Manager Manufacturing
Resume:
Donald H. Steggall
***********@*****.***
319-***-**** Cell
Solon, IA 52333
319-***-**** Home
OBJECTIVE
To work for a Company that will utilize my experience in managing people,
building cohesive and proactive teams and directing the production
processes to increase output while ensuring optimum utilization of
resources.
STRENGTHS
. Qualified in all manufacturing disciplines, from RFP through delivery,
required to effectively manage today's production operations for a
customer focused manufacturing company.
. Leadership skills - persuasive, influencer, leader, negotiator and
delegator
. Proven supervisory skills, excellent team builder and motivator in
both union and non-union environments
. Proficient in using lean manufacturing principles to exceed production
expectations. Experienced in knocking down barriers to assure all
associates are given the opportunity to achieve their potential.
. Talents to kick off/manage cross-functional teams and multi-
disciplinary projects.
. Skilled at communicating to all levels of the organization in both
oral and written form.
. Experience in Microsoft Office applications, SAP, Lotus Notes and
other manufacturing systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Schneider Electric, Cedar Rapids, IA Senior Production Supervisor
2010-2012
. Directed a team of over 50 production associates skilled in the
operation of highly complex robotic welding equipment, laser engravers
and automated mechanical assembly.
. Initiated daily start of shift "Toolbox" meetings with each area to
assure communications between shifts leads to effective production
strategies and effective manpower utilization.
. Utilized Short Interval Management (SIM) to manage all areas. Team
leads updated hourly to goals.
. Provide leadership to assure that daily, weekly and monthly goals are
achieved. Deviations to plan are addressed immediately and corrective
actions implemented.
. Ensure quality, environmental and safety compliance programs are being
met. Member of the Safety Committee, Ergonomics and Green Team.
. Monitor labor utilization and efficiency and implement corrective
actions on deviations from standard. Responsible for all staffing
requirements and assuring required skill sets are achieved.
. Promoted flexibility of production resources to meet inconsistent
customer requirements.
. Communicate daily with all levels of management and all departments to
review schedules, personnel needs, quality and delivery.
Pickwick Manufacturing Services, Cedar Rapids, IA Senior Production
Supervisor 2005-2010
. Directed a team of 62 production associates skilled in laser, metal
fabrication and forming, welding, finishing and assembly, producing a
wide array of metal weldments and fabrications.
. Overall responsibility to coordinate the daily shop floor activities
of the Company for all three shifts, including production, quality,
materials, safety, cost and training of associates.
. Championed the implementation of the first work cells for the Company.
Results include 200% improvement in cycle time and exceeding cost
goals after previous years of negative results.
. Coordinated new product introductions onto the production floor.
Assure all support departments are knowledgeable in the project
requirements and milestones.
. Ensure quality, environmental and safety compliance programs are being
met. Member of the Safety Committee.
. Monitor labor utilization and efficiency and implement corrective
actions on deviations from standard. Responsible for all staffing
requirements and assuring required skill sets are achieved.
Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA Manager - Fabrication Operations
1988-2005
. Manager of Operations for a high-mix, low volume sheet metal,
machining, welding and finishing facility for an in-house
manufacturing operation with over 175 associates.
. Responsible for scheduling, CNC Programming, purchasing, inventory
control, production, warehousing and shipping within the fabrication
facility.
. Implemented pilot program for total supply chain management for
material procurement through distribution channels. Established
consignment program, reducing raw material value by 27% in the first
year.
. Championed the Lean Manufacturing effort, introducing Value Stream
Mapping concepts, root cause analysis and leading the implementation
in all production areas.
. Improved customer on time delivery from 92% to 99% in 9 months
utilizing Lean principles.
. Met severe budget constraints during downsizing operation.
. Supervised the inventory control team, improving accuracy from 97 to
99.8%.
. Directed the receiving / shipping team, improving dock to stock time
by 200%.
Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA Production Manager / Boeing Programs -
Fabrication Operations 1979-1988
. Principle liaison between Model Shop / Low rate initial production and
Internal Customer: Commercial Avionics, General Aviation Services and
Boeing Integration Services.
. Directed the resources of the Model Shop to align with requirements of
the assembly line.
. Met critical all goals established for the successful launch of the
Boeing 757 / 767 airframes. RC provided all cockpit and communication
equipment and all mechanical parts went through the Model Shop.
. Led the implementation of TQM into the Division to support the
requirements of our customers. Exceeded all established contractual
goals and timelines.
. Managed inventories for Commercial divisions, Fabrication and Company
supplies. Accuracy exceeded 98% goal for three consecutive years,
earning special dock to stock exemption from Boeing.
. Actively involved with engineering, purchasing, assembly, production
and upper management daily to update stat us of major initiatives.
EDUCATION AND SKILLS
BA - Manufacturing and Operations Management, University of Northern Iowa,
Cedar Falls, IA.
Certified in Lean Manufacturing Principles and Execution
Graduate of Quick Response Manufacturing Continuing Education Course,
University
of Wisconsin - Madison, WI.
Numerous quality and production courses (Quality Circles, CPI, TQM, JIT)
all leading up to Lean Manufacturing and Management
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Outlook, Lotus Notes,
SAP
1. Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or engineering technology,
business or similar. Yes University of Northern Iowa
2. Experience working in a fabricating plant(minimum 2 yrs). Over 20 years
experience in Sheet Metal, Machining, Assembly
3. Knowledge of plant safety requirements, including OSHA and EPA
regulations, and Lean manufacturing concepts. Extensive Lean training over
the past 15 years, working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations, plant
safety initiatives, ergonomics
4. Local or close enough for a short easy move(between Des Moines and Iowa
City). Yes, no problem
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