Don Butler, Jr.

*** ***** **** ? Odenville, AL **120

Home: 205-***-**** ? Cell: 205-***-****

abluai@r.postjobfree.com

Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Professional

Project Management and Engineering ? Mechanical and Structural Design

Objective

To obtain a position using my extensive knowledge of manufacturing

processes and equipment used in multiple industries throughout the United

States and Europe. I offer diverse management and engineering experience in

development, manufacturing, and production environments. I am skilled in

production-related problem solving with documented accomplishments in all

aspects of project management.

Professional Summary

Experienced and goal-oriented engineering professional with a proven track

record of consistently meeting and exceeding established goals and

objectives. I have achieved significant results in the areas of capital

project justification, job cost management/control, contract

administration, field installation management, foundry manufacturing

operations, engineering management as well as engineering design and

detailing.

Education

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Concentration in Metallurgy

Professional Experience and Achievements

McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, Alabama

Engineering/Facilities Manager, 2004 - 2010

With McWane Cast Iron Pipe, I successfully led a team which conceived,

designed and implemented capital projects totaling over thirty-five

million dollars. Some of my significant accomplishments at McWane

include:

. Generated $10 million in annual savings after reviewing

maintenance procedures and providing engineering solutions to

struggling processes within the facility

. Collaborated with and supervised the engineering team to design

and install a patent pending pipe painting system

. Designed and Installed an award winning on-site process water

treatment facility resulting in zero water discharge

. Increased product throughput by 25% with equipment modifications

. Reduced staffing requirements by utilizing innovative designs

and process enhancements

. Designed, procured, and installed equipment that ensured and

exceeded compliance with state and federal environmental

regulations

United States Pipe and Foundry Company, Birmingham, Alabama

Manufacturing Engineer Manager, 1994 - 2004

Project Engineer to Principal Engineer, 1981 - 1994

During my career with US Pipe, I served in a variety of capacities.

My responsibilities at US Pipe included:

. Implementation of capital improvement projects in multiple

manufacturing plants from conception through installation and

startup.

. Development of cost-benefit analyses and authoring documents for

project justification.

. Tracking and managing project costs.

. Development of plant layouts and equipment arrangements to

improve productivity.

. Development of comprehensive project schedules and resource

plans.

. Designs, specifications, and procurement of manufacturing

equipment, including mechanical, fluid power, material handling,

and environmental systems.

. Specifications and procurement of pre-engineered and mill-type

buildings and facilities.

. Supervision and direction of activities of engineers, designers,

draftsmen, fabricators, and installation contractors.

. Development of maintenance procedures and training of

maintenance personnel on new equipment

Notable accomplishments:

. Completed projects totaling over $100 million having over $20

million in annual cost savings.

. Projects completed on schedule and under budget in melting,

casting, annealing, quality assurance, lining, coating,

packaging, and environmental.

Additional Professional Experience

. Assisted in the design and installation of an Aluminum Foundry,

Leeds Aluminum Letters.

. Experienced in data collection, study and cost benefit analysis

. Hands-on experience with no-bake and air set binders

. Regularly communicate and coordinate vendors, suppliers and

contractors

. Member of senior level staff at McWane and US Pipe. Responsible

for making decisions affecting operations and all levels of

personnel

Certifications, Skills, Professional Associations and Training

. Industrial Ventilation Conference - Auburn University

. Leadership Training for Managers -- Dale Carnegie

. Commitment to Excellence -- Senn-Delaney / Walter Industries

. Administration of Construction Contracts -- Bradley, Arant,

Rose, and White Law Firm

. Executive Introduction to ISO 9000 - Georgia Institute of

Technology

. Cupola Melting for Engineers - Cast Metals Institute

. Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD)

. Project Management (MS Project)

. Engineering and Data Analysis (MS Excel)

. ISO, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma Experience

. McWane University, Leadership Training

. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

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