Patrick J. Loyacona, Jr. CMfgE/ME

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Sullivan, OH. 44880

419-***-****=Home / 724-***-****=Cell / E-mail= abmxtt@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Statement

Throughout my more than 20 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing, I have expanded and refined my

manufacturing, project engineering and plant management skills. Managing all levels of personnel – hourly laborers,

technicians, skilled laborers, engineers, operation supervisors, and superintendents – I have prevented and resolved a variety

of personnel problems and disciplinary situations. I offer strong leadership skills that motivate a team-oriented staff for

optimum production and quality performance.

I have a superior ability to handle specialized projects requiring a uniquely high level of skill and examination. In problem

solving, I employ a results-oriented approach using a broad range of experienced applications and methods to achieve the

desired results. I am versed in all aspects of coupled-computer integrated manufacturing hardware and software

(CAD/CAM/CIM/JIT/ERP/Six Sigma/LEAN & 5S). I have strong machining background knowledge in traditional and non-

traditional materials and methods, and vast experience with numerous CNC machines and machining software programs

along with assembly practices (mechanical & electronics).

I am dedicated to creating a healthy work-environment that encourages trust, performance and quality in manufacturing

excellence.

Professional Experience

September 2005 – Hydro-Carbide Corp. Latrobe, Pa.

To March 2009 - Plant Manager

Responsible for complete production / manufacturing operation, including profit and loss, new customer

development projects, operation growth, budget matrix deployment, Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing

improvements, employee development and team building techniques along with handling all Union (UAW)

problems and negotiations. Involved with CEO enhancing product management, and sales strategies.

Update and direct rewriting of human resources manual incorporating motivational rules

and principals.

Manage and coach Six Sigma improvement Teams

Restructure complete operations to reflect “Lean” manufacturing principals and Cellular

Manufacturing Cells in CNC Machine Shop.

Direct day to day operations with supervisory staff.

Track monthly expenditure budgets for all departments.

Determine operation equipment needs for future growth. ex:(CNC Machines, Inspection,

etc.)

Hold monthly employee communication meetings.

Implemented monthly goal tracking to achieve maximum dollars out the door.

Work with CEO on strategic business development opportunities.

Negotiated UAW 3 year contract saving corporation $383,000.00/year

June 2002- ALSIDE, Inc. Premium Building Products Div. West Salem, OH.

To August 2005– Manufacturing Manager

Responsible for all manufacturing development and improvement for 2 PVC Extrusion facilities. (One

profile and fence extrusion and one PVC Siding). Run tool and die machine shop operation that services

tooling for both extrusion plants. Implement cost savings manufacturing process related to extrusion

operations. Achieved over 3.5 million in cost savings through innovative tooling designs and

manufacturing process since 2002. Reports to Vice-President of Manufacturing for extrusion plants.

Lead “Quick Change Tool Team at vinyl siding plant to reduce scrap from 2,400 lbs during

product changeover to 350lb till saving product, along with a reduction from 3 hours to 3

minutes product tool change.

Lead “Quick Change Tool Team” for Profile extrusions that lead to 45 min product change

over from 8 hr change over.

Surpassed corporate safety record for No-Lost-Time Accident (1,287 days)

Designed and developed Leading edge technology PVC siding tooling, utilizing composite

performers.

Reduced machine shop manpower by 1/3 and 400k under budget for 2004, and achieved

maximum amount of work out the door in Company history.

Assisted R&D in revolutionary new siding product design and manufacturing process.

Developed and refined unique garage door product and manufacturing technique that lead to

the process being sold to a major garage door manufacture for more than 10 million.

August 2000 – SCIENDA Building Sciences, LLC; Orangeburg, SC

June 2002 – Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Responsible for new start-up of overall manufacturing operations. Hire all management/hourly staff

assisting HR Department in process. Implement Project teams for manufacturing operations, ISO 9002

program, ERP Program, and product implementation. Assist President in critical decisions on start-up

operations plan and product introduction timetable.

Manage critical projects for start-up implementation.

Oversee and manage project teams critical to start-up.

Specify, justify, and purchase automated manufacturing equipment.

Manage and Report special projects to president.

Play key role in product implementation schedule.

Organize task project schedules and timetables for start-up.

Develop assembly methods.

June 1998 - Thermal Industries, Inc., Murrysville, PA

August 2000 – Senior Manufacturing Manager

Evaluated, prioritized and implemented manufacturing project plans for process improvement and efficient

automation. Responsible for all manufacturing processes at PVC extrusion, window assembly and

enclosure module manufacturing sites. Reported to Executive Vice President of Operations.

Implemented automation projects that increased overall production more than 21% since June

1998. Projects include double-hung overhead conveyor, sash pan conveyor, four-point welder

heat plate coating, laminated glass cutter, and reorganization of double-hung window

assembly-line. These projects created a $375,000 per year savings.

Organized departmental project teams to identify process improvements and to create co-

ownership and cooperation among management and employees.

Supervised eight production group leaders and one CAD engineer, encouraging leadership

and employee management relations.

Consulted with product designers to create manufacturing-friendly design solutions and new

product designs.

