Precision Machined Parts and AssembliesReported to the PresidentE2-Job Boss softwareDid customer RFQ'sManaged backlog for the biggest customers and integrated into shop productionRan weekly production meetingsDeveloped and distributed weekly ship lists to all managers.Purchasing of raw materials and toolingSales/New Customer Acquisitions

Precision Machined Components and Electrical/Mechanical AssemblyGlobal multi-site operations Full service Machining and Assembly.We have swiss lathe, regular CNC turn and milling, large Wire EDM department (11) machinesISO 9001 / AS9100 / ISO 13485/ 5S COMPLIANTISO auditsrunning daily plant operations, safety, maintenance, and OSHA compliance

Ran all daily operating functions with 4 managers reporting direct, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Shipping/Receiving, Operations Manager, reported to the Vice President.OEM supplier of manufactured replacement parts for the power generation industry. Customers were General Electric, Siemens/Westinghouse, ReGENco/Toshiba.System Software used: Syspro and Job BossResponsibilities included:•Expanded customer base.•Maintained customer contact and relations.•Ran weekly production meetings and continuous improvement meetings.•Customer quote requirements.•Streamlined manufacturing process to meet customer requirement dates.*Safety Director/OSHA complianceUNIONIZED WORKFORCE: United Steelworkers Union in shop

; Kern & Szalai is a manufacturer of precision-machined parts. As General Manager/COO I am responsible for managing all aspects of the operation including, Sales, Purchasing, C/S, manufacturing, and all customer quotes, broadening the customer base, cost optimization and P & L. Check signing authority for payroll and payables. Did all customer quote requirements. Major accomplishments include:Expanded major customer base from 3 to 12.Did all major Purchasing.Added quality assurance equipment, enabling company to secure new strategic clients.Introduced improved software to shop programming system.Participated in design of equipment.Introduced router sheets to improve ability to track jobs. Developed improved procedures for organizing all tooling, reducing set up time by 10-15%.

Kulicke & Soffa is an international manufacturer of equipment for the semi conductor industry, with sales of well over $500 million. As Senior Buyer I was responsible for globally purchasing machined parts, sheet metal, cables and PCB assemblies, as well as managing inventory levels, quality assurance and "just in time" deliveries and shipments.MRP and System Software used: IBM Cullinet & Baan (similar to SAP) Major accomplishments included:Implemented a "purchase complete" program, which generated buys for upper level assemblies verses individual parts.Set up blanket purchase orders for high value inventory items to meet "just in time" delivery demands.Implemented and managed "just in time" build and ship schedule using Kanban.Orchestrated vendor site visits to achieve "No Defect" quality standards and "Dock to Stock" delivery.Consistently achieved annual cost savings.MRP/ERP requirement systemKanban/JITPLEASE NOTE: ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGIES WAS PURCHASED BY KULICKE & SOFFA IN JULY OF 1994.I was one of 16 employees absorbed into the K&S company in this merger.I was responsible for procuring the whole product line to build custom die bonders and wafer cutting saws

a division of General Signal Corp., was a manufacturer of equipment for the Semiconductor Industry. During 1992-1994 as Purchasing Manager, was responsible for procuring all high value parts and managing inventory levels for "Just in Time" manufacturing. Software system used: Man/manKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:* Transformed high-cost production machined parts into low-cost castings• Added "sign off" procedure for all high-cost inventory items.• During 1990-1992 as Manufacturing Manager, was responsible for all aspects of production including the introduction of cellular manufacturing.Major Accomplishments included:• Set up Cellular Manufacturing to include assembly and final Q/C, Customer Service, Purchasing and Inventory control, reducing company lead-time by 20%.• Implemented and trained staff in new computerized inventory management and scheduling system.• Restructured selling price matrix for spare parts and sales catalogue.During 1983-1990 as Machine Shop Manager, responsibilities included improving the overall productivity of the operation and for the procurement of machined parts.Major Accomplishments Included:• Reduced cost and lead-time 20-25% on high tech capital equipment parts, by managing production schedules, working with Engineers to reduce cost of parts manufactured, and 18 outside machine shops for "quick to market" deliveries.• Increased productivity by reducing machine down time and reducing defect rate. Implementing preventative maintenance schedules, adding documented quality stat sheets and qualifying strict inspection procedures.• Programming certifications from Hardinge Brothers and Hurco Machine ToolsOther positions held throughout my career include:CNC Leadman, CNC Programmer, Machinist, Fixture Design, and Process Implementation.

Held positions at four different shops as CNC operator, Set/up Lead person on CNC Turning and CNC Vertical Milling Machines of all brands.