DOLORES BREDEMEYER

**** ******** ****** ******,** 76058

817-***-**** abnv80@r.postjobfree.com

Lean Manufacturing Executive with extensive experience in high volume automotive manufacturing facilities.

Staff and HRM experience leading both Production and Maintenance in a union environment. Accomplished in

implementing Best Practices with Lean Manufacturing principles and common Global Manufacturing Systems

to reduce cost and improve efficiency. Strong leader with excellent people skills and analytical problem

solving ability to achieve results. Skilled motivating the team, coaching, mentoring and developing direct

reports.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Business Planning and Execution High Volume Manufacturing Coach and Mentor

Technical/Analytical problem solving Recruiting and Staffing Staff and HRM Leadership

Union Negotiation/Conflict Resolution Safety Leadership TQM/Lean Instructor

Team Building and Empowerment Global Manufacturing Best Practices

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL MOTORS CORP., Arlington,Texas 2003-10/2008

Automotive manufacturing operations and assembly of full size SUVs, including the Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban

and Escalade, two production shifts, three maintenance shifts.

Executive Area Manager 2004 - 2008

Area Manager of the Body Shop one year, Paint Shop three years. Provided leadership for a staff of 35 salary,

65 skilled trades and 600 union employees. Responsible for recruiting and team development, execution of a

successful annual business plan and key operating objectives.

- Initiated continuous improvement activities to improve department Quality metrics 50%

- Involved and Empowered teams to help reduce total indirect material cost by 26%

- Achieved launch metrics with launch of new technologies and productivity improvements

- Championed improvement of Plant Safety Culture, resulting in 23% reduction in recordable injuries

Technical Maintenance Superintendent 2003-2004

Technical Manager responsible for the throughput of the Body Shop, leading a team comprised of salary and

skilled trades on two production shifts and three maintenance shifts in a highly automated robotic shop.

- Implemented Global Best Practices and buffer management to reduce non-scheduled overtime

- Instrumental in leading the plant to be awarded Phase 3 status, recognized as a World Class

Maintenance organization

- Installed Point of Use cribs for critical spare parts to improve response time, reduce spare parts cost

and improve inventory control

GENERAL MOTORS CORP., Ft. Wayne, Indiana 1994-2003

Automotive manufacturing operations and assembly of full size pick-up trucks, including the Silverado and

Sierra regular and extended cab, two production shifts and three maintenance shifts.

Technical Maintenance Superintendent 2000-2003

Technical manager responsible for the throughput of General Assembly, leading a team of salary and skilled

trades, 2 production shifts and three maintenance shifts, including Final Process Repair .

- Partnered with UAW on a team which led the plant to be awarded Phase 2 maintenance status

- Created a cross functional team and review process for PM’s to reduce cost and improve throughput

Production Superintendent 1997-2000

Lead Production Shift Superintendent for the Final Assembly Department, including Final Process Repair and e

Final Quality Inspection prior to ship. Responsible for leading the salary and production team in achieving the

Safety, Quality and Cost metrics for the department.

- Implemented Global Manufacturing Systems and Lean Manufacturing principles, resulting in 22%

improvement in Quality metrics

- Certified to recruit, interview and help identify new talent for the plant and corporation

- Lead the department to successfully achieve ISO 9000 and 14001 certification

Manufacturing Coordinator 1996-1997

Department responsibility for job set-up, productivity improvements, engineering and model changes

- Transformed team to achieve and exceed goals thought to be not attainable

Production Supervisor 1995-1996

Production supervisor responsible for the pick-up box line with approximately 25 UAW operators

- Achieved throughput targets with team involvement, innovation and Thinking Outside The Box

Reliability Engineer 1994-1995

Entry level quality position responsible for problem identification and resolution, involving daily issues with

production, suppliers and engineering.

- Improved metal surface quality by challenging the suppliers and setting new targets

NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL, Ft. Wayne, Indiana 1992-1993

Automotive manufacturer of heavy duty trucks. Technical Center located in Ft. Wayne

Summer Intern worked in Fastener Engineering for two summers.

- Commonized fasteners and reduced annual cost by $100,000

- Applied strain gages to vehicles, ran them on the test track, down loaded valuable data for analysis

TOKHEIM CORP, Ft. Wayne, Indiana 1977-1988

Manufacturer of gasoline pumps for service stations and smaller industrial and agricultural applications.

UAW Machine Operator

- Extensive experience set-up and operate multiple drills, mills, boring machines and tape lathes

EDUCATION

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

Quality Control Certificate

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