Project Manager Design Engineer

Victor Portincaso

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An accomplished, versatile, high-impact leader in Procurement

Proven track record for implementing project strategies that result in improvement to productivity, efficiency and

profitability. An excellent communicator who can translate complex data between technical and business units.

Technically innovative and successful at developing optimal solutions, process planning, and managing through to

completion. Especially skilled at moving new business ideas from original concept to implementation. Flexible to

change priorities; strong troubleshooting and problem resolution expertise.

Extensive professional experience and skills, including:

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Managing Domestic & Global Projects Purchasing and Negotiating

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Developing Processes & Solutions Consulting on a Technical Level

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Maximizing Customer Satisfaction Sourcing & Evaluating Suppliers

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Communicating Effectively at All Levels Coordinating Technical Services

Comprehensive industry knowledge in automotive, electronics, consumer goods, assembly, packaging, food

processing and quality systems. Experienced in working with companies outside of the United States.

Skilled in Project Management, Strategic planning, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Techniques, Crisis

Management, Problem Solving, Customer/Vendor Liaison, Leadership/Motivation, TQM, QS 9000, ISO 9001, SPC,,

SAP, FMEA, JIT, MRP, ERP, PPAP, CAD/CAM, HP solids, CADKEY, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite / Project

Manager.

Professional Background

Supplier Manager

Molex, Inc. (electronic connectors) Lisle, IL 2000 – 2009

• Successfully led project that required the creation of a process that provided technical contract services to the

product development, marketing and production groups. Resulted in a seamless process that brought products

online from design to market.

• Worked with various business units in product development to develop most effective design for cost efficient

manufacturing. Received two awards for developing the product of the quarter and one for product of the year.

• Managed relationships between the Molex plant in Little Rock and component suppliers. Led to enhancement of

suppliers production requirements needed to deliver products to plant with superior quality and on-time

delivery.

• Conducted analysis for transfer team to determine the financial benefits of transferring product manufacturing

to different regions in an effort to reduce costs. The transfer of 8 product lines to low-cost manufacturing

locations, reducing costs 40%.

• Effectively managed 10-15 complex projects concurrently. Achieved on-time completion while maintaining strict

budgets.

• During company reorganization and consolidation of departments, integrated the tool procurement department

processes and procedures into the tool engineering department. Trained department personnel on all

procedures and responsibilities.

Project Manager /Department Supervisor

Sunbeam Health Division (weight scales) Bridgeview, IL

1999 – 2000

• Collaborated directly with business units to assess the technical impact of production requirements and to

reach a consensus on alternative solutions when necessary in an effort to develop a consistent yet flexible

production system.

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• Managed the tool room personnel. Evaluated, guided and mentored employees in refining their skills,

improving tool quality, reducing tool failures and providing Sunbeam with a reliable skilled labor force.

• Provided technical expertise on new project processes to mangers of multiple departments. Providing a smooth

transition of new products that were brought on line

Project Manager & Sr. Design Engineer

C. M. Products (foil and plastic food containers) Lake Zurich, IL

1994 – 1999

• Supervised a project team assigned to create a process to increase hourly production output. Successfully

improved the production process through the use of lean manufacturing practices that identified bottlenecks

and eliminated waste.

• Created a tracking system for new products that identified causes for delays. Helped to determine where

improvements were needed allowing new product teams to achieve on-time delivery even when the project

parameters changed.

• Supervised an engineering and production team to develop a solution for a new product design. Developed

process using existing equipment allowing 10% increase in container volume saving $100,000 in capital

expenditure costs.

Plant Process & Design Engineer

Durable, Inc. (foil and plastic food containers) Schaumburg, IL

1991 – 1994

• Formulated a floor plan design to improve operations. Presentation of this plan to management allowed for the

streamlining of floor activities and flow of product on production floor reducing staging time from 2 hrs. to 1 hr.

• Identified a scrap recovery system as new technology. Coordinated and managed the required activities for

installation which led to a 25% improved scrap recovery rate.

• Created, designed and engineered the production of two product concepts for Durable Inc. Completion led to

the company obtaining patents and a 10% increase in revenue.

General Manager

Precision E. D. M. (contract tooling for production) Elgin, IL 1990 – 1991

• Administered systems and procedures to improve efficiencies and increase output of a struggling tool shop.

Succeeded by reassigning employees and eliminating wasted effort. Improvements created a 60% profitability

increase in one year.

• Created a plan and worked with the sales department to bring a new program on line in 30 weeks for a tier 1

automotive customer. The successful implementation of the program resulted in the company gaining a new

customer.

• Planned, proposed and administered the reorganization of procedures and processes. Saved time and costs on

fabrication resulting in improved customer satisfaction and generating an increase of 40% in new business.

Education & Training

B. S. – Management of Technology / TQM (Total Quality Management), Kennedy Western University, 2001.

Additional training in statistical process control, negotiating techniques, manufacturing scheduling, metal forming,

leadership education & training (Dynamic Developments Inc.), mechanical design technology, and Theories of

Constraints (Goldrath Institute).

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