Manager Manufacturing

Barney Kassman, CPIM, MBA

Experienced Manufacturing and Operations Manager

Wichita, KS

********@***.*** - 316-***-****

Proven, results oriented leader and manager with over 20 years of experience in program management,

operations management, and effective change management. A technical educational background in

electronics, supply chain, lean manufacturing, and business management complements work history.

Demonstrated success in Business Planning, Program Management, Team Building, Transition Management,

and Operational Control. Creative leader with ability to drive business results through combined application of

effective business processes and technology improvements.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Manager

Haven Steel Products - January 2013 to Present

Manage and supervise the 3 shift 24/7 operation of the 115 employee production department.

- Implementing a company-wide 5S program.

- Manage and supervise a $3 million building expansion and capital equipment improvement project.

- Research, procure, install, and implement a new powder coat paint line.

Production Supervisor

Weckworth Manufacturing - Haysville, KS - June 2012 to January 2013

Manage and supervise the daily operation of 5 production lines with 85 personnel.

- Responsible for job planning, on time delivery, material, and labor variance.

- Develop new production processes and procedures.

Director of Operations

Omni Aerospace - Wichita, KS - October 2010 to July 2011

Manage and supervise Electrical Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Machine Shop, Manufacturing

Engineering, Quality Assurance, Facilities, Purchasing, Production Control, Inventory, Stock Room, and

Shipping/Receiving.

- Implemented 5S, Kaizen Blitzes, Common Cutter and Common Fixture setup reduction initiatives.

- Developed an ITAR Compliance Program and registered the company, implemented the program, and trained

employees.

- Developed and implemented a company document management system.

- Planned, supervised, and coordinated a major facilities expansion.

- Installed and implemented over $3M in capital equipment improvements.

Site Manager

Primus International - Wichita, KS - October 2008 to August 2009

Managed and supervised the daily operation of the Wichita facility.

- Worked with suppliers and customers to resolve quality and delivery issues.

- Achieved a 16% improvement in delivery rate and a 23% improvement in quality for the customer by

implementing several lean manufacturing initiatives.

- Planned and executed the phased closure of the facility.

- Developed company wide 5S and Kaizen Blitz training.

Hawker 987 Line Manager

Hawker Beechcraft - Wichita, KS - July 2008 to October 2008

Managed and supervised 165 employees on the final assembly line for the Hawker 750, 850 and 900 aircraft.

- Implemented and managed lean manufacturing events, 5S program and Kaizen Blitzes which improved line

move rate by 40%.

- Worked with Union Shop Stewards and the Union Plant Chair to resolve personnel and labor relations issues

before and after the union strike of 2008.

- Developed and implemented a production recovery plan used during and after the strike to help maintain

production and meet customer demand rate.

Operations Manager

Aerospace Systems & Components (ASC) - Wichita, KS - June 2005 to July 2008

Managed and supervised Production, FAA Repair Station, Machine Shop, Manufacturing Support, Facilities,

Purchasing, Production Control, Inventory, Stock Room, and Shipping/Receiving.

- Reduced direct material costs and inventory by implementing long term agreements, consignment inventory,

and KANBAN's with suppliers.

- Implemented lean manufacturing initiatives, Chaired Six Sigma projects, and Kaizen Blitzes, which improved

productivity by 18% and reduced associated costs by 30%.

- Developed and conducted 5S training for my department, then implemented a 5S program at ASC.

- Planned, supervised, and coordinated a $1.2M building expansion.

Manufacturing Manager

Lee Air - Wichita, KS - February 2001 to June 2005

Managed, supervised and planned all manufacturing and field repair of company products (aircraft electronics,

aircraft electrical components, and test equipment).

- Implemented lean manufacturing techniques (i.e. Value Stream Mapping (VSM), set up reduction,

standardized work flow, work cells, detailed method sheets, Poka Yoke, total productive maintenance, 5S)

along with Kaizen initiatives, and Statistical Process Controls (SPC). These actions resulted in a 27%

manufacturing cost reduction, improved orders on time to above 98.5%, reduced cost of poor quality to below

1%, reduced PPM defective to below 100, and improved inspection first pass yield to above 96%.

- Researched, installed, and implemented over $375,000 of automated assembly equipment that resulted in

labor time reductions/savings of up to 30:1.

- Developed and implemented corporate improvements resulting in a 54% increase in the company's Malcolm

Baldridge National Quality award report score to 419.

Manufacturing Manager

Spirent Systems - Wichita, KS - April 1998 to January 2001

Managed and supervised all manufacturing and field repair of company products (aircraft electronics and test

equipment) including developing budgets and forecasts.

- Developed and implemented lean manufacturing techniques along with Kaizen initiatives, VSM, and SPC.

These actions improved labor variances by 25%, reduced scrap and rework by 30%, reduced consumable

expenditures by 15%, improved first pass yield by 10%, improved orders on time by 15%, improved inventory

turns by 50%, and improved machine up time to above 99%.

- Increased repair revenue 55% over a 3-year period by executing a series of business development initiatives

that expanded international repair capabilities.

- Conducted job costing analysis with Symix Syteline, improved MRP adherence.

- Developed a material history database, performed root cause analysis of production problems, and

implemented corrective actions.

Submarine Electronic Technician and Commissioned Officer

U.S. Navy - June 1978 to June 1998

highlighted by early promotion and consistent recognition for superior performance.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Business Administration (MBA)

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science in Management

University of Phoenix

Associate of Science in Electronics

University of New York

SKILLS

APICS CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management)

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