Michael W. Forbush

***** ***** **.

Hensley, AR *2065

501-***-****

ab6pfx@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To find a position within a company where I can be a valuable asset so the company is successful and I can

strive for higher professional goals

Specialized Training:

Lean Manufacturing Fork Lift Operator/crane operation

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Kanban Process First Aid, CPR

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Business Administration Dale Carnegie Leadership Classes (Top of

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Welder Class)

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Knowledge Summary:

Spanish Hazardous Materials disposal

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Microsoft Word Preparation and Maintenance of Production

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Microsoft Excel Schedules

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Human Resources processes Production Budget

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Interviewing and Hiring Forecasting

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Resource Management Purchasing

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OSHA rules and regulations Equipment Scheduling

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Experience:

Welspun Tubular July 2009 – Present

Little Rock, AR

Plant Shift Manager September 2011 – Present

Guided my shift to record-breaking pipe production numbers on different occasions. Set new goals for

future records to be achieved.

Welding Supervisor July 2009 – August 2011

As a newly operational company, I coordinated changes to the system to help maximize the flow and

efficiency of product and the number of personnel to run smoothly.

Hall Manufacturing and Hall Tank Co 1987 - 2009

North Little Rock, AR

Vice President of Production 2005 – 2009

Oversaw production at both plants. At Hall Tank, I changed the production process with Lean ideals

and improved lead times from 12-18 weeks to 8-10 weeks.

Production Manager (Hall Manufacturing)

1993 - 2005

Changed entire plant from batch loading to daily increments using Lean ideals.

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Welder/Fabricator (Hall Manufacturing) 1987 – 1993

I created jigs and fixtures for all new parts and trained the welders how to make them.

Helped the Draftsman in designing and making of parts for easier manufacturing.

Dolesse Brothers Rock Quarry 1981 - 1987

Lawton, OK

Welder/Fabricator

Accomplishments

As a VP and Production Manager

This is just to mention a few.

Changed two plants from batch loading to daily increments.

Implemented Lean Manufacturing systems.

Set up traveler systems for products to track their progress through the plant.

Set up Qc inspections in the travelers during production.

Made and established production schedules when there were none so that sales could communicate

with customers.

Purchase new equipment and showed Return On Investment for Company Savings.

Reduced work force and increased productivity with lean ideals.

Changed all welding wire from 45 pound spools to 1000 pound barrels.

Changed from renting bottles of Co2 and Oxygen to storage tanks and plumbing the shop.

Education:

High School Diploma from Heidelberg Germany

References:

Available upon request

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