Robert I. Gollihur, MS, BS

**** ******** ***** . **. *****, MO 63123 . 314-***-**** .

abkc7o@r.postjobfree.com

Top performer with uncommon versatility and a leadership record of results

in process improvement, cost reduction and team building/training.

Knowledgeable in manufacturing methods, production/maintenance processes,

workflow planning, robotics, conveyor systems, pneumatic and hydraulic

equipment, PLC, preventive maintenance testing procedures and multiple

skilled trades. Expert in extending machine life.

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Inspirational team leader with high expectations and a relaxed

mentoring/coaching approach. Intuitive learner with a quick grasp of

productivity tools and technologies. Fluent in MS Project, MS Office Suite,

Lotus Notes and Factory Information Systems. Value-added, resourceful

problem solver with a strong work ethic, a passion for aggressive goal

attainment and a reputation for delivering on the bottom line.

( EXPERIENCE

GKN AeroSpace

2009-2010

Maintenance Planner (8/2009-8/2010)

Create and modify maintenance procedures. Coordinate and schedule machine

downtime for maintenance personnel to perform preventative maintenance

procedures and repairs. Identify and stage critical spare parts for repair

of machinery. Produced and correlated weekend schedule for maintenance

department, matching resources with projects. Supervised and directed

maintenance personnel as required.

( Reduced maintenance work order backlog by 50%.

( Lead team that increased production efficiency of critical manufacturing

equipment by 65%.

( Managed program that reduced non-conformance tags on heat treated parts

by 75%.

Chrysler LLC (formerly Daimler Chrysler, Inc.), St. Louis, MO

1997-2008

Total Productive Maintenance/Total Maintenance System Facilitator (5/06-

11/2008)

Administer Computerized Maintenance System (CMS) throughout Saint Louis

South Assembly Plant, assuring compliance to recommended priorities,

schedules and best practices across all jobs performed by millwrights, pipe

fitters, electricians, carpenters, toolmakers and painters in 12-acre

automotive production facility. Assure compliance to timelines, benchmarks

and performance expectations. Hire, train, schedule and evaluate 8

employees. Supervise HVAC and facilities personnel as necessary.

Hold weekly review meetings to discuss progress on maintenance issues with

plant leadership and area managers. Complete 85-90% of maintenance tickets

within 60 days-fulfilling corporate standard.

( Implemented plant-wide Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiative

in cooperation with multiple unions representing skilled trades and

production workers.

( Achieved first TPM checkpoint on schedule, earning "Bench Mark

Facility" recognition for establishing the corporate-wide performance

standard. Cut downtime 30%, elevating throughput in pilot area.

( Reduced unexpected equipment failure by introducing Predictive

Maintenance Program incorporating oil analysis, thermography, ultrasonic

detection, chain stress and chain wear testing procedures

( Delivered 20% annualized savings on maintenance labor ( 5,500 hours)

by streamlining procedures.

( Improved conveyor uptime 30% by addressing conveyor issues via

biweekly lubrication meetings.

Body in White Maintenance Facilitator (7/02-4/06)

Directed maintenance and repair of body shop manufacturing equipment

including robotic and automated sealer systems, and power and free, Sys-T-

Mation and Bliechert conveyor systems. Motivated and managed 17 employees.

( Slashed Framing downtime 50% by creating and installing inverted

carrier stabilizer wheel detection system to detect missing parts on

carriers.

( Delivered 30% increase in pipe fitter productivity by eliminating

redundant procedures and standardizing maintenance procedures across all

3 shifts.

( Achieved unique 100% manpower versatility on second shift by cross

training on all machinery.

Trim Chassis Final Lead Maintenance Supervisor (4/99-6/02)

Trim Chassis Final Maintenance Supervisor (9/97-3/99)

Oversaw, documented and reported preventive maintenance and repair of

conveyor programmable logic controls, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment,

mechanical systems and HVAC systems. Purchased and controlled replacement

part inventory. Managed 49 maintenance supervisors and employees.

( Established centralized parts storage area and standardized parts on

breakdown carts to facilitate quick repairs for 85% of common breakdowns

( Implemented weekend schedule for routine preventive maintenance.

( Reduced the cost of new door conveyor 40% by salvaging and reusing

legacy conveyor drives.

( Cut installation costs by standardizing and optimizing equipment;

reduced mean time between repairs by staging parts and repair equipment;

and improved mean time between failures by installing part detection

systems.

McDonnell Douglas Aerospace East, St. Louis, MO 1984-1997

Foreman Assembly Production (12/96-5/97)

Supervised wire bundle installation and final assembly of military

aircraft. Monitored schedules, cycle times and realization. Motivated and

managed up to 15 employees.

Specialist Manufacturing Methods Engineering (5/92-11/96)

Developed and implemented standard manufacturing methods, workflow plans

and time standards for the AV8B and T-45 military aircraft programs.

Trained and managed up to 12 employees.

( Served as Variability Reduction/Process-Based Management Coordinator;

analyzed production lags and implemented corrective action.

( Delivered 15% labor savings by developing Shop Planning Book

containing detailed assembly instructions and precedence diagram(s)

illustrating assembly sequence and required manpower.

( Achieved significant reduction in paint cycle prep time by

establishing team to correct aircraft mold-line nonconformances.

( Automated troubleshooting of electronic and mechanical issues via

laptop computers.

Senior Engineer Production Technology (3/85-4/92)

Justified and wrote specifications for equipment and systems needed to

support manufacturing processes (e.g., electrical/electronic testing

equipment; mechanical, environmental control and communications systems).

( Earned Integrated Product Division's "Step Above Award" for

delivering $2 million in savings through alternative cooling method for

avionics used in several military aircraft models.

( Recognized with McDonnell Douglas "President's Award" for results

achieved in radioactive tracking assignment covering all production

facilities nationwide.

( Achieved $30,000 in annualized savings (and "Bonus Award") by

revising damaged fastener removal procedure.

( Initiated "Hand Tool Control" program to reduce tool loss.

Engineer Production Technology (1986-1988)

Associate Engineer Production Technology (1985-1986)

Mechanic/Electrician/Radioman Production (1984-1985)

( AFFILIATIONS

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

( Education & Training

M. S., Organizational Management, Maryville University

B. S., Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Parks College of Saint Louis

University

FAA Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic's License

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