Manager Manufacturing

Michael W. Hoppe

**** ****** ****** ( San Carlos, CA 94070

cell: 408-***-**** ( ********@*****.*** (

www.linkedin.com/in/mikehoppe

Operations/Plant/Manufacturing Management

15+ Years of Leadership and Management Experience, including High Tech

Manufacturing and Military Environments; Background in Implementing and

Maintaining ISO 9000 and ISO 14000; Documented Success in Developing

Effective Lean Manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology Solutions.

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM); MBA

Positive, collaborative, and motivational leader who builds successful

relationships with team members, vendors, customers, and partner companies.

Proven ability to lead diverse teams to higher levels of success, improve

efficiency and quality, and increase employee/customer satisfaction. Able

to adapt readily to new environments and operations. Advanced skills in

deployment of SAP and Oracle ERP systems. Core knowledge and skill areas

include:

Continuous Process Improvement ( Lean Manufacturing Principles ( Multi-

Shift Management

Kaizen & Kanban Methodologies ( Cross-Functional Team Leadership (

Strategic Planning & Execution

Operations Relocation ( Total Quality Management ( Inventory Control

Solutions ( Customer Needs Fulfillment

Professional Experience

KLA-TENCOR CORPORATION ( Milpitas, CA ( 1994-2008

Senior Manufacturing Manager, Printed Circuit Board Test & User Interface

Groups (2007-2008)

Selected by Director of Manufacturing to lead team of 20 assemblers and

electronics technicians on 2 shifts in the assembly and testing of wafer

inspection system user interfaces and PCB assemblies. Coordinated efforts

with Materials Group to ensure steady supply chain, evaluate new suppliers,

and correct incoming material problems. Worked with Development Engineering

on product evaluation/support and resolution of product design issues.

Interacted with Manufacturing Engineering during introduction of new

products into the production process, as well as implementation of

process/design improvements. Key contributions and accomplishments:

Facilitated 180% of planned production over 6 months with minimal increase

in regular employee headcount through creative use of manpower, tooling,

and schedules.

. Directed training of technical personnel and movement of test

fixtures/material for end-of-life product support by external

supplier, resulting in 400 sq. ft. of floor space and 60 man-hours

per week for new products.

. Completed Lean training and supported integration of Lean concepts

into the manufacturing organization, leading Kaizen and 5S efforts

within the group. Results included floor and work bench layout

changes, improved inventory flow, visually appealing work areas, and

recovery of $200,000 in defective floor stock.

Senior Manufacturing Manager, Mechanical Stage, Handler & Pre-Integration

Groups (2001-2007)

Promoted to direct team of 30 assemblers/technicians and junior manager

across 2 shifts in the integration and testing of complex electro-

mechanical wafer inspection equipment. Key contributions and

accomplishments:

Decreased assembly and test cycle times by 40% across 3 product lines

through the innovative use of capacity planning, process improvement, and

outsourcing initiatives. Reduced cycle times by 50% following integration

of next-generation wafer inspection system into the manufacturing process.

. Contributed to design and layout of new, 40,000 sq. ft. production

facility, leading to 100% increase in divisional revenues.

. Assisted in implementation of online system for manufacturing

monitoring and reporting, cutting troubleshooting time by 20% and

paperwork by 90%.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued

. Contributed to preparation and completion of ISO 9002 certification

and ongoing maintenance, managing documentation creation/training and

serving as Lead Internal Auditor.

. Recommended increased factory training for field service personnel to

lessen reliance on factory representatives for problem

resolution/repair, leading to 30% reduction in trips to the field.

. Evaluated and developed offshore, outsourced suppliers; visited new

offshore supplier to evaluate initial start-up problems. Recommended

shift of work from offshore to cable sub-supplier, reducing part

failures by 90%.

Manufacturing Manager (1997-2001)

Senior Manufacturing Supervisor (1994-1997)

Promoted to lead team of 25 assemblers and technicians in the integration

and testing of complex electro-mechanical wafer inspection equipment. As

Senior Manufacturing Supervisor, oversaw 20 assemblers and technicians in

same integration/testing activities as the Manufacturing Manager position.

Key contributions and accomplishments:

Reduced inventories and work order variances by 50% and cycle times by 20%

while improving workflow and production floor appearance through

implementation of Demand Flow technologies.

. Developed Excel-based headcount planning model to expedite hiring of

production personnel; created and managed Excel-based production plan

that provided 1-stop planned/actual start and completion dates for

all phases of 3-month production process.

. Assisted in movement of the entire manufacturing organization

following merger of KLA Instruments and Tencor Instruments (1997),

including design/preparation of new work space, task and project

rescheduling to minimize impact on delivery dates, and integration of

personnel from both companies.

. Achieved 100% production rate increase over 12-month period through

staffing and training, facilities planning, and quality/process

improvements.

. Reduced system downtime by 75% by improving quality of customers'

systems through training, process documentation, and failure tracking

enhancement.

DENRON, INC. ( San Jose, CA ( 1991-1994

Manufacturing Supervisor

In charge of 60 employees on 2 shifts, supervising all production-related

activities relating to assembly/testing of cable and wire harness

assemblies. Ensured achievement of quality and delivery goals for cable

assemblies. Implemented and directed training of all team members within

the group. Key contributions and accomplishments:

Achieved 99.5% acceptance rate and 98% on-time delivery rate by

coordinating completion of 70 work orders weekly on average. Reduced

inventory and defect rates through implementing JIT techniques, improving

factory layout, optimizing technologies, and driving process improvement in

multiple areas.

. Improved performance for the injection molding production group by

developing training manuals and operating procedures; successfully

managed operation/maintenance for 40-ton injection molding machines.

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration: Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA

/ Honors Graduate

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering: U.S. Naval Academy,

Annapolis, MD / Honors Graduate

Certifications: APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society)

Military: Captain, United States Navy; Active Duty Submarine Officer;

Reserve Naval Officer. Implemented training program for 1,500 team members,

increasing training opportunities by 100%; awarded Navy Commendation Medal;

directed Quality Assurance program recognized by external auditors as the

#1 QA program among 12 submarines; Letter of Commendation from the

Submarine Force Commander for outstanding supervision performance.

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