Manager Plant

Robert J. Berberich Jr.

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Camarillo, California 93012

Cell: 619-***-****

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Manufacturing Professional with a steady progression of responsibilities. A

proven change agent effective at creating vision, direction, excitement and

efficient in cross function teams. Experience includes successful

implementation of lean manufacturing, experience in both union and non-

union facilities, responsibility for multiple plants, global operations and

full P&L accountability for over 26 years. Additional credentials include

two master's degrees and a six sigma black belt.

EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND FACILITIES, COOLPLANET ENERGY SYSTEMS, Camarillo,

CA

4/12-Present

Director of new startup focused on maximizing fuel energy from renewable

biomass. Responsible for a broad range of activities associated with the

manufacturing and operation of fuel processing equipment. Oversee plant

layout, location, permitting and construction. Travel to find best material

sources and work with engineering team to refine production processes.

Achievements include:

. Located and developed low cost sources for materials worldwide

. Developed biochar production operations

. Developed master scheduling systems

PLANT MANAGER, Honeywell Corporation, San Diego, CA

11/10-4/12

Plant Manager for this $50 Million, 120

employee, non-union facility includes total P&L as well as 7 direct

reports. Products manufactured included igniter systems for gas water

heaters and furnaces. Processes include die-casting, machining and

assembly.

Achievements include:

Achieved Bronze certification for the facility 3 months ahead of plan

VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS, Transonic Combustion,

Camarillo, CA. 3/08-11/10

Vice President of three facilities for this startup company. Focus was

the development and manufacture of a fuel injection system to achieve 50%

increase in MPG. Primary operations included machining, research and

development, testing, and assembly.

Achievements include:

. Developed machining processes

. Developed human resource manual

. Developed safety manual

. Developed assembly processes

. Developed testing processes

. Developed low cost material sources

VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL MACHINING, Sanmina-SCI, Newark, CA. 11/06-03/08

VP of $70 million, 560 employees, non-union, four-plant operation --

three located in the US and one in China. Total P&L and sales

responsibilities with 12 direct reports. Primary operations were machining

and assembly of components for telecommunication, medical, defense, and

automotive industries. Major customers included: Boeing, Nissan, Toyota,

AMAT, Johnson Controls, GE, Martin Baker and Bell Helicopter.

Achievements include:

. Increased profits by 40%

. Increased sales by 20%

. Developed worldwide sources for production material

. Completed set up of machining operation in China

. Implemented TPS in all plants

VICE PRESIDENT MEXICO AND CHINA OPERATIONS, EaglePicher San Luis Potosi,

Mexico

4/02-11/06

Initially based in Traverse City, Michigan with responsibility

for a three-plant, 315 employee, $100 million, Tier 1, union facility, but

also charged with building and operating a new facility in China. Held

these positions concurrently with being moved to Central Mexico to run

operations there with 600 employees and total P&L for all sites. Primary

operations are machining and assembly of engine components for Honda, Ford,

Chrysler, Dana and General Motors. Achievements included:

. ?ncreased operating EBITA by 3%, from 8.2% to 11.2%

. Reduced total headcount from 550 to 500

. Sourced low cost material worldwide

. ?ncreased OEE from 80 to 85%

. Implemented 5-S program

. Designed and implemented Lean Manufacturing in all plants

GENERAL MANAGER, Harvard Industries, St. Louis, MO and Jackson, MI

2/99-4/02

General Manager for two plants with total

P&L: one 270 employee, $25 million, union facility in Michigan; the other a

130 employee, $12 million, Tier 1, union facility in Missouri. Primary

operations were machining, painting, stamping, die casting, and assembly of

engine components used by GM, Ford, Chrysler, Caterpillar, and the auto

aftermarket. Total number of direct reports was 9. Achievements included:

. Reduced backlog by $1 Million

. Developed low cost material sources

. Increased shipping performance to 100% on time

. Designed and implemented Lean Manufacturing in all plants

. "dded $3 Million in sales (new program with Caterpillar)

. Reduced headcount by 14%

PLANT MANAGER, Teleflex Automotive, Hillsdale, MI 10/93-2/99

Oversaw management with total P&L of this non-

union, $65 million, 500 employee, Tier 1 facility. Products manufactured

included the fabrication of electronic and mechanical cables and adjustable

pedals for use in the auto industry. Primary operations were injection

molding, extruding, assembly, and die casting. Total direct reports was 9.

Achievements included:

. Increased sales by $24 Million

. Increased profit by 50%

. Designed and implemented Lean Manufacturing in all plants

. Reduced headcount by 30%

. Increased shipping performance to 100% on time

PLANT MANAGER, Witco Corporation, Spencer, IA 1/90-10/93

Plant manager for this $18 million, 200 employee, non-union facility with

responsibilities including total P&L. Products manufactured were pail

pumps, grease guns, and Zerk fittings. Achievements included:

. Increased on time delivery from 85% to 100%

. Increased sales by $1.5 million (added new customer Kmart)

. Introduction of Continuous Flow

. Reduced operation cost by 30%

. Reduced headcount by 30%

MANUFACTURING MANAGER Allied Signal, Kansas City, MO 1/77-1/90

Manager for prime contractor for the DOD and DOE. Extensive

experience in production processing, manpower planning, budgeting,

inventory control, scheduling, inspection, industrial engineering, MBO's,

and high volume production.Products manufactured were weaponry components.

EDUCATION

Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri

Masters of Arts in Management

5/89

Masters of Arts in Human Resource Development

6/90

Mid-America Nazarene University, Olathe, Kansas

Bachelor of Arts in Management and Human Resources

5/88

Graduated CUM Laude

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker, Allied Signal, Kansas City, MO

Four year apprenticeship

8/81

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Black Belt/Six Sigma Certification, Aventa

6/09

Lean Manufacturing Training, Fuji, Japan

Lean Manufacturing Concepts and Techniques, 320 hours

4/91

American Welding Society Seminar, Ohio State University

Techniques in Welding Course, 80 Hours

8/88

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