Michael W. Hostetler

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Valparaiso, IN 46385

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Career Summary

Results-oriented OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE with outstanding technical skills and people-savvy leadership ability. High integrity and demonstrated ability to think strategically and implement tactically to achieve success within the constraints of available resources. Effective both as a team leader or team member in plant/facility operations with exceptional strength in manufacturing engineering. Track record of continuous improvement in quality, safety, and financial results achieved through hands-on leadership implementing lean and team empowerment.

Accomplishments

As Director of Operations managed Indiana Hub of 650 employees, $113M TVC. Non-stock compliance improved by 20 pts, late units dropped by 50%, while inventory levels improved by @$1.0M. Productivity increased by 12% ($10/operator hr.)

Accelerated lean efforts (SMED, TPM, and STD Work) focused through a Shingijutsu Global Consulting partnership. 88% of the salary staff and 41% of all hourly associates involved in at least one Kaizen event during the year.

Took leadership of a facility only three months into “startup” when existing plant manager resigned. In a period of only two years, we earned quality and customer service recognition from Ford (Q1) and GKN, all while sales increased from $0.5M to $2.0M. Initiated the acquisition of necessary resources which only tripled employment from 15 employees to 45 when original estimates anticipated 60 employees would be needed. Additionally, submitted for ISO9000 certification during this period. Certification was obtained after I left.

Reduced accident rate and lost time accidents by 63% from previous year through introduction of Safe Start educational program and intense internal review. Second year was on track for >50% reduction.

Directed the transfer of manufacturing processes and equipment, from plants in Ohio to facility in Indiana, and from Connecticut to facility in South Carolina. This included the creation and management of new operating departments and ensuring the seamless transition of logistics and customer approvals.

Directed equipment and process modifications, as well as the cellular layout changes, for lean implementation. 19 of 75 hourly positions were eliminated. $100K total expenditures yielded $200K annual savings.

In a period of four months directed the creation of a new producing department complete with staffing, physical renovation of an old factory building and installed new equipment and process technologies. 20-40% cost reduction in product @ $43M annual savings based on traditional manufacturing methods.

Professional Experience

EMERSON/REGAL POWER TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS 2014 – Present

Manager – Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Services, Valparaiso, IN

Plant Manager – Aerospace & Specialty Products, Valparaiso, IN

DIAMOND CHAIN COMPANY 2012 – 2013

Manager – Manufacturing Engineering, Indianapolis, IN

KAYDON RING & SEAL 2010 – 2012

Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Baltimore, MD

ACUITY BRANDS LIGHTING 2005 – 2009

Director – Manufacturing Engineering, Crawfordsville, IN

Director – Operations, Crawfordsville, IN

TIMKEN 2002 – 2005

Product Line Engineering Manager, Clinton, SC

Professional Experience (cont’d)

AEP/NSI CONSULTING 2001 – 2002

Contract Consultant, Columbus, OH

THE AULD COMPANY 1999 – 2000

Director – Technology, Columbus, OH

DEFIANCE PRECISION PRODUCTS 1999

Director – Process Engineering, Defiance, OH

TIMKEN 1976 – 1998

Manager – Manufacturing Engineering, Columbus, OH

Manager Machining and Advanced Design – Timken Research, Canton, OH

Plant Manager, Eaton, OH

Chief Manufacturing Engineer, Gaffney, SC

Area Supervisor – Machining, Gaffney, SC

Supervising Engineer – Process Engineering, Gaffney, SC

Supervisor – Industrial / Systems Engineering – Timken Corporate, Canton, OH

Shift Supervisor – Finish and Heat Treat, Ashland, OH

Supervisor – N/C Machining, Ashland, OH

Industrial Engineer, Canton, OH

Leadership Experience

Manufacturing Leadership – Comprehensive “hands on” experience in production operations and plant leadership over multiple facilities. Experience managing both union and non-union plants. P&L responsibility. Total responsibility for all functions, including: manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, materials, and EH&S functions. Served as Plant Manager and Director of Operations

Engineering Leadership – Full accountability for all manufacturing equipment and facility assets, over multiple facilities. New process and prototype development and implementation. New product introduction through utilization of FEMA, PPAP, and Stage Gate methodology. Responsibility for annual capital budget and project budgets in excess of $7M and $17M respectively, and large strategic initiatives of $200M. Served as Director Process and Manufacturing Engineering.

Lean Continuous Improvement Leadership – Experience leading the deployment of continuous improvement through the use of Kaizen teams in the areas of 5S, Std. Work, SMED, TPM, Poke-Yoke and inventory management. Personally trained plant staff in the areas of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Setup Reduction (SMED). Trained in TPS by Shingijutsu Global Consulting. Achieved Shingo Prize.

Quality and EH&S Leadership – Successful deployment and certification in TS16949 and ISO9000, as well as other automotive customer certifications and military specifications. EH&S leadership includes control of OSHA, EPA and sustainability initiatives. Led internal safety and environmental risk councils.

Education

MBA in Executive Management, ASHLAND COLLEGE, Ashland, OH

BS Mechanical Engineering, with honors ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Terre Haute, IN

Community

Board of Directors, FAMILY PROMISE OF HENDRICKS COUNTY

Advisory Council, IVY TECH – MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES, Valparaiso Campus

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