Daniel F. Holtz

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Chittenango, NY ***37

Phone: (Cell): 315-***-**** ad1rr1@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Manufacturing Engineering Manager / Sr. Industrial Engineer

Extensive experience employed as a manufacturing engineer

Certified Six-Sigma black belt, experienced in using the DMAIC process

Aided in implementation of OPEX programs

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques, TQM methodologies, and Root Cause Analysis

14 years in FDA controlled Medical Device and Advanced Wound Care facility

Lead Value Stream Teams using such tools as Single Piece Flow cells, Visual Shop Floor Management, Process Mapping, and 5S.

Developed BOM’s

Developed and implemented new products and manufacturing processes

Researched new equipment and production methods for existing and new products

Developed new products for production from conception to production

Process improvements reduced costs and enhanced plant performance.

Successful in training, coaching and directing technical and production teams

Unique ability to analyze processes to identify and resolve production problem

Proven ability to facilitate paradigm shifts and lead change management

Experience in various industries including medical device, forge, and furniture manufacturing

Extensive customer contact

Core competencies include:

Project Management

Cost Reductions

New Product Implementations

Process Validation

Engineering Change Control

Risk Management

Process Mapping

Continuous Improvements

Flow Charting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JADAK, North Syracuse, NY 1/2023 – 10/2023

Manufacturing Engineer

Plant Layouts

Process flows

Developed MRR Form (Manufacturing Readiness Review)

BRIGGS and STRATTON, Sherrill, NY 9/2021-7/2022

Manufacturing Engineer

Took Times Studies to set production goals and to develop a data base for Planning

Wrote Procedures Worked closely with Operators and Management on Work Simplification.

ABBOTT LABS RAPID RESPONSE, Auburn, New York 10/2020-2/2021 Lyophilization Engineer

Tracked performance of 16 freeze-dry units to determine equipment utilization.

Worked with lyophilization mechanics to update and repair equipment

Partnered with R&D to modify freeze drying program to increase productivity

The Eraser Company, Syracuse, NY 5/2019 – 2/2020

Project Engineer

Developed Manufacturing process for prototype Wire processing equipment

Review / Modify Procedures

Specified / Purchased Machine Guarding

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The Cortland Company, Cortland, NY 7/2017 – 5/2018

Process Engineer

Contract Position

Developed manufacturing processes for new Medical Device product line

Designed Fixtures

Trained Operator

Remington, Ilion, NY

Continuous Improvement Engineer 1/2016 – 5/2016

Risk Mitigations – QAN’s, FMEA

Time Studies

Cost savings project - Savings on PPE - $95,000 per year

Cost Savings project - Electrical usage - $20,000 per year

Cost Saving project - New Production Method, Manual to Automated process - $150,000 per year

Marietta Corporation, Cortland, NY 1/2014 – 4/2015

Project Engineer

Assigned to Procter & Gamble Project Team

Headed $900,000 project to install Clean Room area for rotary filling equipment

Handled Validations of new products

Justify / Purchase new tooling

Performed Risk Mitigation tasks including FMEA, Fishbone, 5-Y’s

Equipment Installations

ALKERMES (Formerly Elan), Gainesville, GA 4/2012 – 1/2014

Lead Process Engineer

Promoted from Process Engineer in May 2013, Managed process development of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Aided in introduction of Operational Excellence program.

Completed Set Up reduction project in encapsulation area saving $35,000 annually.

Designed and built multiple jigs and fixtures to solve production problems

Developed method for tracking production on key manufacturing processes throughout the plant

Tracked and improved OEE in Packaging, Manual Assembly and automated processes

COVIDIEN (Formerly Tyco Health Care), Oriskany Falls, NY 9/1997 – 11/2011 Manufacturing Engineering Manager / Senior Industrial / Project Engineer

Managed projects in an FDA-controlled environment for a manufacturer of medical devices such as Naso Gastric vent and feeding tubes, Kiting and guide wires. Spearheaded initiatives with advanced and traditional wound care products such as Hydrophilic foam dressings, Liquid compounding and filling, Q-Tips, and gauze dressings, Provided new product costing and development of Routers. Directed 6 major projects, Received a patent. Employed numerous work measurement and time studies to solve production issues. Trained, coached, and developed engineers, technicians, and production workers. Supervised 3 technicians. Completed Validations using IQ / OQ / PQ process.

Formed and coordinated Cross Functional Teams for new product introductions

Saved over $1M by identifying and spearheading numerous cost reduction projects

Reduced costs by 25% by laying out and installing new production lines including RF Welding and estimating additional manpower requirements leading to the introduction of an enhanced product

Designed Jigs and Fixtures for multiple hand assembly operations including go-no-go gauges to poke-yoke operations as part of a Value Stream team to increase efficiencies and reduce scrap by 50%

Achieved 100% customer satisfaction responses by collaborating with marketing on numerous product development projects and implementing changes

Oversaw plant-wide calibration system, performance of calibrations, and scheduling of outside calibration services ensuring regulatory compliance.

Wrote more than 25 Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs) annually, utilizing software and technical expertise to ensure accuracy.

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Coordinated training with Safety Engineer earning highest OSHA and FDA compliance rates in company.

Maintained a 95% accuracy rate for cost projections while serving as primary contact for new product development and costing for more than 20 possible products with 6 selected for development.

Oversaw mold repair / replacement program ensuring high quality of injected molded parts.

Active team member of Material Review Board / CAPA and Ergonomic Core Team member. Mentored 2 engineers and 1 technician for Green Belt and Lean Manufacturing Certifications

Supervised three Engineering Technicians.

COOPER TOOLS, Cortland, NY 3/1988 – 9/1997

Focused Factory Engineer / Supervisor

Supervised a 3-shift team of 11 production employees and 3 Team Leaders. Developed annual budget of $186K. Performed audits of equipment to ensure proper operations. Interacted with vendors and outside clients daily. Evaluated and processed return goods for rework operations. Calculated manpower needs from sales forecasts.

Developed method for continuous hot dipped galvanizing of chain increasing customer satisfaction and profit margin.

Seamlessly incorporated stainless steel product line into existing production areas enlarging customer base and increasing profits.

Increased labor efficiency by 20% through equipment audits.

Conducted time studies in Union environment to set production rates ensuring corporate margins were met.

Applied various work measurement techniques in Heat Treat / Rotoblast area allowing accurate determination of production rates and manpower requirements.

Promoted to Process Engineer position in 1991.

EDUCATION

MS, Management Science, SUNY College of Technology, Utica, NY

BT, Industrial Engineering, SUNY College of Technology, Utica, NY,

AAS, Business Administration Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY

ACCREDITATIONS

Six-Sigma Black Belt Certified

1 patent: 1 patent pending – Enteral Feed Tube Assembly Process

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