Technician Process

BRIAN D. CREWE

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Hendersonville, NC 28739

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H: 828-***-****

C: 828-***-****

I am a result driven professional with experience as a Production Supervisor in manufacturing. I have

additional experience as a Process Engineer and Process Technician. I am seeking to utilize my skills,

knowledge and achievements in this role to make a direct impact, as well as in similar capacities with

opportunities for growth in management-level positions in manufacturing operations.

EDUCATION:

Ashford University- B.A. Organizational Management 08/09-02/12

Honors: Summa cum Laude. G.P.A 4.00

Certificates: Manufacturing Certificate, Paulson Plastics Training Certificate, Welding Certificate.

Affiliations: Society of Plastic Engineers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

PLASTIC CONSULTING (Home-based); Hendersonville, NC (Part-time) 02/08-Present

• Lean manufacturing, processing, diagnosing and optimization, application, new tool start-up.

ARVATO DIGITAL SERVICES; Weaverville, NC 07/07-11/07

Supervisor/Process Technician/Group Leader:

• Process technician with group leadership experience in this high volume, team orientated

production facility. Group leader of (15) team members.

• Optimized processes in DVD replication of optical media discs used for video, gaming, data and

audio.

• Ensured adherence to production schedules using lean manufacturing concepts which optimized

flow and decreased waste, yielding annual cost savings.

• Troubleshoot equipment and process work flow issues during multiple change-over’s on

Sumitomo molding machines using a polycarbonate (PC) resin.

INNERTECH-MAGNA; Spartanburg, SC 02/07-05/07

Process Technician/Team Leader:

• Process technician that led a (10) member manufacturing cell team in producing interior

automotive door pillars in this (QS-9000) automotive plant.

• Teamed with various levels of management and staff to resolve production issues, made re-

tooling recommendations, evaluated and optimized processes to meet target cycle times.

• Responsible for performing all mold set-up and process changes on Engel molding machines.

INCOE CORPORATION; Troy, MI 09/04-06/06

Technical Specialist: (Company restructured, position eliminated)

• Provided Technical Service Support for Incoe Corporation a leading manufacturer in hot-runner

manifold systems that provide a variety of customized high cavity, high quality components for the

Plastics Industry.

• Engaged with management, process engineers and process technicians in the field and worked

with a variety of molding machines and engineering resins. Machines: Vandorn, Battenfeld,

Cincinnati, Husky, Engel, Sumitumo, Krauss Maffei). Resins: PP, PE, PS, PC, ABS, LCP, Nylon,

Acetyl and Sanoprene.

• Traveled from a home based office to attend new start-ups, troubleshoot existing systems in the

field (repairs- thermal couples, nozzles, tips). Worked with hot runner temperature control and

sequential valve-gated units manufactured by Incoe Corporation.

• Worked closely with the Service and Applications Engineering Departments to expedite timely

service, cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

DELPHI CONNECTION SYSTEMS-SPECIALTY ELECTRONICS; 09/03-09/04

Molding Supervisor/Manager (Unionized)/Process Technician: (Plant closing)

• Supervised 2nd shift molding and manufacturing operations consisting of (50) employees.

• Managed employees as a Molding Manager in the absence of current management.

• Produced automotive and medical products within this (QS-9001) lean manufacturing facility on

Battenfeld and Husky molding machines using PBT and LCP resins.

• Performed mold set-ups, process optimization, mold insert-cavity changes and replaced broken

tooling.

TYCO ELECTRONICS; Greensboro, NC 08/02-06/03

Lead Process Technician: (Better job opportunity)

• Involved in processing high-tech electrical connector components on Krauss Maffei, Mitsubishi

and Sumitomo molding machines for the automotive industry using a PBT resin, in this lean

manufacturing facility.

• Lead process technician and worked closely with engineering associates to improve key process

parameters that reduced machine cycle times, increased production, minimized scrap.

• Worked with RJG technology equipment with respect to process optimization and stabilization.

MORTON CUSTOM PLASTICS; Charlotte, NC 01/01-07/01

Process Technician: (Lay-off)

• Process technician in a (QS-9000) custom molding plant producing a variety of custom molded

products with an array of applications molded from Mitsubishi, Vandorn, Cincinnati machines

using PC, ABS, LCP, PP, PE. PS resins.

• Optimized processes to target cycle times with multiple core pulls and over molds.

VALEO AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (Formally General Motors Corporation); Rochester,

NY 09/83-12/99 (Company Buy-out)

Manufacturing Supervisor (Unionized) (4) years: Produced an assortment of actuator, wiper, engine

cooling and convenience products in a high-volume QS-9000, lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen plant.

• Supervised (35) employees within an engine cooling business focused on molding and cell

manufacturing teams. Developed, led, coached and provided technical support for plastic

injection processing, in a high volume manufacturing line including team leaders and hourly

personnel to ensure continuous improvement in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Empowered teams in team building, lean manufacturing concepts and value analysis.

• Member of a (CIT) Cost Improvement Team in which subsequently saved the company $500,000

annually for the reduction of scrap, downtime, process improvements and design changes.

Targeted material changes, implementation of Osco valve-gated technology for true fan balancing

and department lay-out restructuring added an additional $750,000 in annual cost savings.

Process Technician (12) years:

• Experienced process technician accountable for mold set-up, processing and quick change-over

from Vandorn and Cincinnati molding machines with emphasis on optimization, process flow,

synchronization, and increased productivity. Engineering material resins consisted of PP, PS, PE,

LCP and Nylon 6/6 and products produced: fans and shrouds, wipers, power door locks, blower

motor fans, and bottle washers.

TRAINING:

• Supervisory skills, pre-apprentice training (skilled trades), preventative maintenance, value

analysis, machine design and theory I and II, mechanical principles, engineering materials,

blueprint reading, technical math, college statistics, statistical process controls, lean

manufacturing concepts, 5s.

MILITARY: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS; Cherry Point, NC 06/77-06/81

Aviation Operations Technician (E-5) Sergeant: Honorable Discharge

• Flight scheduling, pilot qualifications, syllabus, correspondence, squadron training NCO.

• Accomplishments: Meritorious Service Award, Good Conduct Metal, Marine of the Month.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

MS Windows XP, Vista Home Premium, MS Outlook Express, MS Word 2007, MS Excel and Power

Point.

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