Manager Sales

Craig Nida

Various positions - TerraSource Global

Uniontown, OH

**********@*****.*** - 330-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Various positions

TerraSource Global - February 1998 to Present

formally Pennsylvania Crusher Corporation

$100 million global manufacturer and supplier of OEM mining equipment Various positions, Feb 1998 to present. (Received six promotions) Plant Manager

TerraSource Global - January 2011 to March 2013

Directed the manufacturing operation including production, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, production control, purchasing activities and lean business initiatives

* Played a lead role in a corporate efficiency project that lead to the elimination of one plant while increasing output by $10 million within one year of its completion

* Coordinated with sales, engineering, and contracts personnel to ensure projects were completed on time and at or under budget

* Directed the preparation of cost control reports, cost estimates and manpower/facilities requirement forecasts

* Worked directly with finance preparing budgets and margin analysis. Collected and managed data to assist in making decisions regarding the future direction of the business Production Manager / Master Scheduler

TerraSource Global - December 2006 to January 2011 and Mar 2013 - present

* Implement and refine manufacturing processes by applying continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles to all areas of production

* High level user of MRP / ERP systems responsible for leading and training other associates

* Responsible for managing more than fifty direct reports

* Coordinate all manufacturing activities to ensure the production schedule and quality of the product meet specifications

* Utilized lean principles in implementing a JIT system to reduce plate inventory by over 50%

* Managed capital projects for plant improvement

* Played a key leadership role in new MRP / ERP system implementation

* Responsible for all plant maintenance activities and personnel Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Assurance / Estimator TerraSource Global - December 2003 to December 2006 Created job bills of materials

* Created shop routings to ensure the most efficient and cost effective manufacturing methods

* Provided cost estimates to sales

* Facilitated and documented material testing

* Generated final material data and inspection reports for new equipment for customer documentation

* Worked directly with customers, vendors and 3rd party inspectors to ensure highest degree of quality Machinist

TerraSource Global - February 1998 to November 2003 Operated a variety of manual, NC, and CNC equipment

* Operated up to 500 ton presses

* Assisted the assembly, material handling and shipping departments as required Vice-president and lead carpenter

Grant & Nida Construction Co. Inc - Uniontown, OH - June 1996 to November 1997 June 1996 - Nov 1997

* Owned and operated a Sub-chapter S corporation

* Provided frame carpentry services from foundation to roof including installation of all doors and windows

* Responsible for all aspects of the business including sales, AR, hiring, supervision, scheduling Supervisor

Grant & Nida Construction Co. Inc - Uniontown, OH - June 1996 to November 1997 Responsible for supervising the entire construction process for new homes

* Directed and scheduled sub-contractors

* Resolved disputes with homeowners and ensured that jobs were done on time with quality workmanship EDUCATION

AAS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON - Akron, OH

December 2007

BA in Business Management

WALSH UNIVERSITY - North Canton, OH

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Manufacturing Manager and Engineer with experience in management, engineering, quality assurance, finance, and project management with more than sixteen years of industry experience. Achieved success with improved quality, profitability and processes within the capital equipment industry. Demonstrated leadership ability as well as proven experience with finance, design, quality, sales and purchasing. Strong skills with all facets of fabrication, machining, assembly, quality, and processing. Exceptional understanding and ability using and implementing MRP/ERP systems, databases, and Excel. Proven Expertise

• Management

• Employee training and development

• Process Engineering & QA Management

• ERP and MRP systems

• R & D for manufacturing

* Lean Manufacturing

* Cost Controls / Scrap Reduction

* Manual CNC and NC machining

* Heavy plate welding and fabrication

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