Tom L.

Hulme
253 Aylesbury Lane, Indian Trail, North Carolina 28079
704-234-2862 * 419-606-0093 (cell) * th9a1598@westpost.net
Vice President for Operations or General / Plant Manager
Manufacturing / Fabrication / Processing
Extensive experience optimizing operations and growth of manufacturing companies
ranging from large, global to small, independent environments through outstandi
ng management, consultancy, and engineering expertise. Accomplished and analytic
professional with proven ability to create and promote impressive business oper
ations through intuitive / targeted strategic planning, project management, gap
analysis, and program development; serving as change agent for creation of stand
ards and systems that optimize productivity and bottom-line performance. Recogni
zed performer with knowledge and skill needed to evaluate and identify risks to
company's success, implement cause and effect problem solving, and energize new
or troubled organizational operations. Articulate and collaborative communicator
, negotiator, and leader with talent for establishing productive relationships w
ith internal and external partners and building strong, motivated teams through
effective staff development, mentoring, and supervision.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Operations Management / Enhancement * Turnaround / Start-ups * Sourcing / Supply
Chain Expertise
Business / Strategic Planning * Project Management * Troubleshooting / Problem S
olving
HAZMAT / SARA III / OSHA Compliance * Team Building * QS / ISO - 9000 / 14000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSULTANT, Various Locations * 2004-Present
Champion implementation of change management initiatives for companies; developi
ng standardization of internal practices in creating / improving policies, proce
dures, and work instructions. Ensure that actions at remote sites are compliant
with change initiatives. Establish and chair meetings at all levels to communica
te interdepartmental issues and requirements.
* Enhanced quality, productivity, and performance of organizations' operations b
y developing systems and protocols that establish practices / environments condu
cive to excellence and profit maximization.
* Optimized employee performance for companies by developing / implementing targ
eted job descriptions and expectations and coaching others in building of dynami
c teams and in problem resolution. Also developed training program based on anal
yses of company strengths and weaknesses.
VICE PRESIDENT / GENERAL MANAGER, Levering Brothers Plumbing, Heating, and Elect
rical, Inc., Cardington, Ohio * 2003-2004
Directed all operations including human resources, financial / accounting, budge
ting, and business development for company, addressing significant operational i
ssues and problems evident upon arrival. Spearheaded sales and marketing efforts
to generate clients, profits, and good will within community. Hired core compet
ency and executed necessary resources to attain HVAC, plumbing, and electrical l
icensing within 3-month time frame. Implemented programs of accountability.
* Captured $20M in increased sales for company within 1 year in very slow econom
y by implementing aggressive business growth initiatives; penetrating critical m
arket segments such as engineering firms, contractors, and vendors.
* Reversed negative image of company within community by resolving open issues t
hat had compromised its reputation.
PRESIDENT / OWNER, Hulme Products, Inc., Ashland, Ohio * 2000-2002
Spearheaded development of optimal business operations and sales program for cus
tom manufacturer of customer-specific products that specializes in precision mac
hining, fabrication, assembly, and finishing. Marketed multiple product lines to
all major distribution channels, promoting productive vendor relations.
* Optimized bid and win awards of $2.5M+ for company in less than 24 months by d
eveloping targeted cost center data system.
* Orchestrated dramatic turnaround in sales for company within 18 months, increa
sing size from 4 employees with operating loss to 26 employees with operating pr
ofit.
* Strengthened company's ability to provide more cost effective and timely custo
mer response for critical need components by developing productive vendor relati
onships that allowed for consignment stock arrangements.
* Generated additional sales by attaining "Certified Supplier Status" with major
customer in less than 1 year of service.
MANAGER OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, Voisard Manufacturing, Inc., Shiloh, Ohio * 1
999-2000
Charged with leading efforts to secure QS-9000 certification for metal fabricati
on facility that serves Class 8 / 4 truck and heavy equipment sectors. Created a
nd executed policies, procedures, work instruction, supplier development program
s, and corrective action programs necessary to support QS-9000 requirements. Ins
tituted training and employee development and customer relationship improvement
programs and continuous improvement action plan.
* Attained QS-9000 certification / registration in under 1 year from commencemen
t, correcting issues of poor quality performance and allowing for company's grow
th in marketplace.
PLANT MANAGER, Comtech Manufacturing / Brisco Metals, Inc., Waupun, Wisconsin /
Dayton, Ohio * 1996-1998
Intimately involved in company's QS-9000 and ISO-14000 implementation and mainte
nance. Developed and executed pay for performance program.
* Increased Gerotor line by 33% by restructuring operational steps.
* Averted company's loss of quality system certification by implementing correct
ive actions necessary to correct system deficiencies.
* Recognized for outstanding knowledge and expertise, receiving request to accep
t inter-company transfer to sister company to implement successful programs.
CAREER NOTE
Additional positions as Facilities Engineer / Manager with Advance Products Corp
., Construction / Fabrication Manager for wTe Corp., Mechanical Engineer Associa
te III / Project Expeditor for City of Columbus, Ohio, and Risk and Loss Inspect
or for Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company. Details upon requ
est.
MILITARY SERVICE
Machinists Mate, First Class - MM1 (SS)(MTS) and Submarine Service-Master Traini
ng Specialist. Details upon request.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Mechanical Engineering * Business Planning and Business Development * Production
Scheduling * Shop Floor Control * HAZMAT * ISO/QS Implementation/ Auditing * OS
HA Compliance & Safety * ASME & NBBI * Risk Evaluation and Risk Management * Pol
icy and Procedure Development * United States Navy - Steam Propulsion Operations
and Maintenance, Submarine School, Nuclear Power School, & Sub-Safe Quality Sys
tems