Manager Manufacturing
Resume:
Jeffrey Slothower
Rockford IL 61108
abh9z9@r.postjobfree.com
EMPLOYMENT POSITION: Production Manager
OBJECTIVE: Challenging long term position with ability and desire to
build a team of people who inspire and invigorate associates at all levels.
One key to my success is to look at each day as a new
opportunity to be your very best. Set high goals, be honest, never say no, and
work with people
who share your passion for doing their best. I really love what I do an I try to
surround myself
with people who share similar passions. I thrive on this type of environment.
SKILL OVERVIEW: 25 years experience in the skilled trades. 2 years general
Machinist,
and 4 years Tool and Die,and 13 years Moldmaking /CNC programming.
15 years CNC programming & 9 years Manager or supervisor
EDUCATION
1981 Graduated O'Fallon Township High School
1981-1984 U.S. Army, Military Police Honorable Discharge
1985-1986 Sauk Valley Community College (technical math, electrical
wiring,
mechanical drafting, CNC machining, advance CNC machining)
1987-1991 4 year Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program (Tower Tooling &
Engineering & Rock Valley College)
1997-1998 Surfcam training classes One thru Four
1999 Makino High Speed metal cutting classes
2000 Surfcam training class four
2001 Think Out of the Box seminar
2002 Surfcam one on one training class (for in house training)
2002 Rock Valley College in house 12 class course
The Skills to Better Management
2002 Pro-E class on Pro-manufacturing
EXPERIENCE:
2004-Present Manufacturing Manager/ CNC programmer - Eagle Die
Responsible for:
Profit and loss of Eagle Die
Supervise the manufacturing of forging dies and production parts.
Develop CNC programs for the shop. Help build forging die as need
along with trim dies.
Improve and increase production of forging dies and manufacturing of
parts thru better machining strategies and using latest cutter technology.
Maintaining quality records and first article inspections of parts and dies
manufactured.
During a recent Corporate consolidation with the merger of two
companies within the corporation, I was asked to be the manager for the
merger of the 2 companies.
Doubling the size of the current company, machines and personnel.
Managing shop hours, scheduling, safety, and daily reports.
Executes personnel actions including hiring, promotions, performance
reviews and any disciplinary measures.
Training, challenging, teaching and coaching employees.
PM and maintenance of all equipment.
Knowledge of the machines and understanding the capabilities and
limitations helps in the programming of the CNC's.
Determine manufacturing methods, prepare process sheets, work
instructions, tooling requirements and ordering tooling as needed.
Facilitate continuous improvement to reduce / eliminate waste through
workforce organization, simplifying/standardizing set-ups.
Working with other companies and departments within the corporation
to continuous Improvement.
Reduce manufacturing operations costs through innovation and
productivity.
Implemented the 5S philosophy of lean manufacturing.
Create a culture that strives for perfect fill rates and zero defects.
1991-2004 Moldmaker/CNC Programmer - Industrial Molds
Started a parts department running a 1st and 2nd shift. My duties
included
CNC programming for mold components to be sent out for heat treating
then be precision ground and assembled on the mold.
The developing of newer employees to understand the the mold making
process by working in my department by working on components of the
molds.
Built plastic injection molds from single cavity proto types to 30 ton
molds.
I use the latest computers, CNC's, and tooling technology for building &
repairing plastic injection molds.
Became Lead moldmaker on the shop floor within 7 years with the
company. I was asked to set up a in house CNC training using Surfcam
CNC software and trained moldmakers and toolmakers the necessary
training to improve knowledge in the software.
Contributed to product design by providing technical capabilities of
equipment by offering solutions. Maintaining safe work environment by
following company standards and procedures.
Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities;
reading technical publications.
Accomplished the manufacturing of molds by completing related results
as needed.
Skills/Qualifications: Manufacturing, Quality Control and
Instrumentation &Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing Experience,
Mechanical Inspection Tools, Decision Making, Tooling, Safety
Management, Innovation, Judgment, and Job Knowledge
1987-1991 Tool and Die Maker / Apprentice Tower Tool & Engineering
I served my apprenticeship and built stamping dies for the automotive
industry.
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