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Productivity Strategies, LLC offers contract manufacturing consulting specializing in improving the bottom line of discrete manufacturing organizations through lean - 5S transformation. Specializing in CNC machining, welding, quality control, manufacturing engineering, preventative maintenance, tooling, process flow, personnel training and technology upgrades. Ultimately, optimizing manufacturing plant operations that reduce cost, improve safety / production / through-put and quality.o Strategic thinker working closely with the CEO or ownero Technology review for CNC machining, welding and quality control based on product designo Lean / 5S methodology, process improvement and cost reductiono Tooling and process documentation review / optimizationo Training on safety and manufacturing operating procedures

Houston, Tx, Us

Logan International Inc. and subsidiaries manufacture and sell a comprehensive line of tools used in worldwide drilling and production activities. Our quality fishing and intervention tools, including retrieving, stroking, and remedial tools, and power swivels are used in well work-over, intervention, drilling, and completion activities across the globe.o Directed a complete plant turnaround and developed a major cultural change to drive the following improvements in an ISO certified facility with more than 250 manufacturing employees and 130 machine tools.o Safety Incident Rate reduced 70%; Scrap metric reduced 43%; Tooling cost metric reduced 16%o Purchased 20 CNC machine tools in 2012 for $6.6M for increased capacity and technology upgrade.o Upgraded tool rooms to include bar code scanning and reorganized for Lean / 5S methodology.o Installed 5-ton, overhead bridge cranes for improved safety in loading equipment.o Implemented multi-axis machining for high volume parts to reduce lead-time and improve throughput.o Strengthened team through hiring proven talent and training internal personnel for improved performance.

BGI is a general contractor providing construction services to the industrial sector, with an emphasis on the petrochemical industry. Core capabilities include pipe and steel fabrication, tank, mechanical and civil construction, mechanical maintenance, ASME pressure vessels and Butler Buildings. We design and construct specialty and stormproof buildings, control rooms, and a blast-resistant building of our own design– The StrongBox®.o Delivered well-conceived sales presentations to petrochemical plants and offshore drilling contractors covering both upstream and downstream markets.o Developed new business through networking at trade shows, professional forums and business contacts. o Marketed new equipment and repair services to the petrochemical and offshore drilling industries.

Dyna-Drill is a $100M down-hole, motor equipment manufacturer supporting drilling contractors. Dyna-Drill is now owned by Schlumberger/Smith International. o Dramatically improved manufacturing performance margins, organization, and employee morale.o Performance improvement results: Margins up 20%, Shipping Revenue up 77%.o Managed successful implementation of $3M in capital equipment, upgraded personnel, documented processes, improved quality, and implemented latest technology. o Efforts toward implementing Lean resulted in a cultural change creating a more productive environment.

Norriseal is a $31MM valve and controls company and has been serving the oil and gas sector since 1955. Norriseal is owned by Dover which earns $6B in annual sales and owns 130 manufacturing companies. o Enhanced Lean manufacturing performance, margins, and technology in an ISO certified facility.o Drove earnings growth up 93%; Margins up 48%; Shipping Revenue up 30%; ROI up 54%.o Transitioned Company from a poor performer within Dover to a respectable contributor ranking within the top 30% of Dover companies on margins. o Purchased more than $1M in capital equipment in 2006 implementing latest technology in automation and quality including SPC. Continued Lean/5S and updated support equipment in manufacturing.

Hydril Pressure Control is a $100M division of Hydril Company LP which manufactures complete blowout preventer systems / stacks to include BOPs, control systems and valves for the oil and gas industry.o Managed plant turnaround and complete manufacturing technology upgrade of Pressure Control Division. Piloted manufacturing operations of the company’s only facility producing land and subsea pressure control equipment. Managed approximately 165 production and support employees, encompassing all areas of manufacturing in an ISO certified facility. o Effectively managed implementation of a $10M state-of-the-art manufacturing upgrade program to include: purchasing latest technology in CNC machine tools, welding equipment, metrology equipment; an extensive machine tool rebuild program; new building construction and plant relocation /consolidation.o Successfully implemented Lean manufacturing principles for improved performance and 5S organization for maintaining cleanliness and order in a facility with 120,000 square feet of manufacturing floor space. o Managed construction of the Hydril Deepwater Assembly building that completed on schedule and shipped the first deep water blowout preventer stack as scheduled.o Upgraded metrology equipment to latest technology and developed an internal gauge calibration laboratory with capability ranging from 0.000 – 62.000”, resulting in better control of calibration time and cost.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Industrial Technology - Production And Manufacturing Technology.

High School Diploma, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist And College Bound Classes