Darrell Hill Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

Greater San Diego Area

NON-PROFIT- (New Site Building Acquisition) 2012 to 2014 Project ConsultantOrganization transitioned into their first owned facility. Supported the project with responsibility for project planning, inspections, and project progress updates. Engaged in price negotiations, contractor demolition and facility build back.• Achieved move in on time and under budget.• Negotiated savings contributing $200k by identifying needed repairs and cost negotiations.• Increased project team efficiency though open communication and follow through.

Responsible for overall business performance of the R&D and Manufacturing facility which produces thick film paste for the electronics industry. Directly responsible for environmental health and safety, delivery and quality performance. Achieved Ferro’s “Win From Within Operational Excellence Award” for extraordinary operational turnaround in performance. Results:• Achieved improved safety performance. Reduced recordable injuries from an average of 3 to 0.• Supported 20% sales grow from FY2006 to FY2007 and 250% sales grow from FY2007 to FY2010. FY2010 sales at $120M.• Increased first pass yields from 95% to 99% (maintained during sales growth).• Improved on-time delivery performance from 53% in FY2006 to 90% in FY2007-FY2011.• Reduced inventories by $1.25M in FY2007 and consistently maintained reduction through 2011.• 14.2% reduction in conversion cost per metric ton in 2007, maintained reduction through 2011.• Engaged employees at all levels in operations improvement.

Responsible for overall business performance. Direct responsibility for delivery and quality performance. Company sales of $20.2M annualized and a staff of 180 employees.Results:* Initiated safety focus with no recordable injuries.* Achieved quarterly production goals controlling costs to meet profitability targets.* Increased employee participation/engagement in daily operation, projects, and safety.* Initiated process documentation and control to meet military standards.

San Diego Ca

General Manager/Operations Manager 1996 to 2005Promoted to Operations Manager and relocated to San Diego to drive performance improvement in newly acquired facility. Promoted to General Manager and continued in that capacity through operation acquisition by Tyco International. Directed manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, quality, waste treatment, production control, and customer service with a staff of 128 employees.Results:• Improved productivity supporting a sales increase from $6 million to $20 Million.• Increased yields from 87% to 92% (maintained during sales growth).• On time delivery performance at 90%• Initiated new shop floor control system• Brought on line Quick turn manufacturing • Achieved ISO certification

Forest Grove Or

Manufacturing Manager III 1995 to 1996Responsible for manufacturing operations. Direct staff of 15 managers, indirect staff of 600 manufacturing personnel. Developed organizational plans to meet long term and short term goals, quality improvement programs, cost control, delivery improvements, as well as staffing and capital purchases in a team oriented environment. Senior Procurement Specialist 1994 to 1995Handled all capital and facilities purchases. Supported all capital/facilities projects. Handled all pricing negotiations and contract terms with suppliers. Managed supplier performance. Provided direct supervision to other buyers and clerical personnel.