Power Plant Engineer

JACK PERRAULT

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Strengths/Skills

? Experienced & Focused ? Quality

Improvement ? Organizational

? Decision Maker ? Problem

analysis resolution ? Project Management

? Process diagnosis ? Leadership &

Motivation ? Lean Thinker

? Detailed Oriented ?

Microsoft Office ?

Verbal/Written Communication

Training

Management Training Courses:

. 3 years college studying Computer Aided Design

. Health & Safety

. Lean Manufacturing

. Team Building, Manufacturing, Problem Solving and conflict

resolution

. FAA Flight Engineer License and FAA Airframe & Power Plant

License

Experience

Production Superintendent, Dexter Chassis Group

May 2010 - Mar 2011 Elkhart, IN

. Member of the plant Health and Safety committee training

new hires in safety, quality and productivity

. Operations include: laser cutting, shearing, brake press

forming, electro coating, powder coating, welding and

Military spec CARC coating

. Implemented lean initiatives which led to 95% shipment

compliance and a reduction of overtime from 18% to 12%

. Reduce production areas from a three shift operation to a

two shift operation

. Supervised 200+ employees, plus 6 salary exempt supervisors

Bridge Plant Supervisor, PDM Bridge LLC

Nov 2008 - May 2010 Eau Claire, WI

. Maintenance Supervisor, Production Supervisor

. Managed 50+ union craft employees to include CNC flame

cutting, welding to include all positions, 2, 3 and 4 step

girder painting process

. Improved efficiency from 55% to 95% measured by earned

hours

. Implemented visual controls and shadow boards resulting in

an organized environment that improved thru put by not

having to search for special tools and equipment

. Established operating procedures for job responsibility,

quality standards and safety policies

Production Supervisor, General Motors

Jan 1998 - Nov 2008 Bowling Green, KY

. Supervised union employees in the paint, body, stamping and

blanking operations

. Utilized the General Motors Manufacturing System Tools to

reduce inventory, improve ergonomics, material flow and

reduce operation costs

. Monitored and controlled build variances resulting in Six

Sigma data remaining flat

. Initiated a PMP system giving the operators a means to

check that their equipment was operating within allowable

limits

. Installed visual controls assisting the operators resulting

in a 25% improvement in thru-put

. Implemented standardized work instructions for over 1200

operations within the plant

. Implemented a part presentation system resulting in the

elimination of shipping containers from the line side and

improved cycle time by eliminating waste of motion by the

operator

. Project management team member for launching the new

corvette resulting in the best launch ever since building

the corvette in Bowling Green

. Implemented Lean initiatives in a plant that went from no

compliance to over 80% compliant in less than 2 years

Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic, IFL Group Inc

Sep 1997 - Jan 1998 Waterford, MI

. Licensed A&P Mechanic supporting 6 Conviar Turbo Prop cargo

airplanes by performing scheduled and unscheduled

maintenance in accordance with FAA rules and regulations

. Authorized low power engine run up testing mechanic

Sales Consultant, Pat Moran Oldsmobile GMC

Nov 1996 - Sep 1997 Rochester Hills, MI

. Delivered over 25 new and used automobiles per month

. Rated the #1 Oldsmobile retail dealership in the country

1997, and the #1 CSI scores for service nationwide

Flight Engineer C-130, Air Crew Member H-3 Helicopter, US

Navy Jun 1988 - Nov 1996 Point Mugu, CA

. Lead crewmember in managing in-flight emergencies, inspecting the

aircraft for pre and post flight ensuring a safe for flight condition

. Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as a jet mechanic

. Supervised 32 engine mechanics performing scheduled and

unscheduled repairs on eight aircraft

. Operated all functions in extreme weather conditions in

Antarctica

. Qualified low, high and taxi pilot for operational testing

and test flight engineer for all systems

. Quality assurance inspector for all engine and airframe

maintenance and repairs

. Lead crewmember directing in-flight emergencies and trouble

shooting of non emergency situations for the entire crew

. Vibration analysis certified

Honors

. Honorable Discharge 1996

. Navy Achievement Medal 1990

. Aircrew NATOPS Instructor Trainer

. Many letters of appreciation US Navy

. Antarctic Service Medal 1992 - 1996

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