David Dennington

714-***-**** ***** Surfset Dr. HB, CA 92648 abmb3k@r.postjobfree.com

Operations Management

Production, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing

Solid track record in increasing productivity and operational efficiency in

the manufacturing arena. Adept at team building, developing logical

solutions and bridging performance issues within the disciplines of the

workplace utilizing organizational skills, communication and time

management skills. Seeking an Operational Management positions bringing 25+

years as follows:

Key Strengths

. Strategic Operations Management

. Quality Assurance

. Lean Manufacturing

. Customer Service

. Cost Reduction, Budgeting and Financial Planning

Professional Profile

Stadco - Los Angeles. CA May 2012 - Current

Manufacturing Manager

Responsible for production, maintenance, quality initiatives. Lean

implementation and shipping for an established Defense and Aerospace

manufacturer of large production and prototype fixtures, tools, molds and

weldments. Ensured that profitability, absorption of labor, safety and

efficient use of raw materials is being enacted to meet planned metrics.

. Implemented 6S program for all work centers which reduced handling and

lost documentation issues.

. Adopted Lean Principles throughout W/C which has increased throughput

by 15%.

. Began cross-training of key positions in manufacturing cells which

lowered OT by 10%.

. Implemented inventory program in Epicor for purchased items, stocking

items and company and customer-owned tooling.

RBC - Allpower, Tecate, Baja Mexico 2008 - January 2012

Plant Manager

Assumed full responsibility for production, quality, engineering,

maintenance, shipping and receiving, import/export for plant located in

Tecate, MX. Oversaw the development of an efficient core team of

professionals to maximize profitability while implementing lean

manufacturing disciplines throughout the manufacturing processes. Insured

that quality, safety and employee discipline plans were enacted to reach

desired measured metrics.

. Developed a skilled workforce and reduced poor performing employees

. Increased standards and regulations in compliance with Mexican work

laws

. Established equipment maintenance program

. Purchased new equipment under tight budgetary requirements

. Kanban and complete inventory and logistics control

. Increased product type for carbon steels, stainless and others

RBC - ITB, Compton, CA 2004 - 2008

Manufacturing Manager

Managed Production, Plant Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Facility

Maintenance, Inventory and Purchasing Disciplines.

. Implemented Lean Manufacturing throughout plant

. Reduced overtime and past due accounts simultaneously

. Established predictive maintenance program

. Cross-functional team responsibility for inventory and engineering

Resume' David Dennington cont.

Pacific Sintered Metals, Los Angeles, CA 2000 - 2004

General Manager

Assumed full responsibility of Production, Maintenance, Facilities,

Engineering and Sales in my first year at PSM. Originally hired as QA

Manager, two week later I was promoted to Plant Manager.

. Implemented Lean Manufacturing Principles to work force

. Reduced past due accounts from 40% to under 8% in 6 months

. Grew automotive business from 5% to 55% in 2 years

. Implemented predictive maintenance program to press room

. Various metals from carbon steels to extensive alloys

NGV Systems, Long Beach, CA 1996 - 2000

VP of Operations

Assumed full responsibility of Production, Maintenance, Facilities,

Engineering, Purchasing, Sales and Accounting shortly after being brought

out from MI as Director of Quality.

. Combined Steel and Aluminum liner production on same Production line

which reduced cycle times by 50%

. Reduced 'flow form' wall thicknesses to decrease weight of liner but

still able to meet tensile and burst requirements

. Assisted in the development of Type IV cylinder for automotive use

. Coordinated Mexican and Venezuelan approval of NGV cylinders

TDM Manufacturing, Auburn Hills, MI 1992 - 1996

Director of Quality

Had full QA System responsibility for 3 plants across the US (Auburn Hills,

Delaware and Rancho Cucamonga) which ranged from vehicle homologation to

vehicle conversions from gasoline to natural gas and electric.

. Implemented Ford Motor Company QVM Program to 2 facilities. First

facilities to be approved for award

. Reduced rework from 25% to less than 2% in 6 months at 2 facilities

. Assisted in being awarded contract for Chrysler VPSI conversion

program

Educational History

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI. Business Management BA

Certified Quality Engineer Washtenaw College, Ypsilanti, MI (CQE)

Dale Carnegie, Dearborn Michigan.

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