Manager Engineer

Hugh W. Staton

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MBA with over 15 years of multi-faceted experience in Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain:

• Progressive multi-disciplinary experience in Production, Engineering, Supply Chain Management

• Supplier improvement, Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering management experience

• Training and Certifications in 6 Sigma, Production and Inventory Management (APICS); Manufacturing

Technology (SME)

Relevant Skills:

• Certified in Production and Inventory Control (CPIM)

• Certified 6 Sigma Greenbelt, practitioner of Lean and Theory Of Constraints

• Strong analytical and modeling skills (Excel, Access), presentation and communication skills

(PowerPoint)

• Experienced manager

• Basic Spanish

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1998

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Master of International Management (MIM), 1998

American Graduate School of International Management, Glendale, Arizona

Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, 1991

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

Professional Experience

Leaner Consulting Consultant

Moorpark, California 2010 - Present

• Operations Consulting: Survey client operations and provide analysis and recommendations for

improvements.

• Continuous Improvement Training: Training in LEAN, TOC and 6 Sigma principles and methods customized

to fit client needs

APICS V.P. of Publicity

San Fernando Valley Chapter, California 09/13 - Present

• APICS is a non-profit professional organization seeks to provide certification, professional validation

and relevant educational services for professionals involved in the manufacture and movement of

goods in the US and abroad.

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Operations Analyst

Chatsworth, California 06/07 to 10/10

• Demand / Capacity Analysis: Using Access and Excel, created relational databases and ran simulations to

identify potential bottlenecks and provide recommendations; Developed demand/capacity simulations

(RCCP) to analyze resource needs (machine and labor) for work centers outside of ERP system;

reviewed/managed work order priority requests and analyzed accuracy of ERP weekly regeneration and

report results.

• Project Management: Managed the development and implementation of the Operations and Supply

Management Report across multiple sites; Chaired Operations status meetings. Project manager for

Simulated Capacity Planning Project (SIMCAP), an external to ERP system to compare

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• Corrective Action Board Chair: Led weekly meetings and managed CABs for Welding, Machining, and

Chemical / Heat Treatment departments; Reviewed team reports and monitored implementation of

corrective actions.

• Operations Department of Defense (DoD) quarterly audit : Responsible for program compliance metrics.

Accomplishments:

• Completed ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence) training

• Created Excel/Access/Project based programs to automatically update weekly load forecast reports

reducing labor time from 15 hours to 10 minutes; automated data retrieval and charting of reports

used in Operations reducing labor time by 50%;

• Provided analysis of candidate firm resulting in favorable strategic acquisition, strengthening supply

chain for multiple products;

• Provided high-level due diligence of Spanish supplier candidates for large scale Solar Thermal project.

California Manufacturing Technology Consulting Program Manager

Torrance, California 08/05 to 05/07

• Supply Chain Management: Developed Distribution Requirements Planning criteria and managed supplier

projects for California Enhanced Manufacturing Supply Chain (CEMSC) program. This program provided a

method of matching DoD solicitations to qualified suppliers based upon specific attributes;

• Personnel Management: Directed activities of staff consultants in identifying and developing supplier RFQs

to fulfill DoD procurement requests; Managed activities of staff Consultants involved in supplier

assessment engagements.

• Database Design: Created relational database of Southern California suppliers and their capabilities. This

database was employed to identify qualified suppliers to matching requirements in DLA RFQ solicitations.

• Market Analysis: Performed Gap Analysis of impediments to participation of SMMs in DoD solicitations on

Legacy combat systems; Presented results to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA); Identified manufacturing

sectors needed to fulfill program requirements; Developed and implemented strategy to communicate

program services to potential clients for presentations to Industry organizations, Defense conferences,

and marketing efforts directed to specific companies.

Accomplishments:

• Developed and implemented initial CEMSC process for matching suppliers with Legacy system RFQs;

• Increased percentage of winnable solicitations for SMMs over similar commercial programs by 20%;

• Achieved participation of SMMs in CEMSC program of 200% over forecast.

PSI Bearings Manufacturing & Mfg. Engineering Manager

Simi Valley, California 08/04 to 08/05

• Operations Management: Manufacturing, Mfg. Engineering, Budget, and Facilities Maintenance

responsibility. Analyzed work force utilization, facility layout, and manufacturing operations data. Applied

results to implement more efficient utilization of workers and equipment; Prepared capital expenditure

requests, cost justifications to support recommendations.

