Manager Plant

TIMOTHY R. SCHULGEN

USA Reserve Colonel Eagle, WI 53119 262-***-**** (H)

Secret Clearance *******.*.********.***@****.*** 414-***-**** (C)

General Manager / Plant Manager

Strong mix of operational and strategic leadership in various manufacturing disciplines. Recognized for

being a visionary leader leveraging in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, strategic

management, and communication skills to significantly improve mission goals, operational efficiencies,

and profitability.

Core Competency Areas

* Lean Manufacturing * Strategic Operations Management * Safety/OSHA

* Union and Non-Union workforces * Metal Fabrication Processes * ISO9000

* Team Development * P & L Responsibility * Capital Budgets

Summary of Professional Accomplishments

• Senior Level Manager in Manufacturing.

- Vice President of Operations - Amalga Composites Inc.

- General Manager - Klein Corporation

- Plant Manager (multiple plants) - Bucyrus International

• Diverse Manufacturing Background.

- Metal Fabrication History involving most Metal Fab processes (Welding, CNC, Press Work, etc

- Composites (Compression molding, resigns wound tubing)

- Small to Large companies ($5 Million to $7 Billion)

- Union/Non-Union workforces (Negotiated Union Contracts)

• Strategic Leader

- Strategic Advisor to the Iraqi Government on all Armament Acquisitions

- Master Degree in Strategic Studies

- Colonel, United States Army Reserve

- Key leader at a number of small, medium, and large companies over the last 20 years.

• Results Driven

- Great successes in reducing OSHA recordable incidents and developing productive safety committees.

- Implementation of pertinent Lean Manufacturing efforts lead to great successes at numerous companies

in efficiency growth, profitability, and reduced safety incidents.

- Strategic visionary understanding market, competition, and capabilities that helped increase market share

and profitability.

Highlights of Professional Experience

Rexnord Industries – Milwaukee, WI 2012 – 2014

Rexnord is a leading worldwide industrial company dealing in Process & Motion Control and Water

Management. Plant produced large industrial chain utilizing large mechanical and hydraulic presses,

Okuma CNC machines, various lathes and screw machines, plus manual and automated welding.

Plant Manager – Industrial Chain

Responsible for all manufacturing, maintenance, quality, capital projects, P & L, and continuous

improvement activities for a large 350,000 square foot facility with multiple shifts.

• Successfully reorganized plant by combining departments and upgrading machinery & processes.

• Restructured the workforce to better meet increase demand and improve overall productivity.

• Implemented very effective Safety program which went 9 months without a recordable and 17

months without a lost time incident.

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United States Forces Iraq – Baghdad, Iraq Oct 2010 – Dec 2011

Strategic Advisor for Iraqi Armament and Supply Directorate

Responsible for advising the Iraqi governmental directorate, on the purchase of all armament and related

supplies for the Government of Iraq, and on procurement procedures related to U.S. Foreign Military

Sales and Direct Contracting.

• Assisted in many millions of dollars worth of Foreign Military Sales to Iraq.

• Contracting Officer Representative for US contracted mentors and advisors.

• Facilitator and lead instructor for US and Allied Advisor Course.

Bucyrus International – South Milwaukee, WI 2008 - 2010

Bucyrus was a leading manufacturer of mining equipment with $6.7 billion in sales in 2010.

Manufactured large mining shovels, drag lines, and drills used in surface mining operations .

Plant Manager – Weld Operations

Responsible for manufacturing, planning, quality, capital projects, P & L, for a two shift multi-site,

manufacturing operation. Managed 13 direct salary and 250 manufacturing employees.

• Developed a scheduling system utilizing Lean visual queues to help meet TAKT time.

• Implemented numerous Lean and 5S initiatives (Drum Beat Boards, Productivity Metrics, Team

Leader and Work Groups, TPM, Standard Work, etc..)

• Reduced OSHA recordable incidents by more than half.

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Trent Tube Inc. – East Troy WI 2006 - 2008

A $38 million plant employing 140 hourly and salary employees. Trent Tube specializes in stainless

steel and high alloy tubing used in the aircraft/aerospace, food and dairy, and numerous

other industries.

Plant Superintendent

Responsible for manufacturing, planning, maintenance, and Lean initiatives.

