Lead the design, build, and repair of dies and tooling for Extrusion activities, as well as all mylar lamination and set-up tooling, assisting in driving the attainment of production targets.Responsible for all areas of in-house tool manufacturing, maintenance, development, and testing in alignment with business objectives, including maximizing production and meeting/exceeding tooling quality standards.Organize and direct toolroom resources to ensure efficient production of… Show more Lead the design, build, and repair of dies and tooling for Extrusion activities, as well as all mylar lamination and set-up tooling, assisting in driving the attainment of production targets.Responsible for all areas of in-house tool manufacturing, maintenance, development, and testing in alignment with business objectives, including maximizing production and meeting/exceeding tooling quality standards.Organize and direct toolroom resources to ensure efficient production of tooling while championing HSE requirements, cost-control, and timeline adherence. Innovated and implemented a production planning system, continuous improvement efforts, and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices, and processes. Direct staff in achieving technical best practices, establishing standard policies and procedures to ensure success department-wide. Show less

Maintained accountability for the design, build, repair, and development of new and existing dies and tooling for 95+ extrusion lines, providing support to the production department in repairing tooling issues to swiftly resolve or mitigate delays. Set priority for daily activities in alignment with project/delivery timelines. Performed proactive review and evaluation of existing extrusion dies for condition and wear, recommending replacement or enhancements as… Show more Maintained accountability for the design, build, repair, and development of new and existing dies and tooling for 95+ extrusion lines, providing support to the production department in repairing tooling issues to swiftly resolve or mitigate delays. Set priority for daily activities in alignment with project/delivery timelines. Performed proactive review and evaluation of existing extrusion dies for condition and wear, recommending replacement or enhancements as necessary.Directed extrusion tooling withing specific dimensioning, including Adapters, Die Assemblies, Templates, Sizers, Jigs, Vacuum Sizers, and any other tooling needs. Worked to ensure all tooling requirements were executed and delivered on or before the build due date and within the established budget guidelines.Coordinated and submitted all job costing and scheduling for shop work, maintaining short lead times in alignment with customer deadlines.Successfully developed new tools with an emphasis on reducing scrap and development timeline. Built tools per customer specs and functionality to ensure all operators could produce the profile, reducing the number of typical development shots to five or less. Conducted comprehensive research and assessment to help implement process improvements and cost reductions department-wide. Show less

Employed high-level management and leadership capabilities in the total planning, direction, and engagement of daily production operations, proactively identifying, mitigating, and troubleshooting production delays. Scheduled work-flow in accordance with pre-set production schedule, consulting with supervisors to resolve production issues, delays, and to action department opportunities.Championed a safety-conscious work environment, conducting training for employees in safe and… Show more Employed high-level management and leadership capabilities in the total planning, direction, and engagement of daily production operations, proactively identifying, mitigating, and troubleshooting production delays. Scheduled work-flow in accordance with pre-set production schedule, consulting with supervisors to resolve production issues, delays, and to action department opportunities.Championed a safety-conscious work environment, conducting training for employees in safe and efficient machine operations and preventative maintenance systems. Ensuring compliance and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Show less

Proudly represented CPI Plastics for nearly twenty years, accountable for the management and supervision of the extrusion department, including 95 extrusion lines.Successfully developed a wood replacement product (EON) and designed and applied for patterns on two extrusion dies and a $2M scratch-free lamination.Coordinated total operations and troubleshooting assistance for a network of up to six plants, directing and scheduling manufacturing activities in alignment with… Show more Proudly represented CPI Plastics for nearly twenty years, accountable for the management and supervision of the extrusion department, including 95 extrusion lines.Successfully developed a wood replacement product (EON) and designed and applied for patterns on two extrusion dies and a $2M scratch-free lamination.Coordinated total operations and troubleshooting assistance for a network of up to six plants, directing and scheduling manufacturing activities in alignment with overarching plant objectives. Contributed to the development of various engineering project scope, collaborating with management to provide technical advice and support. Communicated all changes in process, procedure, and R&D initiatives to the management team. Show less