Bruce D. Hieber has over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, quality management, and purchasing. He currently works as the Purchasing Manager for Tomasco Mulciber, a tier 1 automotive supplier. Previously he held roles such as Manufacturing Operations Manager and Quality Engineer. Hieber has a MBA and BSBA and is a Certified Quality Engineer and Certified Production Inventory Manager.

1. Bruce D. Hieber
385 Seranade Street | Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
Bruce43068@peoplepc.com | (614) 863-4631
www.linkedin.com/in/BruceHieber
Purchasing | Quality Management | Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering
Earned Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Certified Production Inventory Manager (CPIM) designations
 Production Engineering  Manufacturing Process Development  MRP Systems
 Capital/Expense Budgets  Capital Equipment Specification  Quality Engineering
 Data Management  Policy/Procedure Development  Root Cause Analysis
 Vendor Negotiations  Quality Process Development  Inventory Management
 Quality Control  Program Implementation  Productivity Improvement
 Staff Supervision  Staff Training & Development  Process Troubleshooting
Career Highlights/Categories
Purchasing/Supply Chain
 Enhanced operations through effective management of Electronic Requirements Planning (ERP) transactions from
major customers; significantly improved downloading of information from Plexus ERP system and modification for
planning through development and macro-enhancement of Excel spreadsheets. Production Planning
Administrator … Tomasco Mulciber, Inc.
 Facilitated extensive operating savings via contribution to comprehensive localization process (sourcing new
suppliers for Japanese supplied parts); guidance of department with reduced staff; assuming responsibilities during
right-sizing and plant closing operations. Purchasing Manager … Tomasco Mulciber, Inc.
 Championed execution of (newly installed) MAPICS MRP system utilized in production and purchasing planning;
included creation of items masters for parts and assemblies, conversion of hand-written parts lists into MAPICS
bills of materials, and developed MAPICS process routers from informal work instructions. Production
Coordinator … Scientific Columbus
Quality Engineering
 Guided initiative developing and implementing ISO-compliant quality system; included creation of quality system
manual; functioned with complete authority over quality program for 6 years (included training of production and
quality associates). Manufacturing Operations Manager … Dynalab
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering
 Directed 3-4 engineers and 2 engineering technicians through development of MRP database, work instructions,
process layout, and time studies. Significantly improved accuracy of the MAPICS database files through
comprehensive audits of bills of materials and process routers. Also improved accuracy of production capacity and
cost planning by introducing the Maynard MOST time study system. Industrial Engineering Manager… Scientific
Columbus.
 Heavily involved in major circuit card manufacturing equipment specification and work cell layout improvements
to increase productivity and introduce new cleaning technology mandated by the Montreal Protocol.
Manufacturing Engineer…Grimes Aerospace, Manufacturing Operations Manager… Dynalab.
Manufacturing Management
 Supervised 10 – 30 production associates in circuit card and final assembly operations on 2 shifts; contributed to
introduction of assembly line procedures (in place of individual stations) resulting in increased work flow and
efficiency; assisted with start up of operations in new facility, including introduction of automated processes.
Production Supervisor … Scientific Columbus
 Coordinated contributions of process engineers, production supervisors, and administrative associates as well as
indirectly oversaw production and test associates; accountable for quality, engineering, and production
functions. Manufacturing Operations Manager … Dynalab

