Management

TY L. HUFFMAN

**** ******** **. ****: 317-***-****

Shelbyville, IN 46176 e-mail: *********@*******.***

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Areas of Expertise

> Lean Manufacturing > Technical Development

> Process Innovation > Facility Start-Ups

> Team Management > Strategic Planning

> Financial Management > Quality Assurance

> Human Relations > MBA Degree

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hardigg Cases-Greenfield, IN 2007-2008

Manufacturer of plastic cases.

Shift Supervisor

Directed the manufacturing activities of a plastic rotary molding operation. Assured that all safety, quality, efficiency, and human resource objectives were achieved. Member of management team in successful start-up operation.

GREAT STATES CORPORATION-Shelbyville, IN 2004-2007

Manufacturer of reel lawnmowers.

General Manager

Responsible for the direction of a manufacturing division to include stamping operations, metal fabrication, heat treating, painting, grinding, and assembly.

> Reduced labor costs by 20% utilizing lean manufacturing principles.

> Accomplished zero lost time accidents in 2005.

> Reduced non-conformance by $50K annually.

TEN CATE ENBI, Inc.-Nuth, Netherlands 2000 – 2003

International manufacturer of rubber and plastic components for the business machine industry.

General Manager -Monterrey, Mexico

Managed the profitable turnaround of a start-up Mexican manufacturing facility.

> Guided plant losing $250K/month to profitability.

> Increased production value by 56% using lean manufacturing concepts.

> Decreased employee turnover by 50%.

GOSHEN RUBBER COMPANY - Goshen, IN 1999 - 2000

Manufacturer of rubber and plastic components for the automotive and industrial sectors.

General Manager-Syracuse, IN

Responsible for the management of a manufacturing operation with profit and loss accountability.

> Directed the activities of 400 employees while developing team management principles.

> Improvement of quality systems to insure compliance to QS 9000 standards.

> Assured timely deliveries of $30MM in sales consisting of 800 part numbers.

TEN CATE ENBI, Inc.-Nuth, Netherlands. 1992-1999

Global Manufacturing Manager-Singapore (1997 -1999)

Directed the start-up of a 67,000 square foot facility in Singapore. Responsibilities included; construction of facility, equipment acquisitions, employee training, and product roll out.

> Improved cost performance of forty products by over 10% through enhanced labor

efficiencies, material usage, and non-conformance.

> Achieved profitability in the Singapore plant within first year of operation.

> Coordinated and standardized production technologies for globally produced products

acquiring greater market share.

General Manager-Shelbyville, IN (1992 –1997)

Managed all phases of operation including manufacturing, finance, engineering, human resources, purchasing, and sales diversification.

> Reduced operation costs by 15%. Created a competitive and cost efficient operation through

the transfer of technology coupled with innovative business planning.

> Succeeded in implementation of the plant ISO 9002 certification.

> Realized profitability within four months of commencing operation.

> Green field start-up with responsibilities for construction, equipment, manufacturing, and

personnel.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Masters of Business Administration, Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Bachelor of Science, Ball State University, Muncie, IN

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