Manager Management

DONALD A. BESSLER, JR.

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MANUFACTURING PLANT MANAGEMENT

MAINTENANCE & PRODUCTION MANAGER

AUTOMOTIVE / INDUSTRIAL / RECYCLING / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

P&L Responsibilities/ Design & Implement Job Training Programs/ Reduction in Operational Expense

Comprehensive experience in the management of maintenance and manufacturing operations, including

quality control and assurance, cost, overhead reduction and supply chain management.

Manufacturing Management Six Sigma Black Belt Certified, Proficient in: JIT, Kan Ban, 5S,

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ISO/9000, QS9000, TPM and Lean Manufacturing. The development of standard operating

procedures, processes to monitor efficiencies, warehouse capacity and procedures to correctly

track WIP material, and new equipment systems to eliminate manpower for more profit.

Solid expertise in orchestrating startup operations, accelerating process improvement and

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productivity by a minimum of 10%, as well as in project management; highly skilled in building

cross functional teams into top performers and turning ideas into action. Recruit, hire, train,

motivate, and manage high performance teams and supervisors; develop and execute training

and staff development programs.

4 years of Plant and Production Management with daily leadership of 143+ employees.

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Created a 4 shift operations to maximize production, order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.

12 years of maintenance management experience with a solid background of field experience in

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hydraulics, mechanical, pneumatics, electrical, blue print reading and machine tool operation

and usage.

• 6 years as a Commodity Buyer, Business & Parts Analyst for CNH Global, LLC.

EXPERIENCE

CNH Global, LLC. Racine, WI. •10/07 Current

Commodity Buyer

Responsible for sourcing all fabricated non current production parts for all North America plants. Coordinate out

sourcing activities for a 4 person team. Responsible for Paint & Pallet P & L Ledger account. Responsible for Depot

Operations with X Pac in East Moline, IL. X Pac Depot receives and paints for 3 plants and allocates, packages and

ships to CNH Depots.

• Saved the company $2.6 million annually, two projects completed for Six Sigma Black Belt

Certification.

• Reduced negative purchasing price variance from $1.942 M to $670 K with Paint & Pallet ledger.

• Reduced freight shipment costs from New Holland, PA. plant to X Pac Depot by $9 K per month

by introducing NEW returnable process.

• Supplier out sourcing project of $1.2 M of business resulting in $440 K in cost savings.

Business & Parts Analyst

Responsibilities for $23 million dollars of inventory. Review forecast and demand to insure uninterrupted Supply

Chain while controlling inventory dollars.

Expeditor

Review order board and expedite orders according to preventative reports. Work closely with purchasing to resolve

MOQ challenges, production and supply issues.

Experience continued

MAINE PLASTICS, Zion, IL • 06 / 06 – 06 / 07

Plant Manager

Daily leadership of 3 shift operations at this 220K sq. ft. facility, including quality control of production, order

fulfillment, and shipping. Heavily involved in budget planning and operational fiscal decision planning for the plant.

Develop standard operating procedures, job specifications, job descriptions, and training programs for 3 shifts.

Active participant in monthly management meetings. Interact with the plant safety consultant and assist in safety

evaluations and planning. Frequently assist in managing operations at the Michigan plant as required. Coordinate

orders and inbound shipments with the Traffic Department. Assist the accounting staff in payroll and Human

Resources issues. Direct a total staff of 143, including line employees.

• Increased processed material from 6M to 7M pounds per month.

• Boosted grinding production from 600 pounds/hour to 660 pounds per grinder.

• Reduced annual labor production costs $250K; researched, selected, recommended, and implemented a

new baler that resulted in elimination of 10 positions; directed a team of 8 and an investment budget of

$300K.

• Reduced storage space of rolled material by 60% by using a rack system.

• Developed and implemented a compacting vibrating table that held 30% more ground material resulting

in decreasing required handling by 30%, cut inventory space, and the number of containers needed to

condense 1.8M pounds of material on a monthly basis.

• Gained an 18% cost reduction for 100 temporary employees through effective negotiations of an

agreement.

• Remodeled inventory procedures to eliminate lost material, re inventorying, and streamlined the

inventory book that categorized like materials for easier scheduling enabling processing of more

incoming material without adding additional manpower.

ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCT, INC., Elkhart, IN • 03 / 03 – 06 / 06

Successively promoted to positions of increased responsibility based on consistently exceeding goals and

expectations for this $38M subsidiary of Dura Automotive; most recent first:

Production Manager • 0 2 / 05 – 06 / 06

Daily directed 100+ employees on 2 shifts in the production of slide tracks, seat frames, doors, and other automotive

and RV parts. Prioritized daily operations for 6 departments. Implemented continuous improvements to increase

production flow and timely order delivery.

• Slashed labor costs 25% through cross training, implemented scrap reduction program that saved $88K.

• Exceeded plant efficiency goal of 95% and achieved department average of 101.56%.

• Increased production efficiencies by 10% through training Group leaders and Line leaders to be more

effective; encouraged supervisors to be on the floor to directly monitor production instead of in an

office.

• Initiated implementation of Kan Ban inventory program that eliminated excess material production by

focusing on generation of production based on current demands that relieved excess inventory.

• Developed color coded bin systems and plant staff training for scrap to ensure correct identification of

different valued metals. In 1st 5 months, 55 tons of steel were converted to $126 higher revenue price per

ton. Program was so successful that it was implemented in all Atwood facilities.

• Designed a job analysis process that defined job descriptions and specifications to determine training

needs and accountability.

• Orchestrated the move of the Chicago Metra department within the plant that allowed space for a new

line in the facility.

Experience continued

ATWOOD MOBILE PRODUCT, INC., Elkhart, IN • 03 / 03 – 06 / 06

Supervisor • 03 / 04 02 / 05

Oversaw 4 departments and a staff of 40.

Machine Maintenance Technician • 03 / 03 03 / 04

BESSLER MACHINE SERVICE, La Paz, IN • 02 / 00 – 12 / 05

Owner

Established and operated this $65K industrial machine and tool repair business, including provision of maintenance

services. Generated business, performed hands on repairs that included diagnosing problem, ordering parts, and

reading blue prints. Worked closely with plant managers, supervisors, machinists, and line employees. Conducted

accounting functions.

• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for clients.

SPECTRUM SERVICES, Granger, IN • 09 / 93 01 / 00

Service Manager

Worked closely with owner of this industrial machine relocating and rebuilder, and assisted in organization and

technical areas on job sites.

• Developed new business and placed in charge of job scheduling, and allocation prospectus.

• Achieved over 15,000 hours of Industrial Machinery Maintenance, repair, rebuilding and technical

skills.

Career Note: Details of prior positions available on request, and include Automotive Service Manager at CORAL

DODGE in Mishawaka, IN; generated more than $1M in revenue, and Incident Commander as a volunteer firefighter

for the NEW CARLISLE FIRE DEPARTMENT for 9 years as the youngest officer in department history.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Principles of Lean Manufacturing, North Central Indiana Business • 03/06

Attended PURDUE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY for Associates Degree in Science Leadership, Organization, and

Management Program, on the Dean’s List with a 3.66 GPA

Various training seminars Franklin Covey, Indiana University for Leadership, Teambuilding, Hiring

Practices, Motivation, Morale, Roles & Responsibilities, Communication, Legal Overview, Discipline &

Defensible Documentation, and Performance Appraisals, Indiana University • 2004

Positive Management Leadership (PML), Dan McLeod Enterprises, Nashville, TN • 07/04

Masters in Strategy and Tactics Certification for the State of Indiana Firefighters

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