Highly accomplished and results-driven senior-level manager with a broad-based background in leading cross-functional teams through continuous improvement efforts. Strong project management and team leadership skills that have contributed to the successful completion of numerous full-cycle projects within demanding timeframes. Adept at designing, developing, and implementing strategic plans and Lean Manufacturing systems for optimizing productivity, improving profitability, enhancing product quality and turning around operations. Core competencies include: · Lean Manufacturing Principles · Production Floor Product Flow · Planning & Coordination · Warehousing & Logistics · Global Transportation Systems · Automated Bar Code Systems · Strong Communication & Negotiation · Management & Leadership · Industrial Processes & Procedures · Production Scheduling

CPS Process Manager @ From November 2008 to March 2012 (3 years 5 months) Caterpillar Production System Process Manager @ From April 2005 to February 2012 (6 years 11 months) Production Manager @ From August 1989 to April 2005 (15 years 9 months) Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Bachelor of Science @ Metropolitan State University From 1989 to 1994 Metropolitan State University of Minneapolis Paul Malnati is skilled in: Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Supply Chain Operations, Production Managment, Transportation Management, Leading Change, Six Sigma, Black Belt, 5S, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Manufacturing Operations Management