Manager Engineer

Kurt E. Dieckmann

**** ***** ****

Effingham, KS 66023

H 913-***-****/C 913-***-**** *******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Senior Manufacturing/Plant Manager with Management, Engineering and

Supervisory background. Experienced in all facets of production including

machine procurement, project work, team training, day-to-day production

planning and delivery metrics. Exceptional skills in ISO documentation.

Strong interpersonal skills and goal oriented. A team player focused on

continuous process improvement with over 35 yrs of manufacturing

experience. Expertise in:

*Continuous Improvement

*Safety

*Quality

*Process Improvements

*ISO 9000

*Mentoring/Coaching

*Plant Layout

*Computer Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Van Rob/Kirchhoff, Shawnee Kansas

Present

Engineering/Maintenance Manager

Responsible for all plant and corporate Engineering functions as well as

Maintenance programs and day to day plant support in a Robotic Mig, Drawn

Arc and Projection welding 24/7 Tier 1 automotive company. Duties include,

but not limited to, overseeing and execution of ECN, ECR, PPAP, FMEA,

Ergonomics, Lean Activities, Machine Procurement, Maintenance Analysis,,

Cost Reduction Activities, Maintenance PM, Inventory, Budget Attainment and

Safety.

Continental Screw Conveyor, St Joseph Missouri

2011 - 2013

Plant Manager

Responsible for Delivery metrics of Custom engineered products, (Quality,

Budget Attainment, On Time Delivery, Purchasing, Safety and Cost) as well

as Plant Operations. Other responsibilities include management of vehicle

fleet, grounds and equipment maintenance, machine procurement, workplace

layout, special projects, personnel hiring, mentoring and evaluations,

process improvements, troubleshooting.

. Implemented new scheduling and tracking system which improved on time

shipments by 28%.

. Implemented Lean principles to improve organization and throughput of

fabrication, paint and welding department.

. Performed studies to maximize effectiveness of estimating system

. Created Preventative Maintenance program.

USC LLC, Sabetha Kansas

2010 - 2011

Production Manager

Responsible for Production metrics in Assembly, Shipping, Paint,

Purchasing, Welding and Fabrication departments. Other responsibilities

include management of vehicle fleet, grounds and equipment maintenance,

machine procurement, workplace layout, special projects, personnel hiring

and evaluations, process improvements, troubleshooting.

. Reduced Indirect hours by 50% in first 8 months.(Trend continuous to

hold)

. Reduced overtime by 56% from first quarter of previous year while

increasing on time shipments by over 15%.

. Created and implemented new scheduling and tracking system that

allows greater tractability of jobs and shipments.

. Implemented Cross Training program to increase flexibility and

effectiveness of workforce.

. Implemented Pull system.

Harley Davidson Motor Co., Kansas City, MO 1997 - 2010

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer 2001 - 2010

Responsible for delivery metrics and ISO documentation of various

departments within the fabrication/welding division. Oversee daily

production and train workforce as well as bring in new products and

machinery.

. Increased number of production components by 460% while increasing

workforce by only 33% through automation with a 2 year return on

investment.

. Passed 9 consecutive ISO audits by creating and implementing all Work

Instructions, Control Plans and Training documentation.

. Reduced Overtime by 18% in the Press / Laser department by cross-

programming multiple products.

. Developed and implemented Operator Training Matrices for 3 product

lines with

100% compliance.

. Successfully launched 20+ new production parts and supplied all

equipment, training and

Documentation as well as Work Cell layout and 5S.

. Production Planner/Scheduler for entire Fabrication department.

. Participated in DFMEA, PFMEA, FMEA, PPAP and Production

Manufacturability.

. Managed/Mentored/Engineering responsibilities for up 100+ production

employees across various disciplines. (Mig, Tig and Robotic Welding, Tube

Processing, Lasers, Presses, Machining)

New Products / Process Development Technician 1997 - 2001

Responsible for providing direct manufacturing engineering support to

senior engineer and design engineer.

. Built prototypes for 3 major motorcycle programs.

. Specified and developed processes and equipment for 2 new production

frame lines.

. Primary responsibility for 4 prototype / pre-production builds and

produced all process documentation.

. Developed RFQ for new equipment.

Marine Mechanical Corp., (formerly TRW Inc.), Euclid, OH 1977 - 1997

CNC / Jig Bore Machinist

Various jobs held range from In-Process Inspection, Final Inspection,

Conventional Machining and CNC Machining.

. 15+ years machining experience.(Mild Steel, Stainless, Inconell,

Aircraft Aluminum)

. Proficient with various array of measuring devices and instruments.

. Daily editing of CNC programs including tool selection as well as

speeds and feeds.

. Troubleshooting.

. SPC and other inspection techniques.

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

5S

Training

GD&T Training

Group Process and Development

Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving

AutoCADr14

Leadership 2000 Training (Business and Technology Center)

Valuing Diversity

Diversity Competencies

Brainstorming (Harley Davidson)

CNC Programming (Lakeland Community College)

SPC Inspection Training Courses (TRW)

Machining and CNC Training Courses (TRW)

Personal

Coached football and wrestling for 17 years

School Board Member

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