2. Bruce D. Hieber Résumé Page 2
Tomasco Mulciber, Inc. … Columbus, Ohio October 2005 to Present
$50+ million/year tier 1 Honda supplier; manufactures and ships hood lock assemblies, hood hinges, radiator shrouds, and
steering hanger beams to factories in Ohio, Indiana, Alabama, Canada, and Mexico; operations supported by approximately
300 employees.
Purchasing Manager (October 2008 – Present)
Administer and contribute to all facets of MRO, material and component purchases totaling $7.7 million annually;
comprised of 4,000 – 6,500 metric tons of steel, 400,000 – 500,000 steel tubes, hardware components, MRO items
and equipment repair parts, and capital equipment including dies, assembly fixtures and inspection fixtures.
Accountable for overall long-term planning and execution of component and material coverage; new model
purchasing; new supplier sourcing; purchase of trial material for new projects; sourcing and purchasing prototype
components; quality audits on new suppliers; grounds maintenance and janitorial services; facilities maintenance
contractors; forklift fleet preventative maintenance; supplier quality and issue resolution.
Collaborate with internal departments to establish/verify requirements, specifications, and instructions for
requisitioned items and purchases; communicate regularly with accounts payable to approve payments and analyze
purchase order variances.
 Replaced underperforming existing manager and successfully maintained level and quality of operations during
company rightsizing; retained responsibilities as coordinator of new model purchasing activities.
o Oversaw and ensured performance of 2 buyers and 2 purchasing technicians (accountable for MRO buying,
component and materials buying, tool crib attendants, and materials and component storeroom attendants).
 Replaced janitorial service unable to meet performance specifications; amidst tight budget constraints and staff
layoffs, secured vendor providing plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance repairs thus reducing demands
on in-house staff.
 Introduced Kanban (pull system) for departmental tooling supply daily requirements thereby reducing
unnecessary trips by production associates and simultaneously improved scheduling of tool crib coverage as well
as enhanced usage planning.
New Model Purchasing Coordinator (January 2008 - October 2008)
 Sourced components and materials for new models while supporting sales quoting generating new business;
collaborated with new model engineers, sales department and suppliers throughout introduction cycle.
o Resourced component parts for Honda Element handbrake assembly; as original supplier failed to perform,
located new supplier under extremely tight time constraint (with new supplier playing important role as
source for localization of components).
 Requested quotes for components, fixtures, stamping dies, and equipment; sourced new suppliers and
participated in quality audits; negotiated purchase agreements; ordered prototype parts and trial coils of steel for
stamped parts; administered purchase orders and delivery schedules; updated material specifications into Plexus
ERP system; maintained records for presentation during new model introduction reviews internally and to
Honda representatives.
Production Planning Administrator (October 2005 – January 2008)
Maintained inventory levels and coordinated ordering for parts supplied from company plant in Winchester, Indiana;
monitored and responded to issues with inventory and consumption of 15-30 different parts; collaborated with plant
production planning, purchasing, and delivery departments.
 Accountable for ERP (Electronic Requirements Planning): Monitored and corrected issues with incoming
requirements transmitted electronically from 4 different Honda plants; established new account records
required for new parts, plants, and shipping address changes.
o Worked in concert with production schedulers (addressing use of ERP information) as well as customers to
resolve ordering issues.
 Facilitated download and data modification as well as decreased time and errors involved in manually entering data
through enhancement and addition of macros to spreadsheets utilized by schedulers; spreadsheets utilized for
stamping scheduling, Kanban calculation for assembly and weld operations, and parts ordering from sister plant.
Temporary assignments including Production Planning and Electronic Data Interface for Tomasco Mulciber,
Inc. , October 2004 - April 2006

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Dynalab, Inc. … Reynoldsburg, Ohio March 1997 to May 2004
Privately-owned electronics contract manufacturer specializing in PC board assemblies, cables and harnesses, and small
electro-mechanical and electronic units; generated $17- 20 million sales annually; operations supported by 130 employees.
Manufacturing Operations Manager (1998 – 2004)
Orchestrated and oversaw entire scope of production, process engineering (including quoting for new business), and
quality system while also functioning as primary customer contact addressing quality standards, capacity planning.
delivery, engineering modifications, and new projects.
Supervised staff of 11 including production supervisors, process engineers, test engineers, quality inspectors, and
administrative associates; indirectly responsible for 100 production associates and test technicians; worked with
human resources department on hiring and staff relations; trained associates on quality principles and electronics
assembly practices.
 Guided company to first $2 million month; facilitated growth in operations to 2+ shifts.
 Led project to specify and purchase $250,000 surface mount assembly and reflow soldering systems and modify
production floor layout for additional equipment, expanding capacity and reducing set-up times.
 Instrumental to sourcing and introducing Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment, greatly improving inspection
accuracy.
 Provided structure and equity to associate reviews by collaborating with Human Resources department to define job
classifications and develop wage ranges in line with local economy.
 Implemented ISO-9002 quality system including creation of quality manual and supporting procedures.
 Improved quality system through development of defect reporting and troubleshooting problem databases in
MS Access; system used to report defects received from suppliers as well as damage/defects located during
assembly process.
Honeywell-Grimes Aerospace, Inc. … Urbana, Ohio September 1990 to March 1997
Leading manufacturer of aircraft lighting assemblies and avionics systems; supplies aircraft manufacturers globally
(including Canada, Netherlands, Brazil, France, and U.S); employed 500 associates in 3 facilities in Urbana, Ohio and 1
facility in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Senior Quality Engineer/Senior Manufacturing Engineer/Industrial Engineer
Provided comprehensive engineering support to PC board assembly and avionics products; scope of responsibilities
included issue resolution, technical assistance (to department supervisor), and associate training and development;
represented company in customer quality audits and resolved process and defect issues.
 Notable projects and improvements included implementation of assembly line procedures enhancing throughput
and two separate, complete manufacturing cell layout changes to further improve process flow and better utilize
production space.
 Specified new circuit card wave solder and cleaning equipment and chemicals to change from Freon-based
cleaning to an aqueous cleaning technology as mandated by the Montreal protocol.
Early Career History
Scientific Columbus … Columbus, Ohio
Manager of Industrial Engineering/Production Control Coordinator/Production Supervisor
Education & Professional Development
MBA - Capital University … Bexley, Ohio
BSBA - Bowling Green State University … Bowling Green, Ohio