Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
Gregg A. Ellerhorst
Home: 513-***-****
Cincinnati, Ohio 45211 Email: abg6p0@r.postjobfree.com
Cell: 513-***-****
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
During my 27 years working for a small, growing company, I have held
leadership roles at nearly every level of Crown Plastic's manufacturing
business, helping to advance Crown from an 8 employee - $500K business to a
55 employee - $9 million Company, and becoming the world leader in the
manufacturing of thin gauge UHMW polyethylene products. During this time I
oversaw nearly all process and product development, with the primary focus
on advancing Crown's core competence of providing a continuous, high
pressure process for the molding of polymers and the consolidation of
composite materials. I have supervised production, engineering,
maintenance and quality department staff members while also serving as
company safety director for over 20 years. I take great ownership in the
efforts I am asked to lead, priding myself in my problem solving skills and
my ability to organize and motivate team members to achieve company goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Crown Plastics Company - Harrison, Ohio
1983 - 2010
World Leading Manufacturer of Thin Gauge UHMW Polyethylene Products
Project Manager
2004 - 2010
Assigned to help Crown Plastics expand sales into new markets by further
developing current manufacturing capabilities while also investigating
opportunities to bring new manufacturing processes and competencies in-
house.
. Managed the project of building the next generation Crown continuous belt
press. This involved completing the work of frame design, designing all
heating and cooling components and required temperature controls,
overseeing the fabrication and assembly of all machine components, and
coordinating the delivery, set-up and start-up of press. This new press
extended Crown's maximum product width capability from 18 inches to 28
inches while doubling throughput on thicker gauge products. $800K
project.
. Solely responsible for the writing and assembly of all operational and
service manuals for the newly built press. This included facilitating
training sessions for production personnel on best operational practices,
and training of maintenance staff on troubleshooting, PM, and servicing
procedures.
. Contributed to Crown's goal of participating in the growing railroad
market by designing a rail pad assembly which incorporated a company
produced component, and was the key author of the patent assigned to the
invention. This rail pad is currently being tested in track by the BNSF
railroad.
. Led effort to develop internal manufacturing capability of UHMW films to
reduce purchasing requirements. This required researching, re-
configuring and reconditioning used equipment to meet process needs while
also designing the necessary high pressure cylindrical molds. Estimated
annual savings $150K.
Project Manager / Process - Product Development Engineer
1989 - 2004
Was a major contributor to Crown Plastics Company becoming the world leader
in the manufacturing of high-end sintered snowboard bases (snowboard
bottoms). Teamed with production department to develop new process
techniques and technologies, and transfer new technologies to other Crown
produced goods.
. Developed and advanced procedures and processing techniques for the
molding of high quality, UHMWPE snowboard bases, establishing real-time
tests to assure product quality, while also designing application-
specific finished product testing equipment and methods. This became a
$5 million business for Crown.
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Project Manager / Process - Product Development Engineer (continued)
1989 - 2004
. Oversaw the design, fabrication and assembly of all production equipment
required to abrade and surface treat rolls of UHMWPE to permit high
strength adhesive bonding of Crown material to snowboards. Best method
operational procedures developed and documented.
. Interfaced with key snowboard customers to generate ideas for new product
development. Resulting products used by all major snowboard
manufacturers, including snowboards used by many Olympic gold medal
winners.
. Assembled and directed a much needed Quality Department through the
hiring of a Quality Department manager. Worked directly with the quality
manger to research and identify critical raw material characteristics and
properties to establish much needed purchasing specifications, and
"Qualified Supplier" certification criteria.
. Was major contributor to Crown achieving their ISO-9001 Certification
through the preparation of plant manufacturing and maintenance
procedures, and the design of Process/ Product Development protocol.
Project Manager / Maintenance Department Manager - Service Technician
1983 - 1989
Hired into small family business to advance process capability of very
unique belt presses. Responsibilities included upgrading the design,
quality and performance of key press components, many of which were
manufactured in-house. No operating manuals, technical manuals, technical
assistance or spare parts were available for these presses. It was my
responsibility to develop such documents and technology to support
effective press operation
. Using innovation and little available capital was able to upgrade
processes used to manufacture key press components and thus improve press
performance and reliability. Was "hands-on" in the installation of the
new components, and the training of maintenance staff on proper press
assembly procedures
. Was able to increase the maximum operating temperature of the press from
500F to the necessary 700F to participate in profitable research and
development work with a well known Fortune 500 company. Success in this
effort led to a very profitable $250K contract with this company.
. Was responsible for the relocation of all existing production lines into
a new manufacturing facility. This included over-seeing the layout and
installation of all utilities; electric, cooling water, and compressed
air systems, in addition to the scheduling and contracting of all such
work.
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Cincinnati State Technical College, CAD-CAM Certificate Program
Additional studies to include 3D drafting software Autodesk Inventor 2010
and DS Solidworks.
Ohio College of Applied Science, Completed 24 hours toward Associate
degree in Electrical Engineering Tech.
International Society of Six Sigma Certification, Six Sigma and LEAN
Certification.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
. Member of AREMA, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way
Association
. Participant in AREMA Rail Fastening Systems Subcommittee 19
COMMUNITY SERVICE
. Chairman of parish festival for past eleven years, organizing nearly 100
volunteers, and raising over $600K
. Member of adult leadership team taking 20+ High School students to
Honduras for a 10 day mission trip
. Currently in my tenth year of leading our parish's Men's Fellowship
Group
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