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Lock Haven, PA, US

Macon, Georgia, United States

Mcelhatton, PA

Responsible for developing systems related to Engineering and Maintenance Organization for 3 window manufacturing facilities with 600-800 associates. Manage engineering/maintenance teams, $3.5M maintenance budget, annual $2M cost take out budget, accomplished through implementation of CI initiatives and 3-5 year strategic planning. Key accomplishments.

Selected as top candidate for corporate wide high potential (HIPO) program. “Loaned” to largest longtime customer to offer consulting services as a test for a new marketing model for division. Results consisted of a 15% decrease in graphite costs for customer which resulted in an approximate 15% increase in GTI sales volume and 4% price increase. “Loaned”.

Anmoore, WV

Hired during Graphite manufacturing “Plant Transformation” to implement six sigma methodologies. Leader of ad hoc team of 8 individuals in core product improvement with Director as sponsor, corporate scientists, and plant level leadership. Results consisted of 30% reduction of process variation and aggressive technical goals achieved. Act as a Plant.

Global Corporate Position

Leader on team to implement Six Sigma methodology on international scale. Manufacturing processes included rollforming, stamping presses, tool and die repair, and machining. Achieved product out of specification reduction from 50% to below 5%. Developed industry changing technology to move light gauge steel rollforming from “artistic” approach to.

Aberdeen, Maryland

Managed Production aspect of Brownfield site through startup which has annual sales of $100M in nonunion facility. Hired 80% new production employees through aggressive timeline. Responsible for plant safety, quality, productivity goals, and startup culture. Managed 4 supervisors in a 3 shift operation with 250 employees. Successfully achieved.

Malvern, PA

Project Manager for the closing of 2 largest US facilities (65% of division capacity) and consolidating into 1 facility. Responsible for establishing project charter with executive group, assembling core team (ad hoc team) of 11, managing project and team, selecting facility, and executing plan for $10M budget to move operations. Achieved aggressive.

Las Vegas, NV

Responsible for plant safety, quality, productivity goals in a light gauge steel processing plant with press operations and rollforming. Manage 52 employees including production, machine maintenance, and tool and die. Awarded Armstrong Bronze Safety Award from President of Company for achieving 28% below the industry safety average for 3 consecutive years..

Malvern, PA

Responsible for plant machine and tool and die maintenance in largest facilityManaged 17 skilled craftsman in a union environment. Responsible for developing preventative maintenance program and project management of several major press / line rebuilds.