Manager Engineering

Mark riehle

***** ****** ****** *****,

Stillwater, MN 55082

651-***-**** *******@***.***

objective

To have an opportunity to utilize my experience in Manufacturing,

Engineering Change Management, Process Improvement, Engineering,

Production Planning and Supply Chain, SAP MM and PP knowledge,

make/buy decisions and vendor selections, master data management and

mass-change functionality, SAP training and reporting, Labor

Measurement and Planning, MRP, and Project Management.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Industrial Engineering Manager for Schwing America Inc. since

June of 2003, establishing the department structure, statements, and

responsibilities. I am currently responsible for production BOM's,

routings, time-studies and standards, make/buy decisions, fixtures,

work centers, weld-shop division ECOs and capacity planning.

Developed base data, BPPs, PIRs, and trained IE, Production Control

and Purchasing in multiple business processes. Appointed to select

appropriate vendors in compliance with German DIN standards, and

work with buyers in selecting vendors, pricing negotiations, and

insourcing/outsourcing decisions, based on capacity, capability and

available materials. Member of the ECO committee to implement

changes based on critical criteria. Work with shop floor employees

on a daily basis in training of new processes as well as ECO change

items.

Experience with 2 SAP implementations: SAP Key User for Schwing

PP Module and MM Key User for Wilson Tool International's

implementation. Have maintained SAP integrity based on thorough

knowledge of material master, and performed regular maintenance on

master data using SQVI reporting and mass change functions as well

as CATT programming. Appointed leader of process improvement, lean

manufacturing and standard reduction projects resulting in a 20% per

year improvement, with better than 98% accuracy.

Project leader for reviewing all product lines for cost

improvements, design for manufacturability, and internal capacity

leveling. I have also reviewed shop layout designs along with

department managers and created value stream maps for improvements

to product flow, implemented self-inspection techniques, reduction

of material handling, improved ergonomics, and minimized of space

requirements using point-of-use storage techniques. Implemented a

structured time-study program covering 2-divisions, selecting the

most effective and compatible equipment and software.

Established key-measurables for SAI; establishing the basic data

elements, training of plant employees, monitoring progress, and

reporting. Established utilization meters on high-cost machinery,

and run 6-month routing and BOM cleanup projects. Using background

in Excel, have established reporting tools for monitoring monthly

capacity progress, identification of bottleneck areas, calculation

of headcount by Profit Centers, Cost Centers, and Work Centers. The

reports used are interactively linked to company forecast models,

allowing for a flexible analysis of different forecast and capacity

scenarios.

Performed analysis of and initiated contact with new

vendors, based on knowledge of machining processes. Setup monitoring

of company quality issues, relaying information to vendors to

improve vendor quality and delivery. I have worked with my fixturing

department personnel designing jigs and fixtures using Solid Edge to

aid in manufacturing improvements, as well as reducing major product

line manufacturing times to as much as 50% of the original standards

(S42SX project- have data).

Have setup weekly KAIZEN meetings to initiate cost savings via

input from shop-floor personnel, establishing the format to be used

for future meetings.

Appointed lead position in change circles and committees, and

work well with all managers at SAI. Regularly work with employees

on the shop floor, and have a reputation for listening to the issues

pertaining to manufacturing, prioritizing them by greatest return

for the lowest investment, getting a team to work together to solve

the problem and prevent it from recurring.

Skills Overview: As Industrial Engineering Manager, I have managed &

trained the Industrial Engineering Department, Production Control

Department, and the Fixturing Department.

Routing, BOM and item master projects:

. Create/change/delete routings

. Create/change/delete BOMs

. Capacity planning & headcount calculations

. Routing & BOM standard accuracy reports

. Costing reports and analysis

. Item master data creation, change, deletion, and mass-

change/reporting experience

Manufacturing skills:

. Knowledge of raw materials and manufacturing (20+ years)

. Make/buy decision maker based on capability, capacity and

material availability

. ECO committee member (create and review)

. Design for manufacturability experience

. Process documentation and worker training experience

Engineering skills:

. CAD design experience using Pro-E, SolidEdge, and AutoCad.

. Value stream mapping

. Floor layout and design for efficient manufacturing

Planning skills:

. Work order creation, processing, and closing

. Work order reporting

. Production control and planning experience and training

Previously employed in the manufacturing field at Wilson Tool

International from 1989 to 2003, and completed business courses in

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, as well as five APICS

certified inventory control courses and blueprint reading courses.

