Manager Project

GREGORY S. FEAGAN

**** ******* **. 734-***-****(H)

SALINE, MI 48176 270-***-****(C)

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced operations professional with MBA, Engineering degree and 24 years progressive

responsibilities in all aspects of manufacturing including plant management, process improvement, project

management, production, budgeting, supervision, collective bargaining and quality.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SEVERSTAL NA, INC. DEARBORN, MI

PROJECT MANAGER 2007-2009

Producer of high quality flat-rolled carbon steel products -hot rolled, cold rolled, electrogalvanized and hot-dip galvanized - for

customers in the automotive industry, converter, service center and other related markets.

Primary responsibilities include management of capital projects as part of a $1.3B investment program.

Provide project leadership, management and oversight of capital projects from project initiation through

commissioning. Manage industrial projects for attainment of business objectives. Key responsibilities

include feasibility studies, risk assessment, cost justification, planning, budget control, project schedule,

engineering, construction, start-up, and commissioning. Manage overall project dependencies,

deliverables, goals and objectives. Maintain all financial, labor-based and status-related information for

projects. Communicate project status on a regular basis.

Selected Achievements:

Managed development of Plant Simulation Model used as foundation for justification of additional

capital expenditures.

Member of Project Management Team responsible for vendor selection, engineering, construction

and commissioning a $350M production facility.

WOLVERINE TUBE, INC. SHAWNEE, OK

PLANT MANAGER 2006-2007

Provider of copper and copper alloy tube, fabricated products, brazing alloys, fluxes and lead-free solder headquartered in Huntsville,

AL with 13 locations worldwide and annual income of $1 billion.

Responsibilities include full P/L accountability for $250M non-union business unit with facilities in

Shawnee, OK and Monterrey, MX. Primary responsibility for all aspects of plant operations. Provide

leadership and manage 35 salaried and 500 hourly employees to assure that all safety, quality, productivity,

and profitability goals are achieved. Develop manufacturing strategies to assure that business unit

financial objectives are achieved. Maintain contact with sales force and customers to ensure customer

requirements are effectively met. Represent the company in community affairs to foster sound community

relations. Develop capital investment and human resource strategies and plans to support short and long-

range business plans. Coordinate and facilitate teamwork to assure that business unit and corporate

objectives are best served. Assure compliance to all procedures and policies concerning all areas of

quality, regulatory, safety and human resources.

Selected Achievements:

Fostered organizational cultural change through integration of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma

principles.

Improved overall plant productivity by 8%. Set all-time monthly productivity record.

Reduced inventory by $7M through use of Lean manufacturing techniques.

Increased utilization of Monterrey facility from 60% to 90% leveraging conversion cost advantage.

Implemented policies and procedures to reduce Shawnee Plant conversion costs by 11%.

INDIANA TUBE CORPORATION EVANSVILLE, IN

OPERATIONS MANAGER 2001 - 2006

Manufacturer of high-quality, small diameter, single wall, welded low carbon steel tube, refrigeration serpentines and condensers.

Responsibilities included full budget accountability for $55M manufacturing facility. Directed all aspects

of operations. Managed production, maintenance, engineering, industrial engineering, and scheduling

functions consisting of 16 salaried and 175 hourly employees. Established and executed annual operations

budget. Responsible for administration of Collective Bargaining Agreement. Served as member of labor

contract negotiating team. Worked with Human Resources in the hourly and salary hiring process.

Responsible for identifying needs and procuring capital. Interacted with Sales Department to assure

customer requirements, and on-time delivery. Developed and administered operating practices and

procedures to increase efficiency, quality, and profitability of operation. Worked with Sales Department to

integrate product enhancements and customer design changes into manufacturing process. Actively

participated in short and long-range strategic business planning process.

Selected Achievements:

Implemented Lean manufacturing concepts resulting in 20% reduction in inventory, 50%

reduction in overtime, and 20% reduction in scrap.

Developed departmental operating schedule resulting in 80% reduction in changeover time.

Reduced SKU’s by 25% yielding increased inventory turns and reduced changeovers.

Increased departmental productivity by 15% through implementation of preventive maintenance

program.

Managed start up of new production line expanding company’s product offering.

THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS MARION, IN

PRODUCTION MANAGER 2000 – 2001

BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION CHESTERTON, IN

PRODUCTION MANAGER 1995 – 2000

PROCESS ENGINEER 1991 – 1995

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER 1984 – 1991

KEYSTONE CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES PEORIA, IL

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER 1980 – 1981

EDUCATION

INDIANA UNIVERSITY DECEMBER 1987

Master of Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – ROLLA MAY 1984

Bachelor of Science Engineering Management

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