Plant Manager, VP of Operations
Resume:
Paul Westerfield
Rochester MI 48306
248-***-**** cell
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Duramic Segments & Abrasive Products 2010 – Present
Plant Manager - Dynamic, results-oriented executive level leader with proven success in managing all levels of multimillion-dollar company operations while initiating cultural change
Identifying and Accelerating Strategic Measures that Strengthen Performance
Sustained Operational Results: scrap reduction, reducing kiln cycle variation
Leading the transition to SAP Business One software
~ Influential, Not Dictatorial ~ Strategic Planning & Execution
~ Entrepreneurial Leadership ~ Take-Ownership Attitude
Eastview Auto Plaza Rochester, MI 2007 – 2010
Sales Agent -Wholesale & Retail Auto Purchasing
Victory Nissan / Boyland Nissan, Macomb, MI 2008
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Bar Processing Corporation, Fraser, MI 2007
Transition Manager
My production schedule allowed completion of the entire WIP inventory processing in 6 weeks as this was only offered as a temporary position, this was all centerless grinding that had to be processed using Shane Steel equipment but no other personnel.
Provided logistical support to the movement of 3,500,000 pounds of raw steel inventory to other Bar Processing locations for processing.
Shane Steel Processing, Inc. Fraser, MI 2004
General Manager
Responsible for operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventories, purchasing, safety, and quality as downsizing occurred.
Falcon Cold Forming, Inc. Fraser, MI 2004
Operations Manager
Responsible for contacting all customers and advising them of business ceasing operations, then soliciting a last call bank of parts production run.
Shane Steel Processing, Inc. 1991 - 2004
Manager, Systems & Sales
Committed to continuous Improvement processes and systems – they will save you money!
Manager, Quality and Systems
The organization received ISO / QS 9000 certification.
Supervised 65 employees total.
Manager, Sales & Marketing
Reduced past due accounts from $50,000 to less than $1,000
Managed the purchase & installation of Production Carbide saws – sold them out with cutting work in 6 weeks after shakedown.
Manager, Purchasing & Traffic
Responsible for tracking and modifications to grinding wheel specifications that lead to an annual savings of in excess of $350,000.
Working with operators developed set up and run instructions to allow greater control of machines and grinding wheels.
Constant testing of grinding wheels reduced wheel expense in excess of $500,000 annually.
Production Supervisor
Responsible for 20+ union employees for daily production and quality while increasing my knowledge of PLC’s, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical issues, acquired extreme troubleshooting skills as well as how to use CNC & NC controls for machinery.
Developed my understanding of improving centerless grinding with the use of variable speed drives and numerical controls.
Public Finance Corporation, Louisville KY 1990
Customer Service Representative
EDUCATION
Morehead State University, Morehead KY 1984
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ongoing education in multiple areas to include accounting functions, Quality development with ISO/QS audit training, 5 S’s, LEAN Manufacturing, Safety.
Very familiar with numerous software packages – from MS Office to ERP/MRP to include SAP Business One as well as several contact management packages.
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