1. HERBERT M. WILBER
150 High Park Boulevard
Amherst, New York 14226
hmwilber3@verizon.net Res: (716) 833-6756
QUALITY MANAGEMENT/ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL with over 30 years of broad
manufacturing experience. Total Quality Management (TQM) Master Trainer and successful problem
identifier/solver. Proven performance in metallurgical/process engineering auditing and quality. Strong
environmental and safety management record. Unusually effective in working with personnel at all levels.
Recognized by top management as a superior performer.
North American Hoganas (NAH), Niagara Falls, NY_______________________
Quality Control Manager with Health Safety and Environmental Responsibilities 2002 -
2016
Responsible for maintaining and improving the current quality system for a metal powder producer.
Managed the operations of the Quality Control Laboratory to provide timely and accurate results, ensuring
proper equipment operation and the effective staff management of three lab techs. Maintained adherence to
quality systems, acted as champion for investigation of customer complaints and other customer issues.
Ensured all safety and health standards were followed. Responsible for updating all documented systems.
· Selected to manage the local quality system in 2002 following a major plant downsizing.
· Volunteered to lead and provide safety training after downsizing eliminated EH & S position.
· Created and implemented a safety risk assessment system and procedure for all of NAH.
· 2 customer complaints average last 2 years with .01% return rate on 27,000,000 lbs. shipped
2015.
· Created a HACCP plan for the facility which contained 1 CCP.
· Coauthored a Food Quality System made up of more than 50 GMP’s to meet the requirements of
the Food and Chemical Codex (FCC) and the FDA requirements.
· Developed pocket cards to help employees prepare for Quality, Safety, Environmental & Food
audits.
· Facility Certified to meet the requirements of TS-16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 18001.
· Coauthored pictorial Lockout Tagout work instructions to provide detailed information for the
facility.
· Trained all new employees on the Safety, Quality, Food systems and developed competency
quizzes.
· Trained internal auditor who audited the Quality, Safety, Environmental and Food Quality
Systems.
Quality Control Metallurgist/Lab Coordinator/ Metallurgist 1996 -
2002
Workedas plant metallurgist and then given responsibilities to begin coordinating activities within
the lab such as lab testing and coordinating the lab calibration system.
· Appointed as Project Coordinator to create, and implement a quality system meeting the ISO 9001
requirements. Recognized for special achievement in 1998 after successful audit conclusion.
MILWARD ALLOYS INC., Lockport, NY 1994 - 1996
Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Coordinated engineering projects, safety program development and training, and compliance with all
applicable OSHA, federal and state environmental regulations for a manufacturer of copper and aluminum
master alloys.
· Performed both as the Operations Manager and the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager while
Milward had its most profitable fiscal year in its 48 year history.
THE CARBORUNDUM COMPANY, Niagara Falls, NY 1990 - 1993
Metaullics™ Division
Plant Engineer/Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator
Coordinated engineering projects, safety program development and training, and compliance with all
applicable OSHA, federal and state environmental regulations for a chemical and graphite plant.
· Developed and initiated the accident investigation/reporting system which minimized repeat

2. accidents. Earned "Metaullics™ Employee of the Quarter Award".
· Recognized by CEO for dedication and service as a TQM Master Trainer.
· Co-engineered a 63% reduction in the usage of an ozone destroying chemical, which reduced
employee exposure without compromising product quality or plant productivity.
2 Herbert M Wilber
UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION, Niagara Falls, NY______Metals Division
Superintendent of Specialty Products 1987 -
1989
Managed four metallurgical production and furnacing processes. Controlled annual budget of $2M;
managed 6 supervisors and 45 unionized employees.
· Managed the successful start-up of a $1.25M production facility expansion.
· Identified and controlled key variables, eliminating the color problem that jeopardized a $1.2M
chemical business.
· Implemented statistical process control which improved productivity.
· Selected as "Key Employee" by senior management based on superior performance.
· Selected to develop the strategy and plans to compete as a fully integrated producer of aluminum
hardeners with $500K in projected sales.
Superintendent of Engineering and Maintenance 1985 -
1987
Managed general plant maintenance, engineering projects, environmental compliance, developing plans and
capital budgets, and maintenance employee safety and health. Controlled annual budget of $.5M; managed
3 supervisors, 1 project coordinator, and 35 unionized maintenance employees in 3 crafts.
· Managed the largest ($1.25M) plant project in recent history to a successful completion.
· Developed and implemented a computerized maintenance work order priority system. This was rated
"Excellent" by management and improved manpower utilization.
· Initiated the review of plant environmental issues and corrected major deficiencies.
Superintendent of Sizing, Packing and Shipping 1983 -
1985
Responsible for several different crushing and screening systems along with the packing and shipping of
various metallurgical products. Controlled annual budget of $2M; managed 5 supervisors and 45
unionized employees.
· Initiated one project which saved $50K annually and co-authorized another which saved $250K
annually. Selected as the plant representative for a Divisional Operations Improvement Team.
Production Engineer 1976 -
1983
Responsible for providing engineering support and safely producing aluminum hardeners, increasing the
operating time on two briquetting systems, reducing costs and improving productivity.
· Appointed to Divisional Safety Committee which wrote comprehensive operational standards for
fine-sizing metal powders (highly explosive) for the entire Division.
EDUCATION
Masters in Engineering, -State University of New York at Buffalo
M.B.A. - Marketing, Canisius College
B.S. - Metallurgical Engineering, Grove City College
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/PERSONAL
ASM International member, ASM Buffalo Chapter Director and Treasurer, ASSE member, Amherst
Lions Club member and President (4 times), Robert J. Uplinger Award Winner 2006, YMCA
member, Christ United Church member and on various church committees.