Manager Maintenance

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Massillon, OH 44646 E-mail *******@*****.***

Kim Earl Brown

Diversified Manufacturing Engineer-Process Improvements whose

Summary

experience is in medium and high volume mixed manufacturing in the

consumer products and commercial markets with an extensive background at

implementing improvements in manufacturing and business processes.

Demonstrated success in developing, implementing and managing cross

functional continuous improvement teams using Lean Sigma Principles to

improve quality, delivery and productivity.

Work experience Trained, coordinated and led multiple Kaizen Breakthrough Events using

the Lean Sigma process to increase throughput, improve quality and reduce

labor which led to an annual savings of more than $500,000 over multiple

production lines.

Proven track record at implementing cost reduction and quality improvement s

in high-mix manufacturing: machining, stamping, welding, fabrication,

assembly, packaging, inspection systems, material handling, adhesive

applications, and finishing.

Implemented and maintained FMEA’s, SOP’s, and TPM’s to support

standard operational processes, for multiple product lines with sales totaling

$250M /yr.

Responsible for the manufacturing process engineering functions in an

automotive (heavy truck) assembly environment, a high volume appliance

manufacturing process and a medium and high volume sheet metal fabrication

process.

Project implementation and management. Lean Manufacturing background.

Qualifications Certified Lean Sigma Applicator / TBM 2005 and ISO 9001

Proficient in all Microsoft Office platforms, Project Management and

Computer Skills

AutoCAD LT

Continued development of technical and leadership capabilities.

Career Objective

University of Akron, B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology

Education

Memberships and Society of Manufacturing Engineers Canton Chapter 110

Chairman `06; Treasurer `07,`08&`09

Affiliations

Work History

Greer Industries Corporation 7/2008 - 11/2008

Dover, Ohio

Plant Engineer

Led a focused team in achieving operational excellence in equipment and facilities maintenance by

implementing total productive maintenance, predictive and preventative maintenance tools and procedures.

Managed the implementation of capital projects: Mills; Slitters; Furnaces; Cranes; Utilities; Waste Water

Systems; Facility reconfigurations

Wayne Dalton Corporation 1998-2008

Mt. Hope, Ohio

Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Led a technical team in developing and installing process automation, involving: assembly, packaging, metal

stamping, welding, roll forming, stretch forming, bonding, finishing and material handling.

Responsible for the production launch and maintenance of all new products and engineering changes over

multiple product lines.

Led a relentless and continuous pursuit of the reduction of process variation in a high volume door

manufacturing line resulting in a 35% reduction in scrap; 50% impro vement in productivity, and a 75%

improvement in deliveries.

Led 8 Kaizen events in 2007; 5 in 2006 and 2 in 2005 and 2008.

supervised 4 tool and die journeymen

Led numerous assembly automation projects involving: PC’s; PLC’s; lasers; machine vision; robot ics; auto

screw feeders/drivers; adhesive applications; packaging; inspection and measurement technologies

Crown / Transpro Corp 1995-1998

Wooster, Ohio

Process and Facilities Engineering Manager

Supported the development and maintenance of cellular focus factory teams for metal stamping, forming,

welding, finishing, assembly and packaging operations

Managed the engineering content for an ISO 9001 implementation

Managed the equipment and facilities maintenance programs. Installed predictive maintenance activities

using: thermography; oil analysis; and root cause analysis tools.

Led the development and implementation of an operator training and pay for skill certification program in a

unionized environment.

Frigidaire / Electrolux AB 1994-1995

Springfield, TN.

Manager of Equipment and Facilities Maintenance

Responsible for the maintenance function of all equipments (annealing and porcelain curing ovens; multiple

800 ton progressive stamping, welding, powder coat finishing, production testing) and facilities in a high

volume appliance (ranges) manufacturing process.

Managed the implementation of a Predictive Maintenance program covering 225 critical equipments.

Volvo Truck Corp. 1983-1994

Orrville, Ohio

Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Managed the industrial support functions for the assembly process design, launch and maintenance of a

$25M truck assembly plant. Designed, purchased and installed: axle, frame and cab assembly operations;

chassis paint system; engine prep and installation; final test dynamometer and repair facility.

Supervised the plant engineering functions for a truck cab fabrication and finishing operation. Duties

included: stamping die design; die installation procedures; die monitoring/maintenance procedures; cab

assembly process design; creation and maintenance of standard operating and pr ocess validation procedures.

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