Manager Injection Molding
Resume:
DALE K. VAUGHN
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
E-mail *********@*****.***
Experienced in many facets of the manufacturing process. Have worked in
LEAN, and JIT environments. Looking for a strong company with upward
mobility and growth.
Encon Dayton, Ohio 2013 - present
Plant Manager-Dallas, Texas / Production Manager- Dayton, Ohio - As Plant
Manager, I was directly involved in every aspect of the manufacturing
process. Responsible for maintaining the budget, human resources, and all
logistic and supply needs. Production Manager responsibilities include
execution of all manufacturing changes, and daily audits of process and
personnel. Overall scrap and efficiency of both facilities are my
responsibility.
NSS Toledo, Ohio
2011 - 2012 (Position Eliminated)
Supervisor - In charge of the Shipping, Receiving, and special order
departments. Responsible for shipping to warehouses and direct sales world
wide. Have lead two Kaizen events to increase efficiency and reduce
downtime. Maintain all vacations, personal time, and payroll for all
employees. Maintain health and safety walks and perform safety audits to
minimize any opportunity for an incident.
THOMAS and BETTS Bowling Green, Ohio
2007 - 2010 (Plant closed)
Supervisor - Supervised production and fabrication department for an
injection molding facility, which specialized in industrial applications.
Improved the safety culture and maintained a record of 0 lost time
accidents for 18 months. Exceeded Company standards for reducing downtime
and scrap. Increased the OEE above the company standard. Implemented
standard work processes and organization of work cells, also worked on
value stream mapping to eliminate down time.
LEAR CORPORATION Huron, Ohio 2006 - 2007
Supervisor - Dealt exclusively with mold setters to implement SMED
principles. Maintained all overtime and payroll records for the shift.
Oversaw a compression molding department as well as off line assembly area.
Worked with Quality Department to reduce the number of customer complaints.
ENGINEERED PLASTIC PRODUCTS Lima, Ohio 2005
- 2006 (Plant closed)
Facilities Manager - Organized the Maintenance department and established a
tool room to reduce the outsourcing of tools for repairs. Started and
maintained a preventive maintenance schedule, while starting a working
inventory of expendable supplies for the tool and maintenance departments.
Maintained building and secondary equipment and scheduled outside
contactors for general building and maintenance support.
PLASTECH ENGINEERED PRODUCTS Wauseon, Ohio 2003 -
2005
Production Superintendent - Coordinated with the Scheduling Department to
streamline mold and color changes to reduce downtime and scrap. Established
work practices with Process Technicians and Mold Setters to reduce downtime
from mold changes by 50%. Worked with plant engineering and Tool room on
all new mold setups, and processes. Directly responsible for all
Supervisors, Process Technicians, and Mold Setters.
HI-TECH PLASTICS Cambridge, Maryland
2000 - 2003 (Plant closed)
Operations Manager -- Organized Kaizen and 5's teams to bring effective
change in attitude of the plant. Stressed employee involvement to bring
about change throughout the work force. Worked as a team member on AQP
planning with Engineering, and Quality to ensure a smooth transition of new
processes. Helped process new tools and trouble shoot issues for the tool
room. Reworked the mold change system to reduce waste in time and
materials, by 70%. Reduced changeovers 15% by changing the production
schedule to make it more efficient.
DELPHI-AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS Warren, Ohio
1994 - 2000
Process Engineer - Worked in a tool try out lab where all tools were
approved by quality and all processes were optimized. The lab was part of a
new plant start up and all tools need to be approved before production.
Also tested and made recommendations on new molding equipment, such as
dryers, separators, color blenders, and material moving systems
Supervisor - Held positions as a lead supervisor in a final inspection area
for quality approval, also supervised an assembly area. As a supervisor for
the injection molding department, I was responsible for 80 injection
molding machines, mold changes, and color changes.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Youngstown, Ohio
1991 - 1994 (Deactivated)
Facilities Manager - Maintained the maintenance and general upkeep for 500
person Army reserve center. All contracts for general repairs and labor
were my responsibility. The administrative and financial support section
for one of the five Army Reserve Units was under my direct supervision.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
DELPHI injection molding course
RJG - Phase one injection molding course
Experience processing small and large tonnage presses from 45 to 3000 ton.
Trained in Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5's methods.
EDUCATION -Youngstown State University - 1991
Bachelor of Arts-- History and Management
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