Management Engineer
Resume:
Danny E. Finley
Sapulpa, OK *4066
**********@*****.***
I am interested in pursuing a Manufacturing Team Supervisor position with a leading, results-oriented
organization that requires extensive technical and operations experience, strategic planning, system and
product design and development combined with broad-based labor management, employee relations, and
manufacturing production expertise. Also, I have experience in change and collaborative management
and team development and assessment. Given my background, I am confident that I have the
qualifications to assume a productive role within your organization. I offer:
• More than 20 years of experience in engineering, operations and management with a proven record
for developing streamlined procedures and new design elements to capture market share
• Skilled in training and coaching engineering teams and assessing performance while achieving
ambitious production schedules
• Technical expertise in manufacturing, production, design, development, modification, testing and
implementation in multiple environments
Because of my interest in your organization, I would appreciate an interview to learn more about career
opportunities with your company. At that time, we can discuss your immediate and long-term goals as
well as my ability to contribute to your company’s on-going success.
Sincere regards,
Danny E. Finley
Danny E. Finley
4113 Dogwood Place
Sapulpa, OK 74066
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Pursuing a position in industrial engineering, labor management or related role with a leading
organization utilizing extensive technical and operations expertise combined with proven team
development, project management, strategic planning and production skills in a growth-oriented, results-
driven environment.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Offering 20+ years of industrial engineering and scheduling with broad-based expertise in labor
management, team development, employee relations and operations to achieve ambitious production
schedules in a demanding, fast-paced arena:
- Labor Management - System/Process Design
- Strategic Planning - Collaborative Management
- Conflict Resolution - Negotiation
- Budgeting/Forecasting - Team Development
- Performance Assessment - Change Management
- Project Management - Operations
- Kaizen & Lean Programs - Presentations
- Manufacturing - Production/Scheduling
- Process Improvement - Communications
• Proven experience overseeing manufacturing production departments, reducing lead times by 75%
• Skilled in developing, training and coaching engineering teams, assessing performance and leading
production schedules ahead of deadline
• In-depth experience in material cost analysis, negotiating material and labor costs, budgeting,
forecasting and scheduling
• Skilled in testing and researching new products; excellent communications for presenting project
reports to executive level decision-makers
• Specialized experience managing multiple projects
• Skillful in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project; AutoCad; Quick Books; Oracle;
Outlook
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ramsey Winch Co., Tulsa, OK 1975 to 2008
Shipping Coordinator (2007 – 2008)
• Coordinate all domestic and international shipments, with accountability for all
documentation and the development of packaging standards
Industrial Engineer/Scheduler (2000 – 2007)
• Oversaw production and shipping departments with accountability for scheduling all
final assembly
• Created, implemented and maintained shop routings, streamlined procedures for
7,000 components
• Reduced lead times by 75% by designing assembly cell systems
• Reduced part lead times by 50% by developing machine cell systems
• Developed, supervised and trained staff of 40, assessed performance and managed
employee relations
• Provided leadership to multiple Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing projects with
accountability for presenting reports to executive management
• Interacted with Research and Development to develop and test new products
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor (1980 – 2000)
• Supervised manufacturing engineering department, overseeing all plant processes and
component routings
• Negotiated and quoted materials and labor costs for new and existing products
• Oversaw Tool & Die department, developing new tooling and products
• Utilized collaborative management expertise supervising manufacturing engineering,
tool & die and overseeing Plant Manager duties as necessary
• Participated in design and development of new products
• Expertise in change management and project coordination during transition of plant
operations to new facility
• Performed departmental budgeting and forecasting functions, as well as long range
capital expenditures reporting
• Participated in the design and functional specifications for new facility
Manufacturing Engineer (1975 – 1980)
• Created and implemented improved routing procedures for 5,000 components and
participated in design tooling for components
EDUCATION
Principles of Lean Manufacturing, Tulsa Technology Center 2004
Management & Computer Integrated Manufacturing classes, TCC 1999
Business & Accounting, Oklahoma State University 1975
PROFILE
Results-oriented…Technical Aptitude…Collaborative & Change Management Sound
Judgment…Ability to design systems/processes…Strong & Effective Problem-solving…
Excellent Communications…Innovative…Leadership skills
References Available Upon Request
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