Manager/ Supervisor, Engineering

Robert Binford

Bartlett, TN *****, 901-***-****

**********@****.*** / *********@***.***

MANAGER / ENGINEERING

Accomplished, innovative, and effective Project Manager with 20+ years of

professional experience, and over 10 years of experience in Optics

Manufacturing. Recognized for ability to develop new projects, leading

multiple successful startup facilities from team development, budget

forecasting, logistics setup, operations management, and system

implementation. Demonstrated outstanding ability to manage personnel,

increasing productivity toward common goals.

Project Management Business Development Team Development

Project Expansions Budget Development & Control Inventory Control

Productivity Improvement Operations Management Lean Manufacturing

Experience & Notable Contributions

LUXOTTICA GLOBAL RX OPTICAL MANUFACTURING (LOM) Memphis, TN

Manufacturing Supervisor/Process Tech Engineering

Apr 2003-Present

. Performed layout, installation, diagnosis, operation, and repair of

optical equipment

. Created and maintained purchasing and inventory system

. Monitored and projected monthly and yearly budgets of $2MM

. Facilitated "Standardization Process" for all 4 facilities in North

America

. Served as lead Project Manager Engineer in developing Rx Sun Mirrors

process

. Managed Anti-Reflective (AR) coating expansion projects in Memphis,

overseeing budget, inventory, purchasing, room expansion, and

installation of equipment and processes

Key Accomplishments:

. Hired and led team in start up of Coating Facility (Memphis), a $25MM

project, supervising crew to maintain ongoing production and continuous

improvement projects

. Developed system to maximize workflow and increase productivity and

quality

. Led start up of $25MM Dallas AR facility and assisted in start up of

$55MM Columbus facility

. Implemented start up of thin film coating Rx division at Tri-Star in

China, 2013

. Serve as Mission and Production Captain, Inventory Manager and Clinic

Coordinator for Memphis AR Manufacturing

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC. Memphis, TN District

Manager of Vehicle Services/Certified Advanced Master Technician

Apr 1988-Apr 2003

. Managed budgeting of $1MM, purchasing, inventory, accounts payable,

customer service, and warehouse logistics

. Built and managed teams of successful technical associates for the

Memphis Tri State area district

. Trained and motivated teams with increased productivity and retention

rate

. Received extensive training and implemented knowledge in Board

Diagnostics, Enhanced Emissions Diagnostics, Injection, Restraint

Systems, and Enhanced Electronic Strategies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

Awards

ABO Certified

Top Gun Award for "Enhanced Electronic Strategies"

Award for "Outstanding Customer Relations"

"Manager of the Year", Southeast Region Firestone, 1996

Community Service

Assisted at Food & Clothes Mission House

Aided in Toy Store for the Needy at Christmas

Coached Local Baseball and Football Team

Provided "Back to School" Supplies for the Needy

Sponsored and coordinated Local Summer Camp for Kids

Coordinator for 1st Volunteer Optical Manufacturing Clinic in North America

for One Sight Optical Missions

Leader in Global Optical Missions to Paraguay, Laos, India, South Africa,

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