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ADMINSTERED the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of factory departments.DIRECTED manufacturing team to produce broad range of propane torches and accessories.JEFF DITZLER, pg. 2COMMANDED production, quality, engineering and planning management teams.ENSURED achievement of key performance indexes, such as efficiency, yield and productivity.COMMUNICATED effectively with divisional groups.IMPLEMENTED S.T.O.P. Audit program and related incentive plan… Show more ADMINSTERED the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of factory departments.DIRECTED manufacturing team to produce broad range of propane torches and accessories.JEFF DITZLER, pg. 2COMMANDED production, quality, engineering and planning management teams.ENSURED achievement of key performance indexes, such as efficiency, yield and productivity.COMMUNICATED effectively with divisional groups.IMPLEMENTED S.T.O.P. Audit program and related incentive plan, achieving both full staff training in 30 days, AND a record number of consecutive days without a recordable or lost-time accident.INITIATED cross-functional VA brainstorming sessions to identify product improvements.ESTABLISHED a 2008 productivity deck of $3.2 million.PROPELLED customer service performance levels and line fill rates over 99%.CHAMPIONED open communication within a union environment.MANAGED financial budgets to meet aggressive departmental goals.DISPLAYED commitment to personnel's development and growth opportunities. Show less

MANAGE new product development for Newell Rubbermaid Holloway (NRH), including IRWIN utility knives and blades, Strait-Line high price point reels, and Strait-Line next generation reels, maintaining a $4.5 million positive variance in material and overhead in 2006.OVERSEE projects to meet time, quality, and cost specifications, including management of New Zealand capacity conversion; IRWIN carpenter saw production, European snap-off knives production and assembly, and development of IRWIN… Show more MANAGE new product development for Newell Rubbermaid Holloway (NRH), including IRWIN utility knives and blades, Strait-Line high price point reels, and Strait-Line next generation reels, maintaining a $4.5 million positive variance in material and overhead in 2006.OVERSEE projects to meet time, quality, and cost specifications, including management of New Zealand capacity conversion; IRWIN carpenter saw production, European snap-off knives production and assembly, and development of IRWIN one-handed bar clamp for production and assembly.LEAD transition of products from North America to international markets via NRH, including Quick-Grip resin clamp products, Strait-Line aluminum and resin reels, chalk/reel combo sets, and private label and original equipment manufacturer blade packaging to New Zealand Marathon facility.PROVIDE engineering resources for various strategic business units.COMMUNICATE with internal and external agencies, customers, and suppliers on domestic and international fronts. Show less

DESIGNED and supported design of plastic resin and metal product components, as well as injection mold tooling, metal stamping dies, prototype tooling, and rapid tooling.MANAGED prototype requirements for both internal production and external procurement.PROCURED prototyping quotations using appropriate Time-Compression Technologies.SECURED quotations for injection mold, prototype, and rapid tooling, and metal-stamping dies.EXHIBITED superior time management skills in completing… Show more DESIGNED and supported design of plastic resin and metal product components, as well as injection mold tooling, metal stamping dies, prototype tooling, and rapid tooling.MANAGED prototype requirements for both internal production and external procurement.PROCURED prototyping quotations using appropriate Time-Compression Technologies.SECURED quotations for injection mold, prototype, and rapid tooling, and metal-stamping dies.EXHIBITED superior time management skills in completing projects before deadline. RESOLVED problems with injection mold and metal processes.SUPERVISED model shop. Show less

COORDINATED all aspects of resin component manufacturing.LED projects for new product tool design and procurement.OVERSAW tool room while coordinating construction and repair of injection molds, progressive dies, and assembly equipment.JEFF DITZLER, pg. 3

CRAFTED and engineered tooling built in-house.DIRECTED all outside tool design and construction.ADMINISTERED in-house tool room, CNC lathe department, CNC milling department, and CNC wire EDM department.PLANNED and monitored departmental budgets, staffing, and hiring, supervising 50+ staff.