Manager Management

Innovative manufacturing professional that turns complex out of control

situations into structured continuously improving processes. Shapes

employees behaviors creating results oriented teams. Uses skills in

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering to creatively combine resources to

develop objective driven solutions.

Employment

Product Developer/Inventor NuClamp Systems LLC Oak Ridge, NC

(Owner/Manager) February 2009 - Present

nuclamp.com

Plant Manager C. E. Smith Company, Greensboro,

Inc. NC

February 1992 - January cesmithco.com

2009

Superintendent of Aeroglide Corporation Cary, NC

Manufacturing Inc. aeroglide.com

Assistant Manufacturing September 1973 - August

Manager 1991

Manufacturing Engineer

Production Control Supervisor

Product Development:

Developed a line of attachment hardware for use by building maintenance

and commercial construction trades contractors. Created 3D CAD drawings,

made and tested samples, wrote and filed 3 utility patent applications.

Resulted in a clamp that attaches 4 times faster and is the best for

seismic apllications.

Production Management:

Managed a variety of manufacturing processes including progressive

stamping, forming, CNC punching, roll-forming, machining, assembly,

painting, welding and other related processes. Implemented new methods

and processes that led to continuing cost and service improvement.

Manufacturing Engineering:

Employed out of the box creativity to improve manufacturing processes.

Developed and implemented plant layout plans. Designed and implemented

the use of many fixtures and tools. Evaluated investment opportunities

on process changes and new equipment. Created many computer generated

reports used throughout the company. Determined root causes for quality

issues and initiated corrective actions.

Facility/Equipment Maintenance:

Managed plant maintenance activities through a maintenance supervisor and

contracted providers. Participated in details for many maintenance and

installation initiatives. Created equipment maintenance and inspection

procedures.

Safety and Environmental Management:

Set up and managed all phases of safety, fire code compliance and

environmental compliance. Chaired the company safety committee. Earned

awards from OSHA for low lost time.

ISO 9001 2000 Quality Management:

Was the "ISO Management Representative". Guided the creation,

implementation and ongoing functioning of the program. It was carefully

tailored to the company's existing operation. Improved on time delivery

to over 99%.

Training:

Conducted training in safety, maintenance, quality, welding, computer

use, and other functions.

Budget administration:

Developed and managed manufacturing budget resulting in stable

predictable expenditures.

Organization Development:

Developed and helped implement a team concept organization using "World

Class Manufacturing" principles.

Supervision, HR and Employee Management:

Developed and managed an employee appraisal system. Conducted reviews,

developed goals and administered corrective actions. Screened

applicants, hired and oriented new manufacturing employees. Supervised

plant though 6 department supervisors.

IT Management:

Promoted, implemented and managed an integrated software system on an

Intel-based network. The system connected and integrated all

manufacturing, packaging, shipping, inventory, purchasing, engineering,

sales, and accounting functions for two locations. The whole system was

credited with profound improvements in the way the company operated.

Project Management:

Estimated costs and requirements for large complex projects. Scheduled

projects including up to 10,000 individual parts through production.

Managed the operations for three major "Department of Defense" contracts.

Caused a reduction in labor from 30 hours to 8.5 hours per unit

improving profits by $307,000.

Shipping and Traffic:

Acted as the "Traffic Manager" and "Shipping Supervisor" for three years.

Supervised shipments including use of LTL, trucks, oversize trucks and

rail cars. Coordinated the exporting of a complex mix of equipment via

ocean freight utilizing both container and crating methods.

Welding and Equipment Assembly:

Was the Acting "Assembly and Welding Supervisor" for two years. This

group made large complex machines. Managed many capital improvement

projects. Trained welders in setting up machines and in welding

metallurgy. Developed AWS prequalified joints for contracts.

Self Employment:

Farming - Wood Milling and Cabinet Shop - Apartment Rental - Residential

Building Contractor -

Residential HVAC Contractor

Education

North Carolina State University, 1975 - 1978

Post Grad Evening program - All coursework for Master of Industrial

Engineering

Boise State University, 1969 - 1973

Bachelor of Business Administration in Industrial Business

University of Idaho, 1968 - 1969

Agricultural Engineering - Courses

Long history of continuing education

Style and Process: Problem Solver - Inclusive Team Builder - Coach/Teacher

- Innovator - Developer - Communicator - Self Learner - Focused -

Continuous Improvement - System Oriented - Flexible/Adaptive

Skills: Management - Engineering - ISO Quality Management - Safety

Management - Planning and Control - Process Analysis and Improvement -

Manufacturing Processes - Organization Structure - Facility Maintenance -

Project Management - Construction Methods - Windows File Server - Windows

Terminal Server - Microsoft Office - DOS - AutoCAD - Alibre 3D CAD - Global

Shops Manufacturing System - Networking - Troubleshooting - Crystal Reports

- ODBC

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