DANIEL SCHMELTER

***** ********** ** * Rives Junction, MI 49277 * 517-***-**** * acn2u7@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROFILE

Over 17 Years’ Management and Leadership Experience in Manufacturing Operations, 8 years’ as Safety Compliance Coordinator *Managed over 250+ employees and Led

High profile Product Launch Teams to Successful Results.

I am an accomplished, outcome-driven executive with year-over-year success in leading challenging initiatives with the emphasis on strategic planning, manufacturing production scheduling and control, engineering, quality assurance, project development, budget management, human resources, and capital improvement. I am fully computer literate, including Windows OS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access. I have the ability to quickly learn new hardware and software. I am also available for travel.

CORE SKILL AREAS

Operational Planning & Execution; Team Building & Leadership; Quality & Safety Assurance (QA/SA), ISO/TS 16949, Project Management, Production Solutions Analysis & Implementation; Lean Manufacturing Methodologies, Production and Maintenance Operations; CNC Programming, Process Profit/Loss Analysis, Evaluation & Troubleshooting; Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Management; MIOSHA Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Baxter Machine- Jackson, MI _ 2013-Present

CNC Grinding and Machining Company

Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer

Analyze and improve process flows, reduce tooling cost and improve cycle times. Oversee and develop standardized process and setup procedures.

Establish cost reduction programs that consistently improve product output and quality. Manage 2 indirect employees and oversee 15 direct employees and processes. Report to President and Director of Operations.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

* Reduced tooling costs by $30,000 per year through process improvements and engineering changes.

* Established SOP’s for both, production operations and setups, reducing setup times by 50%.

* Established Work Oder Tracking system for the tool crib to streamline repair priorities and reduce overall cost.

* Implemented ECN/ECR program to improve process change effectiveness, quality control and customer rejections.

Allied Chucker & Engineering Company – Jackson, MI 2007-2013

CNC Machining Company or ferrous cast and forged components

Plant Manager (2007-2013)

Managed a manufacturing facility with over 200 employees, with 3 buildings comprising of 150,000 square feet, 90 CNC machines and other related equipment. Accountable all aspects of production including maintenance, tool crib, safety department, custodial care, MIOHA compliance, and site development. Developed and implemented a Preventative Maintenance Program, Continuous Improvement Program, Employee Training Program, and shop wide Safety Program. Transitioned the company from single line machining cells into Lean Manufacturing Cell Facility. Planned and administered monthly budgets, customer scheduling plans, scrap reports, productivity reports, analyzed Profit/Loss margin reports and generated CAR’s. Reported to the President.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

* Improved on time delivery to customers base from 78% in 2007 to 98% in 2013 by optimizing manufacturing process, improving scheduling process and improving machine uptime

* Reduced equipment downtime by over 20% by implementing a shop wide preventative maintenance program.

* Reduced operational labor cost by $250,000 per year by implementing Lean Manufacturing Practices.

Assistant Plant Manager (2006-2007)

Assisted Plant Manager in employee development, process implementation, production scheduling, cost reduction and customer delivery.

KEY CONTRIBUTION & ACHIEVEMENTS:

* Successfully developed off site training procedures with temporary staffing agencies. Reducing overall employee turnaround to 10% from 70%.

* Improved customer on-time delivery for High Volume Differential Case line to 95% by reducing employee turnover, improving machine uptime and improved scheduling practices.

* Reduced overall indirect staffing levels by 5% by reducing setup waste time and improving employee training.

Tool Crib Manager (2005-2007)

Managed all aspects of Tool Crib operations including planning, staffing requirements, project tracking and cost reduction.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

* Reduced tooling repair backlog from 500 repairs to 20 repairs by implementing standardized repair procedures.

* Implemented tooling repair tracking system.

* Reduced department overall cost by 40% by analyzing wasted cost in tooling repairs and staffing.

Cost Estimator (2005-2007)

Estimated labor and material costs for assigned projects. Analyzed specifications, blueprints and bills of material and sample layouts. Coordinated with engineers, manufacturing, vendors and subcontractors to estimate production, labor, tooling and material cost.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACHIEVMENTS

* Reduced quote back log to 2 weeks from 3 months by standardizing quoting methodologies for like parts.

* Quoted and oversaw implementation of companies first robotic CNC machining cell.

EDUCATION

Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 1994-1995 (Business Management)

Leslie High School, Leslie, MI - 1994

CERTIFICATES

ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor Training for the Automotive Sector (ISO/TS 16949:2002)

PRIOR POSITIONS

CNC Supervisor – Production Saw & Machine 2000-2005

CNC Setup – Production Saw & Machine 1998-2000

CNC Operator – Production Saw & Machine 1997-1998

Assist Shift Supervisor – SOO Plastics 1996-1997

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