Manager Engineering

SEAN BUEHLER

Address: ***** * *** **** *****, Gilbert, Arizona 85298 Mobile: 480-***-**** Email: ********@*****.*** Page 1 of 2

PRODUCTION MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Multifaceted, results-driven, and dedicated professional with extensive experience in production and operation management. Recognized for big-picture vision essential in creating and implementing effective business strategies; identifying problems; and developing innovative solutions. Well-versed in leading and motivating cross-functional teams toward the fulfillment of organizational goals and productivity. Articulate communicator, with ability to foster positive working environment and team unity to staff. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel). AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Lean Manufacturing Principles Project Management Continuous Process Improvement Data Analysis Strategic Planning and Implementation Budget and Financial Administration Staff Training and Development Corporate Reporting Regulatory and Compliance Quality and Safety Assurance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KAEHR CORPORATION, ALBUQUERQUE, NM

General Manager Mar 2014–Feb 2017

Managed the hiring and performance of 27 employees for metal finishing business to enhance business productivity and profitability

Assumed full responsibility in overseeing all aspects of business operations, including safety, quality, financial, engineering, and facilities

Directed and coordinated the daily production activities of all areas through effective communication and leadership skills to ensure proper shipment of orders in a timely manner

Led the implementation of performance based bonus pay structure in line with company profitability

Worked collaboratively with customers on technical and scheduling needs

Handled and addressed all types of facility issues and plant upgrades

Functioned as a quality leader and representative to outside quality groups

Engineering/technical leader of organization in operations including electroplating, anodizing, painting, and powder-coating

Fulfilled expanded duties such as preparing and managing budget; maintaining all regulatory needs; arranging employees schedule; and obtaining all supplies and chemicals

Drove quality initiatives to update quality management system to ISO 9001 standards and lead the company on multiple tier 1 supplier audits

Notable Accomplishments:

Successfully increased net profit of business by 125%

Implemented statistical process control, which optimized consumable usage on operations and enhanced quality and cost results

Initiated the development and implementation of innovative Water Recycling Program, which reduced after-hours wastewater discharge by 76%

Increased plant capacity by approximately 17% through facilitation of cross training to employees, extension of plant operating hours, and upgrade of equipment to improve throughput capabilities

Brought significant decrease in office-related payroll by 33% and provided better customer experience by consolidating shipping and receiving operations to single location

Demonstrated proficiency in clarifying and standardizing work order traveler packages, which resulted in consistent documentation practices across all operational areas of plant INTEL CORPORATION, CHANDLER, AZ

Group Leader / Manager May 2007–Mar 2014

Supervised multiple diverse teams composed of 6 to 34 engineers and technicians in process engineering and manufacturing operations which focused from strategic technical work to tactical high volume manufacturing needs

Collaborated with cross-functional teams on the management job of department and upstream modules on all aspects of running factory constraint module

Performed staff engineering role in transferring leading edge technology from the development factory in Oregon to high volume manufacturing site in Arizona

Displayed expertise in managing and developing engineering led shift teams SEAN BUEHLER

Address: 24212 S 183 Road Place, Gilbert, Arizona 85298 Mobile: 480-***-**** Email: ********@*****.*** Page 2 of 2

Took charge of operational execution; staff and organization improvement; manufacturing operations policies and procedures; and safety assurance

Notable Accomplishments:

Received an appointment to handle the tactical operational responsibilities of factory constraint module

Played an instrumental role in preparing teams on operations by determining direct reports and peers in handling tasks and responsibilities, which earned recognition as the best in class on cycle time performance among all shifts teams

Reduced waste and drove cost improvements by using lean manufacturing principles

Upskilled technicians in handling tactical responsibilities of engineers, which enabled engineers to focus on more strategic needs of group and steer team and area growth

Garnered commendation from manager through development of several direct reports, which led in transitioning to leadership positions

Guided group on safety in ergonomic injury prevention though implementation of program for employees’ awareness on injury risk, thus consistently obtaining more than 90%participation with no members flagging for high risk behaviors within six months

Designed and streamlined annual review process in the entire department

Travelled to Intel Malaysia for guidance on organization development in implementing a new organization structure

Gained recognition as a people developer for producing next generation of leaders in department INTEL CORPORATION, ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Process Engineer Jul 2000–Apr 2007

Acted as a contributor in overseeing technical direction of the entire area for continuous improvement of individual pieces of equipment

Held responsibility in providing and configuring multiple new technologies; enlightening junior engineers and technicians; maintaining area toolsets; and handling projects for safety and quality assurance and cost reduction

Served as the chairman of forums of multiple teams from Intel factories around the world Notable Accomplishments:

Initiated program to acquire 24/7 onsite engineering and support factory constraint operations which improved factory throughput times

Leveraged technical acumen and communication skills in converting the entire process module to new chemical process, which significantly saved company’s cost

Led the implementation of report to identify toolsets generating rework, which reduced rework by 50%

Earned distinction as a rock solid sustaining engineer for being consistently best in class availability, which were 10% higher than combined average of other factories

Obtained Divisional Recognition Award through participation in Multi-Disciplinary Team on system development in eliminating more than 95% of methanol volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, ensuring that site not exceed state issued air permit levels and facilitated the continual growth of operations

Expertly resolved key technical problem on new technology implementation, which eliminated one of the largest known excursion potentials for technology

Functioned as a key contributor in unplanned discontinuation of part from supplier by designing, modifying, and qualifying new part in less than six weeks, which prevented the area on lines down situation EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM

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