Customer Service Plant

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STEVE KOPP

Summary of qualifications

An experienced manufacturing professional with an extensive

background in Automotive Manufacturing, and team development.

Skilled in areas of Plant start ups, Plant turn-arounds, Lean

Management, 5-S's, JIT, Kaizen, Executive Management, Operations

Management, H.R. Management and Administration, Safety, Quality

Systems, Engineering, Marketing, Customer Service, Sales,

Procurement and Finance.

Professional experience

2001- Current Choo Choo Automotive Styling

Chattanooga, TN

Owner

Owner of a work from home automotive parts and accessory business,

shipping product worldwide.

Developed business plan, arranged financing, responsible for all

P&L.

Manage all sales, operations and financial responsibilities.

2006- 2009 Assembly Technologies

Chattanooga, TN

Vice President of Manufacturing

Responsible for the start-up of Assembly Technologies,

specializing in fabrication, assembly and paint operations of tow

trucks, vehicles and metal display units.

Developed the business plan, arranged financing, leased property,

installed machinery and equipment, developed procedures and

policies.

Responsible for all plant operations, ensuring excellent product

delivery.

Responsible for P&L, budgets, forecast.

Implemented Total Quality System and JIT delivery

1994 - 2001 Choo Choo Customs Chattanooga, TN

Vice President of Manufacturing

Vice President of Manufacturing of an authorized converter of

Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge and GMC vans and trucks.

Responsibilities for P&L/budget forecast and all manufacturing

operations including assembly line operations, manufacturing,

engineering, personnel and materials management.

Company size: $32 million in sales and 250 employees.

Increased Plant productivity by 55%

Reduced Workers Compensation claims by 80%.

Implemented Total Quality System and lean Management

1989-1994 Hartco-Premark

Oneida, TN

Plant Manager

Responsible for P&L, Operations, Safety, and Engineering and total

plant management of Pattern Plus wood flooring, employing 220

employees.

Responsible for Plant turn-around allowing for the plant to

participate in becoming a public traded company.

Increased Productivity by 85% through lean processes

Reduced plant operating costs by 40%.

Implemented and trained all workforce on Lean Management

Implemented Total Quality Management System

1977 - 1989 Cummins Engine Company

1986-1989 Cummins Engine/Precision Gear Train

Charleston, SC

General Manager

Responsible for start-up and Manufacturing Operations of a new

company that produces gears and gear train components to the

automotive industry.

Responsible for all financial, sales/marketing, safety,

engineering and all operational functions.

Developed policies and procedures.

Implemented JIT delivery system and continuous improvement

1977-1986 Cummins Engine - Various Positions Plant sites:

Columbus, IN, Jamestown, NY and Fostoria, OH

Held positions in manufacturing, technical training, quality,

project management and organization development.

Responsible for acquisition of the Hitchcock Components plant and

Coppers Piston Ring plant.

Participated in the Site Relocation team working with various

Chambers' of Commerce in several cites, selecting Charleston SC

and moving operations from Dallas and Baltimore to Charleston, SC.

Responsible for implementation of Total Quality System, Lean

practices and JIT delivery processes.

Responsible for corporate manufacturing strategy, including

development of two startup plants.

Education

1972-1977 University of Wisconsin - B.S.E

1979-1980 Bowling Green University - M.B.A

References and Salary History available upon request

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