William Herman 524 CR 402 Killen Al. 35645 Phone: 248-730-0582 E-mail: waherman@hotmail.com PROFILE: Detailed, results orientated manager with extensive experience in project management and lean manufacturing, continuous improvement in a team building environment. Expertise lies in identifying, evaluating, and executing manufacturing improvements to increase plant efficacies resulting in increased profitability. Proven interpersonal and communication skills with co-workers and customers to achieve the organizational goals. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS: • Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing • Budgeting / P & L Statements • Engineering / Program management • Material Flow / Shipping Coordination • Vendor / Material Selections & Negotiations • Scheduling / Forecasting • ISO 9000 / Quality PROFESSIONAL SUCCESSES: Evaluated productivity of the production line and identified several opportunities to improve efficiencies. Produced and implemented several process carts to allow for better part presentation to the operators plus combining work responsibilities. Results: Improved productivity by 15% and streamlined staff resulting in a net savings of 135K per year… Managed a team that evaluated market position and executed a plan to diversify the customer base. The company had lost one of its largest customer creating a large void in production capacity hence causing substantial cuts in personnel to. Results: The team was able to diversify the company into a new market within a short period of time and thus allowing the company to be back a full capacity producing a new product and continue in the profitability of the company. Contacted: Federal Rail Road Association to design and approve a new flat car system to haul frames for a customer that would require getting allowances to overhang both ends of the rail cars be 2 inches on each car. Presented the design and information to the FFRA and was granted a variance the included the overhang. Results: Capital investment savings of $400K the first year and a $1M savings per year in transportation each additional year.  [Type list of skills]

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