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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.• Supported Production Supervisors with Lean Project identification and develop total employee involvement mentality with production team.• Leader of Commercial Truck Body production line transition team relocating from Dallastown, Pa. to Charleston, SC. Worked with Charleston production team supporting training efforts.• Supervised Commercial Truck Body field repair/evaluation teams meeting with customers evaluating and addressing concerns.• Teamed with Quality Engineer working with subcontractors to improve quality of supplied products

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. • Work closely with Manufacturing Operations developing methods for labor and waste reductions. • Six σ Green Belt team member utilizing lean manufacturing techniques.

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.• Determine/Design assembly fixtures. • Worked with Quality Engineering to determine acceptability of incoming material. 1995 to 1997: Production Supervisor• Introduced new product into production, setting up company’s first continuous flow production line utilizing lean manufacturing techniques. • Supervised Lead/Production operators. • Identified and implemented methods to improve operational efficiencies while reducing waste. • Worked with Design Engineers to ensure Engineering Changes were properly implemented.• Continuously reviewed production line evaluating areas for improvement to ensure proper line balance.

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.• Collaborated with Process Engineering Manager to schedule preventive maintenance activities.• Promoted fact based, data driven decision making mentality to operations support 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• Determined, scheduled or performed operator training. • Worked with Design Engineering to defined requirements for build modifications. • Enforced safety and plant rules. • Teamed with Quality Engineers indentifying defect trends and implementing corrective action.• Counseled production personnel on company policies and addressed problems with disciplinary action when required.• Met with DCAS representatives responding to any production concerns.

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

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

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

The Art Of Solder Paste Printing

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• Production Management Certification • Advanced Supervision • Contemporary Management

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· Lead Free Manufacturing · BGA Manufacturing, Inspection and Rework

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