NANCY I. KENNEDY
*** *. ******* ****** * Lakeview, MI 48850 * 989-***-**** *
*.*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking employment with a growing company to apply skills and
knowledge
SKILLS:
Plant Management Operations
. Possess 5 years of management experience while providing a team based
setting.
. Collaborate and coordinate with internal departments and suppliers on
changes necessary for quality improvement.
. Continually improved process flow utilizing lean manufacturing
principles to remove bottlenecks and improve efficiency and effective
job performance.
. Established and utilized training standards for direct and indirect
reports.
. Coordinate with outside testing facilities for development of new
product including on-site visits.
. Manage new product initiatives through project management guidelines.
. Experience with SPC, DOE, FMEA.
. Utilized Microsoft Office programs in developing documentation to
monitor and control management level data.
Engineering Skills
. Designed and developed from ground up new testing equipment creating
and managing a testing equipment team for project completion.
. Created and implemented new plant layout to increase process flow and
decrease production time.
. Evaluated engineering changes to comply with customers requests.
. Produced designs of jigs and fixtures and special internal projects
while complying with fit, form, and function.
. Collaborated as needed with customers and suppliers to meet product
expectations.
. Internal and external problem solving; ability to trouble shoot
production setups to meet customers' specs.
. Developed new in process tools which reduced bottleneck production
time.
Engineering and Computer Software
. Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and
Project.
. Experienced in Auto CAD and Mechanical Desktop.
. Developed CNC programs using Master CAM.
. Experience with SPSS statistical analysis software.
EDUCATION:
Colorado Technical University, Sioux Falls, CO
Master of Science in Management in Project Management March
2011
Master of Business Administration in Operations Management
September 2011
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
May 2003
Associates of Applied Science - Technical Drafting and Tool Design
August 1999
QUALIFICATIONS:
. Experienced in managing up to eight employees while overseeing daily
operations.
. Have designed and produced a variety of different products while
utilizing numerous types of materials.
. Able to operate an array of high tech equipment and machinery.
. Proficient with the use of engineering and office computer software.
. Assisted with all aspects of operating a business including finances,
inventory control, and marketing.
EXPERIENCE:
Plant Manager, Northern Cable and Automation DBA Flex-Cable, Howard City,
MI 8/2011 - 9/2013
Product Application Engineer, Tubelite Incorporated, Walker, MI
6/2006 - 1/2009
Plant Supervisor, Northern Cable and Automation/Flex-Cable, Howard City,
MI 7/2003 - 6/2006
Assistant/Full-time College Student, Happy Note Dulcimer, Evart, MI
8/2001 - 7/2003
Hardware Engineer, Tubelite Inc., Reed City, MI
9/2000 - 8/2001
CAD Technician, Chippewa Plastics Inc, Evart, MI
6/1998 - 8/2000
HONORS/ACTIVITIES
Mentoring peers at Colorado Technical University