Overall shift manager for Machine Shop, Saws, Anodizing, and Assembly. Direct supervision of machine shop and saw department employees. Responsible for CNC machine shop production. • Supervision of 18 to 25 employees• Employee reviews • Production scheduling adjustments• Manufacturing engineering and maintenance• Tool engineering - special cutting tool designs• Propose and implement cost reduction ideas• Troubleshoot tooling and machine problems

Responsible for the support of Kennametal cutting tools sales with direct and distribution customers. Responsible for the support of sales with our National Distributor - MSC Industrial Supply Co. and Local / Regional Distributor – Dolen Tool.• Cutting tool application and sales• Build customer relationships and trust• Tool engineering - special cutting tool designs and alterations• Recommend machining process for new parts and tooling package proposals• Troubleshoot tooling and related machine problems• Great Lakes regional turning product champion (specialist)• Perform tool tests and recommend process improvements to reduce costs• Coach new sales and application engineers• Sales forecasting and monthly sales reports

Responsible for the implementation and management of the Tool Management System at Borg Warner. This included abrasives, perishable and durable tools to produce 4WD Transfer Case components.• Provide engineering in cutting tool design, selection, and troubleshooting (drilling, tapping, reaming, milling, grinding, hobbing & shaping)• Monitor all tooling usage and orders using MAPPS & NxTrend Systems• Established work instructions & training for Buyer, CSR, & Technical positions• Diagnose tooling related machine problems• Create and maintain Master Item Plan data base• Manage inventory and logistics for tooling• Create tool usage charts and reports for regular customer meetings.• Mentor Co-op personnel

Responsible for sales and service of cutting tools to current and potential customers in Northern Michigan. • Provide engineering in cutting tool design, selection, and trouble shooting at customer's facilities • Write tooling proposals and quotes to customers

Responsible for the implementation and management of the Tool Management System at GMPT Delta Engine. This included all abrasives, perishable and durable tools to produce the Twin Cam 4 Cyl. Engine components. • Provide engineering in cutting tool design and selection• Reduced tooling inventory from over $5 MM to point of use working stock• Create and maintained Master Item Plan data base• Performed tool tests, recommended and implemented changes that generated cost savings that exceeded $1 MM• Troubleshoot tooling and machine related problems• Coordinate jobs bank personnel

Manager of maintenance, tool room, and skilled trades personnel. This included preventative maintenance, repair of die cast, plastic injection, machining, assembly machines, dies, fixtures, facilities, and grounds. • Project Manager for new 20,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility addition and concurrent remodeling of 40,000 sq. ft. of the existing facility. • Manage Maintenance, Tool Room, and Capital Equipment budgets plus an additional 13 expense budgets.Other Positions held at Alpha:Manufacturing / Machine Tool EngineerProcess / Production EngineerProduction SupervisorAssistant Production SupervisorTool Room Machinist (Journeyman equivalent)