JOSEPH J. O'CONNOR
Rockledge, PA 19046
267-***-**** (Cell)
215-***-**** (Home)
acz453@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS:
Experienced as an Industrial Engineer, Estimator and Project Manager
Project Management/Logistics experience with several companies including development of shipping invoices, creation of freight cost estimates, maintenance of domestic/international bills of lading and freight maximization of containers
Extensive experience working with all levels of internal functional areas (Accounting, Purchasing, Site Management, Planning/Production, Logistics) as well as external clients (both Customers and Vendors/Suppliers)
Familiar with establishing/tracking product cost & workplace efficiency
Project Management experience managing multiple projects simultaneously including tracking daily metrics, providing status updates, and establishing long term procedural adjustments for productivity enhancement
Microsoft Excel, Access & PowerPoint Experience; AutoCAD background
Ability to establish best work methods, create solutions, and communicate effectively; experienced developer of bills of material, job routings, work standards
LSC COMMUNICATIONS – ESTIMATOR/IT SPECIALIST (June 2014 to March 2017)
Created & maintained production estimates using PRIMAC/E-PRIMAC ERP System
Maintained production job tickets, shipping invoices, customer order processing files
Developed bills of lading, freight invoices; Container space utilization using MAXLOAD
Liaison with Corporate Information Technology/Telecom to correct all operational issues
Installed new computers/printers/consumables/telephones and maintained inventory
Maintained Kronos timekeeping, HR database, bell system, employee door access cards
Maintained/reprogrammed handheld computers, scanners and data collection devices
Maintained floor layouts for inventory, computers, printers and data collection devices
AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA OF NJ – INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER (November 2008 to March 2014)
Development/maintenance of bills of material using SYSPRO for D.O.D. manufacturer
Development of machine and operational procedures for processing departments
Liaison with material/equipment vendors for operational improvements
Engineering Change Order documentation; Part/layout drawing updates by AutoCAD
Coordinated tooling requirements, evaluation and approval for production support
ALAN RITCHEY INC. - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER (January 2008 to November 2008)
Performed operations analysis, productivity enhancement and project management
Developed automated conveyor system for handling/sortation for U.S. Postal Contractor
Technical Liaison with tooling, hardware, and sub-contract parts suppliers
HATFIELD QUALITY MEATS – SR. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER (September 2005 to September 2007)
Developed labor, material and supply costs for all Hatfield products at multiple sites Worked closely with Cost Accounting on standard cost and standards development Development of machine and operational procedures for several processing departments Liaison with equipment vendors for machine replacement/productivity improvements
COLUMBIA LIGHTING – SENIOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER (October 2004 to September 2005) (Full-time temporary contract position)
Development of bill of material and product configurators for SAP implementation Development of lean manufacturing and assembly standards for cost savings
Managed transition from high volume manufacturing to custom made products
Liaison with suppliers of manufacturing equipment, supplies, and raw materials
Led lean manufacturing/Kaizen events to improve productivity and establish TAKT times
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QVC – CUSTOMER SERVICES PROJECT MANAGER (June 1999 to January 2004)
Liaison between IT, Facilities and company sites for project management for call centers. Managed re-location of operations area containing 100 workstations and support cells Managed installation of quality program with Six Sigma, SAS, Root Cause Analysis Installed productivity measurement and standard operating procedures for several sites Performed analysis on call center metrics using Pipkins Call Center Management System
JONES APPAREL GROUP – INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER (March 1996 to April 1999)
Development and maintenance of engineered time standards and operational procedures Managed an incentive pay system for retail manufacturing and distribution
Coordinated with IT to automate data capture; Installed material handling improvements
Developed layouts/plans using AutoCAD LT; Coordinated new facility startup Supervised staff engineer at new distribution center facility for 18 months.
OKIDATA – INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER (November 1990 to February 1996)
Developed manufacturing/packaging processes for ISO 9000 manufacturing company Created labor standard production rates/cost analyses and prepared AutoCAD layouts Compiled monthly rework charge-back report; Performed packaging evaluation & testing Provided engineering assistance to Purchasing for domestic sourcing of component parts
Assisted Quality Assurance in inspection of purchased component parts and assemblies
JOHN WANAMAKER – INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER (December 1987 to November 1990)
Developed/revised engineered time standards based on time-motion studies
Used regression analysis for use in an incentive pay system in retail distribution
Worked with management to establish productivity enhancements
PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL BANK – WORK ANALYST (June 1986 to December 1987)
Developed standards for work measurement, product cost development, staff control
Established standards for cash processing, banker’s acceptances, international markets
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY – I.E. TECHNICIAN (July 1985 to June 1986)
Developed/maintained engineered time standards by using MTM data and techniques Provided an incentive pay basis for operations; Received MTM Blue Card Certification
Manufacturing standards established for equipage spreading, cutting and assembly
EDUCATION
B.S. IN COMMERCE & ENGINEERING, DREXEL UNIVERSITY
Major: Operations Management; Minor: Human Resource Management
Continuing Education/Training/Certifications
Methods-Time-Management (MTM) Blue Card Certification
SYSPRO Version 6.0/6.1 Training
AutoCAD 2012, AutoLISP, AutoCAD Release 13
Excel 5, Microsoft Mail, AutoCad LT 97
Berry Amendment/Buy American Compliance Training
SolidWorks #D Modeling Seminar/ERP Seminar
Facilitating for Results Seminar/Team-building Seminar
Pipkins Call Center/Scheduling Management Training
Leadership for the Technical Manager/Microsoft Project
Political Savvy: Maximizing Impact and Influence
Root Cause Analysis Seminar/Parallel Thinking Seminar
Member of several Kaizen lean manufacturing teams
Protean/Max Yield System Training
Former Member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers
Former Member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals