Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
DONALD DESCAMPS
**** ******* **., ***. ***, Torrance CA 90503
**************@*****.***
Summary
A seasoned Project and Operations Manager with International Manufacturing
and Continuous Improvement experience along with strong business acumen.
Possess strong and deep Continuous Improvement skills that include Six
Sigma, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and many other methods. Able to apply
these skills in any organization to increase the Value and Cash Flow of the
organization.
Professional Experience
OSI Systems - Rapiscan Systems: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
2008-Present
Generator Lab Manager 2009-
Present
Torrance, CA
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer responsible for production plan, BOM, drawing
accuracy, production efficiency, yields, implementation of lean
methodologies, and project manager for NPI and EOL products. Generator Lab
Manager responsible for personnel, planning, procurement, yields, and
quality issues.
. Manage Generator Lab P&L, Staffing, Supply Chain, Production,
Planning, NPI, and EOL
. Increased inventory turns of both raw material and FG while increasing
service level
. Standardized all processes, doubled productivity and output
. Increased yields by 30%, reduced labor costs by 50%
. Developed model to predict required labor-hours within 0.1% based on
demand mix
. Manage department budget; reduced year over year budget by 20% in
first year
. Saved over >$500,000 annually on warranty replacement costs
. Perform employee evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback
. Train employees and lead the implementation of lean methodologies, six
sigma, and TPM
. Implemented standard work, along with KPIs
. Mapped the flow, eliminated waste, and implemented a pull system with
single piece flow
. Reduced floor space and WIP required using single piece flow
. Set up kanban systems and continually identify Kaizen opportunities
. Implement statistical controls to identify defects and improve quality
. Lead cross functional teams for New Product Implementation and End of
Life
. Lead teams to deliver new products from engineering to customer on
time
. Work with suppliers from UK, Malaysia, and China
. Implemented safety program and material recycling program
. Review all Engineering documentation to identify errors or make
corrections
. Develop Lean methods and models for other departments to manage
processes
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD): Lean Program Manager
2007 - 2008
Austin, TX; Singapore, Malaysia, China
Lean management consultant to various organizations throughout AMD.
Develop Lean training material, lead kaizen workshops, and coach change
agents in order to create a Lean Culture at AMD.
. Implemented Lean in Asian manufacturing supply chain - $6B
. Coached and trained Singapore, Malaysia, and China Lean offices
. Reduced over $60 million in labor and holding costs
. Reduced Die-Prep lead-time by 50% and WIP ~$300K
. Eliminated Testing WIP by >$5M
. Introduced KPIs to improve lead-time, inventory, and efficiency
. Applied Lean to new product ramp plans
. Partnered with Plant management on lean implementation
. Eliminated bottlenecks, unnecessary operations, and excess material
. Implemented process to match supply and demand
. Increased inventory turns through inventory optimization
. Identified and eliminated data integrity issues through cross-
functional group
PepsiCo - Gatorade: Project Manager
2002 - 2007
Atlanta, GA; Phoenix, AZ
Performed project management activities for new equipment, products, and
processes. Filled various supervisory and TPM leadership roles, and worked
with both local and corporate organizations to meet all financial
objectives. The plants ran 24/7 year round, and included Regional
Distribution Warehouses.
. Focused Improvement (FI), 7-Step, and Rapid Changeover (RCO) Leader
. Project manager for Reverse Osmosis skid $1M, Motor Control Center
$800K, Flex I/Os, packaging equipment $500K, Cap Sorter $200K,
Filler/Capper Drives $300K, and new product launches $500K,
. Project Manager for capital projects worth >$2.5 Million
. Worked on multiple water conservation projects; Reduce or eliminated
usage, and utility costs
. Installed LEDS which increased plant efficiency by 10%
. Reduced changeover times by 66%
. Wrote capital requests, worked with contractors, and applied early
management principles to projects
. Drove the new equipment installation for the redesigned 64oz bottle
. Supply Planning and Integration Award in 2006 for the 64oz redesign
project
. Designed process line for the multi-flavored packaging
. Added multi-packaging capabilities to existing lines
. Labeler Specialist Supervisor, Production Supervisor, and Maintenance
Supervisor
. Performed maintenance planning and work prioritization
. Collaborated with Quality Assurance, maintenance, vendors, R&D,
production, and other departments
Indalex Mideast Aluminum: Process Improvement Engineer
2000 - 2001
Mountaintop, PA
Rolled out TPM and 5S methods to the plant. Worked with operations manager
and plant manager to train employees and schedule workshops.
. Lead implementation of Lean Manufacturing to reduce non-value added
tasks
. Introduced 5S, Total Productive Manufacturing, and continuous flow
techniques to processes
. Increased mill packaging efficiency through improvement projects and
Kaizen Blitzes
. Lead cross-functional team in anodizing to improve quality and
productivity
. Leveraged Statistical Process Control methods to eliminate all rework
on gold anodized aluminum
. Eliminated anodizing waste treatment bottlenecks without spending
money on new equipment
. Oversaw training for finish/polishing department of 6 employees
. Increased productivity on various parts by a factor of 25
Lockheed Martin Corporation: Process Engineer
1998 -2000
Fort Worth, TX
Worked as a Process Engineer on F-16, F-22, and F-35 Lightning II programs.
Maintained SPC applications, led Kaizen workshops, and implemented Lean
manufacturing methods.
. Drove statistical process control measurements for the F-16 and F-22
military planes
. Eliminated fastener rework on the F-16 leading vertical edge using Six
Sigma methods
. Mapped process flows, used Toyota Production System Tools, and
directed cross-functional teams
. Reduced part delivery lead-times by 85% and returned $26,000 of
inventory to stock
. Reduced Inlet Fuselage cycle time by 33% using 5S
. Eliminated waste using Systems Manufacturing Company Tools software
for line analysis
. Drove Lean Manufacturing thru kaizen events and 6S (5S + Safety)
. Identified, documented and mapped cost savings to be incorporated into
F-35 Lightning II
. Member of team that received the Industry Week's 1998 Top 10 Plant
Award and 2000 Shingo Prize Winner
EDUCATION
Arizona State University: Master of Business Administration, 1998
Arizona State University: Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Emphasis, Semiconductor Processing, 1996
SKILLS
Project Management SPC, DOE Training Supervisor
Maintenance Supervisor
Continuous Flow Lean manufacturing Kanban, Kaizen Inventory &
WIP Reduction TPM, 5S, AM, FI, PM Six Sigma
Centerlining Cost Management DFM, FMEA, EM Supply
Chain Mgt. Ops Planning Production Supervisor
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