David Hull Email & Phone Number

Waynesboro, VA 22980

• Recruited to finish the implementation of a newly acquired inventory control system, institute practices that would eliminate significant inventory write-offs, reduce shipping errors, and provide a solid foundation for.
• Instituted inventory control procedures that provided an inventory accuracy of 99+%
• Developed a materials forecasting system and implemented purchasing practices that eliminated stock-outs, reduced inventory levels and lowered purchase material costs
• Designed quality control systems in both production and shipping that eliminated shipping errors and reduced product defects to a negligible level.
• Introduced a freight management system that generated over $30,000 of additional profit in the first year
• Reorganized the plant and redesigned the workflow to improve efficiencies & reduce product damage.

Bridgewater, VA

• Recruited to assess operations and implement improvements that would support growth in both the number and complexity of customer programs at this business of 550 employees that customizes aircraft for defense.
• Led improvement initiatives and developed systems and computer applications used throughout the business to manage workflow, highlight exceptions, and monitor progress, backlog, and productivity. Today, seven of these.
• Built a Tech Pubs department and oversaw the publication and distribution of the manuals required to operate a Part 121, supplemental airline.
• Created an electronic, data collection program for automated reporting of compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and FAA self-audit items. The automatic, real time compliance statements this program provides made.
• Developed a comprehensive Engineering Management program used throughout the company to request & schedule engineering work, report the status of that work, and monitor workload & work assignments.
• Produced an Aircraft Discrepancy program that automates discrepancy reporting and improves return-to-service times.

Waynesboro, VA

Held complete P&L responsibility for this privately-owned, ISO 9001:2000 certified business of 100 employees that manufactured aluminum impact extrusions for the automotive, commercial electronics, and defense industries. Led the implementation of productivity and on-time delivery improvements and a program to grow sales through securing new customers.

Atlanta, GA

• Held overall responsibility for materials management and distribution centers across the United States at this family-owned business.
• Reduced material handling costs through bulk packaging & new warehousing methods
• Created a material planning process that optimized inventory across the company in all sites
• Established a cycle-counting program that resulted in significantly improved inventory accuracy
• Developed databases and computer programs that forecast demand, allocate inventory, and automatically configure truckload shipments.

Atlanta, GA

• Responsible for the P&L of the U.S. subsidiary of a $100MM Dutch company that manufactured custom equipment for industrial bakeries and distributed complementary equipment from European suppliers.
• Implemented operational improvements in manufacturing and engineering that doubled productivity, reduced inventory by 40%, and cut lead times.
• Negotiated exclusive distribution agreements for complementary equipment and led the introduction of that equipment to the North American market.
• Led the company's installation of a new ERP system and its relocation to a new manufacturing facility.

Master'S Degree, Business Administration, With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Education Committee (Chairman) & Vice-President of the Student Body

Master Of Science (Ms), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

In association with General Electric's Advanced Course in Engineering and majored in radar system design

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, With Distinction

Activities and Societies: New Virginians, Campus Crusade for Christ, Alpha Phi Omega