Responsible for all shop operations-assembly, machining, shipping/receiving, inventory and spare parts section of the business. Also responsible for safety, quality, master scheduling and purchasing. Accomplishments:• Develop and implemented a OSHA approved safety program. (Chair the safety committee program)• Develop and implemented a Quality management System to support ISO 9001:2008.(Manage all quality issues)• Develop, implemented a scheduling program. ( since I started… Show more Responsible for all shop operations-assembly, machining, shipping/receiving, inventory and spare parts section of the business. Also responsible for safety, quality, master scheduling and purchasing. Accomplishments:• Develop and implemented a OSHA approved safety program. (Chair the safety committee program)• Develop and implemented a Quality management System to support ISO 9001:2008.(Manage all quality issues)• Develop, implemented a scheduling program. ( since I started we have 100% on time delivery shipping to our customer’s)• Manage the Spare section of our business for all lines. (This is 1/3 of the business revenue) Show less

Responsible for all of Engineering and Management of New Product Introduction, Document Control and Logistic. This included CNC Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Tool & Fixture Department, Cutter Grinding Department, Tool Pre-set and Tool Crib. Also responsible for Program Management, Master Scheduling, Shipping, Receiving and Set-up reduction program.Accomplishments:Repeat CNC programs to shop floor from 35% to 98%New CNC programs… Show more Responsible for all of Engineering and Management of New Product Introduction, Document Control and Logistic. This included CNC Programming, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Tool & Fixture Department, Cutter Grinding Department, Tool Pre-set and Tool Crib. Also responsible for Program Management, Master Scheduling, Shipping, Receiving and Set-up reduction program.Accomplishments:Repeat CNC programs to shop floor from 35% to 98%New CNC programs to shop floor from 15% to 95%Quotes to customer from 40% to 94%On time delivery from 45% to 97%Reduced setup hours from total hours from 17% to 9%Implemented 6S in factoryManage Lead projects and implementation Show less

Responsible for all manufacturing, planning, scheduling and purchasing functions required to support an $18 million operation. Lead team focus groups establishing operational goals improving on time delivery, quality, reducing manufacturing costs, reducing scrap and implementing a prototype program.Accomplishments:Reduced direct labor employees by 19% resulting in labor savings of 657K and increased Monthly shipment dollars by 14%. Developed, implemented… Show more Responsible for all manufacturing, planning, scheduling and purchasing functions required to support an $18 million operation. Lead team focus groups establishing operational goals improving on time delivery, quality, reducing manufacturing costs, reducing scrap and implementing a prototype program.Accomplishments:Reduced direct labor employees by 19% resulting in labor savings of 657K and increased Monthly shipment dollars by 14%. Developed, implemented and maintained performance and productivity metrics. Increased on time shipments from 45% to 72%. Past due not more than 8 days. Developed Sales and Operation team in conjunction with a rolling 3 month forecast. Formulated both short and long-term goals with action plans to meet changes in the business. Initiated implementing a Cycle Count program. Reduced Customer Returns by 50%. Reduce freight cost by 41%.Reduced scrap by 60%. Show less

Responsible for all manufacturing functions required to support a $48 million operation. Lead team focus groups establishing operational goals improving on time delivery, quality and reducing manufacturing costs. Lead operations focusing on customer delivery, scrap reduction, through-put and BATF compliance. Developed yearly manufacturing budget to meet profitability and operational objectives.Accomplishments:Reduced direct labor employees resulting in labor savings of $722K;… Show more Responsible for all manufacturing functions required to support a $48 million operation. Lead team focus groups establishing operational goals improving on time delivery, quality and reducing manufacturing costs. Lead operations focusing on customer delivery, scrap reduction, through-put and BATF compliance. Developed yearly manufacturing budget to meet profitability and operational objectives.Accomplishments:Reduced direct labor employees resulting in labor savings of $722K; tripled the output on 10 employees. Developed, implemented and maintained performance and productivity metrics. Reduced manufacturing lead-time by 49%.Exceeded shipping goals 7 out of 10 months.Developed Sales and Operation team in conjunction with a rolling 3 month forecast. Formulated both short and long-term goals with action plans to meet changes in the business. Reduced scrap by 45% in first year.Initiated implementing a Cycle Count program. Show less

