Steve A Goldmann
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Michigan City IN ac3ikk@r.postjobfree.com
46360
PROFILE
A Manufacturing professional, with an outstanding background in Lean and Six Sigma
Manufacturing. A proven leader, with knowledge of APQP procedures, QMS and ISO. Knowledge of
machining, casting, molding, assembly, forging and specialty alloys. I grow business through a
thorough understanding of Man Method and Machine and their relationship in a quality process.
Currently utilizing my outstanding continuous improvement knowledge to lead a green field refractory
facility to best in class.
NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
• Developed, implemented and conducted a thorough lean program for all levels of the
organization
• Developed and implemented ergonomic assessment and risk assessment program for current
mfg process and new process development
• Turned a building that ran in the red for 5 consecutive years into a profit center posting a 10%
EBIT in under a year
• Turned a department running at 34% non conformance to 9% in 30 days and ran at 5% non
conformance for 12 consecutive months. This is best in class performance for any manufacture
of tap hole clay for blast furnaces
• Develop train and implement DFMEA and PFMEA programs, including facilitating
• Develop train and implement automotive style borders quality program for new product
development
• Develop Leadership program for front line leadership including developing Leadership Training
Program
CORE COMPETENCIES
Lean Continuous Improvement FMEA G Code Programming
APQP Procedures CMM Operation Quoting
Advanced Manufacturing Planning Gauging R&R ISO Auditor
Kaizen Tooling Design
Kanban 8D problem solving
EDUCATION
Naval Equivalency Degree Business Management 1978 - 81
Naval Equivalency Degree Mechanical Engineering 1981 – 83
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
B&B Manufacturing; La Porte Indiana 2015 – Present
Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement
Direct Quality Department, Train all employees and staff in problem solving, pull systems,
Inventory control, standard work, SPC, Safety Team Member, Responsible for the QMS
including conversion from ISO 9001-2008 to 2015 Standard, Responsible for conducting all
internal and external corrective actions, supplier quality, All continuous improvement activities
including capital equipment upgrades, responsible for all tooling and gaging, including gage
design, CNC tooling and CNC programing control.
Chassix; Bristol Indiana 2014 – 2015
Senior Quality Engineer
Quality manager for BMW components, responsible for daily quality in the foundry, machine
shop, FPI and Shipping; Lead Six Sigma Problem Solving Teams, Responsible for all PPAPS
and FMEAS, Internal ISO auditor, Safety Team
UGN Auto; Chicago Heights IL. 2013- 2014
Manufacturing Services Manager
Lead Maintenance Dept., Engineering, Tool Rom and Die Shop. ISO 14001 Facilitator.
Implement TPM program for building. Lead environmental program. Lead Engineering Dept.
and all capital projects. Develop career development training for all members of my staff. Co-
manager of safety program. Assure compliance to OSHA stds. Implement program for control of
combustible dust. Improve building OEE. ISO and TS internal auditor.
Vesuvius; Chicago Heights IL 2011 - 2013
Manager of Continuous Improvement
Develop and implement complete continuous improvement program for executives and hourly
Acting group leader for tap hole clay dept., reduce non conformance by 29% to best in class
status for refractory industry
Develop new tooling program for vibratory casting process for pre cast refractory shapes
Implement ergonomic assessment program and risk assessment program
Develop 6S program including safety audits
ISO internal auditor
Chicago Faucets Company; Michigan City, Milwaukee WI, Elyria Ohio 2008 - 2011
Director Continuous Improvement Corporate
• Developed, Trained and implemented Lean/CI Program
• Reduce operating inventories by 8 million us dollars while increasing on time deliveries
from 86% to 96%
• Implement internal pull systems for support facilities in Ohio and Wisconsin to assembly
plant in Indiana
• Implement supplier report card audit system
• Act a general manager for manufacturing facility in Milwaukee, responsible for all P&L
activities and day to day operations, plant returned 10% EBIT within one year
• ISO Internal Auditor
Fluid Management; Wheeling IL 2008
Senior Quality Engineer
• Developed, Implemented and Facilitate FMEA program
• Developed New product development program with toll gate and border process
• Develop and Train operator SPC program
• Develop Supplier Quality Audit System
• ISO Internal Auditor
Teleflex Medical; Kenosha WI 2006 - 2008
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Contract
• Quote and Route all new products
• Develop Cellular manufacturing for Bone Screw Removal Bits
• Capital Equipment Purchases
• Perishable Tooling Design and Studies
• Handle day to day production issues
• Facilitate DFMEA and PFMEA
• Develop IPPAP and PPAP procedures
• Verification and Validation Testing Procedures
Harley Davidson; Milwaukee WI 2004 – 2006
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Contract
• Daily floor Support for transmission components
• CNC Programming
• Fixture / Gage Design
• Capital Equipment Purchases
• 2nd shift WGA with 200 hourly reports
Limtech; Sturtevant WI 2000 - 2004
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Contract
• Quote all new jobs for liquid silicon injection molding
• Design Injection Tooling
• Manage Maintenance Department and Tool Room
• Lead ISO Implementation for 9001