Manager Sales

William Wesley Hamilton

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864-***-****

General Manager with B.S. B.A and 17 years of experience in painted plastic

and automotive manufacturing. Extensive knowledge of industrial

manufacturing methods, start up operations, sales, project management, and

continuous improvement. Business driven manager with a proven track record

in team building, business growth, new process development, and customer

satisfaction.

Summary of Qualifications

. Current General Manager for a Tier 2 supplier to BMW, Mercedes, and

Hyundai

. Successfully started up "Green Field" site from development to full

production in 8 months

. Implemented total plant process system and achieved QS-9000

certification in 18 months

. Developed all policies, procedures, and operating systems for 3

different companies

. Developed business plan, worked on design team, and staffed plant

operation with 120 employees

. Responsible for Sales, Engineering, Process, and Plant Management for

the past 8 years

. High competence in mechanical engineering, ergonomics, and continuous

improvement

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Professional Experience

General Manager October 01'-

Present

Diversified Coatings Systems, Inc.

Greenville, SC

Automotive painted part supplier for BMW, Mercedes, and Hyundai, producing

annual sales of $11-13 million with a staff of 110 employees. 2 sites

focused on Tier 2 painting and assembling operations.

. Totally responsible for daily operations, sales, profit and loss,

process and staff of 110 employees

. Designed and staffed "green" manufacturing site from ground up to full

operation in 8 months

. Successfully launched 18 new paint programs for 3 Tier 1 customers in

9 months

. Have maintained annual PPM's less than 500 at BMW and for 8 years

. Achieved no lost time accidents in the past 3 years

. Obtained QS-9000 certification in 18 months, and converted to TS-16949

certification

. Have maintained over 35% of the plant employees with at least 5 years

of service

. Maintained P&L objectives for past 3 years while returning over 2%

rebates to all customers

. Generated paint yield improvements of 8% during 2008-2009 through team

workshop exercises

. Manage environmental program for air and solid waste (SCDHEC and EPA)

. Represent the company for all SCHAC or SCESC issues

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Engineering Manager Oct.

96'- Oct. 01'

Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors

Anderson, SC

Automotive painted part supplier for BMW and GM producing annual sales of

$80-100 million with a staff of 400 employees. 2 sites focused on Tier 1

painting and assembling operations.

. Responsible for a staff of 7 engineers and facility maintenance

department

. Responsible for all new programs from design to launch for GM and BMW

. Served as technical resource for production support on 2 paintlines

and assembly plant

. Successfully managed $12 million capital project for fully robotic BMW

part paintline

. Generated plant capital expenditure budgets and managed implementation

of all projects

. Responsible for continuous improvement and cost reduction programs

throughout plant

. Lead Kaizen, 5 S, and other lean manufacturing projects

. Implemented programs to achieve 20% improvement in yield and output on

large paintline

. Obtained over $1 million in annual cost savings throughout 3 years in

engineering department

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Additional Employment

Owner / Member Jan. 04'-

Present

Vantage Quality Solutions, LLC

Greenville, SC

Owner (Sole Proprietorship) Mar.

03'- Dec. 04'

Tags Retail Clothing Store Easley,

SC

Business Unit Manager May 95'-Oct.

96'

Avery Dennison

Clinton, SC

Paint Engineer Nov.

94'-May 95'

Takata Restraint Systems Cheraw,

SC

Supervisor Oct. 92'-

Nov. 94'

Philips Consumer Electronics (Plant Closed)

Arden, NC

Education and Training

BSBA 1986-1990

University of North Carolina

Asheville, NC

Training and Certifications

. Certified Fanuc and Tokico paint robot programmer

. Proficient in Autocad 2000, MS office suite, MS Project

. Certified in several safety programs for plant wide implementation

. Skilled in lean manufacturing principles

. Title V air and hazardous waste compliance

. 1994 recipient of the Philips Consumer Electronics Presidents award

for outstanding performance

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