John Halpin

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Lenexa, Kansas 66215

913-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Heatron

Flexible Cartridge Heater Manufacturing Leavenworth, Kansas

Lean/Safety/Environmental Engineer February 2007 - October

2009

. Generated a culture of personal responsibility in Health and

Safety resulting in a 60% reduction in Lost Time Accidents

(LTA's).

. Developed new and clarified all existing EHS procedures

. Conducted Kaizen events, trained 5s and Lean Procedures

. Revamped orientation and monthly safety training to be energetic

& engaging

. Wrote lockout/tag out procedures for all plant equipment

. Involved in energy saving ideas and implementing solutions

Varco Pruden Building

Steel Building Manufacturer St. Joseph, Missouri

Plant Engineer July 2000 -

February 2007

. Initiated $1 MM capital budget plans and led significant

maintenance and construction projects

. Supported 20% annual production growth through equipment

modifications, quality improvements and plant re-arrangement

projects

. Initiated preventative maintenance procedures, reducing downtime

by 15%

. Wrote and revised operating instructions for production

equipment

. Reduced LTA's and recordable by 30% through safety awareness

equipment and process changes

. Completed all annual environmental reporting, training and

procedures

Butler Manufacturing

Panel Building Manufacturing Kansas City, Missouri

Manufacturing Engineering Manager March 1998 - July 2000

. Developed manufacturing strategy and made equipment selections

to produce modular building panels for new product venture

. Solved daily production issues while training existing and new

personnel

HALPIN

Northrop/Grumman

Automotive Truck Manufacturing Plant Sturgis, Michigan

Manufacturing Engineer January 1995 - February 1998

. Engaged in implementing $14 million modernization initiative,

increasing production capacity by over 250%, oversaw 28 total

personnel

. Led departmental direction for IE's, ME's, tool

design/fabrication, and plant maintenance

. Improved production assembly operations with cell manufacturing

. Project Manager for Overhead Crane, Construction, and Electrical

contractors

. Design/build several large pieces of specialty equipment for new

continuous flow Assembly Line Project that was operational, on-

time and below budget

Morrison Knudsen Corporation

Transit Rail Car Manufacturer Hornell, New York

Facilities and Safety Engineer August 1991 - December

1995

. Team member involved in $7 million investment acquisition for

construction and renovation project involving 60 union contract

craftsmen to create 300,000 square foot BART transit rail car

assembly facility

. Managed team of Plant Maintenance and Safety Personnel

. Trained and hired new personnel, provided monthly training

sessions involving 250 personnel

. Developed professional relationships with City Management, CAL-

OSHA, and Waste Management Authorities to secure Building and

Operating Permits

. Crafted assembly line sequence and standard work procedures

EDUCATION

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State University of New York Utica, New York

Bachelor of Professional Studies

1985

Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, New York

Associate of Science in Mechanical / Electrical Technology 1982

Additional Studies:

Lean Six Sigma 40hr Hazwoper

State Compliance Reporting

Managing for Success DOT Regulations

Hazardous Waste Mgmt

Time Management OSHA 29 CFR 1910

CPR/First Aid

MILITARY SERVICE: United States Marine Corps

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