David A. Hodges

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Reno, NV 89508

775-***-****

775-***-****

acvvk5@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OVERVIEW

Over 30 years of experience working as a progressive general/plant manager. Performed such tasks as controlling inventory, implementing ISO 9000, 9001, 9002, 14001 and total quality programs, implementing financial systems and improving productivity. Experienced in international finance, accounting, and operation in Europe, Asia and South America. Effective and proven "hands-on" management style. Strong communication skills. Financed operating capital, capital project, and plant expansions all over the world. Experienced in both manufacturing and finance. Built plants, expanded plants, rebuilt hotels as a worker, supervisor, and general manager.

EXPERIENCE

Assist Plant Manager

Sierra Converting, Reno, NV September 2008 to July 2016

Handling all receiving, warehousing, shipping, purchasing, press, lamination, scheduling, converting, hiring and safety for a 150 employee plant. in the packaging and printing industry. Have moved the plant in 4 weeks without missing a shipment. Set-up raw material warehouse system, finished goods warehouse system, shipping system.

Utility Engineer

Peppermill Hotel/Casino, Reno, NV April 2008-August 2008

As a utility engineer, I performed various maintenance tasks including the repair, removal, and installation of all equipment on property. I had many responsibilities in the fields of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

Owner & Operator

Bar None, Reno, NV June 2005-April 2008

As an owner and operator of a small bar, I performed all the maintenance of the building including but not limited to dry wall, electrical, plumbing, roofing, heating and cooling, and carpentry. I also performed tasks of maintaining a working relationship with multiple suppliers, as well as buying, budgeting, and bartending.

Owner & Operator

USA Auto Repair, Garden Grove, CA October 2001-May 2005

As an owner/operator of my own auto repair shop, I supervised 7 employees, while also performing auto maintenance tasks. We repaired and serviced about 100 cars per week. I maintained the business myself doing jobs such as maintenance, dry wall, electrical, plumbing, roofing, heating and cooling, carpentry, and cement. I also took responsibility of the banking, accounting, and budgeting duties of my business.

General Manager

Center Manufacturing Inc. April 2000-September 2001

Took over startup operation and joint venture three months from production of metal parts for Sony. Upon my arrival, there were no operating permits and only 220 volt power with 270 amps while the plant needed 440 volts and 300 amps. I helped improve plant operations and we were able to meet Sony’s production needs. I oversaw the installation of 9 press pads, 9 presses from 20 tons to 600 tons, 2 steel feeders - 11 ga, 40 ton water cooling system, 2 air compressors - 270 hp, 12 robot arc welders, 16 spot welder, 6 NC machining centers, 4 NC finishing mills, 4 NC grinder, 1 coating line, 1,000,000 BTU heat treating furnace. I also hired over 200 employees. Plant closed due to Sony moving its production lines.

Vice President of Production

Michigan Automotive Compressors Incorporated, Parma, MI December 1995-April 2000

Responsible for plant Management of 700 employees and over 1,000 machines; including 2 melt furnaces, 12 die casters, 6 presses, from 600 tons to 1,000,000 tons, 12 NC machined over 1/4 mile long each, and 8 assembly lines. We doubled the plant size, and installed 4 assembly line 6 NC machining line and 4 presses during my time at MACI. We also implemented during this time ISO and QS 9001, 9002, 9003, and 14001 and Total production Maintenance programs. We became the first plant in North America to win the Total Production Maintenance Award,(TPM). We used Kanban, JIT, Kazan, and Supplier involvement programs to make this happen. We met all production and Quality goals, while supplying Toyota, Honda, Ford, General Motors, Nissan, BMW, Chrysler, Mercedes Benz and others with over 2,000,000 Automotive Compressors a year.

EDUCATION

Executive Education in Management 1992

Duke University, Fuqua Graduate School of Business Durham, NC

Bachelor of Science in Economics 1978

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Over seas studies in Economics

Academy of Economics and Social Relations, Krakow, Poland

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

Thomas Group - Total Cycle Time Reduction

Farr Institute - Executive Development Program

American Production and Inventory Control Society - Inventory Control Certified & Materials Requirement Planning Certified

Dale Carnegie Institute – Public Speaking and Personality Development

IBM - Materials Requirement Planning II

Society of American Value Engineers – Value Analysis Study

Total Production Maintenance-TPM Award

Haz-Mat-24 hour Training

Root Cause Analysis Training

Good Manufacturing Practice Training

Hazard Assessment Training

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