David A. Hopkins is a senior global manufacturing executive with extensive experience planning, directing, and improving manufacturing operations. He has over 20 years of experience leading multi-site manufacturing operations, process improvement initiatives, and teams across diverse cultures. His background includes roles as Vice President of Manufacturing & Operations for W.L. Gore & Associates and various leadership positions for DuPont and DuPont Dow where he drove cost reductions, productivity improvements, and new product development.

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101 Indian Springs Road, Kennett Square PA 19348 | +1 302 333 8883 | davidahopkins4@gmail.com
Senior Global Manufacturing Executive
E X TE NS I V E BA CK G R O UN D I N PL AN NI NG , D I R E CT I N G , & I MPR OVI NG M AN UF AC TU R I N G OPE R AT I ON S
Proactive, change-focused Executive Leader proven in accelerating revenue growth and optimizing operations against
aggressive requirements. Six Sigma expert with demonstrated record of success in identifying and capitalizing on
opportunities to enhance global manufacturing processes. Trusted partner to C-Level leadership in defining and
activating sophisticated operational strategies. Multilingual communicator skilled in leading dispersed teams and
building relationships with diverse audiences comprised of partners, customers, stakeholders and vendors.
Areas Of Expertise
 Manufacturing Management
 Global Multi-Site Oversight
 Change Management
 Strategic & Critical Thinker
 Lean/Six Sigma Implementation
 Cost & Budget Control
 Process Engineering
 Complex Supply Chain Expertise
 Onshore & Offshore Leadership
 C-Level Relationships
 Talent Acquisition & Retention
 Leadership in Diverse Cultures
Professional Experience
W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES Newark, DE and Shenzhen, China
VICE PRESIDENT OF MANUFACTURING & OPERATIONS (GLOBAL MANUFACTURING LEADER) 2004 – 2016
Strategic, tactical leader over $1B+ operations spanning six international plants and 650+ multidisciplinary personnel.
Oversaw overall manufacturing fixed cost ($150M+) and raw material spend ($300M+). Initiated and directed projects
aimed at maximizing capacity utilization and driving fixed cost productivity improvements year-over-year. Architected
and led global operations team, handling recruitment and development.
 Extensively contributed to 83% profit increase within Fabrics division via manufacturing operations execution
and improvements in productivity.
 Facilitated instrumental leadership in directing startup of Shenzhen, China plant, gradually positioning it as
highest performing and largest volume plant in Fabrics with 400 associates and 3 operating divisions.
 Sparked $30M profit growth by reducing manufacturing fixed cost as a % of revenue by 3%.
 Led performance improvements to Delivery-On-Time from historical 20% failures to less than 4% sustained
which contributed to revenue growth from $730M TO $1B.
 Strengthened leadership team and accelerated recruitment of successful new hires for strategic leadership
roles.
 Drove major change through leadership over complex projects, including:
o Successful negotiation of acquisition of Japanese joint venture (buy out of partner)
o Successful transfer of US and EU production to new facility
o Development of Asia Pacific raw material supply chains
E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & COMPANY, INC./DUPONT DOW ELASTOMERS, LLC Various Locations
Lean Manufacturing Leader, DuPont Dow Kalrez®, Newark, DE 2003 – 2004
Planned, led and evaluated lean manufacturing initiatives to streamline operations and improve cost controls.
Trained, mentored, and led project teams in line with project requirements. Guided implementation of manufacturing
cells across three product families within plant operations.
 Spearheaded implementation of lean manufacturing in discrete parts manufacturing operations for a $100M
revenue business.
 Increased productivity by 22%, reduced work-in-process inventories by 50% and reduced manufacturing lead
time by 45% through Kaizen events within plant operations.

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DUPONT/DUPONT DOW (CONTINUED)
Regional Marketing Manager, Americas – DuPont Dow Hypalon®/Tyrin®, Wilmington, DE 2002 – 2003
Held accountability for $85M revenue in Americas, supporting 90% asset capacity utilization. Established customer
and market segmentation through establishment of differentiated product and service offerings. Responsible for
marketing communications plan and accountability for the budget. Provided leadership to sales organization and
account managers.
 Developed and launched multi-platform marketing communication plans including advertising and
promotion, trade show participation and industry association memberships to enable sales force to meet
revenue goals.
 Reviewed and designed pricing strategies and value-based sales tools.
Global Product Planning Manager – DuPont Dow Hypalon®/Tyrin®, Wilmington, DE 2000 – 2002
Oversaw and accountable for global supply chain and product line management of global inventories, product plans,
strategic capacity planning, master production schedules, distribution networks, regional warehouses, stock
transport, safety stocks, order fulfillment, and customer service.
 Reduced total inventory working capital by 38% and increased inventory turns by 60%.
 Developed product profitability analysis resulting in product line rationalizations for low performers.
 Consolidated Japan distribution network from 3 to 1 warehouse which reduced finished product distribution
expense by $100K.
Human Resources Manager – DuPont Dow Nordel®/Hypalon®, Beaumont, TX 1997 – 2000
Drove development and implementation of staffing plans for shutdown of Nordel® unit operations, including intra-
site movement of 300 local employees. Facilitated comprehensive HR functional support for Hypalon® operations
across employee relations, on-boarding, incentive programming and retention.
 Served as Lead of Employee Diversity Team, engaging with personnel to achieve inclusive company culture.
Product Team Manager – DuPont Dow Kalrez®/Viton®, Deepwater, NJ, Newark, DE & Elkton, MD 1995 – 1997
Executed operational and cross-functional leadership in continuous operations polymer production, ensuring
operating discipline, SOP / SOCs, safety and team leadership. Collaborated with senior leadership to facilitate all
phases of product life cycle.
 Directed cross-functional team developing new product/manufacturing process for new market introduction.
 Defined capacity plan, scope, design, specification, purchase, installation & start-up of production facilities.
Early career highlights with DuPont include roles in Lycra® as Production Planning & Customer Service Team Leader,
Operations Manager, and Team Leader and Process Engineer with Orlon®.
LanguageS
English – Native Speaker | Mandarin – HSK Level 2+ | German & Spanish – Basic Proficiency
Education & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Certified Green Belt, Six Sigma
CPIM - Certified in Production and Inventory Management, APICS

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