Manager Engineer

Robert C. Harris

*** ****** ***** *****, ******, Ohio 44202

330-***-**** . ****.*.******@*****.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcharris

Professional Summary

Competent, dedicated manufacturing manager, who leads, organizes and

directs production and salary teams in union and non-union environments.

Exceptional ability to obtain cooperation to bring about change and resolve

problems. Interacts effectively with employees, vendors and customers.

Proficient with ERP systems and MS Office.

. Hands-on manager . Fair and consistent supervisor

. Focused on quality

Accomplishments

. Demonstrates effective leadership of hourly and salary associates in

manufacturing production departments, Manufacturing Engineering,

Plant/Facilities Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production Control and

Shipping/Receiving.

. Able to obtain the respect and trust of previously adversarial union

membership. Most grievances handled equitably without proceeding to

formal filing. Negotiated a four year contract (previously three year

term) with minimal pay and benefit increases.

. Increased shipments 6.5% above forecast with no additional expenditure in

manpower.

. Improved employee morale by initiating employee involvement and

empowerment in decisions of capital equipment purchases, pre-production

processing of parts, methods change request system and set-up time

reduction committee.

. Led capital projects from justification, purchase and installation, to

increase production, maintain facilities and improve safety. Projects

have included conversion from electric to natural gas HVAC, boiler

replacement, underground storage tank replacement, complete build of

machine shop, and demolishing original machine shops and foundry.

. Created and directed Data Administration Department for two company

locations writing procedures to control data in the ERP Item Master,

training Engineering staffs and maintaining system records.

. Wrote Corporate ISO 9000 and 9001 Quality Manuals and policies for two

companies.

Professional Experience

Anykey IT Solutions, Cleveland, Ohio Present

- 2009

IT services and Business Analysis Solutions provider.

Consultant - Part-time/Volunteer

Coe Manufacturing Company, Painesville, Ohio 2001 -

2009

OEM of veneer lathes, dryers, and presses for the plywood, gypsum

wallboard, and rubber industries.

Manufacturing Manager 2005 - 2009

Data Administrator 2004 -

2006

Quality Manager 2003 - 2005

Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2001 -

2004

Pultrusion Dynamics, Oakwood Village, Ohio 1999 - 2000

Manufacturer of pultrusion machinery, dies and tooling for the reinforced

composites industry.

Manufacturing Manager

Precision Gear Company, Twinsburg, Ohio 1996 - 1998

Gear and shaft manufacturing job shop supplying the aerospace and machinery

industries.

Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Manager

Gateway Megatech Corporation (GCD), Highland Hts., Ohio 1994 -

1996

Self-directed team manufacturer of custom wiring harnesses supplied to

various industries.

Manufacturing Manager

Stanley Works (Air Tools Div.), Mayfield, Ohio 1978 - 1994

Manufacturer of custom engineered pneumatic and electric tools and controls

for automotive assembly.

Director of Operations 1992 - 1994

Manufacturing Engineering Manager 1982 - 1992

Process Engineer 1978 - 1982

Education and Additional Professional Training

Miami University (Ohio), Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology

Lean Manufacturing Training

Hazardous Waste Training

Lead Auditor ISO9000

Training the Trainer

Self-Directed Teams

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