NE mhogan****@yahoo.
Hartselle, AL com
35640
William Matthew Hogan
Summary of Highly motivated, results oriented manager with
Qualifications over ten years experience in manufacturing.
Excellent communication skills with focus on
teaching, coaching, and team building. Proven
track record in continuous improvement and problem
solving activities and implementation of lean
manufacturing principles. Strong background in
health and safety, quality systems, and ISO 9001
policy.
Experience 1998-2008 Delphi Steering Systems Athens, AL
Production Supervisor
Supervisor in charge of as many as 100 hourly
workers across three shifts. Headed a cross
functional value stream team consisting of members
of engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance that
was focused on continuous improvement activities
regarding cost, quality, and operator and equipment
performance.
Area made an annual six figure net profit and was
the most profitable department on site
Met or exceeded 10% year to year cost improvement
expectations for last five years
Met or exceeded departmental budget expectations
from 2003 to 2008
Improved first time quality by more than 50% in
2005 through implementing a controlled lot and
tagging system
1997-1998 Dutch Quality House
Decatur, AL
Human Resources Supervisor
Chosen as part of the start up management team for
the new facility in Decatur. Served as an assistant
to the Human Resource Manager. Participated in
weekly conference calls with Corporate Human
Resource Management. Assigned with the task of
writing a safety program and implementing safety
training for a start up facility.
Responsible for interviewing and selecting new
employees for a start up facility
Responsible for implementing a health and safety
program for a start up facility and ensuring
compliance with OSHA standards
Gained experience in management-labor relations
1995-1997 Wayne Farms Decatur, AL
Training Supervisor
Placed in charge of on the job training for all
newly hired debone employees after only 3 months on
the job. Responsible for interviewing and making
hiring decisions on potential new employees.
Administered employee orientation program for newly
hired employees.
Achieved a 20% annual reduction in employee
turnover
Skills and Lean Manufacturing
Training Problem Solving
Violence in the Workplace
Six Sigma Green Belt (partial)
Hazard Recognition
Lock Out Tag Out
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Education 1990-1995 University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
B.S. in Commerce and Business Administration