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Mehoopany, Pennsylvania, United States

Mehoopany, Pennsylvania, United States

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States

Northeast, Pa

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Clarks Summit, Pa

As Process Improvement Mgr., responsible for stability of existing procedures for making Stainless Steel welding wire, as well as process / lean / continual improvements, changes, reporting and development work on any new materialsCurrently manage 4 grades of Stainless Steel on 5 different drawing machines.Responsible for various wire packaging equipment.Assist with and help to start up / manage various aspects of factory LEAN transformation: Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5s, CI workshops, etc.As Maintenance Mgr., responsible for up-keep of the physical building & all manufacturing & support equipment, with 3 union employees as direct reports Day to day operation & repairs, Preventative & Predictive Maintenance. TPM / MTBFAssistance with purchasing & planning of new equipment installs.

Responsible for delivery, set-up, training, repair, cold call sales and service of electrically powered mobility products both in regional service center as well as direct in customer homes. Coverage area includes Eastern PA, Mid-Central NJ, and Southern NY.Self-managed position including managing schedule and determining route; manage parts and inventory necessary to effectively perform duties.Position requires electrical and mechanical expertise as well as excellent customer relationship skills.

Exeter, Pa

As Assistant Technical Service Manager, was responsible for helping the Director of Technical Service with the management and daily operations of phone based technical service department of mobility products manufacturer. · Assisted with the management of parts inventory, shipping, and repairs.· Supervised technical service employees including scheduling, performance management, and training of new employees.

Managed all production of newly organized PETE Division of plastics manufacturing company. Set-up and installed two-step blow molding PETE operation utilizing preferential heating-equipped Sidel blow molders and a small tonnage Husky injection molder.Produced custom PETE containers for health, beverage, and beauty industries.Managed all facets of the operation including production, inventory, employee relations and maintenance.Responsible for 3 shift operations.

Managed processes and start up operations of PETE manufacturing company operations through the US. Responsible for installation, set-up and start-up of Sidel blow molders and miscellaneous support and downstream equipment for use in high-speed production of beverage and hot-fill PETE bottles.Troubleshooting of equipment in order to eliminate initial problems prior to full production.Traveled to multiple locations through the US as well as International locations.Provide guidance and technical assistance in process evaluation and mold modification in partnership with Research and Development team.Assist as needed, with Technical Sales & Service at customer locations

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Polymer Chemistry, 2.8

Activities and Societies: A.R.O.T.C. B.S. Polymer Science

Completion, Military Engineering, Successful Completion

US Army Engineer Office Basic Course

Diploma