JEFFREY ARMSTRONG
*** ******* ****** **., ********, WV 25213
H: 304-***-**** *******@********.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven planning and operations management professional. Offering 25 years of
progressive lean manufacturing experience with professional and exceptional
communication, problem solving and leadership skills.
SKILLS
Lean Manufacturing and Design Mechanical component design
Multi-Operations Management Mechanical engineering
Project planning and development Cause and effect analysis
OSHA regulations Strong leadership abilities
WORK HISTORY
CHEM VALLEY MACHINE, INC.
Mechanical Designer Nitro, WV August 1995 - August 2017
Mechanical design experience with centrifuge, gear box, and pump rebuild and repair and IRD
balancing.
Assisted drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-
assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
Conducted research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of
equipment, components and systems.
Led project scheduling and budgeting to successfully and quickly complete engineering projects.
Set technical direction on complex projects to level 1-3 Engineers.
Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentor to junior engineers, designers and
technicians.
CHEM VALLEY MACHINE INC.
Vice President Of Manufacturing Nitro, West Virginia August 1995 - Current
Managed 22,500 square foot office space employing 17 workers.
Managed two (2) chemical plant expansion projects 6 month completion date.
Overtime reduced by 40%.
Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost
reduction.
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.
CHEM VALLEY MACHINE, INC,
Machine Shop Foreman Nitro, WV May 1993 - Current
Assigned appropriate manufacturing supervisor, assembler and operator duties.
Hired and trained staff.
Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.
Developed an effective preventative maintenance schedule for all shop equipment.
Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions
and tolerances.
Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills, planers, shapers and grinders.
CHEM VALLEY MACHINE, INC.
Certified Machinist/Welder Nitro, West Virginia, United States January 1991 - August 2017
Overhauled heavy machinery pumps, fans, governors and gear reducers.
Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment.
Detected and reported malfunctions and out-of-tolerance machining.
Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine dimensions
and tolerances.
Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to
specifications.
Gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding
and submerged arc welding.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Criminal Justice
West Virginia State University
Dunbar, WV