Manufacturing Manager

Michael P. Hamp

W***N**** Marshall Court. Hartland, WI 53029

Cell Phone 262-***-****

*******@*****.***

Summary

A dynamic manager with a strong record of achievement combining skills in diverse areas of organizational success including process development, project management, research and development, group leadership and customer relations. Highly motivated and intuitive leader who is effective with human relations and customer service, and able to manage both time and resources to maximize productivity. Able to set expectations and follow through on commitments.

WORK HISTORY

2016 ~ Present Plant Manager

Milwaukee Precision Casting

Oversee flow of production and adjust accordingly to maintain production schedules.

Manage production supervisors and plant personnel.

Conduct/Oversee regular meetings

Manage and enforce plant safety program to meet OSHA requirements

Oversee hiring of plant personnel and ensure new employee training is completed.

Review labor and adjust accordingly to maintain production goals.

Work with purchasing manager to maintain inventory levels.

Work with facility maintenance to ensure that all equipment is running properly.

Enforce ISO procedures throughout plant.

2016 ~ 2016 Operations / Manufacturing Manager

Premier Aluminum

Supervise plant staff to meet the goals and production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with customer requirements

Manage production scheduling team to ensure on time delivery of customer products

Develop plans for utilization of machines and people

Review production reports

Ensure proper maintenance and adherence to safety policies and procedures

Establish and maintain housekeeping standards

Establish and maintain safety standards and adherence to those standards

Work within project and plans to recommend capital projects and ensure conformance to budgets

Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA and Environmental requirements

Enforce all safety and work rules

2008 ~ 2016 Wax & Dip Operations Manager / Sand Foundry Molding Manager

Stainless Foundry and Engineering

Manage and supervise daily operations in the investment wax, sand molding, sand core room and pattern shop

Record daily productivity and improvements

Monitor goals established for each employee and department

Control costs through budget and productivity improvements

Ensure quality product

Highly involved with ensuring quality assurance best practices

Schedule production / personnel based on customer demand

Manage and oversee department time and attendance

Complete employee reviews and establish goals

Manage the quality and inspection within department

Help ensure maintenance of ISO 9001and Norsok certification

Responsible for scheduling the gage and equipment calibrations and documentation

Develop control plans, SOP’s and foundry processes

Assist in Plant Safety and Environmental training, auditing, adherance to OSHA standards. Active member of foundry safety committee.

Work with QA, Engineering and Plant Personnel on process changes and necessary documentation (Corrective Actions, Production Instructions, Pictorials, SOPs,… )

Continuous training of employees to insure understanding and the relationship to quality and cost.

Provide technical support for engineering on process related items.

Troubleshoot and problem-solve jobs to reduce scrap and improve up time in all manufacturing departments.

Involved in Kaizen events and six sigma projects. Currently white belt.

Work with supplier inventory levels and “just in time” needs

Perform housekeeping audits plant wide

Schedule maintenance of equipment to minimize down time and ensure continuous ability for production

2006 – 2008 Quality Assurance Manager / Foundry Superintendent

Westwood Aluminum Casting Company

Development of policies and operational protocols and processes within the organization

Develop strategies and project plans to ensure production schedule is met

Direct and coordinate daily activities to decrease costs and maximize profits

Project and resource management

Record keeping of productivity and quality

Facilitate process improvement and control

Assist with customer contract negotiations

Manage difficult or emotional customer situations

Data Entry

Budget planning and management

Safety and environmental adherence

Employee training, supervision, evaluation, discipline and adherence to policies.

2004 - 2006 Foundry Process Supervisor

Accurate Specialties

Development of foundry policies and operational protocols and processes

Project and resource management

Staff hiring, training, supervision, evaluation and motivation

Quality Control

Tool and die design

Research and development coordinator

Production scheduling

Data Entry

NCR (non conformance reporting) investigations

Safety and environmental training

1995-2004 Foundry Supervisor

Metaltek International / Wisconsin Centrifugal

Development of foundry policies and operational protocols and processes

Project and resource management

Strategic planning

Budget and financial management of $1.2 million dollars

Staff hiring, training, supervision, evaluation and motivation

Capital equipment acquisition

Implementation and documentation of daily production and process achievement

Research and development team leader

Vendor selection and contract negotiations

Quality Control

Implement lean manufacturing concepts

Employee safety and accident Investigation

Repair equipment

1/95-9/95 Field Service Technician

Badger Products

Fabrication, repair, and installation of parts for blast machines at various job sites.

1984-1995 Foundry Operations Manager

Accurate Specialties

Coordinated and evaluated the daily operations of the workforce which included maintaining a balanced budget, program development, employee training, employee disciplinary action, and scheduling workload for 6 departments.

Responsible for contract development and quotes with clients as well as vendors.

Progressive sales increase from 1 million dollars to 2.5 million dollars annually

Programmed and maintained equipment to be ISO 9000 compliant

Monitored OSHA compliance with 3 year record of no lost time accidents

EDUCATION

2014 VA Technologies training on programming of Kowasaki 350 Robots

WCTC ~ White belt training ~ Six Sigma

WCTC ~ “Reading and Understanding Blueprints” for current processes and applications

2013 Paranet LeaderPro Program Certification

9/2003 Kaizen Implementation Program ~ Lean Manufacturing

1999-2001 UWM extension ~ Supervisory Management Certificate

1995 WCTC ~ Completed course “Reading and Understanding Blueprints”

which covered most industrial applications.

1993 Baird Research Center ~ Repair and programming certificate of chemical analysis equipment

1987-1988 Management Resource Associates ~ Completed a 12 week course

“Becoming a Successful Manager in Today’s Environment”.

1986-1987 Cast Metal Institute ~ Completed 3 courses in foundry practices:

“Induction Melting of Cast Irons”, “Copper Based Alloy Defects”, and

“Centrifugal Casting Analysis”

1985-1986 WCTC (26 credits) ~ Certificate in Industrial / Structural Steel Welding.

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