James K. Huwaldt

***** ******** **** ***: 574-***-****

Granger, IN 46530 abid2u@r.postjobfree.com

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Operations Management

Driving profitability through continuous improvement

Manufacturing and engineering management professional offers 20+ years of

experience in diverse business settings. Demonstrated ability to

recognize improvement opportunities and launch initiatives to boost

efficiency and lower operating costs. Comprehensive knowledge of

manufacturing operations and applications for lean manufacturing methods.

Expertise in concurrently increasing productivity, product quality, and

workplace safety.

Core Competencies

Process Improvement

Plant Layout

OSHA Requirements

P&L Management

Preventative Maintenance

M. S. in Technology

Staff Development

Union Workforce

Tooling

Lean Manufacturing: 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Cellular

Manufacturing, Visual Factory, FMEA, POKE-A-YOKE, Six-Sigma

Work Measurement: Time Studies, MTM, MOST

Problem Resolution: 8D, Kepner-Tregoe, Juran's Quality Improvement Tools,

SPC

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Primary Experience

ELKHART PRODUCTS, Elkhart, IN 2004 - 2007

$40 million manufacturer of copper plumbing components.

Senior Process Engineer

Specified, justified, and led implementation of cost reduction and

multimillion dollar capital expenditure projects. Conducted training on

setup reduction techniques and lean manufacturing, including value stream

mapping. Audited and updated job assignments including bills of material

and process routers.

Selected Accomplishments

> Developed plant layout, processes, tooling, and equipment

specifications for additional production lines to accommodate $4

million in annual sales.

> Identified and executed projects that delivered $200K in cost savings

and increased operating efficiencies from 75% to 90%.

> Reduced setup times plant-wide by 32%.

> Managed $2.5 million new product project to on time and within budget

completion.

NATIONAL COPPER PRODUCTS, Dowagiac, MI 1979 - 1996

Formerly Modine Heat Transfer / Sundstrand Heat Transfer

$20 million manufacturer of copper tubing, evaporators, condensers, and

heat recovery coils.

Plant Manager (1988-1996); Engineering Manager (1979-1987)

Managed a three-shift operation consisting of 250 employees in

manufacturing, quality assurance, engineering, materials management,

sales, accounting, and human relations. Developed five-year plans

including market strategy, capital budget, and financial targets.

Negotiated union contracts and all other phases of grievance procedures

including presenting at arbitration cases. Supervised design and

revisions of progressive dies, bend dies, and stamping dies. Held full

P&L responsibility.

Selected Accomplishments

> Expanded copper tube business from one to three shifts and

transitioned business from loss to profitability by tripling annual

sales from $6 million to $18+ million.

> Drove $4 million sales increase by developing a process and product

for internal microfins in copper tubing - a product previously

available only through Japanese sources.

> Implemented preventive maintenance program which improved equipment

uptime by 15%.

> Attained 25% reduction in both severity and number of safety incidents

by initiating a variety of awareness methods and techniques.

> Conducted classes for all production employees in Juran's quality

improvement tools.

> Led and trained staff and associates to attain ISO9002 certification.

> Developed plant layout for green field plant in Mexico to produce

condensers and evaporators.

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Short Term / Contract Experience

MEDTEC, Goshen, IN 2009 - 2010

Manufacturer of ambulances for municipalities.

Contract Supervisor

Developed process documentation for rough wiring of ambulances

Supervised the manufacture of Type II ambulances

Selected Accomplishments

> Manufactured first type II ambulance with zero defects in final

inspection

> Modified work assignments and process flow to match sales requirements

> Reduced staffing and improved number of units produced

> Developed manufacturing methods for first aluminum cabinet units on

Ford vans

MISHAWAKA SHEET METAL, Elkhart, IN 2007 - 2008

$20 million aluminum and steel fabrication for RV and cargo trailer

industries.

Vice President of Operations

Directed all aspects of operations including production, shipping,

receiving, inventory management, scheduling, quality, safety, capital

acquisitions, maintenance, human relations, policy initiatives, lean

manufacturing, Kanban, facilities, and staffing.

Selected Accomplishments

> Improved on-time delivery from 75% to 95% by implementing Kanban.

> Reduced the defective products being shipped to customers from 10% to

zero.

> Established procedures to increase compliance with OSHA guidelines.

AM GENERAL CORPORATION, Mishawaka, IN 2000 - 2004

Manufacturer of military and commercial HUMMERS.

Contract Senior Industrial Engineer

Established a military ambulance program including the process methods,

time studies, manning, and line balancing. Developed a layout and oversaw

installation of racking for LOC operation of incoming components.

Provided industrial engineering support for H1 body assembly line

including lean initiatives, armor installation, and model changes for

commercial units.

Selected Accomplishments

> Achieved 90% balance of work force and brought new line to production

of 100 units per month.

> Incorporated offline armor assembly into assembly line

> Facilitated lean processes for engine line and hood assembly line

HEHR INTERNATIONAL INC., Plymouth, IN 1999 - 2000

$15 million manufacturer of windows and doors for recreational vehicles.

General Manager

Directed purchasing, product design, manufacturing, quality, shipping,

inventory, customer service, sales, accounting, maintenance, safety, and

inventory management. Held full P&L responsibility.

Selected Accomplishments

> Streamlined manufacturing operations to improve on-time shipping to

100% from less than 50%.

INDIANA TECH, Elkhart, IN 1999 - Present

Provider of education from associate through master degrees.

Adjunct Instructor

Teach project management and math related classes including algebra and

statistics.

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Education

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Kalamazoo, MI

Master of Science in Technology

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Carbondale, IL

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

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