Joe Slim

**N*** Weldwood dr, Elgin,IL, USA

acp69d@r.postjobfree.com / (C) 630-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Conceiving, developing, and executing the strategies and initiatives that drive revenues, growth, competitive market, positioning, profits and shareholder value is what I do best. Throughout my career, in senior executive positions with leaders in diverse industries, I have earned a track record of success in managing complex business initiatives, and achieving exceptional rather then expected results. My 3 Master Degrees in Mechanical Engineering, MBA, and Computer Information Systems, strong knowledge and background in using Six sigma, Kaizen, TQM, and IGT prepared me to leverage technology to drive tactical and strategic operational improvements and achieve bottom-line results that hard to beat by competitors. Demonstrated successes in Product Design and Facilities start up/Turn Around through Continuous Improvement Processes. Experience includes:

Casting / Machining Operations

Investment Casting

Vacuum Pressure Casting

Counter Gravity Pouring

High Pressure Die Casting

Low Pressure Die Casting

Lost Foam Casting

Lost Wax Casting

Permanent Mold Casting

Green Sand Casting

Powdered Metal

Heat Treating

Ensuring Dimensional Accuracy

Flatness / Straightness Tolerances

3D Modeling

Raw Material Controls

Solving Shrinkage Problems

Solving Porosity Problems

Melting Operations

Molten Metal Filtration

Pouring Operations

Polishing Operations

Cleaning Operations

Solidification Modeling

Crystallography

Ensuring Dimensional Accuracy

Minimizing Scrap / Rework

Cycle Times

Core Manufacturing

GD&T

Shelling

Dipping

HIPing

Gage R&R

Gating Techniques

Risering Techniques

Dimensional Tolerancing

Control Charts

Quality Documentation

Engineering Change Notification

Creates design (CAD drawings) for fixtures

CBN grinding

Tool Design

Improving Designs

Reading Blueprints

Vision Systems

Control System Design

Minitab

AutoCAD

3D CAD

Solidworks

CNC Milling Machines

CNC Oxy Fuel Cutting

CNC Lathes

CNC Punch

CNC Grinders

CNC Cutters

CNC Plasma Cutters

Electric Discharge Machining

CNC Laser Cutter

CNC Router

3D Printer

3-axis / 4-axis / 6-axis

Pneumatic Fixturing

Manual / Hydraulic Fixturing

Designing Fixtures

CNC Controllers

Equipment Design

Developing Machine Tool Layouts

Machine Tool Setup Methodology

Estimating Production Times

Mold Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jan 2015 to Present Rexnord Aerospace

Manufacturing specialty bearings for aerospace applications

Plant Manager

Operations include CNC Machining, grinding, lapping, plating, heat treating, and assembly operations

Lead a team of 125 people

2004 to Jan 2015 SAEILO INC

Manufacturer of firearms, manufacture parts for Lockheed - aerospace, GM - auto.

General Manager (March 2007 to Present)

In addition to Plant Manager responsibilities,

Responsible for full Branch P&L

Processes included welding machining amd heat treating of die cast and investment casting,.

3D modeling

Manufactured transmission parts for Borg Warner

Customer relationship and service

Leading a team of 100

Supply chain management includes vendor selection, contract negotiation and maintenance.

Company moved and consolidated plant operations and I decided not to go.

Plant Manager (2005 to March 2007)

Responsible for full Plant P & L.

Oversee all aspects of machining operations, workflow, and production personnel (Engineering, Quality, and Production), purchasing, vendors, maintenance, and customer service.

Turn the company from 20% loss to 25% profit

Using Lean Manufacturing philosophies, restructured engineering, quality, MRP, and manufacturing workflows reducing paperwork by 75%

Improved production throughput by 30%

Increased Inventory turns by 35% in make-to-order environment

Reduced Manufactured component cost by 25%

Increased capacity by 25% without adding additional equipments and labor

Reduced overhead by 14% using Restructured Break Even Model and Cost Containment Methods.

Monitor operations for cost effectiveness, productivity, and delivery/quality requirements from customers.

Lead and direct daily production process from scheduling to product shipping

Plan and schedule all plant resources

Prioritize customer demand with production efficiency and costs

Handle all production capacities and deliver solutions to facilitate the needs of the personnel and operations

Implement changes in policy and operations to improve quality and productivity

Open another plant without increasing overhead.

