Douglas L. Reed

***** ***** **** ****** *** Pa 717-***-**** acr3w2@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Driving or heavy equipment experience

Qualifications: Worked all my life driving or repairing heavy equipment at Volvo and as a Lifetime farmer,

June 2015: Retired from Volvo

2012 – 2015: Supervisor/Manager Testing Recon & Reconfiguration Area

Supervised 23 full time employees

Extensive knowledge of the Paver & Screed, Large & Small Compactions and Motor Grader Products, all options and applications

Engage all products to the highest quality standards to meet customers satisfaction

Utilize root cause analysis for problem elimination

Communicate with internal and external customers

Consulted with the Road Institute, and the Paver Training Specialist

Strong time management skills and ability work independently with minimal supervision

2010 – 2012: Supervisor/Manager Motor Grader Assembly Line

Supervised 52 full time employees

Daily employee meeting to drive customer satisfaction

Monitor, mentor, and support employees in regards to building a quality machine

Develop the Grader line team, set production expectations, identify areas of improvement

Engage employees in corrective actions and continual improvement activities

Extensive knowledge of the Motor Grader Product, it’s options and applications

Extensive knowledge of construction and agriculture equipment

Develop and maintain strategic plans jointly with business partners, and manage activities to meet goals

Extensive knowledge of heavy industrial manufacturing and assembly operations

Resourceful customer focus with ability to leverage resources to achieve a satisfactory solution

Develop and maintain positive relationships with co-workers and internal/external customers

Strong team building and leadership skills

2008 -2010: Remarketing Supervisor. In this role I was responsible for the day to day operation of the Remarketing branch at the Letterkenny facility.

I supervised 11 full time employees.

Supported customer requests for new and used equipment and with machine issues in the field

Consulted with the Road Institute, and the Paver Training Specialist

Supported Marketing and Sales for VCES

Involved with the Engineering Department to identify issues involving machines and identify correction actions resulting in the distribution of corrections for the Technical Service Bulletins

Actively involved with the ESH Team. Met all of VCE’s established Safety Criteria

Have established well-built employee relationships throughout all of VCE

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, verbally and written

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

2004 to 2008: Remarketing Technician Team Leader. In this role I was responsible for coordinating all new and used parts and machine inventory. Perform initial inspection on incoming machines and determine disposition, reviewed Technical Service Bulletins. Opened work orders in REM’s and ordered parts on global CDS system. Coordinate and expedite parts as necessary. Inspect incoming parts and perform final inspections on machines and address issues as needed. Served as Remarketing Supervisor when Supervisor was traveling and the position was vacant for 6 months.

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Troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic problems in the shop as well as customers, with pavers, screeds, and compaction units in the field

Coordinate preventive maintenance for shop equipment

Issue Bill of Lading and coordinate shipments in both US and global

Assist Manager in achieving schedules and establishing technicians daily activities

Proficient with SAP, Factory Master, MYRIAD, REMS and CDS

Create purchase orders for vendor services (Shippensburg and Letterkenny)

Responsible for approximately $200k parts and $1M in machine inventory

1997 to 2004: Production Line Operator. The majority of my time was spent in the final inspection zone of the Compaction. As a result of the final inspections we identified problem areas, which would require identifying the problem and corrective actions.

Assisted in the reconfiguration area on regular basis

Assisted in the prototype department on occasion

1994 to 1997: Small Machine Operator. In this role I was responsible for the day to day activities of the machine cell and meeting the daily production schedule.

Team leader of 4 machinists in cell to ensure schedule compliance

Performed basic preventative maintenance on regular basis

Coordinated any needed repairs with the maintenance department

1990 to 1994: Production Line Operator. The majority of my time was spent in the final inspection zone of the Compaction. As a result of the final inspections we identified problem areas, which would require identifying the problem and corrective actions.

Assisted in the reconfiguration area on regular basis

Assisted in the prototype department on occasion

1980 to 1990: Welder. I have worked in all areas of the Weld shop.

Maintained Ingersoll Rand weld certification for duration of this time

Proficient in Mig, Flux core and arc (stick) welding processes

Responsible for ensuring air tight welds in tank area

Education and Training:

1981 Graduate Chambersburg Area Senior High School

1981 Graduate Franklin County Vocational Technical School

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