KENNETH CROUSE JR

**** * ****** **. ************ Tennessee 37127

615-***-**** - ac8dpv@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY Offering in-depth experience demonstrating effective skills in direct supervision

of personnel and management of operations in Aluminum Extrusion Plants. Adept in

pursuing opportunities to develop employees' knowledge and operational abilities, improving

overall bottom-line results.

EDUCATION Graduate Fort Plain H.S Fort Plain, NY

Presses 1650T 2000T 2500 T

Billet

Alloys 600*-******** 6065

Dies Pocket Hollow Semi-Hollow Solid Flat face

Markets Windows Doors Trucks / Trailers Solar Displays Chalkboards Bleachers Dee-Zee

Running Boards

EXPERIENCE

5/17-1/19 Aluminum Shapes- New Jersey

Night Shift Extrusion Manager for this aluminum extruder with 100 employees with 4 presses

which are 7 and 2- 9 as well as a 11 and 16 press, I focus on the safety quality and

production as well. Maintaining PPH and following schedule to meet on time delivery, Also

assist with maintenance on trouble shooting or fixing the breakdowns to minimize the

downtime .

6/16- 5/17 Mi- Metals- Smyrna, TN

Extrusion Manager- for this aluminum extruder with 54 employees with 2 Presses

which both are 8" press, using 6063,6061, and 6005 Alloy. Responsible for

production and 3 shifts with 6 press crews. This includes: Safety, Quality, Pounds per

hour, Records, Scheduling, Scrap minimization/recovery with complete and on time

delivery. Training of new employees.

Developed and implemented SOP for each position in Extrusion with Safety first focus

Cross-train all employees for all positions

Decreased downstream scrap from 7.5% to 1.6% while maintaining 2200-2800#/hr. Monitor

Billet use for proper scheduling and best recovery

9/14-6/16 BENADA ALUMINUM - Sanford, FL

Extrusion Manager / Die Shop Manager - for this aluminum extruder with 72 employees

and 3 Presses (two 8" presses and one 6" press), using 6xxx alloys. Responsible for

production and personnel for 3 shifts. This includes: Safety, Quality, Pounds per hour,

Records, Scheduling, Scrap minimization / recovery, etc.

Developed and implemented SOP for each position in Extrusion with Safety first focus

Cross-train all employees for all positions

Decreased downstream scrap from 7.5% to 1.6% while maintaining 2200-2800#/hr.

Monitor Billet use for proper scheduling and best recovery

Developed visual Management Boards Safety, Quality, Service, Cost (SQSC)

Identify root cause of issues affecting productivity

Evaluate problems and develop Action Plans for each item identified

Implemented a departmental reward system to recognize employees for meeting goals

Off-shift problem resolution (Operational issues and Maintenance issues)

9/13-9/14 ZARBANA ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS- Columbiana, OH

Maintenance Manager - this full-service aluminum extruder with CNC, Fabrication, Powder

Coat & Wet Coat Paint, Anodize, Brush & Polish operations.

Preventive Maintenance for 2 Presses Update Spare Parts Inventory monthly, Improved

Press operation

Repaired Hydraulic leaks, replaced O-rings when needed

Developed a Preventive Maintenance Program

Run Weekly meetings with Maintenance Techs to address issues potential safety issues and

Maintenance problems

Skilled in Hydraulics; PLC Prints; Troubleshooting Presses

2012-9/13 IOWA ALUMINUM, INC. - Albia, IA

Plant / Extrusion / Die Shop / Maintenance Manager promoted to Plant Manager for

this one Press Extrusion Operation running 6xxx alloys. Responsible for

Reducing Scrap while Increasing Pounds/hr. and maintaining Quality of production

Maintained Press and repaired all equipment as needed

Scheduled and coordinated all shifts

Trained personnel; Maintained record

4/11-1/12 KEYMARK CORP. - Fonda, NY

Night Shift Extrusion Manager - responsible for Extrusion department with

4 presses and 4 Press Crews using 6xxx alloys. Responsibilities included: Training,

Quality, Production, Employee Records, Scheduling and coordinating with day-shift

personnel. Activities included: e Enter completed orders in Computer e Check

Metal and Assist Quality Control e Work with Press Foremen to ensure they reach

their Pounds/hr. targets

1997-2003 Assistant Extrusion Manager, Safety Coordinator

1990-1997 Shift supervisor

10/09-4/11 TRC ENTERPRISE INC. - New Berlin, NY

Project Manager \ Sales Representative Out of Industry

I controlled all the payroll, finances, and projects hours. Responsible for what overtime was

required on each project. Also charged with the development of new customers.

3/07-09 HILL & MARKES DISTRIBUTORS - Amsterdam, NY

Warehouse Employee Asst. Supervisor Managing Extrusion Department production and 10-

20 departmental employees.

Hire and Trained new employees in press operations and proper press efficiency, Complete

Work Orders, Order Entry

Schedule dies for the hot box and prepare the schedule and dies for the ne shift

Checked and inspected Quality of Product

As Extrusion Dept. Representative, I addressed Customer issues at their locations. Formed

and managed a Safety Committee Team to review and address hazards and safety issues,

taking corrective action as needed

Present solutions to upper Management on any issues: Safety, Production Goals, Quality

Administrative - Financial - Supervisory functions and responsibilities have included the

following:

Implemented SOPs for all Extrusion Department operations including Downtime duties and

procedures

Developed and implemented wage rates including: Entry Level, Mid-level, and Advance

level positions

Developed criteria for performance based raises for all positions Designed Employee

Appraisal Form which allowed for consistency in performance evaluations

Determined Goal based Bonus structure for each position

Cross-trained crews for all positions

Quantified items incorporated in Goals including:

PPH, Recovery & COTD; Safety; Operational knowledge

Implemented a 'Company Departmental Rewards Plant when goals were met

Assisted Senior Management Team in developing Departmental Budgets designed for

maximum quality output while minimizing expenses

Assisted Senior Management planning monthly Inventory to maximize product availability to

ensure efficiency while minimizing costs

Worked with Vendors to obtain best price / delivery / options

Developed weekly/monthly PM schedules for Presses; Able to assist Maintenance with

Hands-on technical assistance for difficult issues

Developed Weekly Safety Inspection forms for all departments

Ensured inspections performed and corrections made a necessary

Certify all new Dies for adherence to design and function

responsible for assessing Die Failures and issuing Die Failure Reports

Increase recovery off the press and reduce dead cycle time

Analyze point of origin of Scrap Press and Downstream - using Root cause analysis to

identify' and then provide solutions to any issues found

Participated in Quarterly P & L Reviews, Meeting with Senior Management to develop plans

that might include: Labor Force Reductions or Increases needed and the effect these changes

might have on PPMH; Quality; Production requirements, etc.

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