Manager Electrical

Steve Rutherford

Brentwood, TN ***** 615-***-**** ************@*******.***

Analytical manager with extensive experience in manufacturing and production environments. Hands-on professional with a successful record of accomplishments using TQM principals to boost productivity, eliminate waste, and improve profitability. Major strengths include effective communication, team building, and attention to detail with the vision to accomplish corporate goals. Highly flexible in changing environments. Computer literate - MS Office, MS Dynamics SL, and SharePoint. Intermediate user of AutoCAD.

Experience

Controls Manufacturing Manager FutureNet Security Solutions, Franklin, TN 2012- 2014

Controls Technician-Team Lead FutureNet Security Solutions, Franklin, TN 2011- 2012

Controls Technician FutureNet Security Solutions, Franklin, TN 2009- 2011

• Assumed control over parts shortage issues, increasing productivity by 20% by developing a spread sheet inventory request form and providing direct communications to purchasing.

• Worked with engineering and vendors to design custom enclosures reducing build time by 4.5 hours per panel.

• Reduced Cost of Goods Sold 10% through collaboration with the engineering team; standardizing electrical schematics and layout design.

• Collaborated with Mechanical Engineering in the development of Hydraulic Power Units for a new product line.

• Composed an assembly manual reducing Hydraulic Power Unit build time by 50%.

• Designed and fabricated mounting assemblies as needed by client.

• Managed the daily activities of the panel shop team ensuring the highest quality product was sent to the customer.

• Approved time reporting, vacation schedules, and hired new employees. Performed reviews.

• Implemented the OSHA training program ensuring a hazard free and safe work environment.

• Encouraged team efforts with engineering to resolve design and production related issues.

• Member of the Community Services Committee

Maintenance Technician Nissan North America, Smyrna, TN 1991- 2008

Provided maximum equipment up-time of automotive production equipment through electrical controls trouble-shooting, PLC programming, robotics, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems repair. Through equipment evaluations and downtime analysis, our team eliminated gaps in overhead conveyor systems resulting in a 15% improvement of delivery to production slat conveyors on the floor. Integrated an equipment component change resulting in $80k annual savings. Implemented engineering changes and wrote technical reports as required. Following safety training, conducted audits in maintenance and production work zones. Participated in community affairs committees, Red Cross blood drives and United Way campaigns.

Maintenance/Electrical Tech Bridgestone USA, La Verge, TN1991-1991

Electrical machine controls troubleshooting and repair. Calibration of various weights and measurement equipment.

Process Specialist AT&T Technologies, Nashville, TN1984-1990

Established a records retention program for electrical testing ‘standards’ equipment. Provided electrical controls troubleshooting and repair on YAG/CO2 laser systems, pneumatic and mechanical equipment in the production of telecommunications components Calibrated test equipment.

General Manager Southern Machine & Tool Corp., Nashville, TN1974-1983

Working manager for an OEM of record pressing machines and oil field pumping equipment. Developed strong customer and vendor relations to insure the continued growth of the company. Responsibilities included equipment buildup, panel build, welding, installation of equipment and training of customer maintenance personnel, diagnostic support, purchasing, records retention, technical instruction writing and daily work assignments for production personnel.

Education

MTSU, Murfreesboro, TN - Business/Recording Industry Technology.

NSTl Nashville, TN; Hydraulics (Certificate), Pneumatics (Certificate), Photography (Certificate), Electrical Engineering.

Eastmann Technology, Nashville, TN – Industrial Electronics Certificate Program

Continued on-going education in electrical, electronics, mechanical, PLC, and robotics throughout my career.

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