WILLIAM J. NORDHAUS

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Evansville, IN 47711

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CAREER SUMMARY

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR with over 20 years’ combined experience in consumer manufacturing and

consumer services industries. Proven ability to identify causes and resolve challenging production

problems; resourceful in getting results. Recognized for addressing consumer product issues

immediately and aggressively. Expertise developed as production floor supervisor, Continuous

Improvement facilitator, and machine operator. Excellent safety and absentee record entire career.

Known as a leader who inspires teamwork with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, Evansville, IN 1992 – 2010

Global leader in major home appliances with over $17 billion annually in sales; marketed under brand names of

KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, and Whirlpool.

Press Shop Supervisor (2005 – July 2010)

Supervise the safety and quality production, and productivity of up to 30 production employees

responsible for pressing approximately 90 tons of coiled steel per day into refrigerator parts in a highly

dangerous production environment within the Door Business Unit. Ensure stringent safety guidelines are

applied and followed.

• Major contributor to scrap reduction; consistently exceeded goals in Scrap and Total Cost,

reduced scrap by 30% in 2009.

• Keep daily audits on scrap, reworking parts where possible, controlling overtime and utilizing

manpower to the fullest through cross-training setup operators ensuring all are qualified to run

any press.

• Completed Supervisor and Facilitator training.

• Conduct all safety training, monthly safety audits, and assist in writing safety procedures.

• Certified in Lean Manufacturing.

• Recognized for motivating employees to maintain high levels of productivity.

Supervisor, Pre-Foam Assembly (2001 – 2005)

Responsible for supervising 60 production employees ensuring safe and efficient operations to meet and

exceed production goals.

• Recognized for playing key role in Evansville Division exceeding CCM Lean Assessment goal of

a 20% increase through updating CCM Communication Board, increased TPM, successful cell

design, and introduction/implementation of Part Optimization Zone (POZ).

• Exceeded expectations raising 5S scores resulting in Evansville Division surpassing its CCM

Assessment goal.

• Successfully implemented line rate and schedule changes through collaboration with Industrial

Engineering.

• Reduced costs and avoided increase in manpower through close monitoring of line balance with

other shift supervisors.

• Successfully reduced number of main assembly repairs.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT’D)

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION (cont’d)

Consumer Centered Manufacturing Facilitator (2000 – 2001)

Responsible for training production employees on the following:

• 5S – Sort, Set in Order, Shining, Standardizing, Sustaining

• Visual Factory

• Total Preventive Maintenance

• Quick Changeover

• Value Stream Mapping

• Pull Systems

• Quality - Mistake Proofing & First Pass Yield

• Safety – Cell Design

Production Team Member (1991 – 2000)

• Set up – prepared department for shift starts including machinery, tools, and general

maintenance.

• Head Operator – responsible for overall knowledge and ability to complete all “Standard Work” in

the department for training purposes and breaks; track production counts and model changes.

• Responsible for inspection of assembled units for quality and tagging for off-line repair.

• Repaired unassembled or damaged units on-line and off-line.

BEHRMAN’S MOVING & STORAGE / NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES, Evansville, IN 1990 – 1991

Sales Representative

Responsible for Evansville territory calling on businesses and major corporations.

ADCO MOVING & STORAGE, NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES, Evansville, IN 1986 – 1990

Operations Manager

Responsibilities included recruiting personnel, supervising and dispatching all phases of moving and

storage operations including packing, loading, warehousing, delivery, and dispatching.

• Achieved Top Quality Agent rating 1988-1989 for providing maximum customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA, Evansville, IN

General Studies, 64 hours completed

NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, Evansville, IN, Graduate

WHIRLPOOL

• Consumer Centered Manufacturing, 2000

• Supervisor Training, 1999

DALE CARNEGIE COURSE

• Effective Communication and Human Relations

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