Larry Smith Email & Phone Number

Lititz, Pa.

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Dallastown Pa.

• Evaluated paint shop defect trends and implemented process controls improving yield by 69%.
• Identified alternate machine shop source reducing cost 50%.
• Worked with Tooling Dept. developing tooling reducing labor and scrap material.
• Teamed with Industrial Engineer to develop Kanban system for shelter panels reducing WIP.
• Collaborated with Quality Engineering implementing methods to use current tooling for acceptance inspection and developing tools where existing tools could not be used.
• Developed manufacturing cell layout to achieve 5 day TAKT time.

Exton, Pa.

• Calculate labor cost estimates and ROI analysis for capital equipment purchases.
• Responsible for SMT, Thu Hole, Hand soldering, Conformal Coating and Electro-Mechanical assembly processes.
• Implemented in-house powder coating processes reducing purchased part price by 30%.
• Analyze machine utilization (Quarterly)
• Review defect trends and summarize areas for improvement.
• Work as a team with design Engineering on new product design to ensure product producibility.

Lititz, Pa.

• Developed programs for automated assembly equipment.
• Structured Production Bills of Materials for entry into inventory system.
• Produced and implemented Assembly Instructions/Processes for the manufacturing floor.
• Worked with design engineering providing suggestions to improve producibility of manufactured products.
• Assisted with training of supervisors and production personnel.
• Member of SPC team defining and implementing process improvements to increase quality and efficiency.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

• Responsible for inventory control and daily activities within materials handling, production and packaging.
• Worked with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering improving throughput by 30% and product yield from 87% to 99.8%.
• Responsibilities included the safety of and leadership of all shift personnel across a 4 shift 7 day production operation.
• Reviewed operating constraints, assisted with determining corrective measures, and ensured timely implementation of resolution plans for improvement.
• Reviewed labor efficiency reports and ensured proper labor allocation to meet customer demand.
• Communicated production goals, results, equipment efficiencies, personnel concerns and general business updates through regular meetings to all production personnel.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

• 1988 to 1990 Manufacturing Technician
• Interpreted wiring diagrams to extract job information for harness assembly.
• Liaison between purchasing, production control and RDC for material problems.
• Worked with technicians to determine harness shapes, lengths and design characteristics. Proved out designs by comparison to actual harnesses.
• Coordinated efforts between test engineering, manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering, purchasing and quality engineering to ensure a smooth transition from development into production.
• Other job duties consisted of writing manufacturing SOP’s, production scheduling and assisting program management with proposal activity. 1986 to 1988: Senior Production Supervisor

Gaithersburg, Md.

• 1983 to 1986 Quality Assurance Representative
• Developed a new Quality Program and Inspection Procedures per MIL-STD-454.
• Provided formal interface with the customer concerning all matters pertaining to the quality of the material being supplied under the purchase order.
• Ensured that all activities affecting the quality of the product to be supplied were properly planned, executed and recorded.

Oceana, Va.

• 1979 to 1982 Aviation Electronics Technician
• Repaired electronic warfare and communication equipment on A-6 aircraft.
• Served fourteen months sea duty on the USS Nimitz with attack squadron VA-35.
• Received two letters of commendation and an Honorable Discharge.

Powder Coating Workshop

Education record

• Machine Trades I,II and III • Auto Cad 2000 Beginner and Intermediate • Blueprint Reading for Machine Trades • Microsoft Excel

Education record

• Design and Manufacturing with Surface Mount Technology • Soldering Process Optimization

The Art Of Solder Paste Printing

Education record

• Production Management Certification • Advanced Supervision • Contemporary Management

Education record

Education record

· Lead Free Manufacturing · BGA Manufacturing, Inspection and Rework

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