Manager Plant

Alan Scott Betz

***** *. ***** ***. ******** MO *4078

Email: ****@********.***

Phone: 816-***-****

Cell: 816-***-****

Career Objective: To find a position that utilizes my three main strengths at a Company that truly embraces Continuous Im-

provement. These three strengths are:

Tremendous machining expertise. This is real-world, in-depth knowledge of machining processes based on 20-plus

years of hands-on experience that yields results. I am very skilled at applying Lean Principles to machining operations that

have positive impact on the bottom line.

Gifted leadership ability. I have been able to achieve great success by achieving buy-in at multiple levels. Great things

can be accomplished if everyone is headed towards a common goal.

Business acumen. I think strategically as well as practically. I have been able to hit both short and long-term objectives

through a combination of the following – a blend of innovative thinking, effective communication, and the ability to inspire

people to strive for higher heights of productivity.

Experience

Manufacturing Manager, Triumph Structures – Kansas City

Grandview, MO

An AS9100 certified aerospace component manufacturer employing approximately 180 associates in a four-building campus. Core com-

petencies include CNC machining and assembly of Aerospace components. Highlights of this tenure include:

Technical Enhancements

Development of a Titanium machining cell

Altered the existing machining strategy, used modern high-feed and plunge cutting techniques and poka-yoked the machining

process. Bottom line is that this cell is currently producing parts in approximately 1/3 of the previous cycle time with an extraordi-

narily low scrap rate.

Managerial Enhancements

The Company is divided into two major divisions. One of these divisions had been carrying the financial burden for the past several

years, with the other at a loss. Under my direction, both divisions are now profitable.

Director of Manufacturing, Dew Technologies

Fairborn, OH

Dew Tech was a very reputable ISO 9001/2000 and ISO 13485 certified medical implant manufacturer employing approximately 60 associates. Highlights

of this tenure include:

Technical Enhancements

Numerous improvements to existing product line that improved profitability and opened up capacity. This high-tech shop used Swiss-

turn, 5-axis mill, sinker and wire EDM, and multi-axis grinding, programmed via UniGraphics and PartMaker, to produce their product.

This position was heavily weighted with engineering responsibilities that included, in addition to directly managing the

processing/programming/fixture design, interaction with our customers’ Design Engineers. I would suggest enhancements that would

ensure ease of manufacture, and work with them through the design phase and into new product launch.

Managerial Enhancements

A main focus of this tenure was to establish the infrastructure required to grow the Company. I implemented and developed

all of the departments required to allow the Company to grow, including Production Control (ERP/MRP ShopTech E2), Estimating,

Contracts, Maintenance, etc. The end result was that as the Company doubled in size (moved from $400K/month to $1M/month), we

avoided the traditional “growing pains” by having the team in place to successfully navigate through the growth.

Plant Manager, Universal Precision Products

Akron, OH; 1988-2001

Job shop and custom design/builder of industrial equipment. Highlights of this tenure include:

Technical Enhancements

Developed in-depth machining and welding process strategies, for both new and existing product.

Managerial Enhancements

Implemented a bonus program (utilizing lean manufacturing techniques) that dramatically impacted the bottom line.

Education

Four-year degree from the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA). Graduated as “Journeyman Machinist”

with a near-perfect GPA in 1994.

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