Manager Engineer

Summary:

I have been working in manufacturing for more than 25 years. Most of my experience has been in Supervision and Engineering involved in all types of machining / grinding of all types of metals. Through my years of experience in manufacturing I have developed my skills that allows me to manage and direct employees in making sure everyone works as a team in utilizing their abilities to meet manufacturing goals that will allow everyone to be successful. I understand how important Safety Procedures must be followed on daily bases as a number 1 priority along with other procedures such as quality and meeting production goals in making sure on time deliveries to the customer are met.

Education:

High School Diploma, 1983 From East High School

Major: English and Math

Electives: Machine Shop (Two Years) and Auto Mechanics (Two Years)

Grade Average: A+

Technical School in 1992 for CNC Programming for Fanuc OT Controls. (Miyano Training School in Wood Dale, Illinois.

Grade Average: A+

In 1999 Graduated From “Machine Tool Systems Inc.”

Major In “Long Hand Programming” for Okuma Crown Lathes.

In 1999 Graduated from Machine Tool Systems Inc.

Major In “Lathe Mechanical Maintenance” on Okuma Crown Lathes.

Grade Average: A+

Highlights:

Experienced in Production Planning

Knowledgeable of Quality Standards

Purchasing Using SAP Computer Software

Process Certification

Knowledge of 5’s / 6’s Lean Methodology

Experienced in Value Stream Mapping

Dedication to Product Quality

CNC Programmer

Knowledgeable in Using Feature Cad /Cam Software

Knowledgeable in Using Gibbs Cam Software for Mazatrol Programming

Value Stream Mapping

Line Balancing

Time Studies

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Presentations

Computer Proficient

Quick Learner

Experience in Risk Assessment for Safety Reports / Osha Requirements

Cost Reduction and Containment Experienced

Employee Relationship Training

Productivity Improvement Training and Development

Workflow Process Improvement Training

Troubleshooting CNC Machine Issues

Set-Up and Maintain Spectrum Muti- DNC Software

Non- Conformance Reports (NCR)

Safety Reports

Accomplishments:

Certified in ISO9000 / 9001

Certified in Management Leadership Training

Certified in Employee Relationship and Problem Solving

Certified in CNC Programming of Fanuc and Mazatrol Controls

Certified in Production Cycle-Timing Evaluations

Certified in Creating Production Routers / Work Orders

Certified in the use of Cad /Cam Software

Certified in the use of SAP Systems Software

Certified in Long Hand Programming Fanuc / Okuma Controls

Certified in Time Studies and Line Balancing

Experience:

Beretta USA (Gallatin, TN) March 2017 to Current

Job Position:

Manufacturing Manager: Supervise and Manage machine operators in producing Large and Small Pistol barrels, frames, and slides. Coordinate production schedules and goals daily throughout the shop floor in making sure on time delivery is met. Communicate material shortages to management in a timely manner that allows purchasing enough time to have materials in house in keeping a continuous flow of product moving to the assembly lines. Approve and Deny Vacation for employees along with tracking employees weekly hours and adjusting employee clock in / outs through Beretta’s ADP System. Maintain good employee and management relationships by encouraging good communication and open door policy. Train employees about all aspects of machining and how it applies to their jobs in making sure they are always working in the safest manner and how to produce high volumes of good quality parts. Train and enforce the importance of maintaining detailed paperwork especially with Military parts in making sure we have good traceability of every part made at Beretta USA.

Renold Jeffrey Inc. (Morristown, TN) July 2012 – March 2017

Job Position:

Special Projects Process Engineer: Responsibilities include Managing / Supervising Three Full Shift Operations for all CNC Departments and Assembly Departments. Responsible for maintaining all CNC programs through a specialize Wireless Multi- DNC Software System. Responsible for scheduling the work flow through the machine shop with work orders and managing employees throughout the plant in machining Engineered Class Chain that is used in both Commercial and Military applications.

Responsible for purchasing new equipment to replace either older worn equipment or to improve the process in both quality and increasing production throughout the plant. Create reports for justification of purchasing new equipment for Capex Projects.

In charge of purchasing all cutting tools, tool holders, machine spare parts etc. Creating Requisitions using SAP system.

Create Work Instruction for CNC Operators and Set-Up Technicians for both CNC Lathes and CNC Vertical Mills.

Nakatetsu Machining Technologies: (Telford, TN) April 2012 – July 2014.

Job Position: Production Supervisor

Responsibilities included supervising 65 employees on 3 full shift operations in machining bearing races for Koyo Bearing Manufacturing. This is a Japanese owned facility using special designed turning centers to manufacture wheel bearings for Toyota, GM, and Ford automobiles. This is a fast pace machining process which included 25 machining lines producing over 60,000 bearings a shift. While working here I had the opportunity to travel to Japan several times in learning the Japanese methods of machining and processes that has made them successful today in the automotive industry. Some of these methods include troubleshooting, line balancing, and process flow charting in identifying bottle necks in production and quality improvements. Another responsibility was managing employees vacation approvals, discipline write ups for attendance issues, or misconduct issues. Involved in the hiring of new employees through interviews and recommendations from employee references and past employment history.

