Robert Rice

*** ****** ******, *** *, Wernersville, PA 19565

Cell: 610-***-****

ac0bns@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Manufacturing Supervisor Manufacturing Processes Technical Troubleshooting Training & Development Resourceful and

results-oriented engineering technician with significant leadership experience in directing the manufacturing of medical

devices. Track record of successful technical troubleshooting and employee training and supervising. Specific expertise in

medical device plastics extrusion, tipping, assembly, uv bonding, ultrasonic welding, thermoforming, injection and insert

molding. Skilled at developing solid relationships with employees and management to improve organizational effectiveness

and a willingness to roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty.

HIGHLIGHTS

Manufacturing Processes Protocols Quality Assurance Compliance with GMPs

Equipment Verification & Validation Extrusion, Experience in value stream mapping

Training and Development Dedication to product quality

Tipping, & Molding Medical Device Plastics

Scheduling & Supervision

Technical troubleshooting ISO 9000 Proficiency

Process Control Development Regulatory Compliance

Tooling Experience IS0 1345 Compliance

Preventative maintenance Experienced in production

scheduling

Knowledgeable of quality control standards

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Contributed to an 5% increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and

administration.

Supervised first shift operations and more than 30 production and assembly line staff.

Developed a training procedure for Setup/operators which was used to monitor, train and help in the decision

making process on an employees qualifying or disqualifying an employee.

EXPERIENCE

TELEFLEX MEDICAL

Reading, PA

General Manufacturing Supervisor 11/2007 to Current

Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions. Plan, direct, and coordinate daily

manufacturing operations for medical equipment in accordance with company production objectives and quality

requirements.

Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities, allocating tasks, and preparing schedules to create positive work

environment.

Foster high standards of productivity by cultivating effective employee/supervisor communications and providing

positive performance reinforcement.

Consistently administer policies and procedures, promoting safe use of equipment, identifying issues, and

recommending process improvements.

Responsible for training and qualifying all setup personnel for key positions in the injection molding and extrusion

areas.

Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department.

Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations.

Operated all equipment throughout manufacturing process to back-fill.

ARROW INT

Wyomissing, PA

General Manufacturing Supervisor 09/2005 to 10/2007

Plan, direct, and coordinate daily manufacturing operations for medical equipment in accordance with company

production objectives and quality requirements.

Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities, allocating tasks, and preparing schedules to create positive work

environment.

Foster high standards of productivity by cultivating effective employee/supervisor communications and providing

positive performance reinforcement.

Consistently administer policies and procedures, promoting safe use of equipment, identifying issues, and

recommending process improvements.

Interviewed potential and recommended new hires Trained and developed employees for setup roles in injection

molding, needle assemblies, ultrasonic welding and assembly areas.

Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department.

ARROW INT

Wyomissing, PA

Manufacturing Engineering Technician 02/2004 to 10/2005

Troubleshot and resolved technical issues and process problems, outsourcing repair as necessary Assisted current

managers, supervisors, and engineering staff in all facets of medical device production Collaborated with R&D in

implementing processes, running validations, and conducting product and process control operations Operated all

equipment throughout manufacturing process to back-fill.

Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department.

Experience with the following resins ABS Polycarbonate Polystyrene Nylon Glass Filled High density Polyethylene

Polypropylene Isoplast.

Coordinated and developed new product design in collaboration with engineering staff.

ARROW INT

Wyomissing, PA

Lead setup 02/2000 to 02/2004

Responsible for setting up the following processes; Injection molding machines, Needle assembly machines, plasma

welding machines, tig welders, spring wire coiling machines, Ultrasonic welding equipment, UV bonding

equipment, electrode grinding machines, die resurfacing machines, testing and processing new molds and molding

machines, thermoforming machines used in making of trays.

Training of operators see setup persons for all of the areas listed above Operated all equipment throughout

manufacturing process to back-fill.

Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department.

Worked with the following types of machines; Boys Molding machines Nissei Molding machines Newbury Molding

machines IPC Molding machines Arburg Molding machines Rotary assembly machines Sprue pickers and

Conveyers.

Collaborated with the engineering team to adjust and modify production equipment.

ARROW INT

Wyomissing, PA

Components parts maker 03/1983 to 01/2000

Operating injection molding machines, rotary tippers, grinding machines accupen assembly machine, punch presses,

welding machine, tipping machines, assembly processes, tipping machines, ultrasonic washing, rotary assembly

machines, spring wire grinding machines, spring wire welding and j-bending machines, spring wire coiling

machines, ultrasonic welding machines, uv bonding machines, needle assembly machines.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 1980

Reading High School, Reading, Pa

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE

SUPERVISORY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS PAULSON INJECTION MOLDING COURSE QUICK

CHANGEOVER / SET-UP REDUCTION SCIENTIFIC INJECTION MOLDING TECHNOLOGY TELEFLEX

ETHICS TELEFLEX DIVERSITY SPC TRAINING TELEFLEX WORKPLACE RESPECT

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