Manager Plastic Injection
Resume:
Elizabethtown, NC *****
Max A. Gatsche Jr.
Objective:
To obtain a position, within a strong organization, using my managerial and technical skills that will allow me and the organization to grow.
Experience:
2008 to Present Danaher Specialty Products Elizabethtown, NC
Program Manager Oct 2013 to Present
Manager new automotive programs
Develop and monitor program timing using MS Projects
Develop and manage program budgets
Work with other departments to ensure programs stay on track and to budget
Value Stream Manager June 2011 to Oct 2013
Manage day to day operations of our on-site molding operation including 3 Supervisors, 80 Employees over 3 shifts, 75 plastic injection molding machines ranging from 7 to 250 tons and in-house Tool Room
Track and report Value Stream KPI’s including: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity
Work closely with Sales to win new manufacturing opportunities
Work with Customers on development of new product
Write goals and objectives for salary staff
Lead team through Feasibility Review, DFM’s FMEA’s Lean Conversions and Contract Review.
Write Capital Justifications for the Purchase of equipment as molding business requires
Very proficient in all MS products: Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, and One Note.
Tooling Manager Nov 2008 to June 2011
Manage In-House personnel and workload of in-house Tool Room and CNC Departments
Product Design for Thomson Nyliner division using Solid Works and Auto Cad.
Quote product and tooling cost for sales opportunities in molding Value Stream.
Procure plastic injection molds for OEM and Internal Danaher Customers
Develop vendor base for construction and repair of injection molds
1997-2008 FCI Brecksville, OH & Novi, MI
Sr. Mold Tooling Engineer 2004 – Feb. 2008 (Novi, MI)
Procure new mold for FCI North American Automotive Group
Technical advisor to Tool Engineering Group
** Continue these Mold Group Manager responsibilities as listed below
Mold Group Manager 2000 – 2004 (Brecksville, OH)
Manage the design and manufacturing of all internal mold projects for FCI North American Automotive Group
Audit all molds manufactured externally for compliance to FCI North American Automotive Mold Standards
**Evaluate new programs viability and manufacturability
**Work with Program Managers on upcoming projects and determine sourcing
**Quote tool cost for molds to Sales and Marketing
**Audit all FCI North American Vendors
Report monthly to corporate management on group’s workload and financial status
Set goals and write yearly reviews for all group members
Engineering Manager 1997 – 2000 (Brecksville, OH)
Manage all internal mold and stamping die engineering activity
Audit all molds manufactured externally for compliance to FCI North American Automotive Mold Standards
**Evaluate new programs viability and manufacturability
**Quote tool cost for molds to Sales and Marketing
Set goals and write yearly reviews for all group members
1993-1997 United Technologies Automotive Fort Wayne, IN
Senior Mold Engineer
Manage multiple mold projects through various stages of design and manufacturing, utilizing program management skills and MS Projects software
Design production plastic injection molds for automotive connector industry
Outsource and track external tooling
Supervise Mold Detailers
1992-1993 Loranger Manufacturing Warren, PA
Senior Mold Designer
Design production plastic injection molds for automotive connector industry
Design automation and assembly fixtures for insert molds
1990–1992 Augat Automotive Mount Clemens, MI
Senior Mold Designer
Design production plastic injection molds for automotive connector industry
Set up, run and evaluate all Mold Flow analytical simulations
Outsource and track external tooling
1984-1990 Amp Inc. Harrisburg, PA
Model / Mold Maker
Design and manufacture prototype and low volume plastic injection molds for the electronic connector industry
Program and operate CNC Milling Equipment
Education:
1982–1984 Williamsport Community College Williamsport, PA
Machinist General Certificate, GPA 3.80
Company Certificates Received: GD&T, Design for Ergonomic, Lean Conversion, VA/VE Analysis, Six Sigma Basics (No belt certifications), Decoupled Molding for Engineers, Pro Engineer, CAD’s VI, Mold Flow Analysis, FMEA, DFM, MS Projects, Hills Dale Management Course, Michigan State Management Course, APQP, & PPAP
Interests:
Family, Teach Sunday School, Wood Working, Fishing and Computers
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