Paul S. Buskey

**** ******* ***** **** ( Waterville, OH 43566 ( abhuf3@r.postjobfree.com ( (419)

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Seeking an Operations Management position utilizing the following

experience:

. OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING AND PROJECT

MANAGEMENT.

. Master of Science in Manufacturing Management; plus Bachelor of

Mechanical Engineering.

. Ability to analyze processes, develop recommendations for improvements

and implement change.

. Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints

. Proficient computer skills with various manufacturing, CAD, accounting

and MSOffice applications.

. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of

customers, suppliers, and staff.

Leadership

. RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

PLAN NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THE SALES OBJECTIVES OF A $15 MILLION

MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

. DEVELOP AND MANAGED AN ANNUAL $1.5M DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET, $6M

MATERIALS BUDGET AND CAPITAL EQUIPMENT BUDGET.

. DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED PRODUCTION SCHEDULE. RESPONSIBLE FOR

DETERMINING ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING SEQUENCE, DUE DATES, CAPACITY

PLANNING, MATERIAL DELIVERY TO ENSURE ON-TIME DELIVERY. ASSIGN ALL

PROJECTS TO MANUFACTURING EMPLOYEES.

. Responsible for hiring, evaluation, training and supervision of shift

supervisors, support and production employees in a multi-shift union

operation including; purchasing agents, shipping/receiving clerks,

machinists, millwrights, mechanical assembly, electricians and painters.

. DEVELOP AND MANAGE PROJECT SCOPE, BUDGETS, SCHEDULES,

MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL DESIGN, SUBCONTRACTORS, DESIGN REVIEW, PURCHASING,

INVOICING AND SHIPPING FOR AUTOMATION PROJECTS RANGING FROM $25K TO $2.5M

INCLUDING ROBOTIC PALLETIZING SYSTEMS, LASER CUTTING CELLS, ROBOTIC

WELDING CELLS, CASE CONVEYORS, AND AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY.

. OVERSEE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS INCLUDING; SCHEDULING,

EQUIPMENT/PROCESS DESIGN, SCHEMATICS, PLC AND ROBOTIC PROGRAMMING,

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING.

. RESPONSIBLE FOR OSHA/EPA COMPLIANCE INCLUDING PPE, LOCKOUT/TAGOUT,

EQUIPMENT COMPLIANCE, HAZARD COMMUNICATION, WASTE DISPOSAL, TESTING AND

INSPECTION.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEADER

. LED DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAN MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR MAKE-

TO-ORDER MANUFACTURER USING PRODUCT FLOW PATHS FOR SHORT, MEDIUM AND LONG

LEAD TIME COMPONENTS TO INCREASE MANUFACTURING FLEXIBILITY AND REDUCE

LEAD TIME. INCLUDING KAIZEN EVENTS IMPLEMENTING 5S, KANBAN AND ONE PIECE

FLOW.

. DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A KANBAN BASED MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A

MAKE-TO-ORDER MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT, ENABLING THE RECEIPT OF MATERIAL

JUST-IN-TIME BASED ON THE PRODUCTION RATE. IMPROVED INVENTORY ACCURACY

FROM 60% TO 95%. INCLUDED CYCLE COUNTING PROCEDURES, MATERIAL STORAGE

IMPROVEMENTS, VENDOR MANAGED INVENTORY AND MATERIAL TRACKING.

. DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A ZERO QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM. SYSTEM

INCLUDED; STANDARD MANUFACTURING METHODS MANUAL, QUALITY CHECKLISTS,

STANDARDIZED TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, VISUAL DOCUMENTATION OF GENERAL

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURE, STANDARDIZED CELL WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURES.

. DEVELOPED AND FACILITATED 8 HOUR LEAN ENTERPRISE OVERVIEW TRAINING

SEMINAR WHICH INCLUDED DISCUSSION OF JIT, TQM, TPM, CELLULAR

MANUFACTURING, VISUAL CONTROL, 5S, SMED, LEAN ACCOUNTING AND A LEAN

MANUFACTURING SIMULATION.

. DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A KAIZEN EVENT TO REORGANIZE 6 DEPARTMENTS INTO

3 MANUFACTURING CELLS USING LEAN PRINCIPLES TO COMBINE MAKE-TO-ORDER AND

MAKE-TO-STOCK PRODUCTS RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF LABOR COSTS BY $50K

PER YEAR AND 25% REDUCTION IN FLOOR SPACE.

WORK HISTORY / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROCESS ENGINEER MARATHON SPECIAL PRODUCTS - BOWLING GREEN, OH

2008 TO PRESENT

Provided Automation engineering and Lean/SixSigma manufacturing expertise

for high volume electrical component manufacturing. Responsible for

defining and implementing cost reduction projects, reducing equipment

setup and downtime, launching new products and root cause analysis of

product failures.

Project Manager Custom Machines, Inc. - Adrian, MI

2006 to 2006

Provided project management leadership for custom engineered welding and

laser systems for the automotive industry including; customer visits,

defining project requirements and scheduling, supervising system

engineering, invoicing, payments and shipment deliveries.

Consultant Manufacturing Management Associates. - Toledo,

OH 2002 to 2006

Provided project management and Lean Manufacturing expertise for

manufacturing clients. Responsible for identifying prospective clients,

developing sales presentation, prepare project proposals and work plans,

schedule and facilitate project meetings, report project status and

issues, invoicing.

Manufacturing Manager Kaufman Engineered Systems, Inc. - Waterville,

OH 1995 to 2002

Managed manufacturing operations for engineered packaging, robotic and

material handling systems including planning, production scheduling,

budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, hiring, training, quality,

shipping/receiving, and regulatory compliance for multi-shift operation.

Project Manager Automatic Handling, Inc. - Erie, MI

1994 to 1995

Provided project management leadership for engineered material handling

systems and manual lift assist systems including; customer visits,

defining project requirements and schedules, design verification,

invoicing, payments and shipment deliveries.

Additional technical positions available upon request. 1985 - 1994

Education

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO - TOLEDO, OHIO

Master of Science in Manufacturing Management (2000)

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (1991)

Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology (1986)

Certifications and Seminars:

Lean SixSigma Greenbelt - Regal Beloit Corp

Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage - Dale Carnegie

Public Speaking & Effective Communication - Dale Carnegie

Project and Program Management certificate - University of Toledo

Team Leadership - Career Track

Lean Enterprise - Manufacturing Management Associates

Implementing Quick Response Manufacturing - University of Wisconsin-Madison

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Rotary International ( American Production and Inventory Control Society (

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

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