Ed Dailey

•*** Stoney Creek Road NW • Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 • E-mail: abnoqf@r.postjobfree.com• Cell: 319-***-****•

Professional operational executive in manufacturing management experienced in team

building in a continuous improvement process, by waste elimination and cost containment

leading to a proven track record of results that demonstrate a difference to an improved P/L

by improving Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.

Professional Experience:

Operations Manager

Midland Forge, Division of Columbus McKinnon, Cedar Rapids, IA 2005 - 2008

Drop Forge Manufacturer of hooks, shackles, lifting components to exacting specifications and

machine processing parts to specific customer demands for the overhead lifting and material

handling markets in domestic, export, private and government sectors. Responsible for 3 shifts,

170 people, safety, equipment, delivery, employee development, strategic communication, and

lean implementation.

• Reduction of injuries by 78% for last year. Greatest improvement ever on record for

Midland in a 12 month period – Receiving Forging Industrial Award Recognition

• Updated all OSHA programs into compliance in first year by directing a new EHS

position

• Productivity for last quarter improved by 5%

• Sales up by 5% over last year and delivery improved by 25 % for the 1st quarter of

this year by implementation of forecasting

• Reduced absentees by 50% with policy development and discipline

• Implementation of over 2 million in capital in 3 years and 1.3 million planned for next

fiscal year making Midland one of CM’s main investments

• Savings of over $90,000 annually in Electricity in one capital project alone! Joint

project with Alliant Energy Power Company – Performance Edge Contract

• Managing an operating budget exceeding 8 million dollars staying below target

• Successful in transferring work from our plant to training another plant to run our

product line with the quality, delivery, and cost needed. To offer flexibility and expand

capacity and improve delivery

Plant Manager

Waterloo Tent and Tarp Company, Waterloo, IA 2000 - 2004

Manufacturer of Tents and Shade Structures for the entertainment, amusement, Water- Park,

and carnival industries. Responsibilities included all product development, computer drafting,

production facets, policy development, and strategic planning implementation. Day to day

accountable for reliable ship dates, safe work environment, quality products. Promoted from

production manager2002.

• Reduced injuries to zero for 2002. Improving mod rate to better negotiate rate for

workers compensation. They had been using a consultant and were able to save thousands

annually

• Documented OSHA programs, trained, audited, and complied with inspections

• Reduced inventory by 20%. Eliminated all airfreight of incoming raw materials by

forecasting and tracking customer demands

• Reduced warranty claims and issues by 50% by policy development, quality reviews,

and engineering changes holding sales and customers accountable

• Established part numbering system to accurately track costs, vendor quality,

modifications, and consistent ordering

• Organized drawing files both digitally and hard copies for reference to Standard

Operating Procedures Developed job descriptions for all levels, implemented pay scales and

evaluation procedures

• Improved the production scheduling system to a committed delivery time. Reduced

delivery errors from 20% to 0.2%

• Documented usages for bills of materials, elements of labor operations, and time

studies to reduce direct labor costs

Ed Dailey

•320 Stoney Creek Road NW • Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 • E-mail: abnoqf@r.postjobfree.com• Cell: 319-***-****•

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Independent Consulting Contractor

Self-Employed, Darien, IL 1999-2000

Consulting, advising and developing change in organizations that had nowhere else to go

after Fabrico closed and sold its divisions. I offered my services and assistance to

organizations Fabrico had served as I also evaluated whether this was the right career move

for me or not.

• Load Hog - Aided in design and material development. Assisted in establishing new

manufacturing techniques and material procurements for an inflatable dump kit for pickup trucks

• Plastic Welders Association - Aided in technical assistance to the members needing

individual attention for specific projects, including process control, quality assurance, OSHA

compliance, and Workman’s Compensation

• American Components Inc. – Organized and developed tooling and product designs for

medical bed manufacturer. Established time measurements for standards in routings of labor

operations

• Confidential – Developed and implemented written OSHA standards and provided

assistance during audits for a government contractor. These include onsite training, testing, and

equipment calibrations. Turned significant problem around under deadline and below budget

• Sundome Inc. – Designed production plant layout, moved equipment, engineered

electrical and space requirements. Provided drawings, established inventory quantities and

locations, provided preliminary budgets

• Achidatex – Developed production process for a product approval for the Israeli

medical market. Developed market distribution supply network for the Israeli department of

defense. Worked with quality assurance to establish compliance to all regulations

Vice President of Operations

Fabrico Manufacturing Corporation – Chicago, IL 1995-1999

Manufacturer of flexible containment products. Medical products, military dry storage, tank

liners and custom products for industry and agriculture. Responsibilities included human

resources, production management, quality assurance, engineering, purchasing, and

accounting functions. P/L, product development, customer liaison.

