EARL W.

EAVES

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Old Hickory, Tn 37138

615-***-**** cell

abq25j@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Intend to contribute a strong base of proven skills in project management,

supply chain procurement, purchasing, engineering, and production

supervision, experienced with Lean Manufacturing techniques, KAIZEN

activities and as a machinist to support the manufacturing operations of a

progressive organization.

MANUFACTURING SUMMARY

Offering a successful history of management-level accomplishments in

manufacturing environments. Seasoned in Lean Manufacturing and the KAIZEN

management philosophies. Has contributed significant cost savings to

company's bottom line through maximum utilization of equipment/materials,

effective manpower planing, implementing lean manufacturing techniques,

team building and development, boosting manufacturing productivity,

improving material flow, scrap reduction, effective equipment operation and

implementation of new technology. Procured a quality part at a competitive

price. Ensured all duties preformed are in the best interest of the

customer. Specific experience includes:

Project Management Possesses ability to interface with current customer

bases quoting, estimating, processing, and releasing purchase

orders received for spare parts side of business. Skilled at

resolving issues and maintaining margins and schedules.

Purchasing Possesses ability to procure quote/estimates for regulated

work, domestically and in the global markets. Properly maintain

up-to-date supplier files. Requisition subcontract work. Make

subcontract visits, perform Surveys, and verify any job they may

have in progress.

Production Control Possesses ability to review production reports to

determine problem areas with

Production procedures. -Monitor new procedures and evaluate

effectiveness.

-Define

production staffing through the use of Standard Work

Operations Improving worker/plant production by determining needs in

relation to manufacturing objectives and plan handling methods

to coincide with materials deliveries and machine utilization.

Personnel Skilled at developing and leading productive teams, resolving

issues and employee relations with union or non-union workers.

Computer Skills Windows XP, Word, Excel, AS 400 mainframe, PM 38

mainframe, HP mainframe, Solomon mainframe, and Soft Document

Systems. Solid Works, AUTOCAD, AutoVue, Edrawings, MPP,

VISHAL, EPICORE

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Wright Industries, Inc, Doerfer Companies.- Nashville, TN. March 1st, 1999-

April 3rd 2013

Project Manager-Spare Parts/Buyer- Machined Parts-Quoted and estimated all

spare parts to current customer base. Received purchase orders from current

customer bases and released work accordingly. Responsible for all customer

interfaces, shipments and invoicing as required. Maintained specified

profit margins as required reporting on ETC's and assuring all milestones

are meet. Quoted all machined details both regulatory and non-regulatory,

versus budgets associated with projects. Procured a quality part at a

competitive price, domestically and in global markets. Planned all work in

VISHAL Maintained up-to-date supplier files. Worked closely with WII

Engineering, Tool & Die Division, Applications, Build-To-Print, and Quality

Assurance to insure pricing and scheduling requirements during proposal

stages. Make subcontract visits as required, to perform surveys, and verify

progress of jobs. Answer supplier problems. Monitor Purchase Orders, daily

to maintain delivery schedules. Worked closely with WII project engineers,

Project managers, and quality assurance to perform dispositions on details

that are determined to be returned for a rejection and reworked in a timely

manner. Expedited all subcontracted details as well as details manufactured

in Wright shop. Attended and reported results in all Primavera scheduling

meetings. Played a major role in installation and debug and monitoring new

MPP SYSTEM and EPICORE. Responsible for generating and maintaining

manufacturing projected backlog and forecast reports to all Project

Managers, CEO, CFO and department managers on a weekly basis. Salary range

seventies.

Hennessy Industries, Inc.- LaVergne, TN. October 1994- February 1999

Production Supervisor(6/95-2/99). Coach and direct the activities of hourly

team members manufacturing

cells working with 70 different SKU's in a mixed model operation.

Additionally, manage the cells for

manufacturing of sheet metal fabrication, CNC Amada's (punch presses),

welding and paint line.

Team Leader responsible for the relocation of the manufacturing

operations from Bowling Green, KY to LaVergne TN. Managed physical

move, inventory planning, transportation, set-up and production

Began career with company as a Machinist charged with the set-up of

machines for part

production. Implemented SMED process to reduce setup time.

Promoted to Team Leader of the Brake Lathe assembly line after just

30 days, and then to

Production Supervisor based on demonstrated capability. Directly

responsible for the supervision of over 105 employees.

Experienced in directing numerous manufacturing areas including:

machining, assembly, maintenance, security and metal finishing. Salary

range mid forties.

Teledyne Advanced Materials- LaVergne TN. April 1989-June 1994

Set-Up Technician- Lead a team of six Machine Operators toward the daily

operations of manual and automatic presses to produce carbide cutting

inserts.

Worked in the set-up of machines utilizing carbide punches and dies.

Set-up and ran a variety if machines including Diamond Shapers,

Hustlers, CNC Hardniges,

Swages, 10 HVC, 1000 Ton Press, 40 ton Press, Sintering Furnaces, and

Retort Furnaces .

Maintained focus on quality control in a high volume environment.

Salary range - thirties

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Small Business Owner, Earl Eaves Construction, A Deck Above. 9/87-present

Unit Manager, Captain D's Seafood Restaurant, Murfreesboro, TN. 2/83-9/87

EDUCATION

VOLUNTEER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Gallatin, TN. A.A.S, Industrial

Engineering, 1986

HARTSVILLE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Hartsville, TN. Computer Programming

Certification, 1982

GALLATIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, Gallatin, TN. Graduate, 1982

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

- Skill Path Seminar, coaching and Teambuilding Skills for Managers and

Supervisors, 1998

- Foundations if Leadership, Eckerd College Management Development

Institute, 1996

- Eleven Lessons in Self-Leadership, Dr. Tom Peters, Dr. Steven Covey, Dr.

Denis Waitley, 1995

- Center for Manufacturing Technology, Dr. Hugh Kilgore, 1994

- Total Quality Management, Seminar, The Rogers Group, 1993

- The One Minute Manager, Workshop, 1987

- Managing Today's Workforce, Seminar, 1986

- I Am Number One!, Seminar, Dr. Jerry Silivovitz 1986

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Effectively developed set-up and machining skills for the following

equipment: Mazak HTC & GT's, CNC Grinders, Brown and Sharpe CNC Bar

Machines, 2 AC's,, 2 AB's, Wickman Bar Machines, Bore Heads, Gang Drills

and Taps, Radial Arm Drills, Spindle Drills, Large and Small Lathes.

AWARDS, HONORS, AND MEMBERSHIPS

Teledyne Firth Sterling, Employee of the Quarter, 1991

Manager of the Year, Shoney's Inc., 1987.

Member, Home Builders Association, 1988

Member, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, 1981, 1982

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