Paul Westerfield

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Rochester MI 48306

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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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