Kirk A. Hagge
**** ******** *** *** *, La Crescenta, CA, 91214
E-mail- **********@*****.***
Vice President/ General Manager
PROFILE
Manufacturing expert seeking VP level position or General Manager. Proven ability to lead labor
discussions, improve production techniques and increase quality control measures. Gained reputation as
careful steward of finances. Cited for ability to utilize high tech solutions within business processes.
Innovative and creative problem solver and trouble shooter.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Proven Track Record
Financial Forecasting
Employee Relations
Innovation and Retooling
Project Management
Human Resources
Technology Use
Efficient and Accurate
Product Development
Operations
Cost Control Measures- P&L
Accounting
EXPERIENCE
Goodfellow Produce, Glendale, Ca
2007 – Present
Vice President/ Manufacturing- Production
Provide supervision to entire manufacturing division of Goodfellow Produce with over 500 employees on
the west coast. Responsible for labor negotiations and grievances. Manage operations, quality standards,
and line efficiency. Coordinate multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Conduct negotiations, maintaining excellent labor relations with employees around the United
States.
Upgraded production lines; resulted in 24% increased capacity.
Used analysis to study and improve productivity.
Circuit City- West Coast
2002-2007
General Manager -West Coast
Managed day-to-day procedures of $12M west coast area with 110 employees. Directed financial and
human resource departments.
Led efficiency study to determine best use of resources, resulted in $2M savings.
Supervised campaign to improve delivery by vendors.
Renegotiated outstanding loan and saved company $1.2M.
Get UR Games Inc. Los Angeles, Ca
2001 – 2002
Manufacturing Manager
Managed 68 engineers in the software, electrical, and mechanical divisions. Oversaw the development of
several cellular applications. Led division while managing budgets and maintaining partnerships with
suppliers.
Created and expanded ability to produce at a 34% increased rate.
Increased annual production by 10M units.
Used statistical expertise to measure quality
Detroit Tigers, Detroit, MI
1994-2001
Pro Baseball Player
In 1994 I signed a Pro baseball contract out of high school.
Learned to be a team player.
Figured out what the ups and downs of life through my playing experience.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Finance, 2004
UCLA, Westwood, CA
AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Manufacturers