Manufacturing Associate Iv / Tooling Manager
Current- Administration and operation of automated machinery, presses, lathes, mills, furnaces, wire EDMs, and robotic equipment, inclusive of all major tooling and carbide maintenance i.e troubleshooting, adjusting, re-tooling, etc. - Facilitation of training, supervision, and guidance of a department of 50+ employees (ICS Internal Components Supply) to establish and maintain proficiency, confidence, and comprehension in the workplace. Engaging in professional and productive communication with manufacturing associates of all rankings to ensure satisfaction of internal and external demandsReduced the company’s expenses by $250,000 yearly by establishing in-house production of previously outsourced product- Displaying advanced knowledge of production management, LEAN, material management systems, Oracle, machining, and industrial / military mechanical equipment, team management, and spreadsheets.