Manager Lean Manufacturing

ZACHARY L. DAVIDSON

OBJECTIVE

Seeking opportunity to work with a growing company and continue to learn and grow personally and professionally.

EXPERIENCE

** ***** ** ************* *** machining

10 years business development

15 years of management

10 years using lean manufacturing techniques and 5-S

15 years of CNC programming

Fanuc, Sharnoa, Milltronics, Haas and Okuma, and G-code

CNC lathes, VMCs, and HMCs

2 years set-up and programming of Tsugami Swiss machine with Fanuc

16 years of tool design and product design

15 years using Mastercam and AutoCAD R14-2015

5 years Autodesk Inventor

10 years Solidworks

15 years using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

5 years using Microsoft Project, FrontPage, and Publisher

2 Patents filed and issued

EDUCATION

1995-1999 Lake Michigan Community College Benton Harbor, MI

Journeyman Mold Maker certificate - Department of Labor

2 year degree in Manufacturing Technology

8 yrs. service MI National guard as Cobra Helicopter Weapons system Specialist

INTERESTS

Business Development, Manufacturing, Computers, Hockey, Cars

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5114 WESTWOOD PINES DR • KATY, TX 77449 • PHONE 832-***-****

WORK HISTORY

2010-2014 ENGINEERING/CNC SHOP MANAGER PRECISION URETHANE

Implement CNC machine shop and train personnel

Assist sales with quoting and Product Development

Design molds and ensure accurate machining and efficiency

Utilize ERP software to schedule workload and coordinate with other departments

Program CNC machines and train CNC programmer

Implement and maintain training program for new operators

Optimize the plant layout and work flow for shorter lead times and cost savings

Assist in business promotion and web design with regards to 3D rendering and technical aspects related to CNC machining.

2008-2010 BDM/MACHINE CNC SHOP MANAGER ROWAN

Create and control engineering controlled documents

Locate outside sources for manufacture of non-CNC parts

Quote jobs and estimate deliveries

Determine production needs and procure appropriate machinery

Implement and maintain training program for new operators

Optimize the plant layout and work flow for shorter lead times and cost savings

Program CNC mills and lathes

Control quality of finished parts and create inspection plans

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5114 WESTWOOD PINES DR • KATY, TX 77449 • PHONE 832-***-****

2001-2008 PLANT MANAGER DEWALCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Schedule production of stamping, milling, turning, and welding

Supervise QC department and ensure high level of quality awareness

Supervise tool room and schedule work load

Supervised updating of machinery, and building of new equipment

Optimize the plant layout and work flow for shorter lead times and cost savings

Hire and train supervisors and team leaders as needed

Ensure retention of good employees and support HR in improving company morale

Implement lean manufacturing techniques

Provide data for stragegic planning and work with sales dept to provide for the continual improvement of the company’s quality and delivery of products.

Controlled costs and researched investments to improve operations

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