Management Engineering
Resume:
JOE SAVONE
Campbell, CA *****
408-***-**** *******@*******.***
SUMMARY
Personable Electronics Production Management Professional with extensive experience in the
electronics manufacturing industry. Team builder with a talent for facilitating efficient operations.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
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SMT Line Staffing and Management Electro-Mechanical Assembly Supervision
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Functional, ICT Test Equipment ISO-9002, IPC-610, ESD Standards
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Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and DFT BOM, ECO, CAR Implementation
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Process Improvements/Cost Reduction Cooperation with Engineering Departments
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Team Building Across Different Cultures Shipping Schedule, Workload Management
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
TRIMBLE NAVIGATION, Sunnyvale, CA Sept 2008 – May 2013
Production Supervisor
• Supervised GPS radio production line of 13 employees, including RF signal Test Technicians and
cable production specialists, as well as electro-mechanical assembly operators.
• Increased Midas GPS unit production from 25 to 40+ units per shift by streamlining production
processes utilizing top personnel.
• Improved board-level test throughput by 20% by developing board defect tracking system.
• Decreased scrap $50K annually by effectively communicating process issues to contract
manufacturer as well as rework operations.
• Ensured timely work order schedule execution by correctly assigning production area tasks.
• Accommodated changing technologies / procedures by establishing deviations and engineering
change orders (ECOs). Helped write assembly documentation. Ordered new cable
manufacturing tooling when necessary.
• Supported optimal efficiencies by prioritizing workflows and ensuring effective line staffing with
appropriately-trained employees, produced Pareto charts for quality/throughput tracking.
• Facilitated processes by providing feedback to Contract Manufacturer engineering team.
• Identified training needs and potential productivity enhancements by preparing and submitting
employee performance reviews.
PLEXUS, Fremont, CA March 2003 – April 2008
SMT Production / Setup Team Supervisor
• Supervised contract manufacturing Surface Mount Technology line of 3-5 machine operators
assembling different types of electronic products including medical components.
• Established efficient production line operations performance under tight scheduling deadlines by
preparing required parts documentation and coordinating communication / feedback with
engineering, including Corrective Action Reports (CAR's).
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PLEXUS (Continued)
• Ensured assembly kit integrity on manufacturing floor by performing various electronic parts handling
procedures under electrostatic discharge guidelines.
• Facilitated issue resolutions by partnering with engineering department and following ISO-9002
regulations.
• Enabled simplified part identification on production floor by creating, verifying, issuing, and
managing site serial number labeling, Fuji SMT component feeders, and product travelers.
• Confirmed correct materials and documentation utilization by applying Agile MRP system.
CELESTICA INC., San Jose, CA Nov 2000 - May 2001
Production Supervisor
Staffed and supervised a high-volume server rack production line manufacturing Nokia PCBA's.
Worked with various departments such as Process Engineering, Test Engineering, and Program
Management to create a well-organized manufacturing team with quick problem solving as a goal.
Supervised and streamlined operations such as component hand load, wave solder, press fit, hand
soldering, touch-up, and rework of PCBA assemblies.
Worked with Automatic Optical Inspection equipment (AOI).
Helped significantly increase production volume and quality using sound Demand Flow Technology
(DFT), Total Quality Management (TQM) processes, and teamwork.
HADCO/SANMINA CORP., Santa Clara, CA Aug 1998 - Nov 2000
Production Supervisor
Managed over 50 employees using volume Surface Mount Technology production, ball grid array
(BGA), wave solder, hand solder, rework, touch-up, pin through hole (PTH), connector press fit, and
backplane assembly testing. Ensured accurate and efficient production schedule execution.
Worked with various departments including Engineering, Program Management, and Production
Control on new product introduction runs.
FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL, San Jose, CA Dec 1997- July 1998
Production Supervisor
Managed high volume Surface Mount Technology PCBA production line for the WebTV Networks
Home Television Receiver product group.
Ensured build schedule was followed in an accurate and timely manner. Hired new shift to increase
production output.
Helped significantly increase production volume and quality using sound Demand Flow Technology
(DFT), Total Quality Management (TQM) processes, and teamwork.
Ensured all operators followed ISO 9001 procedures including ESD standards and Manufacturing
Process Instructions (MPI).
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BA, Double Major in Psychology / Behavioral Science, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Member, Golden Key National Honor Society
Radio Frequency Principles and Demonstration Course, Besser Associates - Certificate
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Microsoft Office, Kronos Timekeeping Software, Workday Employee
Management Software, Agile/Oracle MRP Shop Floor Control Software, ICT/Final Test Modules
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