David Lancaster Email & Phone Number

Lebanon, Indiana, United States

“Just Call Dave” is my new business combining my years of experience in high quality manufacturing, engineering and my lifelong passion for woodworking and home repair.• Provide reliable quality home repairs and handyman services.• Plumbing and electrical fixture installation and repairs• Interior and exterior wall and room repairs including siding, gutter, wall, porch, and decks• Furniture assembly and repairs• Custom cabinets and shelving• Flooring and tile… Show more “Just Call Dave” is my new business combining my years of experience in high quality manufacturing, engineering and my lifelong passion for woodworking and home repair.• Provide reliable quality home repairs and handyman services.• Plumbing and electrical fixture installation and repairs• Interior and exterior wall and room repairs including siding, gutter, wall, porch, and decks• Furniture assembly and repairs• Custom cabinets and shelving• Flooring and tile installations• Remodels• Home Inspections Show less

I am a Indiana licensed Home Inspector and working with AllCheck Inspections. My target areas for home inspections will be the Lebanon, Lafayette, Frankfurt and north east Indianapolis areas.I will also continue to provide handyman services through my company "Just Call Dave"

Greencastle, Indiana

Crown Equipment Corp is one of the world's largest material handling companies, specializing in custom forklift and lift truck production, distribution, and service, as well as integration of advanced product design.• Manage three shifts of manufacturing including laser plate processing, fabrication, CNC machining and welding of components for industrial counterbalance, internal combustion fork trucks and work assist vehicles (WAVE)• Oversee over 12 million dollars of capital equipment… Show more Crown Equipment Corp is one of the world's largest material handling companies, specializing in custom forklift and lift truck production, distribution, and service, as well as integration of advanced product design.• Manage three shifts of manufacturing including laser plate processing, fabrication, CNC machining and welding of components for industrial counterbalance, internal combustion fork trucks and work assist vehicles (WAVE)• Oversee over 12 million dollars of capital equipment including: 13 CNC machine centers, 2 5k CO2 plate lasers, 2 8k Fiber plate lasers, 1 5axis 5k fiber laser, 7 40 ton to 230 ton press brakes, 1 multi axis tube bending machine and 7 robotic welding cells• Direct staffing and productivity to meet or exceed process cost targets for all cost centers.• Developed training and implementation of lean tools with a heavy focus on 5s and continuous improvement activities Show less

Lafayette, Indiana Area

Heartland Automotive is a Japanese owned OEM parts supplier specializing in plastic injection molding, vacuum forming and assembly of door panels, instrument panels, headliners and various ornaments and garnish for the automotive industry.• Set up and implement facility improvement plans for 2012• Decreased manpower 18% in 2012 through continuous improvement activities while maintaining sales volume• Reduced Quality PPM from over 300 to less than 10 PPM, decreased scrap cost 70%… Show more Heartland Automotive is a Japanese owned OEM parts supplier specializing in plastic injection molding, vacuum forming and assembly of door panels, instrument panels, headliners and various ornaments and garnish for the automotive industry.• Set up and implement facility improvement plans for 2012• Decreased manpower 18% in 2012 through continuous improvement activities while maintaining sales volume• Reduced Quality PPM from over 300 to less than 10 PPM, decreased scrap cost 70%, and Cut down recordable accidents 71%• Prepared facility for TS 16949 registration• Moved operations to a new location in 5 days while maintaining 100% on time delivery and 0 PPM Show less

Heritage Products Inc. is a Japanese owned OEM automotive parts supplier specializing in metal stampings, robotic welding, assembly, and e-coat paint.• Managed Profit & Loss of 3.5 million in monthly sales• Set annual business goals and priorities for all plant operations• Lead and motivate all management staff including, HR, Quality, Engineering, Production, Sales, Production Control and Accounting• Increased customer base and strengthened relationships by… Show more Heritage Products Inc. is a Japanese owned OEM automotive parts supplier specializing in metal stampings, robotic welding, assembly, and e-coat paint.• Managed Profit & Loss of 3.5 million in monthly sales• Set annual business goals and priorities for all plant operations• Lead and motivate all management staff including, HR, Quality, Engineering, Production, Sales, Production Control and Accounting• Increased customer base and strengthened relationships by diversification• Implemented departmental improvement plans to achieve 5% annual improvements• Led IT and Information Systems design and installation of new MRP system and server• Negotiated cost and design of health and welfare programs to minimize negative cost impact Show less

• Coordinated plant layout and process flow, including 6 separate plant expansions, and established standards for operation• Responsible for over 200 direct labor production team members• Operational control over the press, welding, paint and assembly departments• One of three members of ISO 9002, QS 9000 and TS 16949 implementation team• Developed and coordinated training for eight manufacturing supervisors and two process engineers• Managed annual efficiency and budget… Show more • Coordinated plant layout and process flow, including 6 separate plant expansions, and established standards for operation• Responsible for over 200 direct labor production team members• Operational control over the press, welding, paint and assembly departments• One of three members of ISO 9002, QS 9000 and TS 16949 implementation team• Developed and coordinated training for eight manufacturing supervisors and two process engineers• Managed annual efficiency and budget goals to meet or exceed requirements• Introduced Lean-manufacturing methods and reduced WIP levels to all-time lows• Implemented continuous improvement activities (Kaizen) and presented to Ford Motor Co.• Established H.P.I. as a world class manufacturing facility by exporting assemblies overseas• Led in layouts and planning of 6 plant expansions requiring multiple equipment moves• Supervised environmental reporting storm water, e-coat system wastewater, SARA title III, RCRA and other required state documentation and reporting Show less