gantt charts and budgets
- Applied advanced GD&T training in reviewing engineering drawings and recommending changes.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace/ Manufacturing
University of the West of England
Skills
- 6 Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kaizen
- Advanced GD&T
- APQP
- TPS PPAP & FMEA
- AutoCAD
- Effective Decision Making
- Strategic Visioning
- Crisis Management
Knowledge
- Target agreements and statements of work
- Product/processing knowledge including automotive, injection molding, forging, casting, CNC Machining, vision systems, fuel systems, suspension systems and powertrain mounting system
Patents
- Composite Stabilizer Bar Link, #6254114, 07/01/01
- Hydraulic Anti-Roll System for Motor Vehicles, #6517094, 02/01/03
Timeline
CEO
Hasko Industries
01.2024 - Current
General Manager/Operations
Hasko Industries
09.2022 - 01.2023
Management Consultant
Southeastern Tool and Design
12.2021 - 10.2022
Vice President of Operations/Chief Engineer
SWJ Technology
09.2017 - 11.2021
Company Owner
North Georgia Equipment and Automation LLC (NGE)
01.2013 - 09.2017
Product & Project Manager
Remington Industries
03.2011 - 01.2013
Program Manager
Clarity
07.2009 - 09.2010
Design Engineer
Roper Corp. (a GE company)
05.2007 - 03.2009
Program Manager
Gill Industries Inc.
07.2003 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace/ Manufacturing
University of the West of England