Manager Injection Molding

George Fathi

*** ****** ***** ******, ******** Oaks, CA 91320

(T) 818-***-**** (E) abl2c8@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Manufacturing Operations Manager utilizing methods and

flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team

and facilitate completion of organization's goals. Proven

track record of exceeding expectations in productivity,

quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

Experience

2005 - 2010 Nashua Corp (Cenveo), Santa Fe Springs, CA

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Managed total performance of $28 million manufacturing

operation with 65 employees. Held direct accountability for

manufacturing, efficiency, Safety, cost reduction, process

improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Increased profits from break-even to pretax profit of 12%.

Boosted customer product fill-rate (on time delivery) to

98%.

Implemented procedural and manufacturing process

improvements, reducing unfavorable variances by 79% (from

240k+, to less than 50k per year).

2001 - 2005 Pacific Plastics & Engineering, Santa Cruz (Soquel), CA

Plant Manager

Utilized high-level business management and technical

expertise in successfully overseeing all aspects of this

injection molding operation, including manufacturing

process, production planning/scheduling, materials

purchasing, inventory control, maintenance, customer

service, and personnel requirements.

Employed modern management, team building, and motivational

techniques in the supervision and continual development of

all staff.

Utilized strong interpersonal and communication

capabilities in working with all levels to gain valuable

insight, avoid potential problems, and facilitate the

timely completion of projects.

1989 - 2001 IMC Plastics, Portland, OR

General Manager

Started as Process/Project Engineer at the facility in

California, in 1992 transferred to Oregon to take on the

responsibilities for the start-up and management of a new

injection molding operation. Directed all aspects operation,

including budgeting, planning, customer service, employee

development, maintenance, and engineering. Closely monitored

production quality, safety, efficiency, material variance,

machine utilization, inventory, and other factors concerning

operating margins.

Managed on going production planning, procurement, and

manufacturing activities for a 7 day/24 hour injection

molding operation with 20 work centers, 125 employees, and

annual sales of over 22 million.

Conceptualized, developed and implemented highly effective

process improvements, increasing operational efficiency and

profitability by more than 25%.

Maintained high custom satisfaction through 100% on time

delivery of defect free

products. Developed strong safety management controls with

superior results.

1986 - 1989 W. S. Shamban & Co, Newbury Park, CA

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Performed R&D in development of reinforced high performance

polymer compounds. Later took on responsibilities of

process Engineer and Manufacturing Coordinator in blending

and injection molding departments.

Sampled, tested, and produced new blends of filled high

performance polymers per customer requirements.

Trained production employees and demonstrated proper

procedures in blending of different materials, improved

work safety and eliminated costly mistakes in compounding

department.

Assisted production technicians in establishing proper

parameters for processing of different materials.

Researched and documented details of manufacturing

processes in injection Molding and compounding.

1984 - 1986 Interbath Industries / Draw Company, Baldwin Park, CA

Quality Control Manager

1982 - 1984 T & S Brass and Bronze, Inc., Greenville, SC

Design Engineer

Education

1985 Lowell University, Lowell, MA

Certificate Polymer science, testing & processing

thermoplastic materials

1981 GA Tech (Southern Technical Institute), Atlanta, GA

BS Mechanical /Manufacturing Engineering

Interests

Hiking, biking, travel, sports, books & movies.

Keyword Summary

Related Skills and Achievements

Track record for significantly improving efficiency and

bottom-line revenues for medium to large scale Injection

Molding organizations.

In-depth experience and expertise related to a 24/7

injection molding environment, including; production line

start up, insightful and continuous process improvement,

lean manufacturing, SPC / SQC, ISO, TQM, and quick and

effective problem resolution.

Member of SPE, SME, APICS, and SPI.

Unquenchable thirst for excellence, self-development, and

desire to overachieve.

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