Neil Derheimer

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Mobile: 989-***-**** **** Maple Road

Home: 989-***-**** Frankenmuth, MI 48734, United

States

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Objective

Manufacturing executive with over 25 years experience directing

production operations ranging from single, small factories to multiple

plant operations. History of excellent labor relations, highly

efficient production techniques, quality control using statistical

tools, and careful financial management. Recognized for integrating

technology into business processes to strengthen partnerships with

suppliers and customers. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation

through detailed planning, thorough training, and determined execution.

Track record of success reducing costs, improving profits, and

streamlining operations.

Summary

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

. Engineering Management . Financial Expertise . Employee Relations

. Innovation and Retooling . Project Management . International

Management

. Technology Integration . Process Efficiency . Production Line Design

. Operations Management . Cost Control Programs . Inventory Control

Systems

Experience

October 2000 to September 2008 Exotic Automation and Supply,

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Vice President of Manufacturing

Responsible for managing the Speciality Products Group.

Products were molded rubber,urethane, plastic and chemical process

gaskets.

The group had yearly sales of $10 million.

Highlights: This Group had 5 consecutive years of record sales and

profits under my direction. These results led the overall company to

record profits.

April 1983 to August 1999 Tooling systems Division of

DeVlieg-Bullard, Frankenmuth, Michigan

President

Responsible for 2 manufacturing plants, a sales operation in Britain

and a joint venture in Germany. Products included precision tooling,

machine tool accessories, boring tools and lathe chucks. Sales were $40

million.

Highlights: Consolidated four machining plants for three companies

into two plants which improved the profitability of the company by $2.5

million a year.

Negotiated three consecutive contracts with the UAW which saved in

excess of $1 million for nine years.

Justified and implemented a three machine multi-axis CNC mill turn

lathe cell which produced CAT V Toolholders with a 67% direct labor

reduction and a 80% leadtime reduction.

February 1981 to March 1983 SMATCO, Houma, Louisiana

General Manager

Responsible for managing the production of Off-Shore Winches.

Sales were $21 million.

Highlights: This manufacturer of diesel powered winches was

experiencing production problems which produced a bottom line loss of

$1.8 million.

Analyzing cost and production problems, I revised their processes,

removed bottlenecks and solved production problems by subcontracting

and changing tooling. These changes along with others produced the

following results:

1. Quadruple production with no increase in direct labor.

2. Cut overtime costs 60% for a $200,000 savings.

3. Turn a $1.8 million loss into a $1.2 million profit within one year.

November 1971 to February 1981 Euclid Inc., Euclid, Ohio

Superintendent of Assembly/Machine Shop

Responsible for managing 350 workers in the assembly of large

Off-highway dump trucks. Sales were $250 million

Highlights: Led the assembly department to the highest total of truck

shipments in company history.($200 million)

Increased efficiency in assembly by 6% and the machine shop by 10%.

June 1968 to November 1971 Cleveland Pneumatic, Cleveland, Ohio

Project Value Engineer

Coordinated major cost reduction projects on aircraft landing gear.

Sales were $250 million

Highlights: Developed $3.5 million savings by completed alternative

design projects on the Boeing 747 program.

Education

May 1968 Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Supervision, Minor: Mechanical

Engineering

1970 Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio

M.B.A., Business Administration

Partial completion

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