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Orange, Ma

Supporting the implementation of a new production line from Canada to the United States. Responsible for the scheduling and training of operators on CNC laser cutting, threading cutting and Press Break systems. Creating plant layouts for machinery and production cells. Writing Standard Operating Procedures for production equipment and processes. Creating illustrated Work Instructions in fulfillment of ISO 9001 requirements.

Swanzey,Nh

Created bid documents, technical specifications and managed over $1.3 million of capital improvement projects for buildings and facilities. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project software. Presented competitive bids to the Facilities Committee for approval. Wrote contracts, per AIA specifications, for projects and worked closely with engineers and contractors to ensure specifications and project schedules were met and stay within budget.

Managed the sales of fire sprinkler systems for commercial and residential building projects. Developed relationships with construction companies and customers to obtain architectural plans to submit bids for the installation, service and inspection of fire sprinkler systems. Ensured prompt response to customer questions and concerns and facilitate strict adherence to installation schedules. Created data management spread sheets in Excel to manage and schedule fire sprinkler inspections.

Supervised and coordinated the first and second shift activities of a Production Department engaged in the machining of wooden cabinets and teaching aids for schools and day-care centers. In the first three months in the position, production and quality control measures were instituted resulting in an increase of output from $95,000 per week to over $150,000 per week. Worked closely with Engineering to produce prototypes and samples of new products for customer approval.

Defined processes and created production routings for a high-tech machine shop to produce precision machinery for the automotive industry. Non-conformance Coordinator and Quality Auditor for ISO 9001 and QS9001 certified company. Member of the Safety Committee.

Evaluated and justified over a million dollars of capital equipment acquisitions to increase productivity and improve product quality. Improved product and process flow by successfully planning and reorganizing a 140-machine plant layout using AUTO-CAD. Developed and implemented a Production Routing system in fulfillment of ISO 9001 standards for a multi-product machining facility. Customer and vendor representative. Engineering representative on the Employee Suggestion Committee.

Managed the manufacture of high quality, custom extruded tubing for the medical device industry. Responsibilities included hands-on management of the extrusion department and operations, from incoming raw material, through production, quality control inspection and handling, to packaging.

Designed steel connections and subassemblies according to American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) standards for large-scale construction projects to fulfill fast track construction schedules. This required close coordination and management of sub-contractors to maintain tight production schedules. C. R. Bard

Developed the plant layout and design of an assembly line to produce medical devices. Managed the consolidation of manufacturing operations from two satellite facilities to the Fitzwilliam, NH plant. The project was completed on time and within budget.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Completed 27 publicly funded projects with tight schedules on time and within budget for the Monadnock Regional School District.Completed emergency repairs to heating system to enable a school to remain open.Developed service and inspection business for Life Safety Fire Protection. Completed Fire Sprinkler Inspection and Certification Program at Oklahoma State University.Increased productivity in CNC department at Whitney Learning Materials by 57%.Completed Certified Professional Manager program at night while working for Kingsbury.Created new components, and manufacturing methods, to solve a production problem at Nim-Cor. Redesigned the plant layout to increase work flow and efficiency.Skills:Microsoft Project, Excel and Office programsCertified Professional Manager.Production and Project Management.Auto-Cad, part design and plant layout.ISO 9000 Non-conformance Coordinator.Certified Fire Sprinkler System Inspector.Customer service representative and vendor liaison.

Bs, Manufacturing Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Manufacturing EngineersDean's List

Associates, Applied Science - Mechanical Technology