Daniel Perry
Clemson, South Carolina 29631
*********@*****.***
Mobile: 864-***-****
Summary:
Nine years of experience with a LEAN manufacturing company in the areas of process improvement, environmental,
and engineering. Areas of experience also include cost reduction, energy reduction, LEAN manufacturing, project
management and safety.
Education:
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, December 2003
Professional Experience:
SAGE Automotive Interiors-Avalon Plant Toccoa, GA
Engineering Services Manager/Environmental Specialist September 2009- April 2013
Milliken and Company – Sharon Plant Abbeville, SC
Engineering Services Manager/Environmental Specialist December 2005 – September 2009
Engineering Services Engineer May 2005 – December 2005
Operations Management
• Reduce costs through competitive parts sourcing
• Facilitate the career development of multiple direct reports
• Create labor/supply forecasts to achieve plant cost targets
• Responsible for overseeing onsite contract labor
• Lead corrective and preventative actions to eliminate safety hazards
• Utilize 5-Why approach to determine the root cause of safety, machine, quality and delivery issues
• Resource for the Fire/Emergency Preparedness Committee
• Calibrate/maintain quality inspection equipment in support of ISO 9001 requirements
Environmental Compliance
• Responsible for meeting NPDES permit requirements
• Operate and maintain pollution control equipment and air permitting
• Responsible for ISO 14001 compliance
• Lab director for onsite waste water treatment facility
Facilities Engineering
• Responsible for daily operation of plant HVAC systems
• Optimize air compressor usage to meet production demand
• Responsible for maintaining plant electrical power/steam distribution
• Schedule and coordinate manufacturing/support equipment preventative maintenance
• Oversee the maintenance of the building, grounds, and security equipment for the facility
• Coordinate/facilitate the installation of $4 million in manufacturing equipment
• Responsible for planning and implementation of energy reduction projects
LEAN Manufacturing
Constructed maps of work/process flow
Identification/implementation of kaizens through use of observation sheets/job analysis
Create standard work elements for lubrication and maintenance processes
Milliken and Company – Gerrish Milliken Plant Pendleton, SC
Process Improvement Engineer December 2003 – May 2005
Responsible for product quality on 150 machines
Responsible for machine efficiency/stop rate on 150 machines
Maintained performance charts on specific product lines
Resource leader on defect quality team
Computer Skills:
General: DOS, Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works, Lotus, Eudora Pro, and Microsoft Access
Professional: Pro/ENGINEER, Matlab, STATISTIX, MANMAN/OMAR, AutoCAD 2010, MS Project
Professional Skills:
ISO 14001 Certified Internal Auditor, SARA 313/302, RCRA, Dept. Transportation Shipping and handling Hazardous
Materials, Statistical Process Control, HVAC, Forklift Driver, Switcher Driver, Welding, Pipe fitting,
NFPA 70E, Volunteer Firefighter
References
Ruth Burdette
Human Resources Manager,
SAGE Automotive Interiors –Sharon Plant
864-***-**** Office
864-***-**** Mobile
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Bruce Keel
Vice President of Human Resources
SAGE Automotive Interiors
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Scott Coleman
Human Resources Manager
SAGE Automotive Interiors – Abbeville/Gayley Plants
864-***-**** Office
864-***-**** Mobile
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Paul Pruitt
Director of Engineering, Health, and Safety
Milliken & Company
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