James M. Earley4603 Stonelea Place, La Grange, KY 40031 Cell: (951) 520-3164 jim.earley@slugger.com

SUMMARY:

Senior Management Executive with unique mix of technical knowledge, engineering management and global manufacturing / supply chain experience in the sporting goods industry with a premier global brand. Over 20 years of experience covering multiple disciplines with increasing levels of responsibility leading to current Director of Engineering position.

Visionary team leader combining expertise in strategic planning, corporate initiatives, organizational leadership, and project management leading cross functional teams focused on consistently achieving superior results.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Strategic Planning 3 – 5 yr Global Manufacturing / Supply Chain Aluminum and Composite Design and

Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing Environmental Regulations

New Product Development P&L Management / Operating Budget 3rd Party Product Development Team Building and Leadership Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution QC / Product Safety Requirements Testing Methods (Durability, Performance,

etc) Change Management Commercialization

3rd Party Performance Standards Project Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Hillerich and Bradsby Co (Louisville Slugger)Louisville, KY / Ontario, CA2000 - Present

Nearly 15 years of consistent achievement and advancement from Process Engineering, to R&D manager, to Director of Engineering in globally recognized diamond sports manufacturer.

Director Of Engineering (2010 – Present)Reporting into President, responsible for directing, planning and coordinating all activities, projects and personnel within the non-wood bat Engineering and Manufacturing systems from design concept through mass production. Lead Innovation initiatives targeted at brainstorming new ideas, then determining in conjunction with product

directors, engineering team, marketing and sales; engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, customer demand, priority and launch date of new products.

Develop and implement methods and procedures for analyzing, monitoring and reporting on development projects such as: Strategic 3 – 5 yr Line Plan, New Product Development Calendars, Testing Data, Competitive Analysis Process / Data, Production Status, Resource Allocation, Design Transfer Documents, etc.

Responsible for tracking key metrics to measure and track performance of product development calendar and processes. Team efficiency is measured by % on time completion of activities for select milestones.

Resolve product development, supply chain and manufacturing problems that arise in conjunction with appropriate departments.

Evaluate new 3rd party suppliers for their ability to produce product / components to our engineering specifications.

Oversee preparation of yearly operating budget and approve allocation of funds from budget. Approve / Submit capital expense proposals for consideration and allocation of funds.

Travel to manufacturing facilities overseas to audit existing processes, brainstorm new ideas and assist with transfer of new designs and processes.

All responsibilities listed under previous Engineering Manager position.

Engineering Manager (2005 – 2010)Facilitated the launch of new products through the coordination of all groups (Product Development, Product Testing, Process Engineering, Environmental and Graphics/Finishing) within the global Engineering System. Facilitated the development and execution of strategic and operational initiatives affecting quality, costs, and time to market of new and revised products.

Continually works toward reducing product development cycle times and incorporating those improvements into newly developed product lines.

Responsible for the planning, formulation and direction of activities concerned with new/modified products, materials or processes and the development of strategic initiatives.

Coordinates product development and production activities between sales, engineering, manufacturing and quality.

Oversees fabrication of design/test/pilot/mass production models and the analysis of test results including the development of new ideas based on product performance.

Oversees development, implementation, and maintenance of New Project Management Software for tracking project details, timelines, priorities, etc.

Oversees the implementation of methods and procedures for monitoring of projects, such as reports of findings, and project status.

Directs staff by planning and laying out work assignments, timelines and priorities. Facilitates development of capital budget expenditures required for the Engineering System. Responsible for facilitating direct communication between the Engineering System and other H&B

organizations. Representative for Engineering System in Executive Committee Meetings. Provide technical assistance for supervisors and plant processes. Oversee submittal of environmental reports, training, documentation and implementation of any new

requirements.

Process Engineer (2000 – 2005)Initial responsibilities included the technical support and improvement of existing manufacturing operations and the development of new processes as new products were introduced.

Start-up and oversight of new composite manufacturing facility including facility lay-out, equipment fabrication, process / work instructions, operator training, troubleshooting, etc.

Investigate new processes and develop preliminary process design and equipment selection. Perform feasibility, cost analysis, cycle time reduction and environmental impact studies for new

processes and improvement ideas. Review existing suppliers, processes, instrumentation and materials for possible improvements in cycle

time, efficiency and defect reduction. Support first article production using new processes and improvements and develop test procedures for

process acceptance and standardization. Provide technical assistance for supervisors on plant processes. Work with operators, supervisors and

outside vendors to determine possible cause for problems and develop solutions. Establish data collection procedures if required and analyze data for insight into cause of problems. Implement corrective actions and track results.

HBS Equipment Corporation – La Mirada, CASales / Service Manager (1995 – 2000)Initial responsibilities included the completion of cost estimates and sales proposals for a leading wet processing (plating, anodizing, etc) equipment manufacturer specializing in highly sophisticated computerized systems. Duties were expanded to include the management of the sales and service divisions including sales presentations, scheduling of estimates/proposals, development of new estimating software, scheduling of global equipment installation and repair, troubleshooting of equipment in the field using PID's (Piping and Instrument Diagrams) and creation/maintenance of a spare parts data base.

EDUCATION:

New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJDegree: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering 1995