Michael J. Gehring

***** ******** **** ***** *********: 419-***-****

Perrysburg, OH 43551-9116 E-mail:

abh4lm@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Acquire a position with an ethical, high integrity company where my skills

and experience can add value to the organization and in doing so, provide

me with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Over 15 years experience as Director of Process Quality Improvement for an

international, multi-facility corporation. Played major role in guiding

organizational change from an activity based, problem avoidance culture to

one with an outcome driven, problem solving focus. Extensive skills

acquired through experience with:

* Toyota Production System concepts * Lean Manufacturing

principles

* Visual management techniques * Meeting facilitation

* Corrective/preventive action systems * Value-added process

analysis

* Problem solving via Critical Thinking * Quality systems

certifications (ISO, QS)

* Cross-functional team building/utilization * Targeted selection

interviewing methods

* Myers Briggs Type Indicator * Change agent/change

analysis strategies

* Phase-gate R&D management * Health, safety and product

liability issues

* Environmental compliance * Legislative and regulatory

issues

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MASTER CHEMICAL CORPORATION Perrysburg, OH

1977-2009

Director - Process Quality Improvement

1991-2009

Responsible for the establishment and continuous improvement of the process

quality capability at Master Chemical Corp. Identified high leverage

organizational processes and brought them under control with action plans

and roadmaps for continuous improvement. Ensured these processes were

interdependent and synergistic. Served as the in-house expert on planned

change, facilitated cross-functional teams in problem-solving key business

issues and functioned as program manager for new product development phase-

gate process.

. Created a new department, Process Quality Improvement, focused on

establishment of a corporate wide mindset of continuous improvement,

lean manufacturing principles and adoption of the Toyota Production

System.

. Facilitated team of product development chemists, analytical chemist,

data analyst and health and safety personnel through critical thinking

to understand and eliminate the failure of new products to pass

toxicity review. Released 8 new products into Phase 3 Field Testing

within 3 months.

. Participated on a 6-person team to conduct a value stream analysis of

production processes. Within 6 months the team developed and

implemented solutions using lean manufacturing principles resulting in

a $1M reduction in inventory, eliminated the need for a $2.5M warehouse

addition and eliminated the need for an offsite warehouse that had an

annual cost of $250,000.

. Evaluated standards requirements, third party registrars, customer

requirements and Master Chemical's processes to select the most

appropriate quality certifications. Achieved certifications to

Navistar Quality System, ISO 9002:1994, ISO 9001:1994, QS 9000, QS 9000

Tooling and Equipment Supplement, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 9001:2008.

. Selected and trained a group of 25 internal auditors. Created an

Internal Auditor Handbook. Established a revolving 2 year internal

audit plan for all key processes, yearly internal audit schedule and

visual tracking system. Achieved ISO 9001 certification, with the

internal audit program consistently called out in the third party audit

as a strength of the business process.

. Created a visual corrective action process utilizing the critical

thinking model, trained the organization on its use and oversaw

implementation and continuous improvement of the process. Problem

solving became a part of the business process, enabled Master Chemical

to meet ISO 9001 requirements, and overcame a problem avoidance

mindset.

MICHAEL J. GEHRING

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Manager - Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs

1978-1991

Responsible for monitoring, understanding and preparing company response to

local, state, federal and international laws and regulations pertaining to

health, safety, environmental affairs and transportation. Served as contact

for product safety and liability issues involving employees, distributors,

end users and other interested parties (community representatives,

neighbors, physicians, unions, etc.). Reviewed and approved raw materials.

Prepared MSDSs for finished products. Oversaw toxicological testing of

product formulas. Managed training and implementation of in-house hazard

communication program. Served as organization's key representative to

major trade associations including Independent Lubricant Manufacturers'

Association, Chemical Manufacturers' Association, and Automotive Industry

Action Group.

. Created the first Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs Department

for the organization, bringing it into compliance with regulations,

safe guarding employee and customer health, and protecting the

environment.

. Prepared and presented testimony before U.S. Congressional

subcommittee, federal OSHA hearing, state congressional committee and

state OSHA agency regarding Hazard Communications Standard. Along with

other industry testimony, impacted the regulations to recognize small

business needs and trade secret issues thus preserving tremendous

economic benefit of product formulations while still protecting worker

health and safety.

. Developed and presented over 300 educational programs, including video

programs, for in-house and field personnel, distributors, customers and

professional organizations enhancing Master Chemical's reputation as an

educational leader in the metalworking fluid industry.

. Redesigned labels for over 350 products to meet regulatory and duty to

warn requirements. Achieved regulatory compliance and product

liability protection for entire line of products.

. Testified before worker's compensation court regarding health & safety

aspects of product and presented toxicity test data. Case was

dismissed saving all costs to customer and strengthening ties with

customer relative to product service and safety.

Chemist

1977-1978

Responsible for providing technical data and guidance to sales force,

distributors and customers on status and use of products. Tested on

average 50 customer used product samples per day and prepared reports

summarizing data and recommending adjustments to improve performance and

extend life of fluid. Visited customer sites with sales force or

distributor to evaluate conditions and recommend improvements.

. Created first set of documented quality control specifications for each

test used on each finished product. Consistency and improvement

enabled through documented data and procedures.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

One year Graduate Studies, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo Ohio

Bachelor of Science, Biology/Chemistry (cum laude), St. Joseph's College,

Rensselaer, IN

Completed Successful Experimentation (DOE) Seminar, Statistical Process

Controls, Inc., Don Wheeler, Knoxville, TN

Completed Understanding Statistical Process Control Seminar, Statistical

Process Controls, Inc., Don Wheeler, Knoxville, TN

Completed ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training, Benchmark Technologies Corp.,

Toledo OH

Completed The Institute for Productivity Through Quality Course, College of

Business Administration, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

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