LANE KASTONEK

Address: ***** ******* *****, **** ******, Minnesota 56378

Phone: 320-***-****

Mobile: 320-***-****

Email: ab21fh@r.postjobfree.com

OPERATIONS MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Seasoned and results-driven professional offering more than three decades of experience within the fields of operations management, manufacturing management, as well as purchasing and planning. Capable of developing and continuously implementing lean principles and employing International Standards Organization (ISO) process documents and training manuals. Armed with expertise in supervising staff toward the attainment of operational goals and objectives. Equipped with excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Technically well-versed in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), with basic knowledge of Microsoft Visio. Willing to relocate.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

- Acquired consistent promotion to leadership positions for every company.

- Pioneered and implemented a safety protocol for the department in Starkey, which was a first in the company.

- Fostered an environment of continual advancement by developing process improvement teams for Starkey.

- Contributed to the establishment of new products online for Starkey through efficient management of product development from design to production; oversight of project timelines; and outsourcing of tools.

- Fulfilled a pivotal role in shortening product to market lead times through Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and other lean initiatives.

- Streamlined the overall process improvement teams and training programs for self-improvement.

- Took part in various Kaizen activities; thus optimizing efficiency across the department and the organization.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

General Operations Management

- Demonstrated expertise in creating and implementing strategic plans and overseeing the daily operations.

- Controlled all facets of invoices and purchase of orders in relation to tooling procurement.

- Designated appropriate tasks to direct reports.

- Supervised the entire quoting process of plastic injection molds for the Engineering Department.

- Assumed responsibility over the purchasing of raw materials and consumables in order to support general machining, mold build, die build and repair.

Performance/Process Improvement

- Led the development of tool room mold design, build, and repair processes; along with the monitoring of the department performance toward continuous improvement.

- Took charge of the budget, resource allocation, task and process management, staff development, and performance tracking on a daily basis.

- Presided over the performance metrics and reviews of the shop.

- Played an integral role in developing and implementing corrective actions.

Staff Coordination and Supervision

- Provided expert supervision to tool room machinists, tool designers, and mold makers to ensure consistent operational efficiency.

- Served as the tool room representative for the other development teams within Research and Development (R&D) and Operations departments.

- Effectively initiated the overall coordination of tool room with key suppliers.

- Held accountability in acquiring new suppliers for the R&D group.

- Delivered effectual support to the Audit Team in qualifying new suppliers.

WORK CHRONOLOGY

Starkey Laboratories Inc. - Glencoe, MN

TOOL ROOM MANAGER 2011–PRESENT

TOOL ROOM LEAD 2011

Tyco Electronics (Formerly ADC Telecommunications) - Shakopee, MN

TOOL ROOM LEAD 2000–2011

Hutchinson Technologies, Inc. - Hutchinson, MN

TOOL ROOM LEAD DIE MAKER

McKechnie Tooling & Engineering - Staples, MN

SENIOR TOOL MAKER

ADC Telecommunications - Shakopee, MN

MOLD MAKER

TOOL ROOM MACHINIST

PRODUCTION LEAD

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Manufacturing Management, GPA: 4.0

University of Minnesota Crookston, Crookston, MN

Technical Degree in Tool and Die Making/ Mold Making

St. Paul Technical Vocational College, Saint Paul, MN

Coursework in Law Enforcement and General Education

Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN

TRAINING

GDT II, Interaction Management, and Employment Law Training

HTI In-House Training

Courses in Manager’s Manage

Starkey In-House Training

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