Manufacturing Engineering
Resume:
DONALD R. RECKELHOFF
Camden, SC 29020
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/rayreckelhoff
A management executive with 20 years of progressive experience in the manufacturing industry. An innovative
self starter with demonstrated integrity and leadership capabilities to effectively create, build and implement
leading edge product that will drive brand awareness and increase market penetration by utilize all company
resources to ensure the achievement of business objectives. Proven communication skills to develop, train,
coordinate and work effectively with associates and executive management.
EXPERIENCE
Director of Manufacturing
Feb 2012 – Present
Enovate
7820 N Lilley Road, Canton, MI 48187
I designed and implemented the ability to fabricate metal, wood, and plastic products in house. I also implemented
a wash and powder coat line. Created in house service department that shows savings of $200K per month. I
restructured the quality department by putting quality checks at every work station and adding reporting like 8D. In
the Inventory department I implemented JIT and two bin process and completely reorganized it taking it from 8
million to 5.2 million. I managed over 100 employees that covered the three departments. This was completed
within 7 months 5 months sooner than the time line given and $500k under budget.
Reason for leaving:
The goal was to bring fabrication in house and increase efficiencies throughout the company. The goal was
completed.
Owner,
June 2011 – Feb 2012
Integrity Services, LLC
27 Briar Patch Rd, Camden, SC 29020
I provide construction services for the residential market which includes but not limited to excavation & grading of
property, remodeling, and maintenance services for in and around the home.
Reason for leaving:
Closed for better opportunity
Vice President of Engineering May 2010 – June 2011
CorLogix
206 Business Park Blvd Columbia, SC 29203
I developed the product line in two months and prepared it for production. Using Lean manufacturing methods, I
kept cost down and improved the quality of the product. Finishing the setup I hired and trained the marketing and
sale team.
Reason for leaving:
I setup the company and get royalties from the product.
Owner June 2008 – April 2010
Three In One Solutions
720 Old Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
As owner of Three in One Solutions, I created the process to restore and recycle mobile computer workstations.
As a result, it provided a low cost alternative to smaller hospitals and doctors’ offices. It also provided larger
hospitals with a way to eliminate the need to store older, unused equipment by properly disposing of the
equipment, supporting environmental initiatives.
Reason for leaving:
Due to prior agreements the company was closed
DONALD R. RECKELHOFF
952 Black River Road
Camden, SC 29020
Vice President of Engineering Sep 2001 – May 2008
Rioux Vision / Omnicell
170 Pontiac Business Center Drive, Elgin, SC 29045
I developed all product lines. I design the floor plan and setup the manufacturing division of the company. I setup
the assembly line using JIT and 5S for efficient use of space. In setting up inventory, FIFO was very important due
that the product was continuing to evolve. I was directly involved in sales and marketing of the products.
Reason for leaving:
The company sold and moved to California.
Sr. Design Engineer Aug 1998 – Aug 2001
Stinger Industries
818 Old Salem Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
At Stinger, I designed and developed mobile computer workstations for the healthcare industry. I modified plant
layout to ensure efficient manufacturing of products. I provided a creative solution for marketing by converting the
product into an interactive robot, which was regularly used at trade shows.
Reason for leaving:
I was able join a company where I can take on a larger role.
LASER TECHNICIAN & TRAINER Jan 1996 – Aug 1998
Mitsubishi Laser
1500 Michael Drive, Wood Dale, IL 60191
I developed installation procedures for new machines, including procedures for all machine options. These more
efficient procedures resulted in a 50% reduction in the amount of installation time. I provided training and on call
support for customers and field technicians. I created and implemented an on site training program enabling
customers to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot machines in house. This resulted in a 30% decrease in
service calls. In this job I had the opportunity be in over 300 different metal manufacturing facilities.
Reason for leaving:
I left Mitsubishi to pursue a position with less required travel.
SKILL SUMMARY
Manufacturing Management Kaizen/Lean Implementation Inventory Control/Purchasing
Machinery Purchasing & Installation Budgeting/Forecasting Research & Development
Steel Processing & Coatings Recruiting/Staff Evaluation New Product Engineering
Facility Planning & Layout Training/Team Development Project Management
SOFTWARE SKILL SUMMARY
Microsoft Office Excel Auto Cad SAP
Microsoft Office Word Solid Works Plex
Microsoft Office Outlook BySoft Quick Books
Microsoft Office PowerPoint BYBend Oracle
EDUCATION Electronics Engineering Degree
ITT Technical Institute, Evansville, IN 47715
DONALD R. RECKELHOFF
952 Black River Road
Camden, SC 29020
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Manufacturing
Designed layouts for new facilities, as well as reconfigured existing facilities to maximize space,
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production, assembly, and employee productivity
Responsible for purchasing quality machinery suited to specific manufacturing environments, resulting
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in the replacement of outsourcing with in house manufacturing
Authored procedures for efficient manufacturing processes, utilizing resources effectively, ensuring the
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completion of production on time and on budget
Comprehensive knowledge in the operation of production machinery, providing training for proper
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equipment usage and safety in the facility
Responsible for entire metal fabrication process, including coatings such as powder coating, zinc and
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anodized coatings
Management
Accountable for budgeting, forecasting, inventory, and cost analysis for engineering and manufacturing
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departments, maintaining all expenditures within guidelines
Supervised 100+ employees and performed periodic evaluations to determine employment security
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and annual increases; recruited employees for engineering, manufacturing and production departments
Managed and prioritized multiple complex projects and project teams requiring partnerships with
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outside firms including clients as well as suppliers
Analyzed processes to determine risk and areas of opportunity, devised strategies and implemented
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improved operations in accordance with company, industry, and governmental guidelines
Engineering
Responsible for development and design of several product lines of mobile computer workstations &
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medical devices for the healthcare industry, engineered with self aligning parts to provide maximum efficiency
during manufacturing and assembly
Designed products with technologically advanced power systems and fully integrated software which
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offered customers a comprehensive wireless solution
Provided & implemented innovative, cutting edge technology solutions for securing information,
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products, software, and storage of pharmaceuticals
Successfully integrated network systems with product software for seamless operation by end user
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PATENTS & INDUSTRY AWARDS
US Patent #8378620 Issued 2/19/2013
Solar Charged Mobile Working Stations
US Patent #8180485 Issued 5/15/2012
Medication Dispensing Cart
US Patent #D549921: Issued 8/28/2007
Computer Desk for a Computer Cart
US Patent #D547519: Issued 7/24/2007
Base for Computer Cart
US Patents #D466721/D459610/6394402: Issued 5/28/2002
Vertically Adjustable Mobile Computer Workstation
US Patent #D456171 Issued 4/30/2002
Adjustable Computer Workstation
Good Design Award: Electronics Category Awarded in 2006
Rio” Wireless Medical Workstation
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