Holger Fehr

H: 979-627-9033
M: 979-224-1068
holgerfehr@yahoo.com

Professional Summary
Ambitious bilingual (English/German) 2nd generation industrial production manager. A well
respected expected with a wide verity of special skills related to manufacturing of oil & gas related
forged equipment. Compelling and effective leader in both international and domestic environments
who excels at using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to successfully cut costs,
streamline operations, and increase productivity and safety. Seeking a position that will challenge
me, while allowing me to utilize my leadership and human resources experience.

Highlights
Global and strategic sourcing
Multi-sit operations
Strategic planning
Procedure development
Process improvements

Cost reduction & containment

Lean manufacturing & design
Team building
Inventory control

Accomplishments
International work experience: Set up new production facilities, improve and streamlined existing
processes, implementing employee training and performed quality inspections. *1991 - Venezuela:
overhauling electro-hydraulic hammers and presses. * 1996 through 2000 -Mexico: assisted setting
up new production facility, implemented employee training & safety meetings, established a
preventive maintenance program and continued to perform periodic quality inspections through
2007.
*1998-1999 - Germany: supervised the overhaul of electro - hydraulic hammers and presses, set-up a
preventive maintenance program, established a organized tool & spare parts magazine, updated
hammer & press set-up, implemented employee weekly training & safety meeting.
During my years as manager:
- Project leader of several forging plant expansions: designed layouts of new work sites, supervised
assembly and installation of additional equipment, designed and installed tooling for new equipment,
improved safety procedures & equipment, hired, trained and managed all employees. - Reduced
down time: by developing and implementing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program and
updating outdated repair procedures.
- Decreased tooling and spare parts cost:
through organization, increased accountability, consolidation of vendors as well as constant
re-negotiation of pricing.
- Drastically reduced the frequency of accidents: by implementing a comprehensive safety program
which included weekly safety and training meetings with all employees. Designed prominently
displayed posters illustrating the proper safety gear for each position. Frequent meetings and
consistent communication with the insurance representatives to ensure all aspects of safety where up
to date and covered.
- Improved on time delivery: through batching like items which decreased set up times, reduction
of quantity and frequency of remakes through the implementation of an extensive quality control
program, enforcement of ISO 9002, TUV, & PED rules and regulations through vigilant employee
training, increased accountability and constant communication with all employees.
- Reduction of raw material inventory deviation: through a top-down reorganization of the
receiving, storage & sipping procedures, increased accountability of supervisors, simplified positive
material identification, managing the implementation of a storage grid system and hand held
scanning system using bar coding.

Experience
Maass Flange Global Group
Plant Manager (2003 - 2015)
Responsibilities:
* Implemented strategic planning and review of yearly goals.
* Recruited and trained employees.
* Scheduled all production orders for the 24/7 operation.
* Delegated and monitored all vendor agreements & activities.
* Scheduled and coordinated facility and equipment maintenance/repairs
* Organized and maintained tool and spare parts magazines.
* Coordinates special projects, orders, and requirements between
multiple production facilities through out the world.
Maass Flange Global Group
Assistant Plant Manager (1994 -2003)
Responsibilities:
* Streamlined production of the 24/7 operation with 60+employees
(including HR, supervision of office staff, shipping / receiving, saws /
shears, forging, heat-treating and maintenance).
* Implemented all aspects of quality control, managed the raw material
inventory consisting of 32 different grades of steel and performed end
of the year inventory.
* Organized and executed all audits and inspections.
SKILLS: Business Management, Operations Management, Product Management, Materials
Management, Quality Control, Product Development, Forecasting and Distribution.

Education
University Of Houston
BBA: Operations Management / Magna Cum Laude
Course studies included: quality control, material management, product design, forecasting,
distribution management, flexible manufacturing systems and facilities location / design.
Spartan School of Aeronautics
Airframe/Power Plant rating with an Associated Degree in Science Specialty courses and hands-on
training included the areas: Power plant troubleshooting, inspection, and maintenance. Airframe
inspection, maintenance, and repairs. Electrical, fuel, auxiliary, ignition and hydraulic systems.
Aviation Maintenance Technician License with a Airframe & Power plant rating.