Columbus McKinnon Hoist Division (Damascus, VA) March 2002 – April 2012

Production Supervisor for 6 years.

Manufacturing Engineer for 4 years.

Started out as a Production Supervisor in the Assembly Department in building electric chain hoist. Supervised 40 employees in a two shift Assembly Operations. Scheduled daily production builds by organizing and issuing work orders daily in producing quality product along with meeting production goals required to meet on time delivery goals. Responsible for keeping employee vacation records along with approving employee vacation. Responsible for employee evaluations and to recommend employee pay increases based on employee performance.

The last 4 years I was promoted to Manufacturing Engineer which involved training in creating production routings, troubleshooting work order variances and making changes in CMBIS software in correcting any discrepancies. Trained in Ohio for 6 weeks learning how to Calculate Time Studies, Create Process Flow Charts, Value Stream Mapping, and how to Evaluate Line Balancing with 6’s Lean Manufacturing Methods. I also was responsible for creating CNC Programs for Mazak Lathes, Mazak Horizontal Machining Center and Fanuc Control Vertical Mills. I was assigned the Leader of Kaizen Events that help increase production and reduced set-up times that produced large cost savings for the company throughout the year.

Aspen Motion Technologies, (Radford, VA.) June 1, 1999 - March 2002

Job Title: Technical Leader / Machine Shop Supervisor

Responsibilities consist of Supervising 50-60 Men and Women in a Brand-New Manufacturing Machine Shop. I was responsible for setting-up and laying out the floor plan to produce machined components made from very hard materials 50 to 60 Rockwell hardness. I was asked by the Plant Manager Mike Angle from my previous job “Electrolux to go to work for him in helping managing, set-up and purchase new CNC Lathes, CNC Vertical Mills, Angle Head Grinders, CNC O.D. Grinders, Tripet I.D. Grinders, Surface Grinders, CNC Band Saws, and Sunnen Hone Machines to make a brand-new product for Honeywell Inc.

I was involved in the hiring process in finding experience machinist that could set-up and operate CNC Equipment. We were very successful in creating a two-shift operation that is still in full operation today in Radford, VA.

Other responsibilities consist of training both men and women on the variety of CNC equipment which involve promoting a safe work place for employees to work while enforcing the use of PPE, that is required in basically any Manufacturing Facility today. I personally consider this one of my most successful accomplishment during my many years of working in Manufacturing. The only reason for leaving was being divorce and felt the need to move back home to Tennessee and leave the drama that comes with being divorced. Other than this I would probably still be working there today.

Electrolux (Piney Flats, TN) 1987- 1999

Job Title: Owner Operator… Responsibilities consist of setting up New Britain Muti-Spindle Screw Machine in producing step shafts for electric motors used in vacuum cleaners etc. I eventual became what was called a Screw Machine Technician that was responsible for setting up and operating Brown&Sharp Screw Machines, CNC Cincinnati Through Feed Grinders, Gear Hob Machines, CNC Screw Machine Lathes, Punch Press’s.

Reason for Leaving: Mike Angle was the Plant Manager of Electrolux. He was offered a new job with Honeywell to start a new company in Radford, VA. He also asked if I would come with him and manage the new machine shop that Honeywell was planning to have. It was a great opportunity for me to better my skill set in machining and decided to move to Christiansburg, VA.

Power Pneumatics Inc. (Bristol, TN) 1984-1987

Job Title: Screw Machine Operator… Responsibilities consist of set-up and operating Acme-Gridley Screw Machines (Multiple Spindle).

This is where I started my machinist career. During this time, I was trained how to make and sharpen cutting tools and then set the machine back up and adjusting the machine to hold part dimensions compared to blue prints (part drawings) the machine was to make. Also, while working at Power Pneumatics I learned how to read micrometer, calipers, height gauges, dial indicator to adjust run-out in spindles etc. This was a good starting point in becoming a machinist just out of High School.

Machines Familiar with Setting Up, Programming and Operating:

Brown & Sharp Screw Machines

Acme Gridley Multiple Spindle Screw Machines

New Britain Multiple Spindle Screw Machines

Shigiya O.D. Grinders

Okuma Angle Head Grinders

Surface Grinders

Band Saws

Tripet I.D. Grinders

Miyano Screw Machines

Cincinnati Grinders

Bridgeport Conventual Mills

Haas Vertical Mills

Kitamura Vertical Mills

Fadal Vertical Mills

Leadwell Vertical Mills

Okuma Vertical Mills

Mazak Vertical Mills

Mazak Horizontal Mills (With Pallatec Changer)

Doosan Vertical Mills

Doosan Lathes

Mazak Lathes

Okuma Crown Lathes

Haas Lathes

DoAll Band Saws

Puma Lathes

Namura Swiss Turn Lathe

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