Engineer Manufacturing

Hello,

My name is Ron W. Isbell, and I am currently looking to use my manufacturing

and leadership experience as well as my education to contribute to the success of your

organization. My last position as a Manufacturing Engineer was working for the

Value/Supply Department at Lennox Industries, in Stuttgart, Arkansas. I left that position

to finish my Bachelors of Applied Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing which I

did on May 15th 2014. I am looking for a challenging opportunity as well as a great work

environment to use my skill sets, work ethic, leadership experience, and my

manufacturing background to contribute in making a difference in your organization.

Over the past 20 years, I have had the unique opportunity to work in many

different roles in the manufacturing industry from Machine Operator, and Crew leader, to

Engineering, and Management positions. I also have been fortunate in my career to

work within some great organizations such as Lennox Industries, Riceland Foods,

Temic-Bayern-Chemie, a subsidiary of the Dassault Aerospace-Mercedes Benz

Conglomerate now part of TRW, as well as Hi-Tech Industries, a Defense Contractor

now part of the General Dynamics Family.

I look forward to discussing the opportunity currently open in your organization.

The best time to reach me by phone is between 10:00 am CT- 8:00 pm CT Monday

through Saturday; my cell phone number is 870-***-****. My e-mail addresses can

be utilized at your convenience and are as follows: ************@*******.*** or

************@*****.***.

Thank You,

Ron W. Isbell

Ron Isbell

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107 East 16 Street, Stuttgart, AR 72160

************@*******.*** 870-***-****

SUMMARY: Twenty years in the following positions: Production Superintendent,

Packaging Coach/ Supervisor, Fabrication Coach/ Supervisor, Assembly

Coach/Supervisor, Machine Operator, Crew Leader, and my last position as a

Manufacturing Engineer working with the Value Supply Engineering Department at

Lennox Industries in Stuttgart Arkansas. My background includes experience in the

Automotive Manufacturing Industry, Food Processing-Milling and Food Packaging

Industry, as well as the Commercial Rooftop Air Conditioning Industry.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Sheet metal Fabrication

Fabrication

Assembly

Air Bag Propellant Manufacturing (Automotive Industry)

Continuous Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Ergonomics

Machine Safe-Guarding (OSHA, and ANSI)

All types of CNC Fabrication Equipment

Risk Assessment (Liberty Mutual Training)

Cost Reduction/Set up Reduction Analysis

ERP

SAP

Coaching/Supervisor

ISO 9001

TQM (Total Quality Management)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Power point, Outlook, etc.)

Toyota Production Systems

Kaizan

Management Training from Korn/Ferry International

JIT Training (Just In Time Manufacturing Disciplines)

Food Processing - Milling

USDA Food Processing Standards

Packaging

Packaging Equipment

ROI (Return of Investment on Assets Analysis)

Quality Control

Defense Contracting Training and Experience (Manufacturing of explosive

warheads.)

Project management

Engineering Design and problem solving

Marketing

Industrial Health and Safety

World Class manufacturing practices and disciplines

EDUCATION:

University of Arkansas Fort Smith

UAFS Bachelors of Applied Science Program’s: Graduated May 15th, 2014.

Major: Advanced Manufacturing

Minor: Business Management

University of Arkansas at Stuttgart

May 2013, Associate of Applied Science

Major: Advanced Manufacturing

Minor: Business Management

University of Arkansas at Stuttgart

May 2011, Associate of Arts

Major: General Education

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Lennox Industries, Stuttgart, Arkansas July 2005-July 2013

Manufacturing Engineer: In my role working in the engineering department, I was

given many projects that ranged from troubleshooting technical issues with equipment

to reconfiguring the entire fabrication departments’ floor layout to improve work flow. My

first major project was to overcome a 50% increase in volume annually without

purchasing new equipment or adding any labor including overtime. I successfully

achieved all goals and presented my work to the Vice Presidents as well as the CEO

and CFO. I also was given the project of Machine Guarding and implementing safe

operating procedures for all of our departments. This assignment included risk

assessments, ergonomics and reporting directly to the Global Machine Safe-Guarding

Risk Assessments Committee and investigating any accidents or near misses and find

ways to solve the issues. I successfully through a Continuous Improvement plan that I

designed and implemented gained improvements for all equipment used in our business

unit at Lennox Stuttgart. I saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in cost savings from

Setup Reductions and Process Improvements along with improving work flow

throughout the fabrication shop within my time in engineering.

Production/Fabrication, Coach/ Supervisor: Improved overall efficiencies and

productivity for all areas under my supervision. We eliminated redundant inefficient

processes to maximize resources and assets. Implemented a real-time data use for

OEE, reducing labor costs and improving overall efficiencies for all my areas.

Implemented JIT manufacturing processes to eliminate waste in inventory and

unnecessary overtime hours. We created highly flexible, cross-trained, safety conscious

teams. Areas under my direct supervision during my role as Coach/Supervisor were as

follows: Coil Fabrication, Coil Brazing, Copper Fabrication, Wiring, Sheet Metal

Fabrication, Electric Heat Assembly Line, GED Damper Assembly Line, and the Unit

Heater Assembly Line.

Riceland Foods, Stuttgart, Arkansas Feb 2002 June 2005

Production Superintendent: In charge of over 65 employees at any given time.

Seventeen different production lines, warehouse, shipping, and maintenance

departments were all under my direct supervision. I ensured the compliance with all

USDA guidelines and regulations as well as all OSHA and ANSI regulations. Under my

supervision, we reallocated 13 hourly employees to different areas while at the same

time packaging the second highest volume through the department in Riceland’s history

with the least amount of labor. This was accomplished by streamlining processes and

setting minimum standards for operator equipment effectiveness. I created the

preventive maintenance program for all packaging equipment and department safety

guidelines for worker safety. Continuously met or exceeded goal matrices by

empowering and inspiring employees by leading by example and taking their input and

implementing it when applicable.

Temic-Bayern-Chemie/ Hi-Tech General Dynamics, Camden, Arkansas

Jan 1994 Jan 2002

Production Supervisor: Supervised the fabrication of airbag propellant for the

automobile industry. I worked closely with R&D to create a safe and productive work

environment. Designed individual weighing stations resulting in improved housekeeping

and improved the ability to recycle raw chemicals saving thousands of dollars per year.

Designed volumetric quick-weighing device that cut the time needed to mix chemicals in

half, cutting costs and labor. We produced all airbag propellant for GMAC mid-size cars

with strict tolerances and specifications called for by the customer and various

government agencies. I was directly responsible to ensure foremost the safety of the

employees and the production schedule to meet GMAC’s needs. I also worked with our

sister plant (Hi-Tech/General Dynamics) which manufactured missile systems and

various other weapons for the government. I cannot disclose many aspects of my job

duties and assignments, but I can state that I worked intimately with the manufacturing

of the warheads for the Hell Fire Missiles System, the Javelin Tank Buster, and the

POCAL Torpedo for the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

In closing I would like to thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I am

a consummate professional who enjoys challenges and have proven my abilities at all

levels in the manufacturing industry. I believe that with my experience, leadership skills,

education, and work ethic I can be a valuable asset to your organization’s team.

Thank You,

Ron W. Isbell

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