Manager Electrical Engineer
Resume:
ROBERT A. GILLIS
Prospect, CT 06712 ********@***.***
SUMMARY
Manufacturing Professional with in-depth experience in production analysis,
planning and execution in the aerospace, automotive and architectural
hardware industries. A certified Green Belt with hands-on experience in
Total Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Flow Management, Toyota
Production System, Kaizen Events and I.S.O. 9002. A proven leader who
meets demanding schedules and builds high-performance teams.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
MAHLE INCORPORATED, Trumbull, CT 2005-2009
$40 million manufacturer of motor cylinders and pistons for commercial
applications
Production Manager
Led all production activities. Managed 101 employees and a $1 million
dollar budget. Implemented elements of lean manufacturing, Toyota
production system, and six sigma quality.
. Improving on-time delivery by 55%
. Reducing inventory by 50%
. Reducing direct labor by 15%
. Implemented elements of TPM which improved uptime
GOODRICH PUMP and ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS, West Hartford, CT 2003-2005
$100 million manufacturer of pumps and electronic controls for military and
commercial applications
Manufacturing Engineer/Team Leader
Managed the implementation of Visual Workplace, One-Piece Flow, and Kanbans
in the production assembly, test, and overhaul departments.
CORBIN RUSSWIN, INC., Berlin, CT 2000-2003
$100 million manufacturer of architectural hardware
Operations Manager
Led all production and maintenance activities. Managed 325 employees and a
$5 million budget. Implemented elements of Lean Manufacturing, Toyota
Production System, and Six Sigma Quality.
. Improving on-time delivery by 42%
. Reducing inventory by 50%
. Reducing direct labor by 12%
. Improving earnings (EBITA) by 13%
VDO CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., Cheshire, CT 1999-2000
$70 million manufacturer of actuators, sensors and electronic modules
Manufacturing Manager
Led all production activities associated with the Intake Manifold Runner
Control for Ford Motor Corporation.
. Managed the transition of manufacturing to Juarez, Mexico.
ALLIED SIGNAL AEROSPACE CO., Cheshire, CT 1987-1999
Manufacturer of precision electro-mechanical guidance devices for military
applications
Team Leader, 5S Implementation (1998 - 1999)
Trained 385 employees in 5S and Visual Techniques.
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Plant Trouble Shooter (1997 - 1998)
. Put delinquent contracts in Rate Gyro, Gas Gyro, and Mark 50 Systems back
on schedule.
Pilot Team Leader, Toyota Production System, Gas Gyro (1996 - 1997)
. Implemented Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma
Quality
. Reducing direct labor by 40%
. Reducing work in process inventory by 95%
. Reducing work space by 30%
Operations Manager (1995 - 1996)
Coordinated manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, materials, facilities,
and safety activities.
General Supervisor, Gas Gyro (1994 - 1995)
Managed the production activities of three Gas Gyro programs. Supervised
two assistant production supervisors, a production planner, two technicians
and an electrical engineer.
. Achieved 115% On-time delivery of all production contracts
. Completed a customer process audit, resulting in being named a Certified
Supplier for Hughes Missile Systems.
. Led the Employee Involvement Committee, resulting in a 25% reduction in
union grievances.
General Supervisor, Rate Gyro (1990 - 1994)
Led production activities of four manufacturing departments in the Rate
Gyro programs. Supervised eight supervisors and technicians and 300 multi-
shift employees.
. Implemented Continuous Flow Manufacturing Techniques, resulting in 99% On-
time delivery of all production contracts.
Supervisor (1989 - 1990)
Managed the on-time delivery of thirty contracts. Managed a staff of three
assistant supervisors and 150 employees.
. Achieved 100% On-time delivery of all major delinquent contracts.
Assistant Supervisor (1987 - 1989)
Managed the Rate Gyro Rework Department and Field Return Restorations.
. Implemented a Rework Team to organize documentation, equipment, and
training of personnel, resulting in a 30% improvement in revenue from
parts reworked.
EDUCATION
Graduate Studies - Business Administration, University of New Haven
BS in Business Administration - Management Major, Post College 1987-
1990
AS in Industrial Management, Waterbury State Technical College 1983-
1987
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