CALEB T. ARMSTRONG

**** ******* ** • Jackson MS *9209 • Cell: 601-***-**** • Email: acx8wj@r.postjobfree.com

Recognized throughout my career as being a visionary leader with in-depth knowledge of the business of Production and Manufacturing Management

Technological competencies include:

Microsoft – Project – Word – Excel – Power Point & Access

Sigma XL – Statistical Analysis Software for Lean

Visio – Professional Flow Chart & Diagram Layout Software

Some CAD and SOLIDWORKS (3D Modeling) experience

Professional Experience

VANTEC-HITACHI Transport System – Canton, MS June 2016 – Present

Supply Chain Logistics Management

Engineering Logistics Manager (Contract)

Directs and coordinates program activities providing engineering logistics that ensures effective support for manufacturing services of products, systems and equipment. Analyzes contractual commitments, customer’s specifications, design changes and other data to plan and develop logistic program activities from conceptual stage through cycle life of product.

VICKSMETAL – Vicksburg, MS January 2016 – June 2016

Electric Magnetic Steel Manufacturer

Production Operations Manager (Contract)

Responsible for production and delivery of magnetic steel cores used in manufacturing power transformers

Manage two production shifts of 65 associates including engineers, supervisors and operators

Plan and control all aspects of the manufacturing business while ensuring quality and reducing scrap

ION Geophysical – New Orleans, LA September 2007 – December 2015

Oil & Gas Industry- Manufacturer of Seismic Array Systems

Sr. Operations Product Manager (Seismic Array Systems)

Manage the deployment processes in manufacturing Marine Seismic Array Systems.

Evaluate project time-line as it relates to customer’s schedule of delivery.

Work with team in addressing the critical issues associated with a timely delivery.

Identify and prevent potential problems through Project Analysis Evaluations.

Manage inventory levels in ensuring lead times are met in accomplishing production goals.

Utilize Lean Sigma Methods and cost savings approach in launching new projects.

Facilitate between Design Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Quality and

Outsourcing departments in producing quality products.

Perform audit of outsourced suppliers in making sure they adhere to ISO and Lean Standards.

UNIPRES Southeast – Morton, MS January 2007 – September 2007

Automotive Industry-NISSAN Supplier (Structural Components)

Sr. Manufacturing Lean Sigma Coordinator

Applied Lean principles associated with production of Structural Chassis for NISSAN ALTIMA.

Performed Time Studies in acquiring data in improving production efficiency.

Submitted recommendations and implemented continuous improvements and cost savings.

Evaluated complete plant floor layout utilizing 5S Activity and implemented changes.

Utilized 8D Problem Solving Method in establishing Root Cause of failures.

Orchestrated Kaizen Blitz activity

Completed UNIPRES Method of Lean Manufacturing Training

Craft-Co Enterprises Inc – Morton, MS August 1998 – December 2006

Automotive Industry-Chrysler, FORD and General Motors Supplier (Electro-Mechanical Switches)

Project Manager

Analyzed and evaluated the cost and implementation of bringing in new business.

Created and Implemented a project plan in transferring existing business in an efficient manner.

Performed quotations and made presentations to potential new customers.

Work with other company disciplines in assuring business transfer and implementation was on schedule.

Implemented production process improvements once business was established

Applied Lean Manufacturing Principles and Techniques

Coordinate the transfer of new business in excess of 1.5 million dollars in gross amount

Raytheon Space & Airborne System – Forest, MS June 1986 – August 1998

Defense Industry (Radar Communication Systems)

Manufacturing Production Manager

Production Manager on Sentinel Radar System (AN/MPQ-64)

Performed root cause analysis providing written and verbal reports.

Advised and counseled Production Manager on project direction.

Lead task teams in addressing all potential issues that might jeopardize delivery

Trained and supported lower level Test Engineers.

Performed System Buy-Off Presentation to Customer (DCAS) Representatives

Production Manager

Managed Production for the ADCAP Torpedo System Level Testing Area

Managed Production for the Guidance and Control and After-body unit area

Held weekly Production Meetings with upper management on monthly commitments.

Provide and evaluated area performance efficiency charts.

Responsible for a three shift manufacturing production area

Manufacturing Test Engineer

Test Engineer on Circuit Cards related to the Position Location Reporting Units.

Performed root cause analysis providing written reports.

Performing Scheduled Preventative Maintenance

Experienced with PLC Programming, Oscilloscopes, Digital Multi-meters, and various other Electronic

Trouble-shooting Equipment

Training

UNIPRES Southeast

Lean Manufacturing System Training

Shop Floor Control (GEMBA KANRI)

5S Activity

Standards & Kaizen

Documentation Procedures

Standard of Operations Analysis

GEMBA KANRI Applications

ION GEO-PHYSICAL

Certified Lean Sigma Green Belt (10-09-09)

Education

Masters of Science – Industrial Technology – Jackson State University

Bachelors of Science – Electronics Engineering Technology – Jackson State University

Associates of Science – Electronics Engineering Technology – Phillips College

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