About Rich Bitterman
Rich Bitterman - Professional Summary:
An accomplished business leader, Rich Bitterman formerly served as Vice President of Operations at Watson Furniture Group. In this capacity, Rich Bitterman decreased the office furniture company’s cost structure by more than $3 million through Six Sigma tools, a strategy that aims to improve manufacturing processes, and lean manufacturing, a production practice that focuses on eliminating waste and boosting production. Rich Bitterman’s duties at the Poulsbo, Washington-firm included overseeing the day-to-day operations of many departments, including manufacturing and administration. He also created budgets while managing profit and loss responsibility.
Prior to his employment with Watson Furniture Group, Rich Bitterman functioned as the Plant Manager for Guardian Automotive in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, managing all divisions including sales and finance. Through Rich Bitterman’s focus on automation and the purchase of a competitor’s aftermarket business, the automotive parts dealer reduced costs by $9 million, increased sales by 20 percent, and met annual budgets.
Earlier, as Plant Manager for GKN Sinter Metals, Rich Bitterman turned the automotive parts supplier from a company with $10 million in losses into one making $3 million in profit. During Rich Bitterman’s tenure as President of Advanced Tubular Products in Kentucky, he increased sales by 50 percent and created a $2.8 million business out of one that lost $1.5 million. Rich Bitterman accomplished this by enhancing the quality of products and delivery methods.
Possessing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Michigan State University, Rich Bitterman enjoys traveling, listening to music, and watching sports. Rich Bitterman spends his free time reading the works of John Grisham, Tom Clancy, and Robert Ludlum.
Rich Bitterman - Professional Experience:
09/1/2008 - 10/1/2009
Watson Furniture Group
VP Operations
Office Furniture
Poulsbo, WA 98370
In his role as VP of Operation, Rich Bitterman managed all operation functions of the plant. Rich Bitterman was responsible for the management of day-to-day operations of the company in the Manufacturing and Administrative areas. During his time with Watson Furniture Group, Rich Bitterman effectively reduced cost structure by over $3M. He assimilated and purchased competitive companies, implemented Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools models. Rich Bitterman further established and met annual budgets and was responsible for P&L.
01/1/2005 — 03/1/2008
Guardian Automotive
Plant Manager
Automotive and Heavy Truck
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
In the position of Plant Manager for Guardian Automotive, Rich Bitterman managed all functions of plant including partial sales responsibility. Rich Bitterman managed day-to-day operation of the plant. Was responsible for P&L where he reduced cost structure by over $9M. Rich Bitterman implemented Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools models, increased sales by 20% Purchased aftermarket business from competitor and assimilated it into existing facility. Finally, Rich Bitterman increased use of automation and robotics.
Rich Bitterman - Education:
8/1/1967 – 05/1/1971
Michigan State University
Engineering
BS
East Lansing, MI 48824
The Bachelor of Science degree may also be earned in engineering sciences with a major in computer science or applied engineering sciences. A required cognate combines the Computer Science major with studies such as business management, the social and behavioral or physical sciences, or a foreign language. The Applied Engineering Sciences major is an interdisciplinary program that combines a broad foundation in core engineering disciplines with one of the cognate areas in business-supply chain management, or telecommunications.
Rich Bitterman - Interests:
Hobbies / Activities:
Sports, Wine, Restaurants, Music, Travel
Favorite Authors:
Robert Ludlum, John Grisham, Tom Clancy
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