Project Manager-Manufacturing

Robert E. Everett C 636-***-**** *********@*****.***

PROJECT MANAGER

Design for Manufacturing Specialist Strategic Planning Six Sigma Process Improvements Using DMAIC Process Global R&D Product Innovation Supply Chain Development Financial Analysis Team Leadership & Development Top-Level Business Development Capital Justification and Cost Reduction Specialist

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Results-oriented, innovative and creative Project Manager with a successful track record in designing and leading multiple projects to improve profitability and product performance. Recognized for integrity, with a record of solving complex business challenges while creating a sustainable competitive advantage. Ability to lead high performance multi-functional teams to create desired results. Decisive, effective leader experienced in managing product introductions and product line launches in the US as well as Mexico and China. Deep understanding in the design, manufacture and marketing of mechanical/electrical products. Applied Six Sigma principles using DMAIC data driven analysis to improve, optimize, and stabilize manufacturing processes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

H-J ENTERPRISES. INC. High Ridge, MO - Industrial Engineer 2015-2015

Responsible for the design and construction of custom semi-automated and automated machines using Solidworks design software. Designed a semi-automated brazing machine to braze copper transformer stud and spade assemblies together using copper/silver/phosphorus pre-forms. Designed an automated parts handling system to move threaded copper studs between three machines to eliminate manual handling of parts and incorporated spray rinsing of studs after threading operation.

CABKA NORTH AMERICA, INC, Hazelwood, MO. - Project Manager 2012 – 2014

Hired as a contract project manager to relocate three (3) 220 ton plastic injection molding machines from Toronto, Canada to the Cabka plant in Hazelwood, MO. This included preparing the plant by installing a 12,480 volt substation to power the 575 volt Canadian machines, organizing the logistics and rigging, preparing and pouring machine foundations, and implementing robots on five (5) molding machines to remove molded parts from the machines. Managed the Tool Room for the Cabka North America Facility.

EATON BUSSMANN., Ellisville, MO. - Project Manager 2004-2008

$450M global manufacturer of Industrial, Automotive and retail fuse products. www.cooperbussmann.com

Promoted to this role in recognition of capabilities, and contributions to the firm’s product profitability. Recruited from the plant to division as a Project Manager to develop the “Custom Solutions” product lines across the entire division. Custom Solutions is a new department developed to deliver customer specific modifications to existing products, or new products based on customer and end user feedback. Served as Engineering Lead between marketing, sales, customers, suppliers and operations to develop a business within Cooper Bussmann. Delivered 26 new products with sales of over $2.0M in the second year of implementation. The magnitude of this effort is greater than any single new product development project for the entire marketing staff at Cooper Bussmann.

Guided cost reduction projects with over 25% savings while developing products in Taiwan and China.

Adept at analytical and creative problem solving with an ability to effectively prioritize project progression.

Managed stage-gate process and reported progress monthly to top management.

Developed quote process for sales staff to include all required information to provide accurate manufacturing costs.

Managed international multi-functional teams on both cost reduction and new product introductions.

Justified and implemented a cost reduced Class L 600 volt, 600-6000 amp fuse assembly project in Mexico facility with savings of $244K per year.

Performed market research and product rationalization that eliminated 12 out of 46 part numbers.

EATON BUSSMANN - Product Engineer 1997 – 2004

Developed, designed and implemented a cost reduction project for the 600 volt 60 amp LPJ fuse product line. The old design was expensive, fragile and difficult to manufacture. After a re-design the product was cost competitive, robust, easy to manufacture and provided a cost reduction of $1.0M per year. The average cost reduction per fuse was 34.9%. The documentation on the project was hailed by the ISO 9001 auditor as the best he had seen and informed management that the project was handled better than most design firms that specialize in these processes.

Led multi-functional teams to develop, test, implement and control several new product introductions.

Documented projects to ISO 9001 standards and received auditor complements on accuracy of documentation.

Developed manufacturing cost estimates and strategic plans for sales staff.

Provided technical expertise to manufacturing staff on over 4500 part numbers.

EATON BUSSMANN - Manufacturing Engineer 1988 –1997

Recruited to develop and implement cost reduction projects. Projects completed saved an average of over $250K per year. Maintained four departments within the plant to include full responsibility for manufacturing cost, productivity metrics, machine uptime and maintenance of equipment. Implemented software driven preventive maintenance program within entire plant.

Led multi-functional continuous improvement teams to improve quality and reduce manufacturing costs.

Developed various automated machine concepts and processes and implemented them into production.

Managed cost reduction projects with expenditures over $3.0M.

Justified and implemented cost reduction capital projects.

KEARNEY INTERNATIONAL, Fayetteville, AR. - Manufacturing Engineer 1985 –1988

$200M Manufacturer of transformers, switchgear, lightning arrestors, fusible cutouts.

Recruited to work with the product engineering team in the design for manufacturing of new products. Developed new concept for Medium Voltage fuse cut-out and designed a two piece assembly to replace an eight piece assembly. Manufacturing cost reduced from $1.85 per assembly to $.75 per assembly.

Developed new manufacturing process to reduce the number of parts in the fuse tube cap assembly. This design has been adopted by all the major manufacturers of fuse cut-outs.

Other Positions – Mercury Marine, Stillwater, OK.

Manufacturing Engineer 1981-1985

Tool Designer 1980-1981

Tool & Die Maker 1976-1980

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, Montreat College, Black Mountain, NC – Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI. Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Technology

Apprentice Tool and Die Maker, Federal Apprenticeship Program. Battle Creek, MI.

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