Manager Project

Joseph F. Gombach

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Summary of Qualifications

A versatile manufacturing professional with experience in a broad range of industries

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Progress Rail, Muncie, IN, Sept. 2014 –Oct. 2015

Manufacturer of diesel electric locomotives

Production Weld/Assembly Supervisor

Responsible for all aspects of production and quality for a manufacturing department of 42 employees welding and assembling the chassis of diesel electric locomotives

Accomplishments

Reduced defects by more than 40% over a 5-month period

Chosen to lead efficiency team that effectively process-mapped the department and successfully re-set standard-rate hours

Developed issue tracking system for new-model builds which identified and resolved engineering concerns with corporate engineering

Arrow Container, Indianapolis, IN April 2014 – July 2014

Manufacturer of customized packaging

Project Manager (contract)

Developed manufacturing processes for a new market segment – manufacturing of custom-made metal shelving

Accomplishments

Project completed on-time and under budget

KB Specialty Foods, Greensburg, IN Aug. 2009 – April 2014

Manufacturer of refrigerated deli and bakery goods

Production Supervisor

Responsible for all aspects of production, quality and maintenance of three departments with 32 employees

Accomplishments

Led a Green Belt team which reduced ingredient loss by $160,000 per year in one line

Reduced changeover times by 50% on newest production line with annual savings of $200,000

Increased productivity of the department by 10% over a 6 month period

Developed quality audit system which formalized the weight control process throughout the plant

Zimmer Custom Made Packaging, Indianapolis, IN Jan. – Aug. 2008

Leading manufacturer of flexible packaging for the ice-cream novelty market

Press Room Area Manager

Responsible for all aspects of production, quality, maintenance and purchasing of a three-shift press room. Department included 36 employees, seven flexographic presses

Accomplishments

Increased productivity of the department by 9.2% over the previous year’s production

Decreased customer complaints by 42% in a three-month period

Managed the installation of a narrow-web press and purchased support equipment

Developed press-operator training program

Emerson Climate Technologies, Rushville, IN May 2003 – Jan. 2008

Manufacturer and re-manufacturer of air compressors used in refrigeration systems

Lead Production Supervisor/Shift Manager

Responsible for non-union plant’s second-shift operations including assembly department (40 employees), final

inspection/pack department (35 employees), machine shop (5 machinists) and support functions (12 material handlers,

QC technicians, maintenance personnel). Directly supervised one subordinate supervisor and seven group leaders

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Accomplishments

Established new second shifts in two departments

Reduced internal product failure rate by 36% in one department

Action-planned a new re-qualification process with potential savings of $380,000 per year

Involved in $1,200,000 project to re-layout one department

Led the plant’s 5S initiative

Sonoco Flexible Packaging, Edinburgh, IN Aug. 1999 – Nov. 2002

A flexible packaging supplier, specializing in pharmaceutical and confectionery packaging

Production Supervisor

Responsible for all aspects of production, quality, maintenance and safety for one of three shifts. Shift included 45 employees operating two rotogravure 11-station printing presses, two tandem extruder lines and seven slitters

Accomplishments

Increased average run speeds of presses by 11.45%

Increased setup efficiencies of presses by 38%

Developed efficiency tracking system for press dept. used to action maintenance and procedural items

Independent Packaging, Bloomington, IN (January 1998 – August 1999)

Privately held flexible packaging converter specializing in bakery packaging

Production Supervisor

Responsible for all aspects of production, quality, maintenance and safety for one of four shifts. Shift included 31 employees operating four flexograhic printing presses and 18 bag machines

Accomplishments

Led shift to highest press production for year. Led press production eight-out-of-12 months

Chaired Plant Safety Committee, which reduced injuries by 89%

James River Corporation/Printpack Inc., Greensburg, IN May 1992 – Jan. 1998

One of nation’s largest flexible packaging converting plants specializing in bakery and diaper packaging

Shift Supervisor

Responsible for all aspects of production and quality. Shift included 45 employees running 51 bag machines, 14 flexographic printing presses and seven proofing stations

Accomplishments

Led department’s cost-reduction project, which resulted in a 12% ($320,000) reduction in labor costs

Developed departmental measurements for labor usage and machine efficiencies

Assisted in developing process specifications for new personal-hygiene business

Developed planning matrix for customer-specific accounts which increased production of lineal feet by 10.8% and pounds run by 12.7%, and reduced downtime by 5.7%

Frito-Lay, Frankfort, IN May 1989 – May 1992

Plant was the world’s largest manufacturer of salted snacks

Production Supervisor and Site Safety Manager

Responsible for all facets of food and finished-package production. Department encompassed four product lines, 63 packaging machines. Responsible for development of OSHA/corporate-mandated policies, injury reductions, and ergonomic redesign and training for the site incorporating two production facilities and 800+ full-time employees

Accomplishments

Improved packaging efficiencies in six-of-seven product lines

Reduced medical costs related to repetitive trauma injuries by 40% ($80,000)

United States Army – served eight years, attaining the rank of Captain

EDUCATION

Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration 1981

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