Donald E. Wright
Huntertown, IN 46748
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A highly talented and seasoned Manager/Supervisor with diverse industry
experience, eager to apply dynamic leadership, business management,
consultation, practices, strategy and client relations. Accomplished and
dedicated, committed to overseeing key initiatives for effective and
efficient program operations through well-executed process and service
improvements. Collaborative leader with the ability and track record to
build, train, motivate, and mentor highly successful teams to outstanding
performance. Dynamic, strategic, independent, driven, versatile, and
diligent.
Professional Skills
Employee Safety Programs Leadership/Management
Facilities Planning/Maintenance
Regulatory Compliance Training/Staff Development
Project Management
Budget Development/Tracking Contractor/Vendor Management
Business Partnerships
Problem Resolution Planning/Organization
Staffing/Scheduling
Disaster Recovery Planning Emergency Coordination
Asset Management
EHS Auditing Specification Writing
Energy Management
Employment Background
Undersea Sensor Systems, Inc. - Columbia City, IN
1999 - 2009
USSI designs, develops, and produces advanced electronic, electro-
mechanical, and hydro-acoustic sensor and sensor systems for military,
homeland security, and commercial applications.
Facilities/EHS Manager
. Achieved EPA, OSHA, DOT, BATF and DCMA compliance at one manufacturing
plant and two test facilities located in different cities, having
never failed a regulatory audit.
. Successfully reduced Workers Compensation costs through adept
management of safety program.
. Lowered facility costs through the development/implantation of an
effective and innovative energy management program.
. Reduced accidents, improved safety and employee morale, providing
expert leadership chairing safety committee meetings, implementing
process improvements, and conducting effective staff training.
. Promptly and thoroughly investigated all safety incidents and
recommended corrective action if required.
. Successfully managed the extremely complex move of company to a new
plant site, minimizing down time.
. Effectively managed the tooling and test equipment design build,
including development of new equipment specifications.
. Hired, trained, mentored and professionally led teams in the
Facilities Maintenance and Model Shop Departments, consistently
meeting all production and budgetary requirements.
. Ensured production schedules could be met by accurately tracking
assets and performing exacting calibration on equipment.
. Satisfied business critical need, writing Facilities Disaster Recovery
Plan. Played major role as member of the Business Continuity and
Disaster Recovery Planning Team in keeping Plan current and relevant.
. Utilized expertise in cost estimating, establishing strong business
partnerships with contractors on large and small projects.
. Adeptly wrote and maintained comprehensive policies/procedures to
comply with EPA, OSHA, BATF, and DOT regulations.
. Met cost control goals in budgeting for facilities, operations and
capital expenditures.
. Ensured accurate staffing to meet maintenance, tooling and testing
needs though precise manpower estimating.
. Selected to serve as Major Emergency Coordinator.
. Skillfully trained new hire and existing personnel on company EHS
policies/procedures, and BATF requirements
. Complied with all time requirements and quality standards in
completing yearly EPA reports, hazardous material shipments, yearly
Air Quality testing requirements, and yearly EHS reports submitted to
corporate headquarters.
Additional Work History
Touch-Plate, Inc. - Fort Wayne, IN
1997 - 1999
Production Manager
Tate Model & Engineering - Kokomo, IN
1996 - 1997
General Foreman
Magnavox - Fort Wayne, IN
1981 - 1996
Supervisor/Production Engineer/Technical Team Leader/Project Manager
Bowmar - Fort Wayne, IN
1980 - 1981
Foreman
International Harvester - Fort Wayne, IN
1978 - 1980
Lead Foreman
ITT - Fort Wayne, IN
1978 - 1978
Quality Technician
Allen Pattern Works - Fort Wayne, IN
1975 - 1978
Patternmaker
General Electric - Fort Wayne, IN
1973 - 1975
Apprentice Toolmaker
United States Marine Corp.
1973 - 1981
Active and Inactive Reserves
United States Marine Corp.
1969 - 1973
Active Duty
Education
Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Purdue University - Fort Wayne, IN
Professional Development / Specialized Training / Certifications
Patternmaker, Allen Pattern Works
General Electric, Apprentice Toolmaker
RCRA Certification Training, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
OSHA Training, 10 and 30 Hour Card
Facilities Management, Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center
RCRA Annual Review Course, University of Findlay - Findlay, OH
OSHA Annual Update, Rockhurst University Continuing Education
Lean Enterprise: 5S and Related Lean Tools, American Society for Quality
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Training, Disaster Recovery Journal
Leadership Skills, Van Daele & Associates