Control budget expenses by purchasing additional equipments through auction and companies closeout

Triple the growth of the company

Created team environment between departments and established common goal.

1994 to 2004 SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, Nuclear division.

Manufacturer of whole- body and CT scan equipment.

Lead project Engineer (2003 to 2005)

Guide and Implement EMS (ISO 14001).

Lead $1.5 million project to automate the manufacturing of collimation that resulted in zero defects (six sigma)

Provide leadership on the cost reduction project. Based on my recommendations, our company was able to reduce product cost by 13 percent and inventory by 1.5 million

Processes included investment heat treat and machining and assembly.

Provide support in the resolution of product complaints and/or safety issues

Leading a team of 6 project engineers

Participate as Key member in implementing SAP system

Design and administering a web page for the facility.

Manage facility layout using AUTOCAD

Participate as a key member of the environmental health and safety team.

Review, rewrite, and edit environmental health and safety procedures (SOPs)

Provide Manufacturing support for collimator area.

Siemens began outsourcing manufacturing and I left to join Saeilo.

Outsource Engineer (2000 to 2003)

Provide guidance and leadership for outsourcing the manufacturing department

Provide technical support to purchasing, vendors, and engineering

Participate in selecting suppliers, visiting and assessing supplier capabilities, and evaluating supplier performance

Recommend cost saving including make vs. buy analysis.

Procure, oversee outside vendors, and consultants as needed

Negotiate price, delivery, and terms

Project Engineer (1996 to 2000)

Lead Manufacturing project for a new product (body scan e.cam)

Supervisor and guide technicians and engineers to solve technical problems

Lead an Implementation of a paperless process for the manufacturing floor.

Visit and evaluate vendors and manufacturing shops for new projects.

Provide engineering and technical support for new product

Work with various department to facilitate pilot production of new product

Interface with design engineers and suppliers.

Provide manufacturing advice and recommendations.

Manufacturing Engineer (1994 to 1996)

Design Tools and fixtures using 3D modeling (SDRC IDEAS) to support manufacturing assembly and processes

Program CNC machines using CAD/CAM (SDRC IDEAS)

Implement new process to improve the shop efficiency and to comply with all ISO 9002 and FDA requirements.

Design and implement Kanban System for the Manufacturing floor

Participate as a Key member in implementing Just in Time system

Propose capital expenditure

Develop and implement Process validation for new processes

Develop cost estimates for new products

Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO, and FDA regulations

1993 to 1994 GENERAL MFG (CHICAGO)

Specializes in CNC Turning, Horizontal Milling, Vertical Milling, and CNC grinding for castings and parts that require precision handling in all shapes and sizes for a variety of industries.

Process Engineer

Perform Strategic and Marketing planning

Evaluate accounts and customers relationship

Interact with customers

Review and improve process.

Design tools and fixtures

Program CNC machines using CAD/CAM (ESPRIT)

Recruited to Siemens.

1991 to 1993 WELLWORTH MANUFACTURING, INC. (Canada)

Machining parts and castings for a variety of industries.

Process Engineer

Participated as a Key member in selecting customers and accounts

Review and improve process

Design tools and fixtures

Program CNC machines

Left for position in the US.

1986 to 1990 FREITSWERNA (Germany, Saudi Arabia)

Manufactured aerospace investment castings / components. jet engine parts

General Manager (2 years) and Process Engineer,

Strategic and Marketing planning

Coordinate and open plant consisting of Foundry, CNC machining, Sheet metal, Forging, welding, Heat treating, Gear Hubbing, and Bending.

Key account Management/ Retention

Contract / price negotiation

Leading a team of 250.

Designed investment castings

Budgeting and expense control

Helped to recruit over 100 technicians from India and Philippine.

Active involvement in growing business from one account to over 30 accounts.

Managing staff of about 100 technicians

Design and implementation of a complete layout and process flow for the floor

Design and implementation of a cell concept on the floor. Improving productivity by 18%

Performing Cost Analysis and price determination.

Programming and Setting-up 5-axes CNC machines (Deckle FP-7, Walli 51) for Aerospace Industries.

Immigrated to Canada.

EDUCATION

Master in e-commerce Technology/Data Warehousing concentration- December 2004 / DePaul University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) 1999 / Aurora University

BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering (Master in Automation) 1986

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