GLEN S. TILGHMAN, SR.
Columbia, TN 38401
************@*****.***
(C) 931-***-****
SUMMARY
Proven manager with experience in multiple disciplines, manufacturing processes and non-profit organizations. Able project manager who can implement change. Develops and motivates diverse work teams that can meet company goals and objectives.
Areas of expertise
Project management • Maintenance management • Contractor, Parts and Vendor Procurement
Dealing with challenging customers * Continuous improvement
Computer skills
Exact JOBoss
Microsoft Windows, Office, Excel
Eagle • Maintenance Express • MP2
Minitab (Six Sigma) * CAD LT
EXPERIENCE
Indirect Purchasing Specialist. Ultium Cells, Spring Hill, TN 2023- 2024
Searched, negotiated, procured materials, parts, and contractors to complete various projects and maintain facilities. Identified, verified, procured and managed vendors. Support facilities maintenance team.
Achieved in excess of half million dollars in cost reductions.
Purchasing Manager. Bakery Technology Enterprises, LLC, Columbia, TN 2013- 2023
Procured and managed materials, parts, and equipment for the repairing, refurbishing, and manufacturing of $10 million worth of baking equipment. Procured and managed over 100 vendors. Managed materials and $10,000 spare parts inventory. Supervised and coordinated sub-contractors.
Reduced materials costs 10-25% through negotiation and planning
Reduced past due delivery times to customers by 50% along with a reduction in associated charges
Maintenance Supervisor. Middle Tennessee Lumber Co., Inc., Burns, TN 2011-2013
Supervised, coordinated, and performed maintenance on lumber handling and processing equipment. Hired and supervised multi-craft maintenance personnel and contractors. Performed MRO buying duties and managed spare parts inventory.
Press Maintenance Supervisor. Columbia Machine Works, Columbia, TN 2010-2011
Supervised and coordinated 12 press maintenance personnel who performed maintenance at more than 30 customer sites and in CMW facility. Managed customer repair projects by assigning tasks, ordering parts, and coordinating with the machining and fabrication departments. Supervised and coordinated 10 sub-contractors. Developed communication strategies to address customer issues.
Zero departmental LTA’s for 1 year.
Purchasing/Project Manager. Bakery Technology Enterprises, LLC, Columbia, TN 2009-2010
Procured and managed materials, parts, and equipment for the repairing, refurbishing, and manufacturing of $3 million worth of baking equipment. Procured and coordinated shipping to meet project deadlines. Managed materials and $10,000 spare parts inventory. Supervised and coordinated sub-contractors.
Reduced materials costs 10-25% through negotiation and planning
Reduced past due delivery times to customers by 50% along with a reduction in associated charge
System Engineering Manager. Bridgestone APM Company, Dickson, TN 2005-2009
Managed maintenance for five day/three shift polyurethane molding and assembly operations, chemical storage and transfer systems, receiving, shipping, offices, facilities, and grounds. Hired and supervised an electrical engineer, multi-craft maintenance and tooling personnel, and contractors. Led cost reduction team for maintenance and tooling projects. Performed MRO buying duties and managed $500,000 spare parts inventory. Improved cross-functional communication within skilled trades groups and across departments. Member of transfer team to relocate production tooling from another BAPM facility.
Implemented Maintenance Express software to meet TS 16949, ISO 9000, and ISO 14001 standards.
Improved work order completion by 50%
Maintain less than 5% annual overall plant equipment downtime.
Zero departmental LTA’s for 4 years.
Maintenance Supervisor. DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. Lawrenceburg, TN 2000-2005
Managed maintenance for five day/three shift injection molding (RIM and plastic) and assembly operations, receiving, shipping, offices, multiple facilities, and grounds. Hired and supervised 25 multi-craft maintenance personnel and contractors. Led maintenance project team. Performed MRO buying duties. Member ISO 14001 Implementation team. Member of transfer team to relocate equipment from another DURA facility. Improved cross-functional communications within skilled trades groups.
Used Eagle maintenance software to meet Q1, QS 9000 and TS 16949 standards.
Increased work order completion by 25%
Met annual goal of 5% overall plant equipment downtime.
Met annual budgets within 3% of budget.
Maintenance Manager. Hughes Parker Industries, LLC, Lawrenceburg, TN 1999-2000
Managed maintenance for five-day/two shift stamping, fabrication, assembly, receiving, shipping, offices, multiple facilities, and grounds. Hired and supervised 10 multi-craft maintenance personnel and contractors. Led maintenance project team. Performed MRO buying duties.
Used MP2 software to meet QS 9000 standards.
Increased work order completion by 25%.
Improve equipment up time 25%.
Reduced maintenance overtime by 50%.
Installed 800-ton press.
Overhauled electrical control system on 600-ton press.
EDUCATION
Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology. Pennco Technical Institute, Bristol, PA
Earned 12 hours in business management. Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ
Earned 36 hours in computer science. Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ and Widener University, Chester, PA
Company sponsored courses
Six Sigma Green Belt, Effective Communication, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Positive Management Leadership (PML). Stress Management, Project Management, Safety Training, Ergonomics, Managing and Motivating Employees, Kaizen Basics, Time Management, Teambuilding, Diversity, Presentation Skills, Finance for Non-Financial Managers, Team Problem Solving, APQP.