• Personnel Management: Directed activities of Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering staff (10

direct, 60+ indirect). Championed philosophy that accountability and authority go hand in hand regarding

expectations of staff and subordinates; Interviewed, hired, and provided opportunities for advancement

and rewards to develop a positive work environment.

• Productivity Improvement: Developed and implemented Visual Workplace Control methods to provide real-

time shop floor control information. Established continuous improvement goals and monitored action

plans to achieve expected results. Provided training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts to

Manufacturing Department.

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• Supply Chain Management: Analyzed outside vendor services in regards to both on time performance and

need; Working with our major heat treatment supplier, instituted “consigned capacity”, ensuring stable

and standardized delivery and production demand requirements.

• Quality Improvements: Provided training to department personnel (Production Control, Quality Control, and

Manufacturing Engineering) on specific Six Sigma and Lean methods (FMEA, DMAIC) to identify scrap and

rework by product group; Worked closely with QA manager to reduce quality failures and provide faster

disposition on quality findings. Represented Manufacturing on MRB board.

Accomplishments:

• Restructured shop floor layout using PQPR process and created manufacturing cells for improved flow

of sequential operations/processes;

• Developed and implemented methods and procedures to identify rework by product and condition to

assess true labor costs.

Mason Electric Co. Production Manager

San Fernando, California 01/01 to 03/04

• General Management: Responsible for managing all activity in final assembly department. Responsible for

maintaining capacity for equipment and workforce within budget; directed activities of Manufacturing

Engineering staff in Final Assembly department.

• Productivity Improvement: Performed analysis of work center capacity using TOC, Lean, and JIT

methodology and worked hands on with staff to eliminate non-value added activities/constraints for key

products.

• Supply Chain Management: Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory programs for key suppliers of

perishable supplies and multiuse components.

• Production Control: Critically evaluated existing MRP process and reported findings to senior staff.

Instituted multivariate algorithms analyzing sales and demand patterns. Presented findings and

recommendations to senior management.

• Quality Improvements: Identified chronic scrap and rework conditions using TQM practices and Kaizen

events.

• Financial Analysis: Submitted capital expenditure requests for ROI and break even point using discounted

cash flows (IRR and NPV).

Accomplishments:

• Successfully transitioned newly acquired product lines into facility inclusive of all equipment,

processing, and training

• Reorganized work centers from product to process orientation (group technology) with a 250%

improvement;

• Created discrete one piece flow assembly cells in Final Assembly area resulting in labor time

reductions of up to 50% per activity, setting company record for shipments for 2 months back to

back;

• Provided training in Lean Manufacturing theory via classroom activities and Kaizen events on shop

floor resulting in productivity and quality gains and reducing aggregate rework by 35% year over year.

AlliedSignal Inc. Supplier Improvement Leader

Torrance, California 07/98 to 10/99

• Supply Chain Management: Audited supplier performance through metric analysis. Analyzed current and

potential supplier capacity/capability. Provided risk analysis and recommendations for global procurement

opportunities to management Developed risk analysis of global procurement opportunities.

• Supplier Improvement: Led improvement projects with key suppliers. Worked with supplier management to

set project scope, trained supplier staff using Kaizen events, training in 5S, JIT, One Piece Flow, and Six

Sigma principles.

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• Procurement: Developed/coordinated RFQ/bid award with supplier candidates for key material purchases.

• Project Management: Coordinated projects with engineering, production and quality departments to ensure

adherence to schedule and customer specifications.

Accomplishments:

• Reduced hardware costs by 20% or more per supplier engagement

• Eliminated consignment of extruded aluminum materials resulting in a 15% material savings.

Boeing Commercial Aircraft Corporation Tooling Engineer

Renton, Washington 07/91 to 07/96

• Liaison Engineer: Responsible for the Tool Design for Wing and Final assembly lines for Boeing 737 and

757 aircraft.

• Special Projects: Charter member of the Boeing’s Manufacturing Corrective Action Board (MCAB).

• Design Engineer: Designed tooling for overhead, transportation and scaffolding for production of 737 and

757 aircraft.

• Procurement: Created RFPs / negotiated pricing with suppliers for product, material, and labor costs.

• Welding Engineer: Provided technical expertise to the Boeing Co. and external vendors on welding issues.

Represented Renton Facility on welding documents, interpreted State/Federal structural safety

requirements.

Accomplishments:

• Developed and implemented standardized work process for Tool Engineering, leading to reductions in

lead time of 25%;

• Facilitated the development of cross functional MCAB team which subsequently was rolled out

company-wide;

• Focal for Renton facility on all welding issues relating to tooling and scaffolding.

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