Manager Quality Control
Resume:
VERNON OBERDORFF ** Checkerberry Square
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Greensboro, NC 27344
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PROFILE
Proven manufacturing executive with progressive responsibility in steel wire, tool and fastener manufacturing
industries. General Manager of multi-plant manufacturing company for eight years.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Modernized heat treating operation with on-site nitrogen generation system which replaced purchasing liquid
nitrogen from supplier. This change generated a $20,000 annual savings.
Developed import source for consumer product not competitive to produce in U.S. resulting in $100,000 savings.
Drove continuous improvement through Kaizen teams which reduced setup times in steel wire drawing facility by
90% and 30% reduction in work in process inventory.
Achieved $240,000 in supply spend reductions through aggressive negotiations and improved inventory man-
agement.
Led project to automate data entry for labor and production reporting which resulted in $50,000 in labor savings.
Was recognized for this project by Division President with WIN award.
Improved Quality data collection through direct gage input to a computer network system which displayed run
charts and other Quality data on the factory floor. Trained production operators in SPC and corrective action.
EXPERIENCE
GENERAL MANAGER, SOUTHERN STEEL AND WIRE; MADISON, NC - 2006 - 2014
Operational responsibility for multi-plant steel wire and wire products manufacturing company. Markets served
included packaging, food containers, hardwood flooring and wholesale florists. Functional responsibility for Pro-
duction, Purchasing, Quality, Safety and Human Resources. Developed import source for spooled wire used in
wreath-making not competitive to make in U.S. Savings $100,000
MANUFACTURING MANAGER, STANLEY BLACK AND DECKER; CLINTON, CT - 2002 - 2006
Led manufacturing team in steel wire production facility that was critical operation for Bostitch tool and fastener
plants. Bostitch is an $800M unit of Stanley Black and Decker which manufactures tools and solutions for home
builders and “do-it-yourself” industry. Plant had $40M in annual sales. Led production of wire drawing, heat treat-
ing and plating through four salaried direct reports and 110 indirect reports. Also was responsible for all MRO
procurement for the plant. Saved $240,000 through price negotiations and inventory reductions. Managed project
to automate production and labor reporting which eliminated two clerical positions. Was recognized by Division
President through a “WIN” award which was given to individuals who achieved high savings.
LEAN MANUFACTURING COORDINATOR - 1998 - 2002
Lead Stanley Production Systems effort which was modeled after Toyota Production Systems. Lead Kaizen
teams under tutelage of Japanese consultants that successfully reduced setup time 90% and reduced work-in-
process inventories 30%. Trained associates in 5-S, Kan-Ban, visual factory techniques.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Quality Supervisor, Bostitch Division Textron; Clinton, CT. Managed Quality Control Department in steel wire
drawing facility
14 Checkerberry Square
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Greensboro, NC 27344
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acefl8@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com
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EDUCATION
University of New Haven, West Haven CT. MBA ; concentration in management
Lebanon Valley College, Annville PA. BA; liberal arts
Six-Sigma Greenbelt training through Stanley Fastening Systems, Farmington. CT 2005. Completed $50,000
project on scrap reduction. Learned how to work with Minitab software.
Intermediate Excel - Continuing Adult Education through University of New Haven, Clinton CT 2000. Spread-
sheet and Microsoft Office Suite training.
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Member of Wire Association International; Guilford, CT; 2000 - present. Trade association for the wire and cable
industry. I have attended many conferences through this organization in the United States and Europe. This has
provided me with a wide network of industry contacts and has furthered my technical training.
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