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Savannah, Georgia, United States

Dalton, Ga, Us

Batesville, Indiana, Us

Manage daily operations over fabrication and machine shop activities for Teir II Automotive Supplier. * Direct project flow through production equipment. * Provide technical support on fabrication drawings in coordination with customer requests. * Provide fabrication drawings for misc. job shop projects.* Provide maintenance and technical expertise on mechanical and hydraulic high speed stamping equipment, CNC equipment for Plasma machine, Water Jet, Press Brakes, and various Machine Shop CNC machines. * Implement AWS standards for welding quality and training for all fabrication* Restructure plant layout to gain more efficient LEAN manufacturing processing of materials* Develop KPI’s in manufacturing processes for material usage, man hours, on-time delivery and cost toproduce* Coordinate maintenance activities through planning and coordination of labor through work orders,purchase of parts and materials, and access to necessary equipment needed for projects.* Assisted in reducing inventory levels of raw materials by working with vendors on scheduling deliveries and setting minimum stock levels.* Create Gantt production system to balance shop workload with sales and projects to reduce unnecessary overtime.

Augusta, Ga, Us

• Manage the daily operations of structural steel fabrication• Direct flow of operations to meet project deadlines • Manage materials and inventory levels to meet production requirements• Manage cost control aspects of labor, materials and equipment • Coordinate maintenance activities through planning and coordination of labor through work orders, purchase of parts and materials, and access to necessary equipment needed for projects.• Implement Lean manufacturing practices for improved workflow • Work closely with project managers and structural detailers on fabrication drawings• Schedule logistical aspects of operations to ensure all fabricated materials were delivered • Work closely with quality control to ensure AWS and AISC standards were in place • Helped CWI develop training matrix for welding and developed training methods for all associates

Montecchio Maggiore, Veneto, It

• Manage daily operations, maintenance and technical service activities of industrial battery facility• Implement Lean Manufacturing Practices • Develop KPI metrics for departments• Establish JIT manufacturing principles• Implemented LEAN manufacturing practices • Reduced Inventory Levels • Reduced labor cost through continuous improvement projects• Increased efficiencies across product lines• Develop Standard work instructions• Developed cross training matrix system• Implemented scrap reduction actions resulting in >50 % decrease YOY• Implemented CMMS program (eMaintenance) • Developed preventative and predictive maintenance procedures

Franklin, Tn, Us

Manage and direct daily plant facilities, maintenance and machine shop activities at major wheel stamping and welding operation. Implemented CMMS and TPM program. Used root cause analysis to increase OEE. Developed new PLC programming to optimize equipment efficiency. Developed stamping die service procedures. Manage budget and MRO purchasing. Reduced plant parts inventory. Maintain facility within all OHSA and DHEC guidelines.

Williston, South Carolina, Us

Plan, Manage and Direct Projects for Maintenance. Perform Cost analysis for new project work. Work with OEM’s, Contractors and sub-contractors to complete projects in timely fashion. Properly coordinate maintenance projects and tasks. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, fabricate and design various pieces of equipment to meet process demand. Read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams and other control methodologies. Set work schedules for department. Assign Work Orders to staff by skill level of task. Verify status and time frame of PM Schedule. Maintain work within framework of OHSA guidelines. Make Design changes to Equipment for improved operations and processes. Write new PLC programs for new equipment and modify existing PLC programs.Provide new Mechanical and Electrical drawings based on any modifications

Montecchio Maggiore, Veneto, It

Oversee the start up of new industrial facility. Evaluate in oversee the hiring of members of maintenance department. Implement TPM and KPI systems system for facility. Set work schedules for department. Assign Work Orders to staff by skill level of task. Follow up on Completion status of Work Orders. Maintain Time & Attendance Records. Write new PLC programs for new equipment and modify existing PLC programs

My responsibilities included planning maintenance improvements and projects for upgrading equipment operation and new equipment installation. Develop system controls for increased efficiency. Develop processes and procedures for preventative maintenance.