1. 963 Nicklaus Drive
Newport News, VA 23602
(803) 730-5820 cell
(757) 875-1952 home
hippet@bellsouth.net
THOMAS L.
HIPPE
EDUCATION
OBJECTIVE
A position with a dynamic organization,providingthe
opportunity to contribute, by utilizingexperience,trainingand
capabilities,in Production Management/Supervision.
QUALIFICATION
PROFILE
• Multi-faceted, management-level background, with competencies in
numerous functions related to the production of various products.
• Experience with administrative functions, inclusive of: production
scheduling, training, human resource management, inventory
management and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinatingpurchasingof rawmaterials,as well as the management of
inventories.
• Experience with QS 9000 and TS 16949 internal audits.
• Experience with FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and DOEs, as well as a solid
background with many computer-related programs.
KEY STRENGTHS
•
• Able to facilitate efficiency through strong teamwork,
communications and management skill.
• Visionary leader,with the ability to actdecisively and independently.
• Capable of implementing procedures to maximize production, while
reducingmanpower.
• Able to improve processes while maintaining quality control and
customer satisfaction.
• Able to work toward building strong teamwork, working with or
without union representation.

2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Continental Automotive Newport News, VA.
Supplier Quality Engineer 2010 --- 2016
Responsiblefor all incomingproductto our facility fromsuppliers,
makingsure our customer was always protected and received material
to their specifications.
Helped to develop suppliers with non-conformingproduct,to meet
specifications and also managed production flowissues in their
facilities.Conducted VDA audits atour suppliers.
Solved complex problems,usingroot causeanalysis,drivingissues to a
final fix…notusinga band aid approach. Trained as a 6.3 lead VDA
auditor.
Siemens VDO Blythewood, SC.
Supplier Quality Engineer
2007 --- 2010
Responsiblefor all incomingproductto our facility fromsuppliers,
makingsure our customer was always protected and received material
to their specifications.
Helped to develop suppliers with non-conformingproduct,to meet
specifications and also managed production flowissues in their
facilities.Conducted VDA audits atour suppliers.
3iii Continuous Improvement Coordinator
2005 --- 2007
Responsiblefor setting up an idea programto foster continuous
improvements. Took a failingprogramand turned it into a successful
program by incorporatingtheAward of ExcellentProgram, through Bill
Sims Company. Was ableto take the programfrom 300 ideas per year
to over 1,800 in less than ten months, exceeding our goal for the year.
Manufacturing Coach
2002 --- 2005
Experience with administrativefunctions,inclusiveof:safety,
production scheduling,training,human resourcemanagement,
inventory management and equipment maintenance. Managed the
start-up of the facility by buildingstrongteams and increasing
production from 150 injectors per day, to over 13,500 per day, in 14
months. Helped with hiringover 300 associates and technicians.
HR functions inclusiveof the interviewing/hiringof supervisors,and
correctiveand disciplinary actionsof employees. Facilitatingconstant
improvements in safety, efficiency and quality. Involved with getting
our 5s programimplemented.

3. Dana Corporation Whitsett, NC
Production Coordinator
2000 --- 2002
Directingoperations in a department with over $50 million in yearly
sales.Coordinatinga team of 9 supervisorswho manage more than 100
employees, working on 6 manufacturing/assembly lines,in FMU90.
Conducting QS 9000 training. HR functions inclusiveof the
interviewing/hiringof supervisors and correctiveand disciplinary
actions of employees. Facilitatingconstantimprovements in efficiency,
safety and quality.
• Set productivity records for 50 model knuckles,
allowingDana Whitsettto bring60 model knuckles
inhouse.
2nd Shift Superintendent
1997 --- 2000
Coordinatingoperations atDana Corporation’s Whitsett plant,second
shift. Trainingand directing10 supervisors and 128 employees with
annual salesof over $190 million. Coordinatingschedulingand sales
forecasting. Facilitatingconstantimprovements in efficiency, safety
and quality.
• Gained new productivity,sales and safety records,
duringeach year of service,as the plant
superintendent.
Dana Corporation Fort Wayne, IN
2nd Shift Supervisor for Shipping/Receiving and Stores
1991 --- 1997
Coordinatingthe schedulingof shipments, both flights and trucks.
Maintainingtheshippingand receivingdock. Directingthe sequencing
of axles for Daimler Chrysler. Initiatingair shipments in order to keep
production operational. Supervising48 employees. Worked closely
with UAW representation
Dana Corporation Syracuse, IN
Productions and Assembly Supervisor
1983 --- 1991
Managinga team of over 40 employees in welding and assembly
operations. Maintaininglathes,mills,drills,CNC machines,Tocco’s,
heat treatment and general assembly linefunctionality. Worked
closely with UAW representation.
TRAINING/CERTIFICATION Certified Supervisor, Dana University
• Certificatefor Lean Manufacturing;Trained in CPR and
firstaid,ProblemSolving,Cost Control, Management
Styles, Theory of Constraints,Inventory Control and
Asset Management.
EDUCATION 40 plus years working in the automotive industry