Dale Harant

Dale Harant

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Dunn, NC 28334

910-***-****

actkta@r.postjobfree.com

career profile

An experienced supervisor and engineer with expertise in overseeing manufacturing and machine shop environment. Skilled in planning, developing and implementing programs and processes to increase efficiency and ensure deliverables are completed on time. Experience working with US and Mexican Customs, preparing Certificate of Origins and other required documentation for equipment and material transfer between countries. Well-versed in the Kanban system, having implemented it in two departments.

areas of strength and expertise

Team Supervision

Maintenance Operations

Engineering Support

SOP Development

Staff Training

Clean Room Operations

5S Visual Factory

Cost Saving Strategies

Kanban System

Internal Auditing

Value Stream Mapping

Professional Experience

SPX Transformer Solutions, Goldsboro, NC

Supervisor

2014 to Current

Supervised up to 22 employees in a welding and machine shop environment. Equipment used included CNC machines, radial arm drill, rough and finish grinders, brake press, plasma cutter, paint booth and metal blasters. Perform performance appraisals, disciplinary actions; maintain employee's time and attendance records.

Genco ATC, Four Oaks, NC

Supervisor 2012 to 2013

Supervised up to 20 employees in a cGMP-compliant healthcare and pharmaceutical warehouse to include Domestic, International shipping and case picking. TSA and FDA trained.

Key Accomplishments: Implemented reduction from 2 shifts in international shipping to1 shift.

Skyware Global, Smithfield, NC 2011 to 2012

Supervisor

Supervised up to 80 employees in a manufacturing environment that included Powder Coating, Progressive Stamping, Assembly, Packaging and Warehouse operations. Perform performance appraisals, disciplinary actions,

maintain employee’s time and attendance records.

Key Accomplishments:

Identified operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.

Static Control, Sanford, NC 2010 to 2011

Supervisor

Supervised 48 employee’s in a machine shop environment. Equipment used included CNC machines, rough and finish grinders, powder coating lines, chamfers, straighteners and bead blasters. Perform performance appraisals, disciplinary actions; maintain employee's time and attendance and records.

Key Accomplishments:

Maintained compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental regulations.

Calibrated equipment to ensure quality production utilizing such tools as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.

Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with good manufacturing practices and SOP’s.

Tyco Electronics, Fuquay Varina, NC 2010

Customs Compliance Coordinator

Prepared customs documentation for materials transfers from the United States to Mexico in compliance with all applicable customs regulations.

Key Accomplishments:

Provided customs documentation for three manufacturing sites.

Completed Certificate of Origins for equipment and material transfers to Mexico.

Classified and documented all equipment and raw materials for plant transfers.

LCI Group, Dunn, NC 2009 to 2010

Supervisor

Supervised 35 employees and managed work crews during restoration of customer property after a disaster such as a fire, flood or tornado.

Tyco Electronics, Fuquay Varina, NC 1989 to 2009

Supervisor/Engineering Technician

Supervised 90 union and non-union employees supporting 10 product lines, two Warehouses and maintenance operations. Provided support for three Engineers in all aspects of manufacturing including safety, quality, project management and new product development. Reviewed processing schedules and production orders to assess inventory, staffing and work requirements.

Key Accomplishments:

Created Bills of Materials, Routers, JSA’s and Standard Operating Procedures.

Increased productivity and efficiency on third shift by 45%.

Considered and responded too budgetary limitations and time constraints.

Saved $300,000 through supplier sourcing of raw materials.

Reduced labor costs by $18,000 through redesign of regrind containers.

Coordinated packaging consolidation and poly bag consolidation resulting in annual savings of $225,000 and $176,000 respectively.

Traveled to Mexico for eight months to assist with setup, startup and training for a 100 Micron clean room.

Moved the Pennsylvania facility to Mexico, within the 18 month timeframe

Served as a Member of the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT).

Blow molding operator, technician and supervisor.

Gel Filling.

Injection Molding and Extrusion.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Penn Foster Scottsdale, AZ, Expected Grad: 2014

Industrial Engineering Technology, Penn Foster Scottsdale, AZ Completed 2 semesters.

Training

Value Stream Mapping

5S Visual Factory Coordinator

Hazardous Waste Management, Spill Prevention and Emergency Response

Evacuation Coordinator

Lean Manufacturing and Team Building

MFG-PRO

Kronos Time Keeper/ADP Time Keeper

Lockout/Tag Out

Confined Space Entry

TSA

FDA

IATA-International Air Transport Association

GDP- Good Documentation Practices

Manhattan Labor Management system

SAP

D-Log

A-MAPS

Certification

Kanban System Manager

Forklift Certified

Hazardous Waste Management, Spill Prevention and Emergency Response

NAFTA Documentation and Tariff Classification Certified

CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens and AED certified

Conflict Management Certified

Auditor Certifications:

ISO 9001, 14001 internal auditor

TI internal auditor

EH&S Safety Auditor

Awards

Team Skills and Cost Savings, 1995

Cost Savings, 1996 and 2007

Recognized by Plant Manager in Mexico

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