TED HERMANN

4639 White Wing Dr. • Alvin, TX 77511

832-704-5010 • dhermann77@hotmail.com
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Proficient Professional eager to contribute plant/production management expertis
e as well as strong knowledge of manufacturing and threading pipe toward activel
y supporting an organization in maximizing performance.
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RESULTS-PRODUCING MANAGEMENT CAREER spanning 15 years, demonstrating consistent
improvements in quality, cost and delivery functions. In depth expertise in mana
ging entire plants and supervising production operations, specializing in the ma
nufacturing and threading of pipe. Strong and decisive operations leader, posses
sing excellent analytical, organizational, team building, and planning skills. M
aintain uncompromising focus on high quality standards and bottom-line profit im
provement. Proven track record of building, directing and merging threading plan
ts; effectively managed operations of 5 plants for Grant Prideco. Dynamic commun
ication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills. Core com
petencies include:
Quality Assurance Management Lean Manufacturing Practices
Procedural Development Safety Standards/Compliance
Facility Construction Operations Improvement
Turnaround Management Strategy Project Cycle Management
Workflow Planning Cost Control Strategies
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SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Efficiently decreased reject rate by 5% and increased the production rate by 10%
, VAM USA
Exceeded the budgeted gross margin by 8%, VAM USA
Decreased the reject rate from 6% to 1.5% at all plants, Grant Prideco
Increased production by 20% through training and work force retention, Grant Pri
deco
Decreased the annual safety record from 12 incidents in 2005 to 2 incidents in 2
008, Grant Prideco
Exceeded the budgeted gross margin by 30%/year, Grant Prideco
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Line Manager VAM USA
1994-Present
 Spearhead line management operations in fast paced technologically advanced thre
ading environment.
 Effectively train and direct 30-member staff and actively collaborate in operati
on functions such as employee training, evaluating performance and providing gui
dance/mentoring.
 Drive the successful merger between Grant Prideco and VAM, supervising the imple
mentation of both two company’s proprietary threads.
 Responsible for decreasing rejection rate by 5%, increasing the production rate
by 10% and exceeding budgeted gross margin by 8%.
Plant Manager GRANT PRIDECO
 Successfully managed all operations of five threading plants on behalf of compan
y, from material management, sales and production to scheduling, quality control
and maintenance.
 Facilitated productive communication and positive working relationships between
departments in support of overall company objectives.
 Implemented safety procedures and increased production standards; decreased annu
al safety record from 12 incidents in 2005 to 2 in 2008.
 Responsible for managing over 80 employees, providing leadership that decreased
reject rate from 6% to 1.5%, increased production by 20% and exceeded the budget
ed gross margin by 30%/year.
 Hand selected in 2004 to serve as Project Manager on the construction of the fif
th threading plant, ensured project completion on time and $200k under budget.
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