Robert E. Pettinger

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New Albany, Ohio 43054

614-***-**** Cell

Email: aczs7t@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Direct and coordinate business and manufacturing improvements utilizing problem solving skills and lean manufacturing principals to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, increase up time, and reduce setup time.

Seek cost-effective, customer and results-oriented solutions.

Communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel.

Skills:

Expert knowledge in lean manufacturing, facility design, 5s, Kaizen techniques, cellular manufacturing and inventory control, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management

Computer proficient in Microsoft Office, Syteline MRP System and AutoCAD

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Simonton Windows

1500 person manufacturer of vinyl windows and doors, division of Fortune Brands Home and Security

Corporate Process Engineer New Product Development - (June 2013-Present)

Facility Layout

Led facility design for a factory build in Central America

Performed capital equipment justification, conducted site reviews, and project gate reviews for the facility

Process Improvements

Packaging cost saving for spare parts. Reduction of broken spare parts by 30%, based on new packaging design.

Led Kaizen events for two different product lines

Held workshops for plant personnel and managers to reduce waste, inventory, and cycle time.

Conducted inventory investigation of silicone, shims, and glass

Investigated ergonomic solutions in packing and handling of doors and windows

Led a 5s workshop in main warehouse resulting in 10% utilization of space

SIEMENS AIRFIELD SOLUTIONS/ ADB Airfield Solutions Columbus, Ohio

150 person manufacturer of Airfield Lighting Systems, subsidiary of Siemens Corporation

Manufacturing/Project/Facilities Engineer - (December 2001- December 2006)

Manufacturing Engineering Manager - (January 2007- June 2013)

Product development and testing

Manage a team of ten employees and initiated company internship program with Ohio University

Managed a $1 million new product development project. Researched over $750,000 in capital equipment; including injection molding machines, test equipment, and wire processing and crimping

Project Manager on new product testing; worked in conjunction with Electrical Engineering to automate a high voltage testing procedure, resulting in savings of ten man-hours per day

Design for manufacturability on over 20 different products

Automation of products, processes, and testing equipment for lighting fixtures with savings of over $2 million

Researched and developed alternate materials for product savings of over $2 million

Facility design and maintenance/improvements

Managed the design and production for a new $1 million facility in Tianjin, China. Designed all aspects of the factory, including work cell, bill of materials and hired personnel; majority of the project managed remotely

Project manager on an $800,000 building expansion; met aggressive deadlines on a 10,000 square ft. expansion and procured all capital equipment for expansion including $300,000 in capital equipment

Installed over $250,000 in Ergonomic Solutions that included specialty fixtures, vacuum lift systems and rollers tables to improve efficiency and safety

Other process improvements and accomplishments

Project manager on the implementation of bar-coding inventory which reduced physical inventory time by two days and a savings of over $500,0000

Waste elimination savings of over $3 million on continuous improvement activities

Head of Safety Committee and the recipient of Siemens Safety Award

JOSLYN HI-VOLTAGE, Cleveland, Ohio

200 person union manufacturer of high voltage equipment

Manufacturing Engineer Contractor (Summer 2001)

Managed two product assembly lines

Reduced scrap on product line 40 % through D.O.E testing

Participated in Kaizen events to streamline processes

Analyzed quality and production documentation

WORTHINGTON PRECISION METALS, Mentor, Ohio

200 person UAW high volume manufacturer of automotive parts for various large automobile companies Manufacturing/Process Engineer (7/98 – 5/01)

Analyzed work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and equipment layout for maximum efficiency.

Responsible for defining and improving manufacturing processes and implementing cost reduction process on two high volume automotive production lines.

Investigated, justified and implemented improvements to better meet customer requirements while reducing costs

Maximized production of parts and reduced production of scrap materials

Updated job instructions of procedures to comply with QS-9000

EDUCATION

ASHLAND UNIVERSITY Ashland, Ohio July 2012

Master of Business Administration

OHIO UNIVERSITY Athens, Ohio

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Business Minor June1998

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