• 25% reduction of union arbitrations and grievances by effective contract negotiation,

and thorough human resource investigations

• Designed and implemented a new employee handbook

• Established and implemented Equal Opportunity and OSHA compliance programs

• Staffed and trained production force after acceptance of $14 million dollar Dept of

Defense contact

• 97% reduction of injuries, from 56 per year to 2, then maintained to yield 88%

reduction of worker’s compensation premium saving over $300,000 per year

• 10% production increases through education and continuous improvement techniques

• Defended compliance in ADA, FMLA, and Discrimination charges with the Department

of Labor

• 6-day turnaround reduction and significant error decrease for cost estimations by

designing a computerized quotation program

• Secured and implemented purchase and installation of MRP-based manufacturing

network system

• Established production facilities and requirements for US Army and Israeli government

regulations for installation in Doha, Qatar and Tel Aviv, Israel

Ed Dailey

•320 Stoney Creek Road NW • Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405 • E-mail: abnoqf@r.postjobfree.com• Cell: 319-***-****•

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Plant Manager

M-C Industries, Inc. Monticello, IA, 1979 – 1995

Manufacturer of flexible vinyl, industrial, medical and custom product applications, working

with Harley Davidson, American Hospital, 3M Company, Mary Kay Cosmetic, and Scott

Aviation. To develop product that employed Kevlar or padding, from carrying cases to seats.

Responsible for P/L, 160 people, equipment, accounting, HR, facility, quality, schedule at this

location.

Plant Manager, 1989 - 1995

• Produced record production levels with the largest growth, lowest cost and lowest

injury incident in company history

• Worked with various manufacturing locations (3) to improve safety incidents and

training procedures improving safety ratings at their locations

• 15% reduction of direct labor costs and 10% reduction of operating budget

• Integrated production processes from various manufacturing locations to standardize

for entire company

Assistant Plant Manager, 1985-1989

• Launched quality assurance programs for Harley Davidson, 3M, Texas Instruments,

Mac Tools, and Mary Kay Cosmetics. Through statistical process implementation and testing

improving vendor and customer partnership relations

• Developed written handbook specific for plant site with corporate office

• Implemented job descriptions and performance appraisals specific for plant site

• Improved efficiency of production through staff training, development, empowerment,

and creation of a stable work environment. Removed all time clocks, reducing absentees and

creating a loyal and dedicated workforce

Research, Development and Quality Control Manager, 1979-1985

• Addressed all governmental regulatory offices to maintain FDA (medical products),

EEO, and OSHA compliance

• Enhanced manufacturing capabilities by developing new products and introducing new

materials and techniques with equipment and material introductions

• Established quality control laboratory to perform product testing, complete

documentation for master device files

• Established production files for review of quality issues and corrective action reports

• Expanded to incorporate cost reduction methods and documentation of engineering

changes

Education

BBA, Marketing, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Leadership Certification Program, UNI 2006

Continued Educational Units - CEU in various applied disciplines in relation to

manufacturing, quality, engineering, human resources, time management, and

forecasting.

Summary:

People our are greatest resource, we have to invest in education, not just the formal kind,

but also the sharing of knowledge and explain that value is not always a decision that is

based on cost. We have to educate them on new methods, equipment, techniques,

competition, materials, etc. Communication is key. They have to understand the vision.

In being results oriented we should explain to the associates why, we have to take time to

communicate, we have to walk the walk. I am committed to meet those needs, to meet

with the customer, help them and find out what is needed and on the other put that into

words and action – a plan that the people on the floor can understand and put into action.

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