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Responsible for Pre-Production of injection molded components of thirty eight presses ranging from two hundred to thirteen hundred ton machines. Molded components are then transferred to metallization processes via robot to one of four cells. Metalize process is performed using Mustangs, Polments and 4V, s. Components are then packaged and stored in WIP areas ready for Assembly department. There are twenty five assembly lines pulling components from WIP storage. Pre-Production must maintain a one day inventory of hundreds of different components to satisfy customer needs. On the Assembly side I am responsible for insuring lines meet quotas for next day deliveries. I maintain communication between all departments Pre-Production, Assembly, Maintenance, Coating, Engineering and Human Resources. Plant Manager emphasized the need for Leadership and Team building. I am currently mentoring floor Supervisors and Team Leaders in non confrontational management techniques and leadership skills. Other continual improvement responsibilities include 5S implementation and application along with JIT and lean manufacturing methodologies. SL Alabama currently employees approximately eight hundred Associates at this location.

We are a specialty Engineering and Machine shop offering personalized service to individuals and Industry.

Focus on support and development of thirteen converting lines and two printing presses. Developed proprietary accessories and processes. Established and implemented preventive maintenance programs. Cultivated personnel for lead positions mentoring them through machine setups and product requirements. Design new tooling applications and setup procedures for new product lines. Keep updated on new trends and manufacturing techniques in the industry.

Hired to turnaround poor performance and mismanagement following an acquisition and act as the President’s “right-hand man.” Rebuilt the infrastructure to bring the facility into OSHA compliance and improved the bottom line. Challenged with analyzing P&L, profit margins, and production processes to evaluate the viability of current operations and made recommendations for improvements to the Board of Directors. Authored new policies and procedures and established quality assurance programs, building the infrastructure from the ground-up.