• Company was profitable for the first time in more than a decade during my tenure

• Implemented numerous Lean and 5S initiatives (metrics, production boards, maintenance PM)

• Established new scheduling system allowing supervisors to better schedule departments utilizing

Shop Talk hardware/software system

• Organized the production plant to utilize a pull system

• Introduced and reestablished numerous quality initiatives such as Corrective Actions, Material

Review Board, and process control sheets.

Amalga Composites Inc. – West Allis WI 2004 – 2006

A $6 Million dollar company with 50 employees, manufacturing wound fiberglass and carbon fiber tubing

of various diameters and lengths.

Vice President of Manufacturing

Responsible for maintenance, manufacturing, shipping, scheduling, and quality for a two shift operation,

including a weekend shift. Company recorded record profits for 2005 and 2006.

• Implemented Lean projects, resulting in a professional looking plant and increased throughput.

• Increased on-time deliveries through improved scheduling and 5S activities.

• Implemented quality system utilizing six sigma principles such as a Corrective Action program,

material review boards, and process control programs.

Western Metal Specialty – Milwaukee WI 2001 – 2003

A leading producer of fabrications and sub-systems for agriculture and construction, employing 120

employees. Operations included large press stamping, robot welding, laser and plasma cutting, MIG

welding, and metal finishing.

Plant Manager 2003; Production Manager 2001 - 2002

Managed all operations at this two shift facility.

• Implemented numerous Lean projects and 5S which greatly improve cleanliness of plant.

• Increased Productivity 10% and On Time delivery improved 78% to 88% by applying Lean.

• Negotiated Closing Agreement with Union and facilitated closing down the plant.

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Klein Corporation – Cudahy, WI 1997 - 2001

Klein Corporation was a leading manufacturer of industrial fuel tanks and enclosures for

generators.

General Manager 1999 – 2001; Production Manager 1997 - 1999

Responsible for managing all operations of the company consisting of 50 employees on two shifts.

Increased production capacities from $2 mil to $5 mil in sales.

• Established a Production Control system and position.

• Established a Quality system and department which reduced customer returns and complaints

from an average of 20/month to 2/month.

• Established sound costing variables for all products sold.

• Reduced accident occurrence ratios, saving Klein thousands of dollars in insurance premiums.

• Redesigned the production floor for improved capacities, safety, and efficiencies.

• Developed an employee handbook and established an OSHA Safety program.

General Automotive Mfg. Co. – Franklin, WI 1993 - 1997

General Automotive is a major manufacturer of engine component parts utilizing CNC and screw

machine technology, with over 400 employees at one location and $50 million in sales per year.

Production Control Supervisor 1997; Logistics Manager/Plant Safety Director 1995 – 1997;

Supervisor – Material Control & Traffic 1993 – 1995

Managed the production control department, ordered and maintained the flow of raw and WIP materials,

scheduled all operations and outside vendor work, managed all inventories, and managed the shipping/

receiving departments.

• Redesigned and restructured Wash and Packaging department and Clean-room and assembly

operations for increased capacities, storage, and efficiency improvements.

• Designed numerous packaging improvements.

• Started plant safety program and was appointed Plant Safety Director responsible for the safety of

400+ employees.

Del Monte USA – Rochelle, IL 1988 - 1990

Supervisor for major manufacturer of vegetable cans at a 400,000 square ft. facility, consisting of

200+ employees in a 3 shift operation.

Army Reserve Officer 1985 - Present

Currently hold the rank of Colonel and the position of Branch Chief. Other assignments included

Battalion Command, Battery Commander, and numerous staff officer positions at the Battery, Battalion,

and Brigade levels throughout my career.

Education

Level 1, Program Management, Defense Acquisition University

MS, Strategic Studies, United States Army War College – Carlisle PA

MS, Industrial Technology, University of Wisconsin – Platteville

BS, Industrial Technology, University of Wisconsin – Platteville

Corporate Training

U.S. Government Contract Law – COR Regulations; Lean Manufacturing Seminars, Hazardous Materials

Management certifications, Total Quality Management Seminars, Safety Seminars

Special Qualifications

International Work Experience. Foreign language: Working knowledge of Arabic. Colonel, U.S. Army

Reserve (Active). Secret Clearance. Contracting Officer Representative for US Government.

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