PAUL D. DIALS
************@***.***
Stamping Ground, KY 40379
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE
Proven skills in team leadership, safety enhancements and process
improvements. My core values include a determination to excel in every
career challenge I undertake.
KEY PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:
> Production Safety Controls
> Major Project Management
> Innovative Problem Solving
> Process Improvements
> Product Design
> TQM Expertise
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
> Production Safety Controls: Implemented safety procedures that greatly
reduced accident possibilities involving forklifts and pedestrians.
Produced a more user-friendly environment on the shop floor. Improved
staging of finished goods for shipment. Earned recognition from senior
management for safety, health and environmental improvements.
> Major Project Management: Produced a 40% increase in the manufacture of
resin cartridges by redesigning critically important machinery. Reduced
labor costs by approximately 33% and realized a major climb in product
quality.
> Innovative Problem Solving: Developed new equipment to improve quality
testing of product set-times and standardized test procedures. Generated
a major reduction in operator fatigue. Provided consistent test results
regarding set-times between operators.
> Process Improvements: Implemented an Access Database for storage of
quality product testing. Eliminated manually written test results,
generated easier access for historical data and established statistical
process control (SPC) reports that assured testing results were within
product specifications.
> Product Design: Redesigned a pump that more efficiently metered water and
raw material together. Enabled the marketing team to sell the product (a
cement based foam concrete) to a wider customer base.
> TQM Expertise: Managed the implementation of TQM, utilizing a team
approach to problem solving in the manufacturing process. Served as
liaison between senior corporate management and the employee involvement
teams.
BUSINESS HISTORY:
MINOVA USA 1990-
2009
Plant Manager
Managed workers, safety, production, inventory, house keeping, facilities
maintenance and warehousing. Challenged employees to increase production
levels and overall efficiency. Insured that effective safety procedures
were always followed.
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BUSINESS HISTORY Cont.
MARTIN COUNTY COAL
1977-1989
General Mine Worker
Earned promotion to acting Section Supervisor due to exceptional job
performance. Demonstrated thorough knowledge and efficient use of
Continuous Miner, Roof Bolter, Shuttle Car, Scoop Operator and Conveyer
Belt operations.
EDUCATION:
Associate Degree...Mining Technology, 1981
Associate Degree...Construction Technology, 1989
147 Hours of Credit toward a Bachelors Degree...Industrial Technology
Continuing Education:
OSHA 511 Occupational Safety & Health Standards for General Industry
West Virginia University National Resource Center for OSHA Training
Green Belt, DMAIC course, Lean Six Sigma...Orica Mining Services, North
America
Kentucky Mine Forman Certification...Kentucky Department of Mines &
Minerals
TQM Facilitator and Leadership Skills Training...QCI International
ISO 9000/Q-90...American Institute for Quality and Reliability
Management Skills for New Managers...American Management Association
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
CIVIC ACTIVITIES:
Chamber of Commerce
Georgetown, KY...Past Member
Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield, West Virginia...Past Member
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