Advised plant maintenance manager on plant electrical, layout and mechanical equipment

needs.

Reviewed and justified potential manufacturing production equipment for purchase and

implementation.

Applied engineering solutions to resolve plant and production obstacles and inefficiencies.

January 1996 – Thermal Industries, Inc., Murrysville, PA

June 1998 – Manager of Engineering/Die Shop

Managed and directed operations for two die shops producing PVC dies and calibrator systems. Promoted

strengths-based employee hiring practices and continuing education programs to establish a world-class

engineering environment.

Implemented Just In Time (JIT) processes for efficient production of PVC extrusion dies and

calibrators.

Justified and purchased CNC machining equipment with a $750,000 per year budget.

Supervised three PVC extrusion designers and 20 machinists.

Organized and put into practice prioritized production schedule

June 1995 – Knight Equipment International, Atlanta, GA

January 1996 Manager of Manufacturing (6 month employment contract)

Oversaw all OEM manufacturing operations and personnel for commercial dishwashing machines and

chemical dispensing units, including assembly, machine and fabrication shops. Worked with marketing to

create new product designs and goals and optimized all manufacturing sequences and processes. Reported

to company President headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.

Provided engineering support and facilitated process improvements to existing OEM product

lines.

Focused and reduced costs for all product lines by $350,000 in three months.

Interfaced with sales and marketing to develop new product concepts and prototypes.

Developed and approved product marketing literature.

Designed manufacturing plant process flow for JIT build.

Supervised all management personnel at Atlanta operations facility.

Nov. 1992 – PG Technologies, Inc., Latrobe, PA

May 1995 Founder

Under my direction, PG Technologies, Inc. operated as a part-time business until 1994, at which point the

company began full-time operation. PG Technologies was a design and manufacturing company that

offered CAD Design Services for manufacturing and building. An exceedingly diverse business, PG was

capable of die designing and construction; production manufacturing, custom building (small to medium

machinery); reverse engineering; and prototyping.

Designed, prototyped, tested and manufactured automated commercial dishwashers and a

special assembly machine to assemble GM electric fuel pump canisters at 30,000 / 16 hours.

Served as prime engineering outsource for Kennametal, Inc. of Latrobe, Pennsylvania and

Robertshaw Controls, Inc. of Youngwood, Pennsylvania for all “overflow” and special

projects.

Coordinated all aspects of day-to-day and long-term operations management, including

strategic planning, human resource management, budget forecasting, purchasing, and resource

allocation.

March 1988 – Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), Johnstown, PA

April 1995 Senior Lead Manufacturing Specialist/Lead Manufacturing R&D

Ground Floor employee at startup of organization. Organized and managed a state-of-the art manufacturing

department for Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), a not-for-profit company that organizes and

operates the National Center for Excellence in Metalworking Technology (NCEMT), a Naval

manufacturing technology program. Worked within ISO 9000 & 900X Quality Standards.

Presented project overviews to federal government officials, military officers and CTC

executives.

Integrated CAD/CAM/CIM systems.

Managed and conceptualized a $9 million integrated plasma spray/CNC Turning Work Cell

project for U.S. Naval Forces.

Directed technological offshoot of integrated plasma spray work cell: Turning vs. Grinding.

Project leader for CTC milestone projects including MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon

System, machining of Tomahawk Titanium Warhead and machining of MD 104 Rocket

Motor Casing.

Consulted the U.S. Navy on classified manufacturing techniques required to construct Sea

Wolf submarine propellers.

Dec. 1987 - Eastern Westmoreland Vocational Technical School, Latrobe, Pa.

April 1997 NTMA Adjunct Professor (Evening Classes)

Instructed third and forth year students in the following subjects: Trigonometry, Engineering Drawing

Interpretation, Machine Tool Technology, Geometrical Positioning and Tolerance, Jig & Fixture Design,

Basic Die Making, Manufacturing Methods, Computer Numerical Control Theory & Programming.

Education

High School Diploma, Derry Area High School

BSME Mechanical Engineering Degree, CCAC-Boyce & University of Pittsburgh

Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Six Sigma/Lean Green Belt – George Group

Certificates

APT Part Programming Green Belt Six Sigma / Lean

Bendix System 5 C.N.C. Controllers Basic Robotics

900 T.C. C.N.C. Controllers K&T 180 Gemini Control

Compact II Program Language Statistical Process Control

Fasturn Cimplex design and manufacturing

Recall program systems

Optimill SDRC IDEAS design and SDRC

Basic Robot Programming graphic numerical control program

Western Macro Lathe Language language (GNC)

APT Program Language High Speed Machining

Professional Skills

Matrix Tracking Deployment C.N.C. Programming

Dupont 5S Program Management JobBOSS Shop Management Software

Project Engineering ( Utilizes Micro M1 Shop Management Software

Soft Project) Manufacturing Planning

Visio JIT Concepts

Minitab Manufacturing Process Control

APT Part Programming Manufacturing Theory Evaluation

Tool Design Microsoft Office Suite

Compact II Part Programming Total Plant Management Skills

Fixture Design Leadership 2000 management training

Solid Model Design & Assembly course

Mechanical Design

References Available Upon Request

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