Robert D. Hale

**** ************* *****

West Chester, Ohio 45069

513-***-****

Rhale8852 @ gmail.com

SUMMARY

A skilled, experienced, results oriented Aerospace professional with many accomplishments in a dynamic, fast-paced Aerospace design & manufacturing environment. Experienced in executive-level management in operations, quality assurance and business development. A decisive and effective leader with well developed interpersonal skills which have produced significant business performance improvements.

EXPERIENCE PROFILE

AUTO-VALVE, INC. (Dayton, Ohio) 1999-2016

An $8 million manufacturer of custom designed fluid control devices for the aerospace industry.

Business Development Director (2015 - 2016)

Reporting to the General Manager. Responsibilities include developing customer relationships through engineering and procurement professionals. Introduce new customers to Auto-Valve products and capabilities. Work directly with DLA and other government agencies, while serving as Auto-Valve’s interface with the FAA. Negotiate long-term contracts, prepare technical proposals, estimate & prepare quotations, and position Auto-Valve as a growth supplier with our customer base. Key accomplishments include:

New business growth of over 2.5 million in 6 months.

Lead engineering team in the development of 3 new products (gas caps, anti-siphon adapters and motor-operated ball valves).

Developed relationships with DLA-Columbus for direct sales, reverse engineering, and SAR package submittals.

Director of Quality Assurance (2010 - 2015)

Reporting to the Owner and Chief Executive Officer. Responsibilities include direct interface with customers and suppliers on all issues concerning quality, as well as assuring internal adherence to industry and government standards. Leading all lean initiatives and new product development projects. Championing continuous improvement projects and analyzing data in order to initiate new improvement and/or problem solving initiatives.

Lead implementation and achievement of ISO9001/AS9100 rev C certification.

Lead set-up reduction team resulting in 41% improvement in average set-up time.

Initiated inventory-reduction project resulting in 28% reduction in current inventory.

Implemented new Quality Management software (QCBD) and re-write of all quality systems.

Director of Operations (1999 - 2010)

Reporting to the Owner and Chief Executive Officer. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, controlling and leading all manufacturing and production operations, purchasing, shipping, receiving, and facilities/equipment maintenance. Direct day/day activities of two department managers with 31 direct reports.

Increased corporate operating revenue by 34% in first 18 months.

Implemented LEAN initiatives, process controls, and measurement systems to increase direct labor utilization 56%.

Constructed procedural documentation plan resulting in 15% reduction in run-times and reduction of scrap costs by 50%.

Established a new contract-machining sector of business to grow annual revenues by $1.2 million.

XTEK, INC. (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1979-1999

A $120 million manufacturer of custom engineered components for steel mill, mining, and power transmission equipment.

Group Manufacturing Manager, Gear and Service Products Group (1998 - 1999)

Reporting to the Senior Vice President. Overall manufacturing responsibility for both gearing and service products groups. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, controlling and leading all manufacturing and production operations with $8.9 million annual operating budget and $22 million annual sales. Direct day/day activities of 5 departmental supervisors with 51 direct reports.

Designed and implemented operator incentive systems to increase efficiency by 24%.

Increased production capacity by 31% through effective hiring, training, and machine utilization.

Introduced new production control disciplines resulting in a 35% reduction in manufacturing throughput times.

General Manager, Service and Repair Group (1996 - 1998)

Reporting to the Vice President and COO. Responsibilities included planning, organizing, controlling and leading all aspects of the service and repair product group. Directed day/day activities of 3 departmental leaders with 17 direct reports.

Started and grew the service and repair business from conception to over $4.5 million annual revenue.

Created a stand-alone operation combining sales, engineering and manufacturing into a single cohesive unit.

Discovered new customers and applications for product lines enabling unit to diversify and increase revenues.

Conceived and implemented a business plan for the service group which will continue to grow revenues to $7 million by 2000.

Assistant Focused Factory Manager (1992 - 1996)

Reporting to the Focused Factory Manager. Responsibilities included training, directing and leading 48 direct and indirect employees. Duties included effective utilization of machine tool and human resources in machining processes, fabrication, assembly and quality assurance.

Reduced error and spoiled work expense by 34%.

Successfully designed and implemented a team incentive pay system which brought about significant cultural change and work ownership to team members.

Conceived and implemented numerous manufacturing methods improvements resulting in elimination of over $300,000 labor expense annually.

Continually recruited, hired and trained new skilled labor candidates.

Machinist/Lead Person (1979 - 1992)

Reporting to the Assistant Factory Manager. Responsibilities included set-up and machining of all Xtek products. Trained new machinist candidates, designed new tooling and developed fixtures to improve operations.

Designed new alignment verification fixture to reduce cycle times on drive housings by 25%.

Suggested numerous process changes resulting in over $250,000 annual machining expense reduction.

Involved in creation of new team incentive programs.

Contributed to establishment of new machinist training program.

Skilled in the operation of manual and CNC lathes, mills, gear cutters, grinders, welding and fabrication.

UNITED STATES ARMY 1979-1985 UH-1 Helicopter pilot for the Ohio Army National Guard.

Decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross

Graduated in the 99th percentile from flight school (Fort Rucker, Alabama)

Honored by Ohio Governor for meritorious service

Achieved honor graduate from Warrant Officer school

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Wilmington College 1994-2000

Business Administration with Management Concentration

Magna Cum Laude Graduate

Hillsdale College – Dow Professional Leadership 1998

ASQ / CMQOE Certification – 2012

Sandler Sales Training / Presidents Club - 2015

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Sciences - Cincinnati

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Tri-State Tooling and Manufacturing Association

(Currently serving as an Executive Board member)

National Tooling and Machining Association

Aerospace Industry Association

NBAA

Professional References

John Cozad During my career at Xtek, John was instrumental in

Vice President mentoring and growing my professional development.

General Tool Company (retired)

Loveland, OH 45140

Phone: 513-***-****

Frank Petrek While at Xtek, I reported directly to Frank.

Vice President

Xtek Inc

Cincinnati, OH 45241

Phone: 513-***-****

Michael Claude Michael is the general manager at Auto-Valve. I worked

General Manager closely with and reported to him while at Auto-Valve.

Auto-Valve Inc.

Dayton, OH 45417

Phone: 937-***-****

Raymond Clark Ray is the 3rd generation owner of Auto-Valve.

Owner and CEO

Auto-Valve Inc.

Dayton, OH 45417

Phone: 937-***-****

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Robert D. Hale

Robert Hale, born in 1961, is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1979 and enlisted in the Ohio National Guard. During his tenure with the National Guard, he was selected by Xtek Inc to participate in their machinist training program. As he rapidly advanced both as a machinist and supervisor, he completed his education and continued to advance into professional management. After 20 years of service he left Xtek. Xtek is a leading manufacturer of power transmission components to the steel and mining industry.

In 1999, Mr. Hale was recruited by Auto-Valve Inc where he accepted a position as Operations Manager. He held this position until September of 2011 when he was named Director of Quality, a position he held until 2015. At this time, Mr. Hale as asked to take on a newly created position of Business Development Director. After 17 years of service, he left Auto-Valve to pursue a more stable organization. Auto-Valve is a design and manufacturer of aerospace fluid handling devices.

Mr. Hale lives in West Chester, Ohio with his wife Carla. He has one daughter and two grandchildren. He enjoys golf, shooting sports and vintage automobiles. He is a member of numerous professional and civic organizations.

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