Donald D. (Doug) Weyer

Spokane WA *****

Phone 509-***-**** / Cell 509-***-****

E-mail: ab9n4g@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

A certified and proven Lean manufacturing leader, known for identification

and elimination of waste, and ongoing pursuit of organizational excellence.

Results focused, organized, proactive. A team oriented agent of change with

diverse experience and skills.

Summary of experience:

. Project Manager 2012 with time & motion study across 40+ manufacturing

processes for standard cost development. Standard work development

associated with various job quoting processes.

( Production Manager 2009 - 2010 with responsibilities for 43 blind and 4

sighted team members in all aspects of manufacturing, while introducing

Lean efficiencies. Daily coordination with all supporting departments.

( Plant Manager / Value Stream Manager 2008 - 2009 with oversight and

direction of all manufacturing within the value stream in addition to

coordination of daily maintenance and shipping activities.

( Lean Process Engineer, 2007 - 2008 with responsibilities to include

standard work administration, fixture design, packing design and work

center efficiencies through Lean implementation events.

( Manufacturing Operations Manager, 2004 - 2006 with oversight and

direction of all manufacturing, engineering, safety, quality control,

plant maintenance and continuous improvement responsibilities

( Production Manager, 1999 - 2004, with world class manufacturing

certification, leader for Lean / Kaizen implementation events, in

addition to oversight and direction of all manufacturing, safety, quality

control, leadership training, service and warranty improvement

initiatives, and plant maintenance functions

( Project Manager Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing, 1997 -

1999 Awarded Lean Certification.

Accomplishments

. Increased accuracy, consistency, and speed within the sales quoting

process through the development of manufacturing process standards based

on the attributes and measurements captured through time studies.

. Introduced Lean Manufacturing to 43 legally blind production workers

through 5S practices, Setup reduction, Line balancing, and an

understanding of the interior customer and supplier relationships in

order to create "win-win" opportunities. This also increased the Team

member's independence, self-sufficiency, and job satisfaction.

. While at Ecolite, I was responsible for the successful operation of 2

manufacturing facilities, 5 supervisors, 12 production leads, and

approximately 180 team members. Conducted Lean training and initiated

setup reduction / tooling reorganization program with an initial 50%

improvement. Job title - Plant manager, Promoted to Value Stream Manager.

(2008 - 2009)

. Increased efficiencies and reduced manufacturing costs by 27% at Accra-

Fab through the introduction of Lean manufacturing concepts and methods.

Additionally responsible for standard work creation and implementation,

fixture design, and daily review of efficiency and productivity

improvement opportunities through various Lean initiatives.

. Organized and conducted 16 rapid improvement / Kaizen workshops between 3

and 5 day durations involving 5 to 12 production team members,

supervisors, and managers.

. Maintained 95% production efficiency for 2003 through established

standards, metrics, and periodic reporting, while reducing defects and

scrap material by 42% through various quality control initiatives in 2002

and 2003.

. Customer fulfillment rates at 99.9% "on time" and complete for 2001 -

2003 (82,288 lines shipped).

. Progressively reduced safety incidents over the last 12 years. Had 0 lost

time incidents from June 2004 - July 2006.

. Conducted 500+ performance reviews and team member development plans

since 1991. Starting in 1999, lean education and training became part of

each team member's development plan and performance goals worksheet. This

created an understanding of value, promoted empowerment, and a commitment

to continuous improvement.

. Created vendor managed systems with minimum / maximum quantities for the

fulfillment of consumables, tooling needs, and safety supplies while

working with the purchasing department on vendor relations / alternate

vendors.

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Computer experience:

Microsoft Office, Power Point, Publisher, Project, and Outlook programs,

Various MRP / ERP Systems.

Professional experience:

Accra-Fab Inc. Liberty Lake, WA April

2012 - December 2012

Project Manager: (Contract) Created detailed manufacturing costing

standards across 17 departments and 40+ processes. Analyzed and developed

work instructions for the job quoting process through the admin.

department.

