BERTRAM ABSTON
***** ******* **. **** *** DIAMOND BAR CA
***********@*****.***
Objective
Looking forward to utilize the skills and expertise gained over the years to achieve objectives and career growth in a well reputed organization.
Professional Summary
First-rate Production Manager with effective leadership skills and the ability to multitask in a complex environment. Comfortable with total plant oversight and the design and implementation of lean manufacturing strategies to increase productivity meeting corporate manufacturing and production goals. Core Qualifications
• Broad experience in Aerospace manufacturing operations to include customers such as Parker Hannifin, SpaceX and Marvin Eng.
• Followed Six Sigma methods to reduce process cycle times, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction
• Sound coordination and planning of production activities of high precision / low volume products
• Implementation of best use strategies for equipment and workers to meet goals
• Experienced with hiring, training and evaluating workers Experience
General Manager 2012 –2017
King-Tek Precision and Machining Buena Park, CA
• Managed CNC and EDM operations and corrected production issues
• Increased company profits by 10% while sustaining quality improvement by using lean manufacturing methods
• Managed 18 employees in CNC Mill and EDM departments
• Monitored and trained workers to ensure they maintained safety and quality
• Responsible for maintaining NADCAP and AS9100 certifications and audits
• Managed Quality Control Department of 3 employees
• Scheduled production and work travelers using JobBoss shop management system
• Programmed using Esprit CAD Systems for Wire EDM and familiar with PC-DMIS for CMM Quality Manager/ EDM Production Manager 2010-2012
Advanced Mold Technology Brea, CA
• Oversaw Quality Control Department and maintained ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications
• Communicated closely with CNC production department of 25 employees to ensure delivery of quality parts
• Scheduled and acquired Wire EDM production accounts increasing profits by 5%
• Utilized Esprit CAD Systems for Wire EDM
• Programmed Using PC-DMIS for Brown and Sharpe CMM and Verisurf Technology for Romer Arm
• Operated and maintained Wire EDM machinery
EDM Department/ Quality Manager 2005-2010
Quality EDM Inc. Anaheim, CA
• Managed Wire EDM department of 15 employees
• Oversaw and successfully completed prototype projects from companies such as JPL and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works
• Managed high-speed CNC mill department of 3 employees
• Maintained strong customer relations with Aerospace companies including Boeing and Parker Hannifin
• Delegated work where necessary to share responsibility and accountability to complete high volume production work
• Programmed using Esprit CAD Systems for Wire EDM and familiar with Calypso CAD system for Ziess CMM
• Responsible for maintaining NADCAP and AS9100 procedures certifications