Responsible for managing two manufacturing locations and all manufacturing functions required to support production for a $45 million dollar operation. Provided strategic planning efforts for the plants. Established and prioritized operational goals utilizing available resources to complete those goals. Maintained constant focus on customer satisfaction directed all activities to manufacture and deliver product on time, to specification, meeting customer needs. Maintained a… Show more Responsible for managing two manufacturing locations and all manufacturing functions required to support production for a $45 million dollar operation. Provided strategic planning efforts for the plants. Established and prioritized operational goals utilizing available resources to complete those goals. Maintained constant focus on customer satisfaction directed all activities to manufacture and deliver product on time, to specification, meeting customer needs. Maintained a well-trained workforce focused on continuous improvement and capable of delivering on the goals of the organization. Directly responsible for initiating and implementing a number of employee recognition programs. Implemented Lean Manufacturing, Cellular and Flow Manufacturing. Accomplishments:Responsible for the leadership that resulted in labor savings of $396K and $496K purchase cost saving during 2003.Implemented Visual Factory Management.Spear headed team responsible for implementing a company wide fully integrated ERP computer system. Reduced manufacturing lead-time by 67%.Reduced total cost of manufacturing by 4%, increasing output by 3%.Reduced WIP from $13M to $5M within the past two years.Received Mass-Grant of $100K for training.Implemented CNC training program.Implemented employee cross-training program Successfully completed 3 year contract International Association of Machinists and Aerospace.Workers, AFL-CIO; maintain a cooperative and supportive working relationship with the union. Facilitated Quality teams which reduced cost by 8%.Completed 2003 with no “past dues” to customer, first time company history. Show less

Managed three Industrial Engineers, CIM Supervisor and the Document Control group. Responsible for the implementation of a computerized standards system using MOST-AUTO/MOST (Maynard). Maintained control and updates of all product drawings and MOST rates. Designed, assisted, coordinated and optimized efficiency through the reconfiguration of a $60M plant from functional manufacturing to work cell/cellular manufacturing. Managed all traditional industrial engineering functions. Team player with… Show more Managed three Industrial Engineers, CIM Supervisor and the Document Control group. Responsible for the implementation of a computerized standards system using MOST-AUTO/MOST (Maynard). Maintained control and updates of all product drawings and MOST rates. Designed, assisted, coordinated and optimized efficiency through the reconfiguration of a $60M plant from functional manufacturing to work cell/cellular manufacturing. Managed all traditional industrial engineering functions. Team player with management in efforts to improve efficiency, reduce labor and instill a higher level of discipline and organization aimed at improving Aavid’s profitability. Accomplishments: Reduced manufacturing square footage by 9,600 square feet. Increased throughput 30%. Managed Employee Suggestion Program that resulted in $950K in savings. Show less

Responsible for implementing the transfer of five product lines from a sister plant, located in Oklahoma City, to the main plant in Franklin, NH. Transfer included all machines, assembly benches, tools, valve technology and written documentation for all manufacturing and assembly processes. Accomplishments: Cost savings in tooling, direct/indirect labor and throughput of 18%. Transfer of valve technology in a joint venture in China in 1994.

Responsible for managing all functions, directly or indirectly, to support production of a $70M operation. Identify and implement justified technology, equipment, system, and process improvements to maximize return on investment of plant, equipment, raw material, and process inventory. Ensure a well-trained workforce capable of delivering on the goals of the business. Accomplishments: Reduced 95% of secondary operations. Reduced 10,000 hours of direct labor each year… Show more Responsible for managing all functions, directly or indirectly, to support production of a $70M operation. Identify and implement justified technology, equipment, system, and process improvements to maximize return on investment of plant, equipment, raw material, and process inventory. Ensure a well-trained workforce capable of delivering on the goals of the business. Accomplishments: Reduced 95% of secondary operations. Reduced 10,000 hours of direct labor each year Directly responsible for writing and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures. Achieved ISO 9001 within 9 months. Cost savings of $2.1M within 1.5 years. Show less

Manage five industrial engineering technicians and one manufacturing engineer. Responsible for developing and maintaining manufacturing and assembly process routings. Recommended and followed through on cost reduction projects, layouts and method improvements. Responsible for special projects as assigned or as directed. Facilitated management decision-making, established and maintained set-up charts in all machining areas. Responsible for costing pilot run projects.

Supervised three manufacturing engineers, two process engineer technicians, one cost estimator, one engineering aide, one project coordinator, two CNC programmers and two data entry clerks. Responsible for developing, maintaining and ensuring accurate shop routings and dimension sheets for manufacturing and assembly processes. Developed and managed engineering standards through the Univation System.

Supervised one industrial engineer and two data entry clerks. Responsible for the full implementation of a computerized shop routing system, process sheets and time standards system. Responsible for all capital equipment and cost reduction projects.

Responsible for developing engineered standards and methods utilizing the Univation System. Worked in machine shop as an operator/setup for two years.