Douglas C. Hilderbrand

*** ***** ***** ***** ************ SC 29681

864-***-**** 864-***-****

cc0y6w@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Over 20 years of progressive manufacturing experience including Automated Insert Injection Molding Automated Temperature Sensor Assembly Index Power & Free Wire Harness Assembly and Transfer Molding with the last 13 years in Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing Systems.

Highly skilled problem-solver in Lean Manufacturing and comprehensive knowledge of the molding process and tooling.

Demonstrated ability to achieve significant improvements in key operational metrics employee performance teamwork long-term viability and business growth.

Effective communication skills positive attitude strong work ethic and desire to learn.

Professional Experience

Precision Valve November 2008 to present

Travelers Rest SC

3rd Shift Manager

Responsible for the entire facility Molding Assembly Quality and Material Handlers.

Scheduling of all overtime and vacation time.

Creating job assignments according to production schedules.

Implementing 5 S to the Molding Department.

Production Status Reports sent daily to all of Management.

Creating Curb Appeal February 2008 to May 2010

York SC

Owner / Supervisor

Customer Service Liaison.

Supervisor of work force.

Marketing and Financial Manager.

Intier Automotive Interiors April 2007 to February 2008

Spartanburg SC

Senior Process Technician / Team Leader

Responsible for all personnel and Engel Machinery for injection molding business.

Coordinate all vacation of operators and replacements to ensure full production.

Implement change over procedure process set ups and work instructions.

Report to business unit manager on daily production scrap and downtime.

Delphi Automotive Systems 1994 to March 2007

Warren Ohio

Shift Supervisor 2002 to 2007

Automated Insert Injection Molding and Temperature Sensor Assembly Plant

Lead Supervisor which set the direction for the 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Scheduled changeover s to meet the orders sent from production control.

Scheduled Over Time to meet customer requirements.

Responsible for all personnel and their training.

Senior Process Technician 1998 to 2002

Automated Insert Injection Molding and Temperature Sensor Assembly Plant

Developed and maintained process parameters for new mold tooling.

Provided technical support for plant production and process engineering.

Coordinate engineering projects to reduce scrap and improve First Time Quality.

Established effective communication between management and hourly personnel resulting in a productive and safe work environment.

Created production schedules based upon production control requirements.

Key participant in plant safety quality control and production meetings.

Scheduled performed & streamlined changeovers in production.

Assumed supervisory responsibilities for the past 2 years.

Process Technician 1995 to 1998

Automated Harness Assembly Plant

Equipped lines with terminal crimping dies for successive changeovers.

Scheduled maintenance and support personnel for equipment repair.

Provided technical support for internal and external customers.

Resolved issues with machine tooling.

Index Line Operator 1994 to 1995

Automated Harness Assembly Plant

Completed wire harness assembly from raw materials to finished product.

Read and interpreted blueprints.

Adhered to all ISO 9000 guidelines.

Lexington Components Inc. 1990 to 1994

Vienna Ohio

Shipping Clerk

Created the main floor plan for efficient flow of materials through the shipping area.

Pulled and coordinated daily shipments.

Transfer Press Operator

Ran four transfer presses with 100% quality responsibility.

Professional Highlights

Improved plant First Time Quality with a reduction in scrap by 40%.

Successfully develop new molding and assembly process parameters for all incoming and existing parts.

Achieved 100% compliance in the Preventive Maintenance Program.

Implement new technology to launch innovative production programs.

Created efficiencies in process procedures resulting in a 58% reduction in staff allocation.

Harmonized skilled trades in a union environment.

Training & Computer Experience

Assist Engineering with Shainin and Six Sigma projects

HMI mold process programming

Engel Machinery

Manufacturing Systems Design

Mold Design Classes / Paulson Seminar on Plastics

Microsoft Office Word Excel

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley

Education

Kent State University 1987 1989

Kent Ohio

Course of Study: Business

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