Professional Experience
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Director of Operations, Meyer Tool & Manufacturing, Inc. -- Oak Park, IL, 2014 to Present
Site Director/Plant Manager, Crane Nuclear, Inc. -- Bolingbrook, IL, 2011-2013
Management Consultant - Manufacturing Power Plant Services, Melrose Park, IL, 2011
Department Operations Manager - Leistritz ATC, Rural Hall, NC, 2007-2010
Manufacturing Manager - ThyssenKrupp Precision Forge, Inc., Selma, NC, 2004-2007
Production Supervisor - Musashi, Inc., Bennetsville, SC, 2002-2004
Other Experience
Project Manager/Team Leader - Metaldyne, Fraser, MI, 1999-2002
CNC Machinist - COE Press Equipment Company, Warren, MI, 1997-1999
CNC Set-Up & Operator - E&E Engineering
Foundry Worker - Lawford Fabricating
- Oversee all aspects of a turn-around manufacturing facility that provides services for the cryogenics, vacuum, scientific and pressure technology industries.
- Designed complete overhaul of scheduling and planning (weekly and long-term) to obtain better data analytics and create improved efficiency and capacity planning. Created innovative new scheduling and long-term planning system to increase production capacity.
- Restructured organization to reduce redundancy of task, focus on accountability and ownership, and clarify responsibilities to improve JIT.
- Created dedicated QA department, upgraded inspection software, added calibration log documentation.
- Introduced new, and revised existing, standard processes (SOP) and corporate policies across broad range of areas and levels for clarity, efficiency, throughput increase, reduction of handling and labor hours, and quality improvement.
- Proposed systems to track quote-lead times, quote order captures, plan vs. actual hours, estimated vs. actual cost, and other process control analytics, which result in loss of business.
- Proposal of multiple capital improvement projects, including creation of a dedicated clean welding area and purchase of specialized equipment for reliability, efficiency and centralization of process
- Sourced, negotiated, and managed third party logistics vendors (3PL) and other suppliers to broaden reliable supplier base to reduce lead-time cost and improve quality.
- Executed Continuous Improvement plan to track errors, downtime, root cause analysis, improvement opportunities, and implement corrective action
- Implemented use of ERP software application modules that were previously unused.
Site Director/Plant Manager, Crane Nuclear, Inc. -- Bolingbrook, IL, 2011-2013
- Hired as Manufacturing Operations Manager, progressed to Site Leader position.
- Directed all aspects of a $40 million, high-mix low volume precision manufacturing division that supports the Nuclear and Aftermarket valve industries.
- Responsible for Scheduling & Planning, P&L, budgets, risk management, operating goals, productivity improvements, CNC Programming, CNC & Manual Machining, Welding, Plating, Cleaning, Assembly, Testing, Painting, Quality, Logistics, Warehouse, Environmental Health & Safety (HSE), HR functions, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Maintenance and cost-reduction programs to improve output and quality.
- Monitored KPIs (SQDCG); Implemented and enforced root cause countermeasures using 5 WHYs, assignable corrective actions and problem solving methodologies.
- Maintained compliance to ASME & NQAM NCA-3800/4000 Nuclear Quality Systems.
Management Consultant - Manufacturing Power Plant Services, Melrose Park, IL, 2011
- Evaluation and restructuring of all Operations functions for global power generation repair facilities.
- Developed short- term and long-term growth strategies and championed Lean Manufacturing practices.
- Directed improvements to machine routing, router information, Quality systems, capacity planning, single-point customer interaction, engineering, production measurables, variance review, efficiency, 5S, accountability, and utilization.
Department Operations Manager - Leistritz ATC, Rural Hall, NC, 2007-2010
- Enlisted to direct all aspects of a $42 million, fast-paced machining department supplying precision turbine blades to aerospace and energy OEM markets.
- Guided performance of five direct, 160 indirect and 40 temporary reports . Reported to CEO and Board of Directors.
- Gained international experience training, working, and interfacing with other divisions in Switzerland and Germany.
- Managed all departmental operations including budgets, P&L, risk management, operating goals, productivity improvements, inventory control, and cost-reduction programs to improve output and quality.
- Utilized superior communication skills to motivate staff and develop profitable working relationships with all peer departments, customers, vendors, auditors, executive management, and corporate representatives.
Manufacturing Manager - ThyssenKrupp Precision Forge, Inc., Selma, NC, 2004-2007
- Managed the Machining Department in a high volume facility that supplied precision machined pinions and side gears for differential assemblies to automotive Tier I and Tier II OEM customers.
- Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, owned direct supervision and mentorship of 4 direct reports and 83 indirect reports.
- Directed strategic planning, Production Operations, Quality, Maintenance and capital project development and budgeting.
- Drove Continuous Improvement in both processes and culture. Used Lean and Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and OEE methods to champion Operational Excellence efforts, productivity improvements and cost reductions.
Production Supervisor - Musashi, Inc., Bennetsville, SC, 2002-2004
- Led operations for production of machined pinions and side gears for automotive and ATV differential assemblies for Tier I and Tier II OEM customers.
- Brought onboard to manage and maintain production scheduling, tool life tracking and inventory, OEE, Quality Control, Kanban inventory control system, Maintenance, Materials Management, product change-over, and leadership of associated personnel.
- Learned and practiced Toyota Production System (TPS) Lean Manufacturing principles on a daily basis.
- Worked closely and smoothly across cultural lines with Japanese hourly and salary coworkers.
- Championed safe work practices, created and maintained inter- and intra-departmental team effectiveness, even across cultural lines.
- Directed and trained 30 hourly personnel in new processes learned in Japan.
Other Experience
Project Manager/Team Leader - Metaldyne, Fraser, MI, 1999-2002
CNC Machinist - COE Press Equipment Company, Warren, MI, 1997-1999
CNC Set-Up & Operator - E&E Engineering
Foundry Worker - Lawford Fabricating