Tom's Resume 7 (1)

Tom's Resume 7 (1)

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  963 Nicklaus Drive NewportNews, VA 23602 (803) 730-5820 cell (757) 875-1952 home [email protected] THOMAS L. HIPPE EDUCATION OBJECTIVE A position with a dynamic organization,providingthe opportunity to contribute, by utilizingexperience,trainingand capabilities,in Production Management/Supervision. QUALIFICATION PROFILE • Multi-faceted, management-level background, with competencies in numerous functions related to the production of various products. • Experience with administrative functions, inclusive of: production scheduling, training, human resource management, inventory management and equipment maintenance. • Coordinatingpurchasingof rawmaterials,as well as the management of inventories. • Experience with QS 9000 and TS 16949 internal audits. • Experience with FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and DOEs, as well as a solid background with many computer-related programs. KEY STRENGTHS • • Able to facilitate efficiency through strong teamwork, communications and management skill. • Visionary leader,with the ability to actdecisively and independently. • Capable of implementing procedures to maximize production, while reducingmanpower. • Able to improve processes while maintaining quality control and customer satisfaction. • Able to work toward building strong teamwork, working with or without union representation.
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  EMPLOYMENT HISTORY ContinentalAutomotive Newport News, VA. Supplier Quality Engineer 2010 --- 2016 Responsiblefor all incomingproductto our facility fromsuppliers, makingsure our customer was always protected and received material to their specifications. Helped to develop suppliers with non-conformingproduct,to meet specifications and also managed production flowissues in their facilities.Conducted VDA audits atour suppliers. Solved complex problems,usingroot causeanalysis,drivingissues to a final fix…notusinga band aid approach. Trained as a 6.3 lead VDA auditor. Siemens VDO Blythewood, SC. Supplier Quality Engineer 2007 --- 2010 Responsiblefor all incomingproductto our facility fromsuppliers, makingsure our customer was always protected and received material to their specifications. Helped to develop suppliers with non-conformingproduct,to meet specifications and also managed production flowissues in their facilities.Conducted VDA audits atour suppliers. 3iii Continuous Improvement Coordinator 2005 --- 2007 Responsiblefor setting up an idea programto foster continuous improvements. Took a failingprogramand turned it into a successful program by incorporatingtheAward of ExcellentProgram, through Bill Sims Company. Was ableto take the programfrom 300 ideas per year to over 1,800 in less than ten months, exceeding our goal for the year. Manufacturing Coach 2002 --- 2005 Experience with administrativefunctions,inclusiveof:safety, production scheduling,training,human resourcemanagement, inventory management and equipment maintenance. Managed the start-up of the facility by buildingstrongteams and increasing production from 150 injectors per day, to over 13,500 per day, in 14 months. Helped with hiringover 300 associates and technicians. HR functions inclusiveof the interviewing/hiringof supervisors,and correctiveand disciplinary actionsof employees. Facilitatingconstant improvements in safety, efficiency and quality. Involved with getting our 5s programimplemented.
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  Dana Corporation Whitsett,NC Production Coordinator 2000 --- 2002 Directingoperations in a department with over $50 million in yearly sales.Coordinatinga team of 9 supervisorswho manage more than 100 employees, working on 6 manufacturing/assembly lines,in FMU90. Conducting QS 9000 training. HR functions inclusiveof the interviewing/hiringof supervisors and correctiveand disciplinary actions of employees. Facilitatingconstantimprovements in efficiency, safety and quality. • Set productivity records for 50 model knuckles, allowingDana Whitsettto bring60 model knuckles inhouse. 2nd Shift Superintendent 1997 --- 2000 Coordinatingoperations atDana Corporation’s Whitsett plant,second shift. Trainingand directing10 supervisors and 128 employees with annual salesof over $190 million. Coordinatingschedulingand sales forecasting. Facilitatingconstantimprovements in efficiency, safety and quality. • Gained new productivity,sales and safety records, duringeach year of service,as the plant superintendent. Dana Corporation Fort Wayne, IN 2nd Shift Supervisor for Shipping/Receiving and Stores 1991 --- 1997 Coordinatingthe schedulingof shipments, both flights and trucks. Maintainingtheshippingand receivingdock. Directingthe sequencing of axles for Daimler Chrysler. Initiatingair shipments in order to keep production operational. Supervising48 employees. Worked closely with UAW representation Dana Corporation Syracuse, IN Productions and Assembly Supervisor 1983 --- 1991 Managinga team of over 40 employees in welding and assembly operations. Maintaininglathes,mills,drills,CNC machines,Tocco’s, heat treatment and general assembly linefunctionality. Worked closely with UAW representation. TRAINING/CERTIFICATION Certified Supervisor, Dana University • Certificatefor Lean Manufacturing;Trained in CPR and firstaid,ProblemSolving,Cost Control, Management Styles, Theory of Constraints,Inventory Control and Asset Management. EDUCATION 40 plus years working in the automotive industry