Manufacturing Management
Resume:
IAN PATERSON
WICHITA, KS *7219
CELL: 316-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
A senior leadership position in manufacturing, production, supply chain or engineering, utilizing demonstrated
organizational, innovative, problem-solving, and leadership skills to:
• Maximize profitability by directing activities to achieve strategic objectives.
• Achieve organizational objectives through innovative approaches.
QUALIFICATIONS
15+ years experience in various aspects of executive and senior management in manufacturing, production,
design, engineering, and supply chain, including that of aluminum, metal fabrication and welding. Extensive
international experience in manufacturing, design, and development. Considerable management and
organizational experience and skills in manufacturing and production improvement, QRM & LEAN, Six
Sigma, 5S production techniques, ERP, computer-aided design (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), stress analysis and
measurement, and aluminum product development. Directed production improvement projects, ISO 9000
certification, OSHA and SHARP compliance. Significant experience and skills in these areas:
• • •
Director and Executive Production and Quality Leadership
•
Management Management Problem Solving
• • •
Organization Design and Product Failure Analysis
• Development Management •
Communication and Client Liaison
•
Implementation Project Management • Strategic Planning
EXPERIENCE
Director of Manufacturing Operations
Retro Systems, Inc., Valley Center, KS 2011 - 2015
General Manager – Cylinder Division (Manufacturing Consulting 2004-2007)
Cross Manufacturing, Inc., Overland Park, KS 2004 - 2011
Manufacturing and Engineering Consultant
Kanamak Hydraulics, Inc., Garden City, KS 2000 - 2004
Engineering Manager – Manufacturing & Design Consultant
Aluminum Federation of Southern Africa, Johannesburg, SA 1991 - 2000
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science- Equivalent, Technikon Natal, South Africa
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Fully-versed in Manufacturing (ERP) systems, Engineering (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), Office Software
Packages (MS Office).
IAN PATERSON
ACHIEVEMENTS
Restructured and reorganized medium sized hydraulic cylinder manufacturing company implementing Quick
Response Manufacturing and Lean techniques to increase production and reduce lead times.
Result: Doubled manufacturing capacity and reduced lead times by 50% in one year.
Managed and restructured production processes to increase productivity utilizing an existing plant with
minimum capital expenditure. Introduced systems for in-process monitoring. Conducted time studies and
identified problem areas.
Result: Increased production 200% in two years and reduced in-process rework. Streamlined process and
optimized process times.
Managed the development and provided design and manufacturing consulting services for over 100 products
worldwide.
Result: Manufacturers have been able to reduce manufacturing costs, lead times and increase profitability and
competitiveness.
Directed the commercialization of aluminum inter-modal hypobaric container and prototype manufacturing.
Obtained matching grant funding assistance.
Result: Successful manufacturing and testing of prototype within a $43 million budget.
Managed the development, design and manufacturing of a 65-foot industrial composter utilizing a natural
bacteria process to produce compost in three days from any organic material.
Result: Composting time slashed from six weeks to one week, with the potential to reduce landfill material by
90%, reducing processing costs and providing an environmentally advantageous alternative to current methods.
Managed and initiated a ventilation study to reduce chemical dust problem in a bagging plant. Managed
installation of new ventilation system and equipped employees with suitable respiratory equipment.
Result: Increased production 50% by reducing employee absenteeism and increasing employee comfort levels.
Managed and negotiated a new union contract, developed a new company policy on rules and disciplinary
procedures in association with union and employees.
Result: A win-win agreement for both parties and increased employee morale while the company benefited
from greater control.
Assumed overall responsibility for the management, organization and marketing of a large industry association
exhibition at the Aluminum exhibition in Essen, Germany, including planning, design, budgeting, grant
financing, and execution.
Result: Exposure of more than 100 member companies to thousands of international contacts. Sales leads have
resulted in more than five contracts for member companies.
Managed the research of stress fatigue effects of various joining techniques on aluminum including mechanical
fastening, adhesive bonding, and welding.
Result: Delivered a cost-effective and reliable process into a product line that had been failing prematurely.
Authored technical articles publicizing the results in a trade magazine.
Directed plant layout changes, implementing LEAN, Kiazen and 5S projects with procurement of new capital
equipment and installation to facilitate increased production demand.
Result: Doubled production capacity and improved efficiency and productivity metrics.
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