Engineer Manager
Resume:
MICHAEL L. DONLEY
Lexington, SC 29072
Email: *************@*****.***
PROFILE
Self-motivated, hands-on manager involved in key projects. Solid track
record of initiating and reengineering process improvements, while
developing strategic long-term corporate plans. Proven ability to reduce
work in process while increasing throughput. Strong people skills, which
help individuals increase team performance levels. Adept at prioritizing,
handling and completing multiple tasks simultaneously. Exceptional leader
with a team-oriented management style.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CATERPILLAR
Newberry, SC 6 Sigma / CPS Black Belt I (October 2008 -
Present)
> Certified Black Belt with over 500k in certified savings. Completed
both 6 sigma and CPS black belt training classes in one year.
> Lead 6 sigma Black Belt projects, with cross-functional teams from
many areas of the facility.
> Titles of Projects - Inventory Reduction, Unpaid Invoices,
Implementing Pull, Reducing Period Costs, Agency Attrition Reduction,
Variant Request. All projects using the DMAIC process
> Lead a Rapid Improvement Workshop on business processes, with safety
improvements and operational improvements
> Trained Green Belts and were certified.
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS
Maquoketa, Iowa Manufacturing Manager (September 2001 -
October 2008)
> Responsible for entire operation since operations began September 1,
2001. Hired employees and started output to customers one month later.
> Supervise 102 highly skilled employees in a 133,500 square foot
facility, with monthly sales of $3 to $5 million dollars.
> Perform monthly meetings with upper management, on key items: Safety,
Quality, Delivery, Materials and Improvements for the month.
> Key player in the successful implementation of the ISO 9000
certification in the Maquoketa facility. Continue to be the point
person for annual audits.
> Participate in yearly audits with DNR, EPA, Deloitte and Touche, Crane
inspection, Insurance, Fire and Safety.
Eagle, Wisconsin Sr. Industrial Engineer (February
2000-September 2001)
> Over saw large generator production 500Kw - 2 Meg (time study, layout
improvements, new product rollouts).
> Over saw Powder Paint operation, three-stage washer, with ISO 9000
procedures.
> Key person in implementation of MAPICS computer system, eliminated
time cards and transferred manufacturing orders to a paperless system.
MICHAEL L. DONLEY
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TAYLOR MADE
Kendallville, Indiana Industrial Engineer (February
1999- February 2000)
> Responsible for 15 persons cut and sew operation.
> Shut down sewing operation, responsible for sale of machinery and
smooth transition of products to other operation. Shut down complete
in June 1999.
> Focused on improving the windshield assembly operation, improved flow
and reduced labor cost.
Bradenton, Florida Industrial Engineer
(July 1997 - February 1999)
> Full accountability for engineering support and profitability of 100
employee cut and sew plant making boat covers, tops and upholstery.
> Work cooperatively with the Windshield plant of 100 employees to
improve flow and material accuracy. Assisted in implementing a bar
code system to increase inventory accuracy.
> Supported daily operations including production, quality control,
customer inquiries and financial functions. Restructured labor
routings and performed time studies for accuracy. Played a significant
role in quoting new products, when it came to labor and process
layout.
> Designed and implemented a process flow for upholstery to better
utilize work in process. Result: Reduced work in process, faster
customer response time, faster engineering change time, faster
customer change time, increased monthly inventory turns.
GENERAC
Jefferson, Wisconsin Industrial Engineer
(June 1995 - July 1997)
> Responsible for six assembly lines producing generators for customers
like SEARS CRAFTSMAN, DAYTON, COSTCO, and FLEET FARM. Support 70-100
employees including two to three supervisors. Each line producing
between 130-250 generators a day.
> Responsible for powder paint department engineering specifications
following strict guidelines. Created a quality program for keeping the
chemicals in alignment for the powder paint system.
> Supported the growth of the company. The Jefferson plant went form
shipping $100,000 a day to $1.3 million a day in two years. The
facility doubled after 1 year.
> Negotiated and purchased equipment as well as daily industrial
supplies from multi-vendors. These purchases averaged $1,000 a day.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (December 2004)
St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (June 1995)
Concentration Plant Engineering
Minor in Physics
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin
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