David M. Kacmar
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PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Anchor Manufacturing Group Inc., Cleveland, Ohio 1988-2009
TOOL ROOM MANAGER
Diverse duties and progressive responsibilities for a $70M firm specializing in Tooling, Stampings (progressive,
single hit, transfer, deep draw), Automation, Assemblies, primarily for the Automotive Industry. Developed
from Apprentice to Die Maker to Leadman to Tool Room Manager earning additional responsibilities that have
included; reduced supplier/vendor expenditures, reduced labor hours/overtime, reduced unscheduled downtime
in the press room, implemented die repair and preventative maintenance.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
• • Creating Bulletproof Documentation
Total Quality Management
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
QS & ISO 9000 & ISO 14001
• • Deep Draw Tooling & Design Principles
File Transfer Protocol Training
• • Embracing Finite Element Modeling
Estimating Stamping Dies
• • Transfer Automation
Electronic Sensoring Applications
• • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Troubleshoot Stamping Dies
• • Complex tooling & Metal Forming
Hydraulic, Robotic & Resistance Welders
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
• Built a solid reputation for effective leadership by implementing process innovative techniques,
overseeing business goals, protocols and functions.
• Demonstrated leadership and team building capabilities, supervised over 40 employees on 3 different
shifts.
• Spearheaded all aspects of design and mechanical engineering including drafting numerous standards
and protocol, creating design programs, testing, assessing, inspections, estimating, planning and
coordination.
• Identified, established, and managed strategic relationships to leverage significant long-term business
opportunities.
• Ensured optimal customer service and satisfaction is afforded the highest attention and priority,
including 100% SQE process approval.
• Developed and implemented product and production enhancements including product/process design.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
• State Certified Journeyman Tool & Die Professional.
• Member of the National Tooling and Machining Association.
• Industry recognition and active in the Precision Metal Forming Association.
• As a team member earned the following awards: Ford Q1, GM Mark of Excellence, Chrysler
Pentastar & Pentastar Gold, Chrysler Director Award, Bendix (Allied Signal) Preferred Supplier.
• Certified in Team Communication, Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Drug Free Workplace, Team
Building Skills and Behaviorally Based Interviewing.
• First Aid/CPR/AED training through the Red Cross.