Manager Plant
Resume:
Robert Van Peeren
Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Email:
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CAREER SUMMARY
Experienced Leader offering over twenty-five years of experience in both
high and low volume manufacturing, automated equipment and systems, lean
manufacturing, ISO/TS implementation, major plant modifications, new
product launches in both union and non-union environments.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS Director of Engineering 2011 -
Current
Canton, South Dakota Manufacture heat exchangers $200 Million
Operation
for off-highway vehicles 1100
Employees
ELLIOTT COMPANY Manager of Plant Engineering 2008 - 2011
Jeannette, Pennsylvania and Maintenance $1
Billion Operation
Manufacture turbines and 850
Employees
Compressors for oil and gas
LAKEPARK INDUSTRIES Plant Manager 2003 - 2008
Greenwich, Ohio Manufacture non-class A
Annual Sales $35 Million
metal vehicle parts 150
Employees
PCC AIRFOILS, LLC Operations Manager 2001 - 2003
Minerva, Ohio Manufacture blades and vanes $150
Million Operation
used in turbine engines 850
Employees
VOLVO TRUCKS N.A. General Manager of Operations 2000 -
2001
Dublin, Virginia Manufacture Class 8 semi-truck
$2 Billion Operation
tractors & a full line of straight trucks
1940 Employees
DAIMLER CHRYSLER Operations Manager 1999 - 2000
Detroit, Michigan Center Manager 1995 -
1999
Reliability Engineering Manager 1993 - 1995
Manufacture Jeep Grand Cherokee 3600
Employees
Warren, Michigan Maintenance Area Manager 1986 -
1993
Facility Engineering Manager 1984 -
1986
Manufacture Dodge Trucks Up to 1200
Employees
GENERAL MOTORS Facility Engineer 1980 - 1984
Flint, Michigan Manufacture GM Trucks
EDUCATION
M.S., Electronic and Computer Control Systems
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
General Motors Institute, Flint, Michigan
ROBERT VAN PEEREN Telephone: 419-
410-7081
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OBJECTIVE
Secure a leadership position within a manufacturing environment which will
utilize my technical and managerial skills in support of company success.
EXPERIENCE DETAIL
ADAMS THERMAL SYSTEMS Director of Engineering
2011 - Present
Canton, South Dakota
Lead a team of engineers to drive throughput improvements and cost cutting
initiatives in all areas of the plant. Also managed the Advanced
Industrialization team which designed new tools and other process equipment
for new model launches.
. Achieved a 40% capacity increase in Aluminum brazed products with
minimal capital upgrades.
. Drove lean initiatives to support the capacity increases in stamping,
welding, and assembly.
. Achieved 100% on time new product launches for 6 major programs.
ELLIOTT COMPANY Manager of Plant Engineering and Maintenance
2008 - 2011
Jeannette, Pennsylvania
The facility has been in operation at the current site for over 100 years
and many buildings are outdated. My focus was to develop and implement a 5
year capital improvement plan for the infrastructure while simultaneously
developing a computerized maintenance system for the machine cutting tools
and various other pieces of process equipment.
. Through implementation of the CMS, succeeded in converting the
department from a 90% reactive group to one that is 80% scheduled for
all work.
. Reduced department operating expenses by 12% annually.
. Created and managed a five year $135mm capital improvement plan to
upgrade the infrastructure and rebuild or replace plant equipment.
LAKEPARK INDUSTRIES Plant Manager
2003 - 2008
Greenwich, Ohio
The facility builds non-class A parts - support braces, hinges and cross
members for various vehicle customers. Responsibilities include total
management of all plant functions: stamping, welding and assembly
operations, as well as all required support activities in a non-union
facility. Accountable for capital equipment and operational budgeting and
forecasts, improvement plans, parts quality and engineering standards, and
new product launches. Plant annual sales equals $35 Million with total
employment of 150 people.
. Implemented a total cost tracking system that provides daily results
to goals which resulted in annual cost improvements exceeding 15%.
. Created a quality system that reduced the overall plant defect rate
to less than 1 ppm.
. Redesigned the scheduling system which eliminated shipping
deficiencies and improved the delivery rating to 100% for three years
to all customers.
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ROBERT VAN PEEREN Telephone: 419-
410-7081
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PCC AIRFOILS, LLC Operations Manager
2001 - 2003
Minerva, Ohio
Manage day-to-day plant operations for production, manufacturing, quality
and process engineering of blades and vanes used in turbine engines. The
parts are used in both aircraft engines and power generation engines. All
the parts are manufactured using an investment casting process with nickel
based alloys. Our operation is a $150 Million per year operation. Our
facility employs 700 hourly and 150 salaried employees distributed within
two facilities. Annual budgeting and forecasts, improvement plans,
overall plant profitability, and new product start-ups are several measures
tracked. Corporate goals driven through Kaizen events, lean manufacturing
implementations, and other continuous improvement activities.
