David G. Damazyn

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Paragould, Arkansas 72450

cell: 414-***-****

Senior-Level Manufacturing Manager

Engineered Plastic Molding

> More than 30 years of senior-level production operations management,

engineering/tool making, quality assurance, profit/loss management, and

customer relationship management.

> Proficient at identifying and implementing strategies/plans to leverage

growth opportunities, reduce manufacturing costs, maximize customer

satisfaction, and ensure long-term, profitable account relationships.

> Excellent leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively

with individuals at all levels of the organization to create a team

environment. Recognized within and outside of company for honesty,

integrity, and customer focus.

Core competencies include

Strategic Business Planning Tactical Planning and Leadership

Continuous Improvement Planning Lean Manufacturing Initiatives

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Vendor Management and Negotiations

Customer Relationship Management Capital Projects and Machine

Procurement

Statistical Process Control Human Resources Management

Safety and Regulatory Compliance Staff Recruitment, Hiring, and

Evaluation

Professional Experience

NIDEC/ EMERSON APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS - Paragould, Arkansas

November 2007 to present

Production Manager Plastics/DDBPM Assembly operations

Responsible for the day to day operations of the captive plastic molding

operation at NIDEC Motor Corp plant in Paragould, Arkansas,

manufacturing an average of 3.5 million plastic parts per month for

assembly plants in Ohio, Reynosa and Juarez Mexico. 23 presses from 33

to 300 tons processing both Thermoplastic and Thermoset (BMC) molding

compounds.

Assumed responsibility for Direct Drive BPM assembly operations in

addition to plastics in November of 2013. Two assembly lines producing

Stators and Rotors at a production rate of 3,000 motors per day.

Key accountabilities

. Manufacture parts in sufficient quantities to satisfy production

demand, while maximizing efficiency and maintaining minimum

inventory levels.

. Establish and maintain all processes and routings necessary to

ensure part quality and work with Engineering to optimize material

flow and handling.

. Direct the daily activities of the maintenance and die shop

departments to ensure the proper and safe operation of all plastic

molding machines and production molds.

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. Set budgetary goals for direct and indirect labor, tools and

supplies and support services based on production demands and

operate departments within monthly budget constraints.

. Participate in development of new parts with regards to mold design

and manufacturability in order to assure that parts meet quality

requirements and can be produced in sufficient quantities to meet

forecasted demand.

Selected Accomplishments

. In 1st two years, reduced controllable manufacturing costs by over

$750,000 (25% in the 1st year alone).

. In sourced two parts that had been outsourced due to capacity

constraints.

. Reduced cycle times on selected parts contributing to an overall

increase in productivity of 25% for the first two years.

VERSATILE MOLD & DESIGN, INC. - Rutledge, Georgia June - November 2007

Molding Operations Manager

Charged with transforming a mold sampling operation into a production

operation as well. In addition to hiring the necessary staff, developed

and implemented Total Quality Cost, Corrective Action, and Quality

Improvement programs. Designed and implemented Labor Reporting and

Production Scheduling programs, and set up a Preventive Maintenance

program. Set up shop order and molding shop mfg. cost analysis programs.

Over the course of six months, achieved cycle time reductions of up to

15% on selected parts production.

Wisconsin Thermoset Molding - Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1987 to 2006

Vice President Operations/Technical Services (1999 to 2006)

Plant Manager (1994 to 1999)

Quality Manager (1987 to 1994)

Promoted through a series of increasingly responsible positions to lead a

team of 90 non-union workers and a staff of eight direct reports

(Production, Engineering/Tooling, Quality, Sales, and Maintenance) in the

manufacturing/production of thermoset and thermoplastic critical

components for OEM's in the welding equipment, home appliance,

electrical, and heating markets.

Manage $5+ million in sales through key customers including Emerson,

Cooper Power (two divisions), Global, Haldex Inc., Miller Electric,

Research Products (Aprilaire), In-Sink-Erator, Siemens, and Sta-Rite.

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Key Accountabilities and Selected Accomplishments

Increased sales 30% in 2004/2005 (on track for $6 million in revenues)

and delivered 6.23% average profits (1999 to 2004) through long-range

strategic planning to include value stream mapping, 5S,

productivity/quality initiatives, lean manufacturing initiatives, and

cost

reductions. Moved productivity from 85% to 96% and scrap to less than

half of the industry average.

. Implemented R&D initiatives in the production of fuel cells resulting

in $1.5M in sales over f our years with a 65% profit margin.

. Evaluated job standards, costs, and systems. Re-organized

manufacturing into work cells to achieve and sustain product/process

improvements for largest customer. Saved $90K in labor/overhead and

freed-up two press operators per shift to allow $961K in additional

sales.

Dickten & Masch Manufacturing Company - Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1974 to 1987

Quality Manager (1976 to 1987)

Press Operations/Set-up/Shipping/Receiving/Driver (1974 to 1976)

Maintained responsibility for product quality, vendor quality, tool

maintenance, and inspection processes for outgoing and incoming supply-

chain material. Participated in the planning and engineering of tools for

new projects. Performed first-piece inspections of new parts. Supervised

time studies on previous and existing jobs. Reviewed job-cost sheets and

assisted with cost-reduction programs.

Education

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Extension Campus 1978 to 1980

. Accounting

. Quality Control for Profit

. Process Quality Control

. Methods, Work Measurement, and Standard Data Development

Milwaukee School of Engineering 1977

. Principles of Quality Control

Professional Affiliations

Society of Plastics Engineers 1987 to Present

Executive Agenda 1999 to 2007

References Furnished on Request

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