Joseph R. Osbourn

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270-***-****, 270-***-**** cell

acc27r@r.postjobfree.com

Experience includes 25+ years within cost estimating, buying, outside

sales, project management, purchasing, price negotiations, production,

and quality within the custom manufacturing, machining & fabricating

industries.

EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Madison-Smith Machine & Tool- Glasgow, Ky

2013 to Present

Machining Manager

. Ability to train and mentor Operators to develop their Skills

. Ability to prioritize and manage projects with scope and impact at the

department level

. Understand all machine processes that were needed to facilitate

continuous workflow.

. Researched and evaluated the effectiveness of equipment.

. Recommended and implemented changes to improve operational efficiency

and profitability.

. Worked closely with Quality Department on discrepancies to develop

corrective actions.

. Hire qualified employees

Industrial Kiln & Dryer- Louisville, KY

2011-2013

Senior Buyer/Cost Estimator

. Procurement Purchases for machining and fabrication.

. Estimate machining and fabrication work.

. Qualify vendors for work type.

. Negotiate pricing and vendor relations.

Specialty Tool & Machine- Louisville, KY

Outside Sales/Cost Estimator

2009-2011

. Process work through the company consisting of time, procedures and

material for the best utilization and efficiency to the company.

. Responsible for estimating jobs consisting of material, purchase

items, time and procedures.

. Manage administrative functions in job estimates, proposal

development, and budget controls.

. Monitor compliance with job specifications.

. Ensure resolution of product problems.

. Negotiate pricing and vendor relations.

Brady Built Technologies- Lebanon, KY

Outside Sales/Cost Estimator/Buyer

2006-2009

. Established new custom accounts and maintained existing manufacturing

accounts.

. Estimate jobs consisting of material, purchase items, time and

procedures.

. Negotiated pricing.

. Offered onsite quoting.

. Managed administrative functions in job estimates, proposal

development, budget controls and vendor relations.

. Responsible for ensuring resolution of product problems.

Central Kentucky Tool and Engineering- Lebanon, KY

1984-2006

Cost Estimator (2000-2006)

. Estimate jobs consisting of material, purchase items, time and

procedures.

. Managed administrative functions in job estimates, proposal

development, and budget controls.

. Monitored compliance with job specifications.

. Responsible for ensuring resolution of product problems.

Shop Supervisor (1995-2000)

Responsible for supervision of employees and production schedules to

ensure workflows were maintained with quality results.

Machinist and CNC Programmer (1988-1995)

. Responsible for set-up and production of CNC equipment and use of all

manual machines, including heat treat and plating procedures.

Supervisor of Welding/Metal Fabricator (1984-1988)

. Responsible for ensuring that correct procedures were followed within

the fabrication department.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Elizabethtown Community College/ AutoCAD coursework

Kentucky Tech-Central Campus/ Machining & Welding coursework

Kentucky Labor Cabinet/ Journeyman Certificate -Tool and Die Maker

United States Navy - Welder/Machinist/Maintenance/Supervisor

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong Background in Sales - Estimating - Project Management - Buyer -

Management Skills - Strong Communication Skills - CNC Machinist -

Journeyman Tool & Die - Certified Welder

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Navy, San Diego, California

Welding, Machining, Maintenance, Damage Control, Firefighting, Supervisor

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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