Manager Management
Resume:
Edward F. Cole
Rome, GA *****
( E-mail: *********@*******.***
Plant Manager ( Director, Operations ( Management Systems Professional
Dedicated and high-energy operations management professional offering 26+
years experience in high speed and heavy manufacturing, engineering,
maintenance, quality, operations, safety, and training management.
Possessing specialized expertise in Management Systems along with
Operations development and implementation. Demonstrated effective
leadership, and successes within all levels of operations, manufacturing,
quality, and engineering needs. Understands the importance of following
specific requirements and regulations particularly as it applies to
engineering and the manufacturing process. Qualified to plan, organize,
implement and direct specific departments, teams, and projects while
encouraging and maintaining open communication and improvement. Offering
an extensive and proven record of excellence in numerous areas of planning,
project management, cost accounting, quality system design, facilities
development, as well as extensive hands on experience with global supplier
development and qualification.
OBJECTIVE
To lead a challenging and innovative environment while utilizing my
experiences in heavy and high speed manufacturing, problem solving,
teamwork, engineering, maintenance, and quality while striving for the
common goal of workplace excellence.
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OPERATIONS EXPERTISE
Management Techniques: Methodical Problem Solving, Launch, SCRA-PDCA, 5S,
Kaizen, Six Sigma, Process Control, M.O.S.T. Maynard
Operations Techniques (Industrial and Process
Engineering), Capability Analysis, Cost Benefit
Analysis
Regulations & Standards: ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor (Perry Johnson,
Inc.) Registered Certificate #1402021, OSHA VPP Star
and Merit Auditing
Computer Systems: IBM-AS400, Windows (98, 2000, NT, XP), MSDOS
Computer Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Access, and
Power Point), Adobe Acrobat. Lotus, Word Perfect, and
Photoshop
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Operations Management
. Managed the day-to-day functions of multiple departments and supervisors
for manufacturing, engineering, quality, accounting, and for multiple
facilities.
. Developed and implemented the pre-planning teams and method for new rail
car designs and subsequent startups. Eventually implemented as a
corporate philosophy for all four facilities.
. Developed, implemented, and followed through to standardization a system
to remove the "Ok-Spot"-a previous system of rework after manufacture by
changing it to an internal "buy-sell" systems within the production line
to increase productivity and exceed production schedules.
. Leader of multiple Cost Reduction / Efficiency Teams and initiatives-for
internal teams, cross-functional teams, and the supplier base for
multiple organizations.
. Managed multi-million dollar building, facility, and production equipment
installations to increase capacity and efficiencies.
. Developed standardized cost accounting for multiple facilities.
Have traveled on a global level (internationally) to develop products and
processes for heavy equipment manufacturers.
Managed the production startup of the auto rack "new" paint line system-
developing more than 200 employees into teams eventually exceeding
customer and internal requirements.
Quality and Engineering Management Systems
. Chaired the corporate ISO implementation for two organizations by
developing the management system from scratch for one organizations and
revamping a failed system for the other.
. Developed course materials and provided classroom training for internal
and external auditors in support of ISO management system requirements
and trained management staff pursuant to ISO registration.
. Managed both Engineering and Quality departments-simultaneously-to
maintain a common operations focus.
. Developed preventive and predictive maintenance systems to increase
throughput and uptime cycles.
Safety Management
. Assumed the role of Safety Manager for Thrall Car prior to and during the
successful OSHA VPP Merit (level 1) audit-preparing the organization by
safety management principles and safety team development.
. Facilitated-along with the new EHS Manager-the organization prior to and
during the successful OSHA VPP Star (level 2) audit.
Professional Experience
Quality and Engineering Manager
Matcor Metal Fabrication, Inc. (Matcor-Matsu) Independence, KS
2006-present
Global Supplier Development
CNH, Racine, WI 2004-2006
Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, Customer Service, and
Shipping Manager
Advanced Steel Technology, Rome, GA
2003-2004
ISO Management Representative and Maintenance Manager
North American Products Corporations, Jasper, IN
2002-2003
Standards and Quality Manager-Interim Transition for ISO Audit
Heil Environmental Industries, Fort Payne, AL
2001-2002
Manager of Quality Excellence
Thrall Car Manufacturing Company, Cartersville, GA
1993-2001
Accounting and Special Projects Manager
Princeton Rugs, Inc., Adairsville, GA
1993-1993
Industrial Engineering Analyst & Maintenance Technician
Bekaert Steel Corp., Rome, GA
1980-1993
Education and Professional Training
Shorter College - Rome, GA
1. Bachelor of Science, Business Administration: Summa Cum Laude
Floyd College - Rome, GA
2. Core curriculum courses for AAS in Business Administration - GPA 3.9
3. Supervisory Management
Maynard Management Institute - NC - onsite in Rome, GA
4. Industrial Engineering Technology, Methods Engineering, & M.O.S.T.
Computer Systems
Coosa Technical Institute - Rome, GA
. U.S. Dept. of Labor Maintenance Apprentice Program - Technical
Certificate in Industrial Maintenance.
Coosa Technical Institute - Rome, GA
Electronics Technology
U.S. Navy - Nuclear Power Program - Electrical & Electronics
Coosa High School - Rome, GA
. Academic Diploma Graduate
Seminars and Additional Training
Dimensional Management Training
Frontline Leadership (Leadership 2000)
Juran Institute
SME
TPM - Total Productive Maintenance
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