Douglas R. Jordan

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Du Bois, PA 15801

Phone: 814-***-****

Email: abmsq3@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To be a driving force in the success of a proactive company.

QUALIFICATIONS:

I am a very motivated leader who has driven large financial and productivity improvements throughout

my career. I earn the respect of my subordinates and superiors by driving results that benefit every

ones best interest. I have extensive Lean training including certifications and have taught college level

courses on the subject.

EMPLOYMENT:

Sensus Metering Systems; DuBois, PA April 2008 - Current

Plant Supervisor

I am Responsible for all day to day activities in the Du Bois facility including production, staffing and

scheduling. I am currently working on APICS CPIM certification and continuing my graduate school

studies. During the first 2 years with the company I have

• Overtime reduced by over 90% from prior year, saving over $250K annually.

• Led the first ever kaizen event at my plant, and multiple kaizen events after that with

significant results: over 65% reductions in set-up times, improvements of material flow and

housekeeping, and overall quality improvement.

• Reduced scrap by nearly 50%.

• Drove the elimination of unnecessary stand-alone functions (tool room attendant and scheduler)

• Led the charge in researching, justifying and acquiring new equipment to upgrade the

capabilities of Plant 2.

• Implemented accountability measures such as Corrective Actions within plant and New Hire

testing.

• Led the largest machine acquisitions during my tenure resulting in over a 90% overtime

reduction.

• Buy-in, trust, and support of my employees to drive the success of the organization.

Chesapeake College; Wye Mills, MD September 2005 – March

2008

Apprenticeship Instructor

Instructor for several manufacturing courses for a company apprenticeship program managed through

Chesapeake College. Courses taught include Lean Manufacturing Orientation, CNC Programming

(Levels 1 and 2), Computer Aided Manufacturing, Quality Control, Product Testing, and TPM (Total

Productive Maintenance).

Dixon Valve & Coupling Co.; Chestertown, MD June 1996 – March 2008

Production Manager (2004-2008)

Managed all production and scheduling for two manufacturing facilities in separate states. I was

directly responsible for supervision of the hourly and salary employees on two shifts that produced in

excess of 100,000 products a month with more than $180 million in annual sales. The employees I

supervised varied in seniority from a few months to over 30 years.

• Key player in the company wide Lean transition over a 4 year time frame.

• My Lean Manufacturing experience included leading and facilitating numerous kaizen events

with significant results, as well as the responsibility for training new employees on Lean

principles and application.

• Direct involvement with new product introductions including: equipment justifications,

manufacturing automation and budgeting.

• All equipment purchases resulted in a payback of less than 3 years, as well as productivity and

quality improvements.

Quality Supervisor (1999-2004)

Responsible for day-to-day operation of the QC department: inspection of raw castings and completed

parts before shipment; keeping up to date records of scrap, corrective actions, customer complaints,

recalls and customer returns, etc. I was Responsible for having direct contact with customers and

vendors to explain the result of their inquiries and/or discuss quality issues with their product.

Managed an additional department of 11 drilling machines including all setup; troubleshooting and

inventory requirements. Member of company’s STOP (Safety Training Observation Program)

committee from 1998 through 2003.

• Combined and streamlined the quality process of several merged companies.

• Played a major role in the design and development of more than a dozen prototypes that

included industrial test equipment, fuel truck fittings, and safety coupler locks.

• Appointed by division President to reduce obsolete inventory throughout all divisions of

company, which reached nearly $100K of reduced inventory over a 30 month period.

Welder and Fabricator (1996-1999)

Responsible for production runs ranging from 5 to 5000 pieces in sizes varying from 1/2” to 12”.

Responsible for prioritizing and scheduling of jobs to meet customer needs. I gained extensive

knowledge in the operation and functionality of manual machines: lathes, mills, drilling, welding; and

painting processes.

EDUCATION:

Educational Technology, Wilmington University

M.Ed. Educational Technology (In process)

Industrial Technology, Southern Illinois University

B.S. Industrial Technology

Manufacturing Engineering, Chesapeake College

A.S. Manufacturing Engineering

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

• APICS CPIM (in process) (2010)

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (2005)

• Journeyman Quality Control Technician (2002)

• STOP Certified - Safety Training Observation Program (1998)

• Certified arc welder in accordance with D1.01 standard (1997)

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