Relationships with Product Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and Finance
facilitate open communication via matrix organization.
. Implemented a daily cost tracking and forecasting system that
resulted in annual cost improvements exceeding 10%.
. Created a scheduling system and monitoring method that improved
delivery performance from 40% to 95% on time.
. Formed cross-functional teams that re-launched the wax room
facilities and processes at 25% higher production rates with no
additional manpower or equipment.
. Lead the supervisors' training and skills development to help
eliminate union / management conflicts and build a team working to
achieve common goals.
VOLVO TRUCKS N.A. General Manager of Manufacturing
2000 - 2001
Dublin, Virginia
Manage a $2 Billion operation including 140 salaried and 1800 hourly
employees in production, maintenance, material control, and related
activities in two plants. These plants produced a complete line of Class 8
semi-truck tractors and a full line of straight trucks (dump trucks,
garbage trucks, etc.) The operation included a complete body shop to weld
the body structure together, a paint shop, and a final assembly plant.
Coordination of processes with international sites assures implementation
of common manufacturing methods while implementing the latest technologies.
. Implemented a Zone Control Quality system that eliminated defects on
vehicles before they were delivered to the next department.
. Directed all operations required to launch a new product ahead of
budget and timing goals.
. Developed and implemented manufacturing plans for Body, Paint, Chassis
and Final Assembly that allowed full ramp up of new model from initial
launch to full volume, including achieving productivity and quality
targets.
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ROBERT VAN PEEREN Telephone: 419-
410-7081
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DAIMLER CHRYSLER Operations Manager 1984 -
2000
Detroit, Michigan
Oversee all plant functions for full manufacturing during the off-shift
periods. Manage up to 80 salaried and 1200 hourly employees in all
departments.
. Functioned as a Key Process Owner for the plant to achieve ISO 9002
certification.
. Spearheaded the design and implementation of a computerized database
to track all Corrective and Preventive actions throughout the plant.
This resulted in passing an ISO audit with no deficiencies.
. Worked with Skilled Trades to modify existing systems to achieve
improved up-time.
Center Manager
1995 - 1999
Manage the day to day operations covering all shifts. Provide leadership
and direction for up to 40 salaried and 600 hourly employees in production,
maintenance, material control, and engineering to support process and
productivity improvements. Support and function as the acting plant
manager when required.
. Implemented lean manufacturing procedures that resulted in annual cost
reductions exceeding 15%.
. Built and managed cross-functional teams to bring a total new Body
Shop on-line for the 1999 Grand Cherokee. Disciplines included
Engineering (product, tooling, manufacturing, quality, and
facilities), Manufacturing, Production Control, and Purchasing.
. Created methods and procedures that directly allowed an increase in
plant volume from 720 units/day to 1336 units/day.
. Functioned as a Skilled Trades negotiating leader during local UAW
contract negotiations and achieved a pattern setting agreement that
was used throughout the corporation.
Reliability Engineering Manager
1994 - 1995
Responsible for the processes and controls for quality manufacturing
measures. Provide leadership and direction to 18 salaried and 90 hourly
employees.
. Developed and maintained project schedules. Maintained the master
project plan for the 1995 Grand Cherokee launch. Developed detailed
second level timing plans to support each phase of the program and
presented monthly updates to senior executives.
Production Area Manager
1993 - 1994
Responsible for the final assembly through management of 150 hourly and 6
salary employees.
. Worked with engineers to launch both the facility and product in final
assembly.
. Successfully de-bugged and ramped-up a totally automated, robotic
fluid fill line and increased the reliability through program changes
to the operating system.
. Implemented processes improvements that allowed a 20% volume increase
with no additional resources.
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ROBERT VAN PEEREN Telephone: 419-
410-7081
**********@*******.***
DAIMLER CHRYSLER Maintenance Area Manager 1986 -
1993
Warren, Michigan
Managed maintenance employees through leadership of 12 supervisors and 240
skilled tradesmen. Taught PLC and Robot programming to Electricians along
with blueprint reading and industrial wiring.
Facility Engineering Manager
1984 - 1986
Managed 10 engineers to facilitate the new product launch through changes
to the building and equipment in the plant including demolition of a steel
mill, complete construction of a new paint facility, complete tooling and
equipment changes in the Body Center, and total responsibility for all
conveyor installations in General Assembly.
GENERAL MOTORS Facility Engineer
1980 - 1984
Flint, Michigan
Responsible for designing changes in the mechanical and electrical
equipment in the plant as well as assuring complete implementation on time
and within budget.
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