Eric Baum Email and Phone Number
As a dynamic and growth-focused Plant & Operations Manager, I have 20+ years of experience specializing in manufacturing excellence and lean manufacturing, surpassing performance benchmarks in high-volume highly technical settings, steering production planning, operational scaling, multicultural collaboration, and regulatory compliance.Being a forward-thinking leader, I resolve manufacturing and quality issues, optimize resource use, nurture talent, and uphold international safety and quality standards. I am known for driving cost savings and efficiency while fostering ethical culture and effective change management. As a compassionate and motivational leader, I have certified team success by nurturing a culture of accountability and inspiring performance improvement. I strive to provide value as a company resource and have consistently achieved recognition, awards, and promotional opportunities.A few of my career highlights include: • Increased operator productivity by 25% via workflow optimization, value stream mapping, & 5S practices. • Optimized practices and processes, contributing to the enhancement of the company's P&L and overall bottom line.• Led capital projects for the continuous enhancement of plant infrastructure and machinery.
Welfab, Inc.
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General ManagerWelfab, Inc. Nov 2024 - PresentNorth Billerica, Massachusetts, United States
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Director, Manufacturing OperationsDarmann Abrasive Products Apr 2018 - Nov 2024Clinton, MaOversee a multi-functional team encompassing engineers, department managers, material/supply chain managers, and hourly staff. Apply Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies for process optimization. Assist in strategic planning, applying and executing state grants, and applying for semiconductor funding opportunities (chips act). Facilitate collaboration among departments and divisions in R&D, sales, and operations. Handle customer-related quality activities, significantly reducing complaints. Administer an annual capital budget between $600K to $700K.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Improved on-time delivery rate from 55% to 95%+ within six months.• Reduced scrap by 45% from 5.5% to 2.9% through process enhancements. -
Operations ManagerArdagh Group Feb 2017 - Apr 2018Milford, Massachusetts, United StatesDemonstrated leadership by serving as Operations Manager twice, managing four departments and a team of 150+ staff members. Employed Lean Six Sigma tools to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Costs. Developed inexperienced managers, promoted team concepts, and managed production, warehousing, and shipping. Fostered communication and teamwork through daily production meetings.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Led plant 5S initiatives, collaborated with managers to set standards, and sustained results.• Worked with customers to enhance product quality and resolve service issues. -
Manager, Batch And FurnaceArdagh Group May 2008 - Feb 2017Milford, MaManaged the complete lifecycle of batch and furnace operations, including two large 300-ton melting furnaces. Handled the ordering, tracking, unloading, batching, melting, and emissions control and monitoring. Presented updates to Executive Management on continuous improvement initiatives and department status. Led a project to optimize furnace energy post-Oxy-fuel conversion, resulting in a 5%+ reduction in energy usage. Guided the plant through rebuilds, color changes, and shutdowns, ensuring operational continuity. Represented North America on a global team targeting Batch House Capital Spending reduction optimization.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Streamlined scheduling and receipt systems for raw materials, leading to a 40% increase in process efficiency.• Ensured rigorous adherence to environmental and regulatory policies, achieving full compliance.
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Operations ManagerSaint-Gobain Containers / Veralia May 2006 - May 2008Milford, Ma
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Manager, Batch And FurnaceSaint-Gobain Containers Apr 2003 - May 2006Milford, Ma
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Factory Team Leader/Quality ManagerDigital Optics Corporation Apr 2001 - Feb 2003Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesLed day-to-day operations for a three-shift optical wafer fabrication facility managing the overall safety, quality, scheduling and planning for a high-tech optical component manufacturing facility.• Worked to maximize the Overall Operating Efficiency (increasing Machine Utilization, Machine Availability, Operator Efficiency and Rate of Quality) in an effort to meet and exceed a customer ramp for a three-shift operation.• Provided project support with strategic planning, cost analysis and resource management (equipment and labor) for production products and development opportunities.• Provided project management and engineering support to all processes in our wafer manufacturing environment including process troubleshooting, product release to production and leading continuous improvement initiatives.• Managed customer and supplier specifications and drive resolution to corrective actions.• Led operations in implementing specific lean initiatives (Toyota Production System) including cellular flow, 5S, value stream mapping and work instruction documentation.
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Hot End Supervisor/Process EngineerCardinal Float Glass Jun 1997 - Apr 2001Mooresville, Nc/Portage, Wi• Involved with initial hiring, construction, heat-up and start-up of a new float glass facility.• Trained and supervised a six man hot end team that ran the batch house, furnace tin bath and lehr.• Worked to increase yields while providing a safe and challenging working environment for employees.• Expected to make quick decisions during emergencies including glass leaks, loss of gas, loss of power, loss of water and exit end breaks.• Periodically oversaw the entire process managing up to 50 employees.• Provided process engineering support with batch formulation, defect identification and source troubleshooting.
Eric Baum Skills
Eric Baum Education Details
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Ceramic Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Baum
What company does Eric Baum work for?
Eric Baum works for Welfab, Inc.
What is Eric Baum's role at the current company?
Eric Baum's current role is General Manger at Welfab Inc. manufacturing precision parts and assemblies for a variety of industries including Medical, Semiconductor, and Defense..
What schools did Eric Baum attend?
Eric Baum attended Alfred University.
What skills is Eric Baum known for?
Eric Baum has skills like Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, 5s, Glass Melting And Forming Processes, Inspection And Testing, Statistical Process Control, Total Productive Maintenance.
Who are Eric Baum's colleagues?
Eric Baum's colleagues are Dillon Ramsamooj, Don Dipersio, Shawn Singh, Dylan Tell, Fernando Sousa, Dan Brady, Hayden Bedeau.
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