Manager Human Resources

Michael Dehlic

***** ** ******* **** * Parkville, MO 64152 * 816-***-****

****.******@*****.***

SENIOR MANUFACTURING MANAGER

A technically sophisticated manager with a broad manufacturing background,

including experience with manufacturing paper gaming products, printing,

and manufacturing rubber hose for the automotive and airline industry.

Proficient at leading manufacturing groups to achieve goals consistent

with the reduction of waste, improving the effectiveness of equipment,

operators and supply chains, and improving overall corporate profitability.

Consistently improved profits by managing projects and improving

performance in areas that were previously problematic.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

. Continuous Improvement - Drove lean and six sigma projects that

were implemented to increase customer satisfaction and improve

upon the customer's three main areas of concern, which included

reducing overall lead times, improving on-time shipping

performance and reducing certain reoccurring quality defects.

Utilized Value Stream Mapping to eliminate non-value added

elements of the production process, effectively reducing lead

times for all product lines by nearly 50%. Increased on time

shipping performance from less than 70% to over 95% by

implementing a pull production system, using Kaizen events to

identify the production bottleneck and improve flow in that

area, utilizing spaghetti charts to reduce travel time and the

introduction of automated processes to improve overall

production time. Developed strategies to improve customer

satisfaction by eliminating critical product quality

deficiencies by utilizing Kaizen events, poka-yoke devices, and

standardization of work. This resulted in the reduction of

specific quality defects by 85%. Improved work flow by

eliminating stand alone inspection stations and incorporating

progressive inspections into the production processes. Also

utilized 5S, visual work environment and SMED techniques to

reduce waste.

. Automation - Recently procured automated printing equipment that

resulted in a labor savings of $400,000 annually. Oversaw the

installation of an offset press with automatic plate hanging

capabilities as well as digital printing equipment that

eliminated 8 production positions. Purchased and installed

automated pre press equipment that improved efficiencies and

allowed the plate production process to be completed in one

shift as opposed to the previous three shifts that were

required. This resulted in labor savings of about $100,000

annually.

. Inventory Control - Linked with the supply chain to implement

just-in-time deliveries so that raw material inventories were

reduced to a minimal level. Utilized pull techniques to reduce

work in process inventories. Developed a plan in conjunction

with the Sales and Marketing to reduce finished goods inventory

levels. Allowed a predetermined inventory level of certain

stock products based on the average number of annual inventory

turns for the stock products, production of finished goods

inventory was eliminated for all other product groups. This

program eliminated finished goods inventory levels from

$3,500,000 to $1,000,000 over the past five years.

. Labor Relations/Human Resources - Saved approximately $250,000

by negotiating with the Union to freeze and eventually terminate

a pension plan that had been in place since the 1970's. This

pension was replaced with other benefits that were more cost

effective. Effectively reduced health insurance expenses by 30%

during the last policy renewal by making changes in plan

options, this resulted in a savings of $420,000. Negotiated the

last 4 Union contracts. The last two contracts resulted in wage

freezes, spanning eight years.

. Purchasing - Negotiated pricing decreases for paper, corrugated,

cutting dies, printing plates, hazardous waste removal, freight,

and small package shipments that resulted in an average decrease

in expenses of 10% in 2009.

CAREER PROGRESSION

Universal Manufacturing Company 12/93 - 11/09

Plant Manager - 2001-2009

Managed all aspects of the operations of this $30,000,000/yr., 300

employee paper gaming product manufacturer and commercial printer.

Responsibilities include the following:

. Developed and analyzed corporate budgets. Directly responsible

for the profitability of the operation.

. Lead inventory control programs designed to optimize finished

goods and work in progress inventory.

. Guided the procurement of all raw materials and insured that

these purchases met budgetary guidelines.

. Justified the purchase of equipment and managed the installation

of new equipment.

. Accountable for implementing productivity improvements and

maintaining acceptable production levels.

. Responsible for corporate wide quality control for all

production operations.

. Developed cost models and managed cost estimating.

. Managed shipping and receiving as well as traffic management.

. Insured compliance with all health, safety and environmental

regulations.

. Directed periods of staffing growth as well as coordinating

reductions in force.

. Launched new production facilities as well as closed, moved, and

consolidated other production operations.

. Managed Human Resources, Employee Relations and all company

benefits.

. Managed all Plant and Building Maintenance activities.

. Lead negotiator for the past 4 Union contracts.

. Insured that all production activities are in compliance with

various state gaming regulations.

. Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures for all

production activities.

. Automating production planning and scheduling.

. Developed and implemented a quality control program and quality

incentives.

. Instituted a method to track daily shipping performance and

achieved significant gains in this area.

. Developed and implemented corporate labor plan and managed

operations staffing requirements.

Human Resources Manager - 1998-2001

Managed all employee relations, benefits, and staffing activities.

. Developed and implemented hiring procedures, as we were going

through a period of significant growth.

. Created corporate job descriptions for all positions within the

company.

. Implemented programs designed to improve employee morale.

. Constructed and implemented a corporate employee handbook

detailing corporate policies and procedures.

Industrial Engineer - 1993-1998

. Developed cost models and labor standards.

. Built and implemented a health and safety program.

. Found solutions to a severe worker's compensation problem.

Achieved intended objectives, including lowering worker's

compensation insurance premiums from $500,000 to $50,000

annually in three years.

HBD Industries - 1990 - 1993

Industrial Engineer

Responsible for classic I.E. functions, including:

. Equipment justification.

. Development of production standards.

. Performing motion and time studies.

. Cost Estimating.

. Productivity improvement.

. Developing and implementing a safety and health program from the

ground up.

United States Air Force - 1986 - 1990

Navigation Systems Avionics Technician

Received an honorable discharge. Responsible for maintaining radar

and radio navigation systems on KC-135, C-130, and B-52 aircraft.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree, Industrial Technology, Southern Illinois

University 5/89.

Lean Management Certification 12/2009.

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification 2/2010

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