Joseph R. Osbourn
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Experience includes 25+ years within cost estimating, buying, outside
sales, project management, purchasing, price negotiations, production,
and quality within the custom manufacturing, machining & fabricating
industries.
EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Madison-Smith Machine & Tool- Glasgow, Ky
2013 to Present
Machining Manager
. Ability to train and mentor Operators to develop their Skills
. Ability to prioritize and manage projects with scope and impact at the
department level
. Understand all machine processes that were needed to facilitate
continuous workflow.
. Researched and evaluated the effectiveness of equipment.
. Recommended and implemented changes to improve operational efficiency
and profitability.
. Worked closely with Quality Department on discrepancies to develop
corrective actions.
. Hire qualified employees
Industrial Kiln & Dryer- Louisville, KY
2011-2013
Senior Buyer/Cost Estimator
. Procurement Purchases for machining and fabrication.
. Estimate machining and fabrication work.
. Qualify vendors for work type.
. Negotiate pricing and vendor relations.
Specialty Tool & Machine- Louisville, KY
Outside Sales/Cost Estimator
2009-2011
. Process work through the company consisting of time, procedures and
material for the best utilization and efficiency to the company.
. Responsible for estimating jobs consisting of material, purchase
items, time and procedures.
. Manage administrative functions in job estimates, proposal
development, and budget controls.
. Monitor compliance with job specifications.
. Ensure resolution of product problems.
. Negotiate pricing and vendor relations.
Brady Built Technologies- Lebanon, KY
Outside Sales/Cost Estimator/Buyer
2006-2009
. Established new custom accounts and maintained existing manufacturing
accounts.
. Estimate jobs consisting of material, purchase items, time and
procedures.
. Negotiated pricing.
. Offered onsite quoting.
. Managed administrative functions in job estimates, proposal
development, budget controls and vendor relations.
. Responsible for ensuring resolution of product problems.
Central Kentucky Tool and Engineering- Lebanon, KY
1984-2006
Cost Estimator (2000-2006)
. Estimate jobs consisting of material, purchase items, time and
procedures.
. Managed administrative functions in job estimates, proposal
development, and budget controls.
. Monitored compliance with job specifications.
. Responsible for ensuring resolution of product problems.
Shop Supervisor (1995-2000)
Responsible for supervision of employees and production schedules to
ensure workflows were maintained with quality results.
Machinist and CNC Programmer (1988-1995)
. Responsible for set-up and production of CNC equipment and use of all
manual machines, including heat treat and plating procedures.
Supervisor of Welding/Metal Fabricator (1984-1988)
. Responsible for ensuring that correct procedures were followed within
the fabrication department.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Elizabethtown Community College/ AutoCAD coursework
Kentucky Tech-Central Campus/ Machining & Welding coursework
Kentucky Labor Cabinet/ Journeyman Certificate -Tool and Die Maker
United States Navy - Welder/Machinist/Maintenance/Supervisor
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong Background in Sales - Estimating - Project Management - Buyer -
Management Skills - Strong Communication Skills - CNC Machinist -
Journeyman Tool & Die - Certified Welder
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Navy, San Diego, California
Welding, Machining, Maintenance, Damage Control, Firefighting, Supervisor
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST