Michael Hippler

**** *** **** ***** ***, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094 440-***-**** / acxfac@r.postjobfree.com Team Building / P&L / ROIC / Cost Control / Strategic Planning / Project Management Automation / Systems Integration / Electrical & Mechanical Design / Training Dynamic production and engineering manager with 20+ years of success creating integrated solutions for manufacturing. Created and built The Control Systems Group from concept to successful multi-million dollar firm. Creative programmer with expertise and technique to produce effective and functional control programs and operator interfaces. Exceptional trouble- shooter and solution-seeker. Team-building manager with ability to communicate goals, develop metrics and inspire teams to meet objectives. A take-charge leader with the knowledge and skill to implement mission-critical solutions to complex technical challenges. Self-starter who operates in a ‘-no-surprises’ manner. Requires little supervision. Expert at building long-term relationships with customers, suppliers and employees. Skilled in all areas of operations, production, and equipment design. Experienced in regulatory compliance, particularly PSM, Title V and MACT.

• Reduced annual maintenance costs by 45%.

• Improved capital project performance by 300%.

• Met 200% increase in production requirements while reducing variable costs.

• Designed and implemented $1.85M production floor expansion increasing production capacity by 350%

• Founded and grew The Control Systems Group from zero customers / sales to $8.5M.

• Launched new AACC/Zircoa product line achieving $2M purchase of division. Bachelor of Science degree in Controls Engineering, The Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology. Selected Achievements

Reduced annual maintenance costs by $550k. While Manager of Operations Engineering at Henkel, improved maintenance service and decreased costs by restructuring and defining expectations. Reduced ‘reactive’ maintenance by 30%. Increased production capacity by defining priorities and creating and organizing spare parts storage locations. Developed preventative maintenance program including PM tasks and schedules. Personally function as the plant’s electrical and automation maintenance technician. Develop and maintain maintenance performance metrics. Created ‘Best-in-Class’ Safe Work permit system that satisfies corporate and regulatory requirements. Improved capital project performance by 300% While Manager of Operations Engineering at Henkel Corporation, decreased capital project variance from 9% to 3%. Directly responsible for continuous improvement projects reducing operating costs by $3.5M. Designed and implemented 12 automation projects totaling $1.2M in capital investments. Invented and implemented automated tube scrapping system, reducing annual operating cost by $50,000. Principle design, electrical and automation engineer for $5.5M process line for new product within plant. Designed and implemented ‘state-of-the-art’ Title V CPMS system resulting in full-compliance during 2009, 2011 and 2013 OEPA inspections. Developed ‘Best-In-Class’ management programs for visitor / contractor coordination and mechanical integrity management. Met 200% increase in production requirements while reducing variable costs. While Department Head/Production Manager, sustained on-time delivery of 15MT / month of premier dispersion media while continuously improving production process and reducing costs. Significantly reduced variable costs using improved methods and streamlined techniques. Completed process requirements and capacity analysis for 30MT / month production requirements in 2008. Invented and implemented revolutionary process washer achieving near total removal of product contaminates while maintaining increased production rates.

Michael Hippler

2260 Par Lane Suite 402, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094 440-***-**** / acxfac@r.postjobfree.com Team Building / P&L / ROIC / Cost Control / Strategic Planning / Project Management Automation / Systems Integration / Electrical & Mechanical Design / Training Selected Achievements

Increased production efficiency & uptime of Zircoa’s premier ceramic product to 90% and 85%. While Production Engineer/Supervisor for industrial ceramics company appointed leader of team to improve production capacity and efficiency. Designed and implemented $1.85M production floor expansion using lean methods and practices. Completed process evaluation and capacity analysis for expansion ROIC justification. Founded and grew The Control Systems Group for zero customers/sales to $8.5M. Responsible for the successful implementation of over 150 control system/production machinery projects. Solutions provided ranged from PLC/HMI/ SCADA control systems to fully-integrated material handling and tracking systems. Managed operations, marketing, sales, engineering, accounting, purchasing, human resources and finances. Created, trained and led engineering design team. Secured accounts with major industrial and automotive giants such as Ford, Chrysler, Caterpillar and John Deere. Implemented hiring metrics and developed compensation and benefit packages. Experienced zero turnover. Launched new AACC/Zircoa product line achieving $2M purchase of division. While Engineering Manager for industrial ceramics company, selected to lead team to introduce environmental monitoring product nationwide. Filled sudden departure of Business Development and Product Managers. Created and designed marketing material that targeted an industry-wide audience. Developed interactive computer simulation of complex technical product. Secured all trade and utility contracts for new product. Helped negotiate purchase of division by direct competitor. Michael Hippler

2260 Par Lane Suite 402, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094 440-***-**** / acxfac@r.postjobfree.com Team Building / P&L / ROIC / Cost Control / Strategic Planning / Project Management Automation / Systems Integration / Electrical & Mechanical Design / Training Career History

Avery Dennison Corporation 2014 – Present

• Manager Maintenance Systems Manage all aspects of 3-shift, 11-person industrial plant maintenance department. Responsible for departmental budget and spending. Maintain world-class 85% up-time on all plant equipment. Implemented state-of-the-art Computerized Maintenance Management System. Developed industrial and technical skills training program.

Henkel Corporation 2008 – 2014

• Manager Operations Engineering Managed both the engineering and maintenance departments. Responsible for capital project ROIC and performance. Key contributor on award-winning management team. Recipient of Henkel’s Excellence Award for contributions to employee safety in 2010 and environmental sustainability in 2011. Develop ‘Best- in-Class’ practices and methods in maintenance and regulatory compliance. Give clear strategic direction and set high standards of performance. Effectively managed large number of projects while developing staff to meet goals and objectives. Delivered superior results in an environment of increasing workload and reduced head-count. Ranked top performer with high advancement potential.

Zircoa, Inc. 2006– 2008

• Department Head / Production Manager Managed production of high-quality ceramic grinding media and fine grain products. P&L responsibility for three production departments including operating and capital budgets, product costs, production scheduling, operator training, union relationships and day-to-day department operations. Met all monthly shipping requirements on-time, every month. Significantly reduced variable costs using improved methods and streamlined techniques. Invented and implemented $250k production washer exceeding all process requirements. Successfully launched new product using new process technologies. Zircoa, Inc. 2004 – 2006.

• Production Engineer / Supervisor Supervised production of high-quality ceramic grinding media. Immediate impact performer in the design and implementation of process uptime and efficiency improvements. Designed and implemented

$1.85M production floor expansion using lean methods and practices. Increased production capacity by 350% while reducing costs and increasing utilization. Completed process evaluation and capacity analysis for expansion ROIC justification.

The Control Systems Group, Inc. 1995 – 2004

• President. Founded and built this design engineering and systems integration firm from the ground up. Directly responsible for all aspects concerning the operation of the company. In charge of corporate and engineering management, marketing and sales, accounting, purchasing and finances. Managed full P&L responsibilities. Directed human resources and benefit management. Secured accounts with major industrial and automotive users totaling over $8.5M. Developed long-term relationships with original equipment manufacturers, customers and suppliers. AACC/Zircoa, Inc. 1991 – 1995

• Engineering and Business Development Manager. Managed Engineering and Business development departments. In charge of sales and product development. Developed strategies to increase the margin of systems products from -35% to 25% in only 18 months. Managed multiple control and data acquisition system projects, product development, application and field services by integrating internal and external resources. Earlier Career: Consulting Engineer, NorthStar Resources. Project Engineer, ASARCO, Inc., Electrical Engineer, Siemens, Inc., Sales Engineer, Texas Instruments, Inc.