Manager Manufacturing

Frederick E. Howe, MBA

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**** ******* ****** 315-***-****

Phoenix, NY 13135 *********@*****.***

Career Overview

Senior level manufacturing professional with strong Leadership and interpersonal skills gained

through progressively responsible assignments from first line Supervisor to Plant Manager. A

keen desire to achieve superior results through teamwork and personal dedication.

Areas of knowledge & Experience

Lean Manufacturing Operations Management

Maintenance Management Facilities Engineering

Environmental Health and Safety Business Financials

Quality Systems Labor Law

Project Planning Process Engineering

Professional Experience

Berkshire Precision Tool LLC Pittsfield, Ma. Jan.2006 t o March 2009

Plant/Site Manager

Manufacturer of premium Carbide end mills, burrs, and drills. Oversaw all facets of the

Manufacturing operation and the facility. I reported directly to the owner who lived out of state.

• Implemented Lean Manufacturing resulting in: Reduced set up times, Established a

supermarket for 80% of finished goods, Increased production from 297,000 tools to

325,000 annually, Implemented TPM on all 28 precision grinders

• Developed capacity plans and strategies to support 20% growth in sales.

• Led a $2.5 million Capital Improvement plan to purchase new CNC machinery and

inspection equipment. Directed the purchase negotiations, delivery, and installation of

this equipment on time and below budget.

• Acted as the owner’s representative in all negotiations with local and state agencies.

• Motivated both hourly and salaried employees to embrace change and work together as a

team to achieve goals. Instilled discipline and accountability through open

communication and timely formal reviews.

• Authored and implemented a new attendance policy, dress code, work rules and

harassment policy for the 50 employee facility.

• Secured a $20,000 grant through Western Massachusetts Electric for lighting upgrades in

the factory.

• Member of the Board of Directors of the Berkshire Applied Technology Council and the

Taconic High

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Milsco Manufacturing Milwaukee, Wi. 2005-2006

Focused Factory Manager

Sole source seating supplier for Harley Davidson Motorcycle, John Deere, and Caterpillar tractors.

Directed all manufacturing, financial and quality functions of the 150 employee Harley Davidson

Focused Factory.

• Implemented Lean Manufacturing that improved delivery and reliability. Conducted

Kaizen events which yielded 25%+ improvements.

• Collaborated with Harley Davidson management to develop strategies which addressed

high seasonal demands and eliminate back orders.

• Established performance expectations and attainment goals for all manufacturing cells.

McQuay International Auburn, NY 2000- 2005

Manufacturer of build to order heating and air-conditioning equipment for the commercial, public

and institutional markets. Responsibilities included the Fabrication and Assembly, and

Maintenance departments. Direct supervision of 8 salaried team leaders supervising 247

unionized hourly associates.

Operations Manager (2001-2005) Promoted to oversee fabrication and assembly operations.

• Implemented visual pull systems / Kanbans to provide fabricated material to assembly.

• Conducted monthly Kaizen events to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce waste.

• Implemented cost controls to reduce spending and overtime costs by $50,000.

• Identified critical components and devised a strategy to offset high seasonal demand.

• Established a New York state apprenticeship program for maintenance employees.

Lean Manufacturing Manager (2000-2001)

• Established budget and hired personnel to form the Lean Manufacturing department.

• Developed training manual and procedures to guide teams during Kaizen events.

• Developed Plant layouts using cellular manufacturing to create flow manufacturing.

• Conducted detailed four-hour Lean Manufacturing training for 435 associates.

Additional Professional experience

Carrier Corporation (Carlyle Compressor) Syracuse, NY

Manufacturer of commercial and residential air conditioning equipment.

Production Superintendent, Maintenance Superintendent, Manufacturing Engineer,

Production Supervisor.

Production Superintendent directed the activities of five Supervisors and 85 union employees.

Maintained Safety, Quality, Production and discipline. As Maintenance Superintendent directed

the activities of 10 salaried supervisors, planners and clerks and 67 hourly technicians. Improved

OEE by 15%, reduced spending by $450,000 over a two year period. As Manufacturing Engineer

provided technical expertise to solve complex machining problems and determined proper

feeds/speeds. As Production Supervisor directed the actives of 30-45 hourly reports.

Education

Graduate- Master of Business Administration, Le Moyne College, Syracuse NY

Undergraduate- Manufacturing Management, Empire State College, Syracuse NY.

Adjunct Instructor- Empire State College (Current)

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