I had received extensive training in the use and maintenance of SAP

system software, in which I was a "Triage" member during Wilson

Tool's recent implementation. Lone "Mass Maintenance" user for SAP

master data cleanup projects. I was enrolled in the U of M

Electrical Engineering program from 1986 to 1989, winning the annual

robot contest in my Engineering course. I am very proficient with

Excel, creating models and reports for managers to introduce new

product to the market, as well as the depletion of obsolete

products. I had completed the process of phasing in an entire

product line, while depleting an obsolete one. I have also been

extensively involved with quality rejections and approvals, dealing

with vendors and shop personnel. Very knowledgeable about factory

processes, metal finishing processes, quality inspection procedures,

jigs and fixtures, SPC, KAIZEN, lathes, mills, EDM, plasma and oxy

fuel cutting, fabrication, welding, and assembly processes. Have

designed using AutoCad, SolidEdge, and Pro-E software.

Work of experience

Schwing America Inc.

5900 Centerville Road

White Bear Lake, MN 55127

http://www.schwing.com/

2003-Present

Industrial Engineering Manager

Wilson Tool International

12912 Farnham Avenue

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

http://www.wilsontool.com/

2002-2003

Production Control - Planner

Member of Costs Saving Committee, as well as reviewing new and

existing Specials products. Create reports for supervisors and

managers. New product introduction, and create Excel product line

models for other production Control employees. Was recommended for,

and acted as Interim manager for Planning Department.

2001-2002

SAP Master Data Team

Wilson Tool Implemented SAP Software to increase company efficiency

and productivity, and I was one of three members selected company-

wide to maintain system integrity, run reports, and communicate

problems to Management, utilizing Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.

I set up an organized method for communications to be filtered to

our group through a standard form and procedure, and was the only

person company-wide to perform mass maintenance. Attended weekly

meetings with managers. Key user for MM.

1999-2001

Manufacturing Engineering - Production Engineer

Create/edit manufacturing prints, routings, and BOM's for existing,

as well as new product.

Vendor quality control, as well as new product inspection and

approval.

Implemented a quality control system to track vendor quality,

ensuring a consistent, thorough procedure.

Tracked and corrected a major product flaw, orchestrating a complete

product-line inspection, and communicating with our sister company

in England, ensuring no flawed product would reach the customer.

Communications were organized through me with Sales, Management,

Supervisors, and shop personnel, keeping open lines to everyone

involved.

New Product introduction: Order and inspection of purchased items

through vendors, as well as new manufactured product inspection and

approval. Study of New Product Intro techniques. Suggestion to R&D

for a major product idea accepted as possible future product

addition.

Pay scale was accelerated due to job performance.

1993-1999

Production Control - Parts Planner

Reviewed Standards and Specials product lines.

Interact with Sales, Shop Supervisors, Management and Engineers to

ensure customer product was filled to industry leading ship-times.

Lead several product-line changes using Microsoft Excel to set up

models for new product introduction. Created models for supervisors

for raw product reviews and for workers in Production Control Dept

for calculations of throughput time and product tracking.

Have trained co-workers in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Selected as an Inventory Supervisor, organizing the annual inventory

count, personnel allocation, and ordering of scales, lifts and

various necessary equipment. Assisted outside accountants with data

verification.

Assisted Purchasing Agent with expedition of raw material orders by

contacting vendors to accelerate shipment of needed materials.

Helped develop the idea for a merger of two major product lines into

a universal tool, creating a more manageable, traceable part (cost

savings!).

Executed Engineering Change Orders in the plant, orchestrating

changes with plant supervisors and workers.

Performed Supervisors duties and responsibilities in the loss of

Production Control Lead Supervisor.

1992-1993

Shipping Department - Assistant Supervisor

Supervised 2nd shift Shipping crew, ensuring night shipment was

executed in a timely manner. Performed employee reviews, and

organized shift labor.

1989-1992

Warehouse Department - Order Filler

Implemented organized system to reduce/reuse scrap while filling

orders. Enrolled in University of Minnesota Electrical Engineering

program.

education

1983-1986

Hill Murray High School

1986-1989

University of Minnesota Electrical Engineering program at

Century College

1991-1996

St. Paul Technical College

Complete APICS series courses. Completed Microsoft Excel,

Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Access courses.

2002-current

University of Minnesota Mechanical Engineering program (in-

process), SolidEdge design course.

LANGUAGES

English and German

In closing: my background is firmly in manufacturing production planning &

control, logistics, and engineering areas. I am an avid reader with a

curious demeanor, and would not accept a position with a company if I did

not believe I could make tremendous positive changes within a company.

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