Manager Plant
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William H. Wiler
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Senior Manufacturing Management
SKILLS SUMMARY
-I’ve Implemented Lean Manufacturing at Southco CEMA and National Refrigeration by
leading Kaizen events including 5S and Kanban tools as a base and reducing WIP.
-I’ve led Continuous Improvement teams that have significantly increased productivity by
reducing set up time and also implemented Preventive Maintenance programs.
-I’ve managed up to 180 employees, negotiated Union Contracts, implemented Statistical
Process Control, led a new product launch and implemented ISO 9000 and QS9000
PROFFESIONAL HISTORY
2011- Present Active Radiator Plant Manager
We make Radiators
Reduced absenteeism and increased productivity.
2007-2011 National Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
We made air conditioners, heaters and heat pumps.
PLANT MANAGER: Directed a one shift Heating and Air Conditioning assembly operation.
-Increased Productivity 25% using Lean Manufacturing techniques.
- Rearranged the Assembly Line to reduce manning 5% using Kaizen events.
-Produced better quality by introducing First Piece Inspection.
-Made parts more accessible by reorganizing the parts area using a Kanban system.
1998-2007 Southco CEMA Technologies
We made precision hinges for the computer and auto industry
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Directed all Manufacturing activities including maintenance,
Quality Control, Purchasing and safety on a two shift, 90 employee operation.
-Reorganized the operation to increase productivity 20% and reduce manning through
tooling techniques and Lean operator training.
-Coordinated the physical move of the operation to a new facility and laid out the new plant
using Lean techniques especially 5S while still supporting the customer.
-Technically supported the development and introduction of new automotive and computer
products several times a year at both the American and Taiwan Facilities.
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1990-1998 Stabilus (Gas Spring)
We made lift struts for autos and copiers.
Production Manager-Managed all manufacturing on a 3 shift operation with 7 supervisors and
180 employees producing $50 million of finished product. I was rehired to improve and streamline
the operation.
-Selectively replaced Supervisory personnel and re-focused attention on scheduling,
production requirements and quality. Trained personnel in Lean techniques and within two
months the operation was meeting Production goals and achieving Quality standards.
Hallowell Industries Inc. 1988-1990
Vice President of Manufacturing: A $20 million Industrial Furniture Manufacturer. Directed the
Production, Maintenance, Engineering and Production Control departments on a 2 shift, 75
employee operation.
-Led a team that introduced a new line of shop furniture with a successful product launch in
6 months. This included a design team, a tooling team and a manufacturing team.
-Created and led a SMED team that reduced set up time from 8 hours to 1 hours with an
ultimate goal of 20 minutes on a forming and welding operation.
-Implemented Cell manufacturing with a grant from Ben Franklin Partnership.
Gas Spring Company 1980-1988
Operations Manager: Managed all Manufacturing Operations on 3 shifts with 6 Supervisors.
-Initiated the development of a plant wide production scheduling program. That
implementation reduced WIP by 40%. It also increased productivity and reduced manpower
by 15%.
-Introduced Statistical Process Control and reduced the number of Inspectors.
-Redesigned a Grinding operation including the purchase and installation of new
equipment.
-Established and implemented a flow through Nitriding operation.
General Electric Co. 1965-1980
Tool and Equipment Specialist: Louisville KY.
Manufacturing Management Program: Schenectady, NY & Louisville, KY
Tool & Die Maker: Philadelphia, PA
Education: St. Joseph’s College BS in Business Administration
Spring Garden College AS in Manufacturing Engineering
General Electric Manufacturing Management Program and Tool & Die maker
Apprenticeship
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