Engineer Manager

JOHNNY R. LEWIS

Prattville, Alabama 334-***-**** ************@*****.***

Innovative thinker and creative problem solver driven by the efficient resolution of manufacturing challenges. Process oriented perfecting effective design models. Empowering manager intent on investing in the skill recognition and development of the workforce.

Hager Companies, Montgomery, Alabama, April 2018 – Present

Production Cell Manager, August 2017 – April 2018

Managed all floor manufacturing operations.

Preformed Human Resource functions.

Maintained employee performance reports tracking efficiency and utilization.

Control Lean manufacturing principles in department

Preform and created control documents (CAR’S)

Cost control improvements

Techniplas Inc., Auburn, Alabama, September 2017 – April 2018

Production Supervisor, August 2017 – April 2018

Managed all floor manufacturing operations.

Preformed Human Resource functions.

Maintained employee performance reports tracking efficiency and utilization.

Control Lean manufacturing principles in department.

Maintain TIG production requirements

Maintain Quality control inspection

Madix Inc., Eclectic, Alabama, September 2015 – August 2017

Maintenance Software Administrator, 2013-2015

Managed all floor manufacturing operations.

Preformed Human Resource functions.

Maintained employee performance reports tracking efficiency and utilization.

Control Lean manufacturing principles in department.

Designed, implemented and maintained all functions of the new Emaint Software program including:

Set-up fields, syntax, validation, masking and index configuration.

Designed system records entering required information and resources.

Backfilled system information to accommodate for in-process tasks.

Utilized Emaint system to manage maintenance activity.

Structured and implemented monthly Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules on all equipment.

Examined all maintain technicians’ daily reports to capture equipment downtime as well as parts used.

Set-up all maintenance inventory locations, point of use, monthly inventory reports, and parts purchasing based on a minimum quantity requirement.

Generated management reports as applicable

Implemented integrated product development reducing development cycle time and improving product

quality and value.

Reorganized product development to improve product quality and performance while reducing

manufacturing costs.

Introduced a new manufacturing and assembly design model increasing both quality and production.

Designed new food service equipment for the supermarket and fast-food industries using Solid Edge

Engineering software.

Controlled cost of equipment design using integrated product development and improved manufacturing models.

Implemented effective business strategies to improve our competitive advantage in the industry.

Designed three new products including 18 iterations to our sales line.

Used National Industry’s “Lab View Signal Express” to verify proof of product compliance to North American safety standards specification on all newly designed equipment.

Managed all manufacturing operations at Giles including:

Engineering

Fabrication

Welding

Assembly

Maintenance

Quality Control

Purchasing

Shipping

Blending

Human Resource

Renovated entire facility to improve inventory control as well as reduce direct labor to sales cost by 32%.

Purchased and installed new equipment, as well as robotics, to reduce employee requirements by 30%.

Reduced parts outsourcing improving quality, ISO, reducing cost, and retaining control.

Lowered annual warranty cost by 68%.

Improved and standardized on-time shipments from 70% to 100%.

Established yearly budgets and facility KPI goals for department managers.

Managed all floor manufacturing operations.

Preformed Human Resource functions.

Maintained employee performance reports tracking efficiency and utilization.

Planned, designed and secured equipment for comprehensive refrigeration manufacturing area.

Received a Patent for new refrigeration food service equipment for Key accounts customers.

Managed the plant sunset and relocation of the Montgomery Port-A-Pack Building facility to Atlanta, Georgia in May1998 due to corporate realignment.

Coordinated the relocation of all equipment and necessary staff to Atlanta, Georgia.

Engineered the electrical and refrigeration requirements for Port-A-Pack buildings for each supermarket’s custom specifications.

Designed Port-A-Pack building to meet custom specifications.

Increased sales for $500,000 to over $5,250,000 in less than 6 years.

Designed and constructed additional manufacturing building to facilitate in response to increased sales volume.

Managed all manufacturing functions.

Maintained job quotes, bills of material, inventory control, payroll, quality control, and Human Resources.

Reduced material cost through value analysis and engineering by 35%.

Designed new production line of refrigeration condensing units ranging from HP to 10 HP.

Supervised production workforce.

Secured material vendor contracts including:

Negotiating quotes

Inventory control

Shipping

Quality control

Onboarding of staff including hiring and training of new employees.

Engineered all fabricated parts required for new product line.

Designed marketing media brochures.

Designed custom wood cabinets for the convenience store industry to meet custom specification.

Setup new production line for custom wood products department.

Evaluated and purchased manufacturing equipment to optimize production.

Supervised production workforce.

Secured material vendor contracts including:

Negotiating quotes

Inventory control

Shipping

Quality control

Onboarding of staff including hiring and training of new employees.

Engineered all fabricated parts required for new product line.

Designed all electrical schematics and installation in custom wood cabinets.

Designed metal fabrication parts.

Bachelor of Science Degree Information Science

Troy University of Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama

AutoCad Level I and Level II

Auburn University of Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama

Solid Edge Engineering Software (at Giles Enterprises)

Giles Enterprises, Montgomery, Alabama

Supervising People, Involvement Skills for Team Leaders Classes

University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Caroline

PLANT MANAGER / MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Engineer: Design, Product, Equipment, Fabrication, Process and Quality

Software Administrator – Electrician – Refrigeration – Industry Custom Wood Design

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Production Super Production Supervisor, 2015 - 2017

visor, 2015 - Present

Thermalex, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama, October 2009 – February 2015

Promoted to assume increased control of maintenance effort tracking and equipment inventory.

Maintenance Software Administrator, 2013-2015

Quality/Process Engineer, 2009-2013

Giles Enterprises, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama, June 2000 – October 2009

Repeatedly promoted to assume roles of supervision, equipment design engineering, and manufacturing cost control.

Senior Design Engineer, 2007-2009

Plant Manager, 2002-2007

Fabrication and Assembly Manager, 2001-2002

Refrigeration Engineer, 2000-2001

Hussmann Corporation, Montgomery, Alabama, April 1981 – June 2000

Repeatedly promoted to assume roles of supervision as well as refrigeration equipment

and electrical engineering.

Refrigeration and Electrical Engineer, 1998-2000

Plant Manager and Product Engineer, 1992-1998

Department Manager, Product Engineer, and Marketing for Refrigeration Products, 1989-1992

Department Manager and Product Engineer for Custom Wood Products, 1985-1989

Area Manager and Electrician for Checkout Department, 1981-1985

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

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