Mark Kearis

Email: aboxoz@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** *** ******* ***

City: Montague

State: MI

Zip: 49437

Country: USA

Phone: 231-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: 65

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MARK A. KEARIS 5879 Old Channel Trl. Montague, MI 49437 aboxoz@r.postjobfree.com 231-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY An accomplished Manufacturing Specialist with solid leadership experience in redesigning diversified production and assembly environments. Background includes continuous operation improvement initiatives, team development and new product introductions. Well developed problem-solving, communication and project management skills. Results oriented and key contributor to improving operation efficiency, product quality and cost effectiveness.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Alcoa Howmet Whitehall Castings 2008 - Present A leading producer of complex investment-cast turbine components for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industry. Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance supervisor responsible for developing a work team, that strives for continuous improvement, on time delivery, and meeting safety goals.

Responsible for responding to production breakdowns and reducing production breakdowns.

Developing PMs to reduce the downtime production experiences.

METALDYNE 2002 to 2003 A manufacturer and integrator of metal-based components, assemblies and modules for chassis, engine, driveline and transmission applications. Continuous Improvement Advisor Manufacturing supervisor responsible for developing self-directed work team, and a culture that strives for continuous improvement.

Facilitate weekly production work team meetings designed to target areas for improvement to meet organizational goals.

Lead two Kaizen events that resulted in a reduction of operating cost for the 3.3L engine line, through elimination of waste, by $250,000 annually.

Developed Lean implementation program for Middleville Operations.

HERMAN MILLER, INC. 1998 to 2001 A $2 billion leading international manufacturer of furniture systems and seating. Manufacturing Engineer/Continuous Improvement Team Leader MARK A. KEARIS Page Two Continuous improvement team leader/Manufacturing Engineer Responsible for managing and leading Lean Manufacturing Improvement initiatives on shop floor and new product introductions.

Streamlined assembly process in components area freeing 15,000 square feet of manufacturing space allowing the additional manufacturing of new products generating $10 million in gross sales in 18 months.

Facilitated the redesign and consolidation of two panel lines reducing the need for floor space and team member involvement.

The Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly processes with the New Product Focus Team ensuring minimal waste in the value chain for new product lines.

BESSER LITHIBAR 1996 - 1998 Designs and manufactures material handling equipment for the concrete block industry worldwide. Associate Project Engineer/Machine Designer Coordinate projects from proposal, design, manufacturing and installation.

Developed schedule for design, detailing, manufacturing and installation of material handling systems meeting and exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Provided customers with consulting expertise in the redesign of standard and new machines simplifying their material handling needs.

Supervised drawing detailers, manufacturing, and assembly. Approved all drawings for release and insured equipment met customer specifications.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Worked for Industrial Screw Products as a Plant Manager (1992 -1993) performed quoting on new jobs and recommended pricing to company president for approval, tracked financial results, and supervised daily production and shipping requirements. I also, worked for A.T. & G. Company as an Assistant Production Manager (1987-1992) implementing a new MRP system and managed all inventory, scheduling and production. Provided customers with production scheduling and shipping information.

EDUCATION Education includes coursework in Manufacturing Engineering through Western Michigan University and Mechanical Design through Henry Ford Community College. Continuing my education in Business Management from Cornerstone University.

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE AutoCAD through Release 14 Mechanical Desktop Microsoft Project Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

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