Manager Plant

Brett D. Hunter

P. O. Box ***, Harleton, TX, ****1

C 903-***-**** * H 903-***-****

*****.********@*****.***

Career Objective

I am a highly motivated, experienced professional well trained in leadership, teambuilding, and lean manufacturing skills. I have

a proven track record of maximizing the output of an organization and minimizing the impact of variables and overhead

expenses. By applying a structured approach to building a Lean organization we have developed robust processes and high

performing teams which show a high level of commitment for the company, each other, and the community.

• Track record that is measured by full P&L responsibility as well as Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost metrics

• Lean processes that are well documented with Control Plans, Work Instructions, Gauge Instructions and Layered Audits

• Teams that are well informed, highly trained, empowered, and deployed

BorgWarner Career Experience

Plant Manager – TorqTransfer Systems (2012 to present) - Longview, TX

Manage all aspects of a stand-alone production facility. Responsible for the development and implementation of strategy in

accordance to production, plant engineering, manufacturing engineering, human resources, finance, compliance, and quality to

achieve optimum results. Responsibilities include P&L and EV for the facility and the development of employees and managers,

to increase the Company’s talent level.

• Managing the Safest Plant of the 57 BorgWarner plants globally

• Able to increase profitability 156% in 12 months

• Reduced Scrap 34%

• Reduced Tooling, Coolant and Cleaner costs 25%

• Reduced Customer Complaints 48% and reduced PPM from 129 in 2011 to 18 in 2012.

• Positioned plant to be used as a “benchmark” for LEAN techniques

• Implemented employee driven wellness program

• Reduced Health Care costs 25%

Operations Manager – TorqTransfer Systems (2008 to 2011) - Longview, TX

Managed the sale and exit of the Synchronizer Business; managed the setup and startup of the Four Wheel Drive Component

lines. Managed the Manufacturing, Maintenance, Materials and Safety departments; with P&L responsibility.

• Reduced Labor costs 25%

• Reduced Scrap 52%

• Increased Inventory turns from 6 to 45

• Increased OEE from 62 to 92

• Champion facility compliance with all EHS regulatory and corporate requirements

• Implemented continuing education program, 43% of workforce utilizes

Brett D. Hunter

Manufacturing Manager – GM Assembly (2006 to 2007) - Muncie, IN

Managed 128 UAW employees and 5 salaried; assembling GM Transfer Cases on a 25 million dollar line.

• Reduced Labor costs 40%

• Maintained healthy working relationships with UAW Leadership to accomplish enterprise strategies

• P&L and Budget responsibility for Manufacturing

• Was One of only 5 ‘High Potential’ Managers from the Muncie, IN plant that were chosen to be sponsored and to attend

MBA school at Indiana Wesleyan University (the select group includes one VP, two Directors, and one other Area

Manager)

Production Area Manager – Casting Manufacturing (1999-2005) - Muncie, IN

Major responsibilities include managing a staff of 125 UAW employees and 6 salaried and 65 Million in assets.

• Recognized by Industry Week magazine as “Plant of the Year” in 2001

• Reduced labor costs 33%

• Responsible for planning, scheduling and execution of plans to achieve 100% of customer schedules supporting three

OEM vehicle assembly lines

• Reduced scrap costs by 33%

• Responsible for all new product launches, commission of capital equipment and capacity plans

• Lead communication programs and served as change agent for all departmental initiatives

Product Area Manager (1996 to 1999) - Muncie, IN

Major responsibilities included managing 330 UAW employees and $200 million in machining assets.

• Reduced labor costs by 21% in 36 months

• Increased First Time Capability to 96%

Quality Engineer - (1984 to 1995) - Muncie, IN

Production Operator (1983 to 1984) - Muncie, IN

Education

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

MBA, 2009

Graduated with a 3.92 GPA

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

BS, Political Science, with a minor in Business, 1981

Personal Interests

• Married since 1988 to wife Jennifer, with two daughters

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