Philip M. Korte

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Ottawa, KS *****

ac5643@r.postjobfree.com

520-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMAY

To acquire a position with your company, contributing to the success as a versatile and innovative management professional skilled at seeing the ”Big Picture” while focusing on any details that needs to be addressed. From my work experiences I have expertise in business development and streamlining processes and systems of Lean Manufacturing, Demand Flow Technology processes, Just-In-Time, as well as others.

SKILLS

Experience in shop floor manufacturing and warehouse distribution

Superb Leadership skills in cross teams and work streams for manufacturing and distribution processes

Thirty plus years of Business Management, Project Development/Planning, budgeting and forecasting

Employment training and motivational skills with experience in Production Pay Systems

Exceptional training methods to assure the highest quality product with high employee performance and workmanship.

Experienced in tooling, tool design, preventative maintenance

Gear/shaft, gearbox assembly experience

Process improvement/problem solving/Work flow planning

Quality assurance and control with emphasis on safety compliance

Knowledge and Understanding of the Importance of QS9000 and QS140001 and their compliance to attain company profitability

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Contract negotiations

Manufacturing and technology experience with highly tuned strategies for manufacturing and distribution priorities, production schedules, customer delivery and quality control.

Lean manufacturing and just in time’ demand flow technology and processes

Direct continuous improvement plans and activities

Successful Team Leader resulting in employee sustainability and productivity

Logistic and risk management

Monitor safety and housekeeping

Performance evaluations

Highly Skilled in all aspects of mechanical knowledge and operation technology

Work History

Note: other jobs not listed below include: Modine Radiator, Five years with Iowa Beef (extensive meat processing experience at production line and management levels), Ottawa Truck (Kalmar Ind.), Tombstone Public Works Director (4 years), and restaurant Owner and Night Manager, Tucson, AZ (18 years), Lee Bays Concrete, Tucson, AZ. Redline Service, Tucson, AZ (high end European models).

Owner

Create a Custom Cycles, Tombstone AZ Nov. 2006-2017

Owner-operated and maintained a custom motorcycle company with a dealer network in all fifty states. I have an exceptional relationship with my vender network and have worked closely with them to keep cost down and quality at its highest. I designed an exceptional and proficient assembly line and sub-assembly process in manufacturing a custom line of Quality Built Motorcycles. My other skills of everyday operations include

business skills, budgeting strategies, development of “Bill of Materials”, use of current technology to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of the business.

This includes employee training and managing, inventory and purchasing, marketing, promotion and sales.

Phil Korte

Motorcycle Manufacturing Supervisor

Hacienda Custom Cycles, Scottsdale, AZ June 2004-June 2006

Organizing and regulating the production and maintenance operations to guarantee effective return on capital. Reporting and tracking cost projections on new and ongoing projects. Responsible for the overall supervision of the operational system of the production line, and team, preventative maintenance and facilities. Developed “Bill of Materials” for their bike production. Utilized the manpower facilities equipment materials and assets to ensure minimal manufacturing errors, saving the company money and increasing profits to record levels. Addressed any safety issues and put in preventive policies, resulting in a reduction of injuries on the job and a safer and higher quality product. Highly knowledgeable on county, state and federal polices and requirements.

Motorcycle Manufacturing Supervisor

American Performance Cycles, Las Vegas, NV June 2003-June 2004

Managed the coronation, planning and controlling of the manufacturing production process and crew. Developed “Bill of Materials” for their bike production. Ensured the quality of product, which was the top priority of the company. Responsible for the productivity and motivation of the employees, human resources and safety codes.

Production/Manufacturing/Operations Manager

Independence Motorcycles, Tucson AZ Jan.1999-June 2003

Designed Motorcycles from the ground up. Designed new tools to streamline production. Designed plant production assembly line and equipment to support efficient cost effective production time. Implemented the Lean Manufacturing Production process and developed an efficient inventory supply chain. Improved quality, reducing come back and keeping customer relations at its highest level. Developed “Bill of Materials”. Wrote and produced warranty and repair manual. Over all supervisor of operational and information systems of the plant-24 hour-7 days a week operations. Improved employee training with a system of team work, competence, motivation and reliability, including safety training, saving costs and improving the longevity of employees. Over all leadership of production and business departments.

Phil Korte

Shop Forman Feb. 1988-Feb. 1999

Pima County Automotive Services

Leadership Position/Shop Forman in charge of all department employees. Oversaw and managed all mechanical repairs and maintenance for Pima County Fleet (Tucson, AZ)

of vehicles including law enforcement, fire department, animal control, department of transportation, waste water, landfill and motor-pool, which covered over 2.000 miles of road way and 400 law enforcement vehicles. Designed tools and parts for improving the function of law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks to heavy equipment and animal control vehicle systems. Fabricated tools and equipment specialized to meet the needs on the service department, cutting cost for new equipment, parts and wait time to receive them.

Managed nine county owned gas stations and four automotive and heavy equipment repair shops. Trained as a Hazmat First Responder, Rescue Team Member, Hazardous clean Up and Containment Crew, Loss Control and Safety Officer.

Certifications

MACS(Mobile Air Conditioning) Life Time Certified Forklift Trainer, ONAN Generator Certified, Hazwoper-1st responder, Press Room Die Setter Certified-Modine Radiator, Cadillac Master Craftsman, ASE Master Technician, five years Management Training, Pima County, AZ, Experienced OEM/OES, AZ Food Handler Certification.

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