Robert Salley

**** *** ****** ******, *********, AL. 35473

423-***-**** acujfe@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

An accomplished, “hands on” manufacturing operations professional with proven reputation as a key catalyst for performance efficacy and operational excellence. Demonstrated strong work ethic and team orientation. Brings comprehensive experience and business acumen to lead key operational elements along with the tenacity to forge relationships to achieve sustainable results.

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE

Aerospace / Defense / Commercial Products

Manufacturing Operations/Management

Machine Engineering

Toyota Kata, Lean, Six Sigma

Inventory / Supply Management

Shipping / Receiving Logistics

Quality Control / SPC

Policies and Procedures

Personnel Management

Employee Development

Workplace Safety

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

CAREER OVERVIEW

Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee Jonesborough, Tennessee 1981 to 2016

Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee is part of AerojetRocketdyne, an innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in the aerospace and defense markets. The company is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in support of domestic and international markets

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Engineer, Tooling and Design September 2015 to March 2016

Oversee inventories of tooling and materials used within the plant

Locate old/new tooling for the Machining Engineering & Production departments

Orchestrate stocking and issuing of tooling/materials

Manage and work with vendors for manufacturing concerns and lead-time issues

Implement Toyota Kata, and lead Lean Tools projects to increase efficiencies within the tooling and materials department

Facilitate efficiency in shipping and receiving area

Manufacturing Operations Supervisor July 2005 to August 2015

Oversee and orchestrate manufacturing operations in multiple departments

Manage shipping of raw materials and finished products

Ensure products are produced on time, with high quality, and within budget

Oversee employee scheduling, evaluation, and development for future growth

Drive adherence to company policies for administrative compliance and workplace safety

Ensure accurate reporting of relevant metrics and business data to manufacturing and/or plant management

Manufacturing Test Technician April 1994 to June 2005

Provided leadership for setups, troubleshooting, basic equipment maintenance, work order completion and adherence to quality control standards

Trained and led 10+ employees on multi-CNC machine centers, welders, and coating systems

Inspected products for defects pre- and post-production startup

SPC (Statistical Process Control) taken as prescribed to maintain process(s)

Managed supply ordering and purchase requisitions for equipment and tools needed throughout the manufacturing continuum

Ensured safety meetings were held consistently

Created and implemented quarterly PowerPoint presentations concerning the status of departments of responsibility

Served as workgroup leader

CNC Machining Specialist IV February 1982 to March 1994

Setup, operate, troubleshoot machining issues, basic preventive maintenance

Inspection of products for defects pre- and post-production startup

Operated multiple machines at the same time

Held tolerances +/- .002” on routine. Tighter tolerances as needed

SPC (Statistical Process Control) taken as prescribed to maintain process of machining

Foundryman August 1981 to January 1982

Setup, operate equipment to produce metals used at machining operations

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Applied Science in Organizational Management (2008)

Tusculum College Greeneville, Tennessee

Associate of Applied Science in General Technology (2006)

Northeast State Technical Community College Blountville, Tennessee

Production Machine Tool Operator Certificate (1981)

TriCities State Technical Institute Blountville, Tennessee

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS

CNC machinist, fork truck licensed, Green Belt certified, Microsoft Office proficient, and DOT Class 7 Transport

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