Dan Emery Email & Phone Number

I also have over 14 years of experience as a Production Operations Manager and a founding team member at Ponoko, the world's first website to make and sell downloadable products online. I manage the supply chain network, including 30+ material and hardware suppliers, 3D printing fabricators, CNC and laser fabricators. I also implemented and maintained a manufacturing execution system (MES) to prioritize the production of orders and achieve 85% production productivity. I have extensive skills and knowledge in laser cutting, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, manufacturing, open hardware manufacturing, and model making. I am driven by innovation and creativity, and I enjoy solving design problems and creating custom parts for clients.

Listed skills include Industrial Design, Product Design, Design Thinking, Concept Design, and 6 others.

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  Production Operations Manager

  Ponoko

  Feb 2019 - Present - Oakland

  - Guided a community of engineers to design parts for digital manufacturing.- Managed supply chain network, including 30+ material & hardware suppliers, 3D printing fabricators, CNC and laser fabricators.- Implemented inventory management systems for 150+ materials & components with a stockout rate of 1.5%.- Assigned the production team's workload to meet order deadlines 95% of the time.- Executed & maintained quality systems to achieve consistency 99% of the time.- Planned staff scheduling to ensure adequate labor resources to complete customer projects within the designated timeframe.- Detailed the factory layout to optimize workflow while allowing for future growth and additional machinery.- Skilled operator of 3kW Fiber laser, 120W CO2 laser, 50W Fiber engraver, UV flatbed printer, drill press, and various hand tools operating at 85% productivity.