Inland Northwest Lighthouse For The Blind Spokane, WA July

2009 - September 2010

Production Manager: Responsible for daily production throughout all areas

of the facility. Initial and ongoing focus on machine and assembly process

setup reduction while incorporating 5-S practices that raised the level of

consistent placement of tooling, materials, fixtures, consumables, and job

information in order to enhance safety and accessibility.

Ecolite Manufacturing Spokane, WA

February 2008 - June 2009

Plant Manager / Value Stream Manager: Responsible for all aspects of the

manufacturing operations associated with fabrication, assembly, powder

coating, plant maintenance, standard work administration, cross training,

inventory control, deliveries to shipping / receiving, team member job

satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Accra-Fab Inc. Liberty Lake, WA March

2007 - February 2008

Lean Process Engineer: Responsible for all aspects of Lean manufacturing

implementation to include standardized work instructions, visual control,

line balancing, fixture design and implementation, packing design, tooling

requirements and shadow board implementation associated with point of use

tooling. Also developed cross training programs, and work cell design to

maximize work flow and reduce waste. Served as a mentor to 18 department

supervisors and leaders in addition to approximately 90 production team

members. Through the "Vantage" MRP system, reviewed historical job

information and compared this information to upcoming jobs. This allowed me

to focus my attention on opportunities that had the greatest impact on

company profitability.

Lloyd Industries Spokane, WA June 2004

- July 2006

Manufacturing Operations Manager: Responsible for all aspects of the

manufacturing operations associated with fabrication, anodizing, spray

coating, plant maintenance, engineering, lean manufacturing / kaizen

implementation, standard work administration, cross training, inventory

control, deliveries to shipping / receiving, employee relations, and

safety. Direct reports were lead engineer, plant maintenance supervisor,

and fabrication team lead, including daily interaction with 17

manufacturing team members and various accounting, computer, sales, and

marketing associates.

The Lucks Company Kent, WA February

1985 - March 2004

Production Manager: Responsible for training and involvement of 5

supervisors and 50 - 80 direct reports in all aspects of production.

Directed plant maintenance, team relations, safety, job training,

performance reviews, career development, team member counseling,

disciplinary actions, lean / world class manufacturing implementation,

cross training programs, quality control and TQM programs, and production

efficiency measurements through established standards and reporting.

Project Manager: Responsible for all aspects of world class and lean

manufacturing workshop planning, education and implementation throughout

the facility with involvement of engineering, sales, service, safety,

purchasing, and production departments. This involved creating value stream

maps within kaizen events for all areas throughout the facility. After 2

years of training with Lean, through Delta Point and Paradox Consulting,

was awarded a Lean leader certification.

Shop Foreman: Responsible for production, plant maintenance, employee

relations, safety, job training, performance reviews, career development,

hiring, team member counseling, terminations, and initial lean

manufacturing education.

Shop Supervisor: Responsible for scheduling, delegation of tasks, and

direction of fabrication and assembly departments, improvement initiatives,

quality control, team member counseling, and efficiency monitoring.

Fabrication Lead: Duties included inventory control, storage, ordering, and

accountability of various grades and sizes of sheet metal and lineal steel.

Responsible for scheduling, training, safety, quality, and efficiency

within fabrication.

Assembly Lead: Duties included daily communication and coordination of

orders through the sales, purchasing, and fabrication departments. Follow

through on customer orders ensured quality, safety, efficiency, and "on

time" deliveries.

Production Team Member: Operated 10' hydraulic shear, CNC punching station,

10' hydraulic press brake.

US Army basic training - FT. Leonard Wood, MO Aviation School

- Ft. Eustis, VA June, 1982

Chinook helicopter mechanic (Res.) Snohomish county airport Everett,

WA Honorable discharge 1988

Education:

Balance Point International - Leadership and management training.

Paradox Consulting Company - Certified Lean Manufacturing Kaizan workshop

leader and trainer.

Washington Employers - Various leadership, safety, and quality courses with

certifications.

Green River Community College - Welding Technology.

Highline Community College - Personal finance, fundamentals of engineering

drafting, electronics.

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