David P. Stanton

Columbus, IN ***** 812-***-**** ad1xs0@r.postjobfree.com

EWIE SEP 2022-Present Operations Manager

Develops, implements, and reviews operational policies and procedures

Supplies Cummins with chemical and tooling products

Manages 4 direct reports (Engineers, crib attendant, and tooling analyst)

Makes important policy, planning, and strategy decisions

Identifies and addresses problems and opportunities for the company

Manages inventory, and shipment delivery

Lindal North America NOV 2020-SEP 2022 Engineering Manager

Managed 28 direct reports to include all engineers, molding department, BOV Department, valve and assembly department on all 3 shifts

Managed all engineering projects

Handled CAPEX, and new Capital Equipment justification

Completed the budget in all areas related to the facility

Launched all new projects into Operations and Production

Planned new product development, costing

Managed new product team meetings, timelines, and quotes

Implemented plant layout for new equipment and ergonomic improvement

Developed training and procedural documentation

Kimball Electronics Fabrication AUG 2017- NOV 2020 Molding/Plastic Process Engineer

Developed all new tooling process set-up using DOE, engineering studies, material testing, and development

Worked with production injection molding technicians on safety and 5S categories, and scientific molding theory

Documented all data relating to the new product and assisted in the launch into production

Developed a process with Mold Man, low-pressure molding

Implemented RTP Engineering Resin Company into the system

Implemented all-new tooling into production

Involved in all new tooling designs and new product launches

Performed DOE, design of experiments, to validate the process and machine optimization

Performed IQ/PQ on new equipment and new processes

Valeo THS Powertrain Thermal System USA MAY 2014- AUG 2017 Molding Manager - Continuous Improvement Engineer

Start-up of injection molding department, quoted all new equipment, over-head crane system, material handling system, water cooling system, injection molding machine layout with automation, etc

Launched 8 new molds into production.

Trained, and mentored, three novice employees from within the Greensburg Valeo facility into the injection molding department

Successfully launched all injection molding machines, processes, and robot programs, into production with three different resins

Worked internally to improve all aspects of the manufacturing processes

Updated operator work instructions with modifications

Completed VIM and QRQC documentation

Dorel Juvenile Group (COSCO) JAN 2012- FEB 2014 Molding Manager

Established processes that produced the highest quality of product at the most efficient cycle times

Validated all processes with standards that had to be maintained

Trained 14 injection molding technicians on safety and 5S categories, and scientific molding theory

Documented all data relating to the product and production requirements

Implemented RJG molding concept/theory into the molding department

Handled all-new tooling designs and new product launches

Implemented liquid color to all HMS products

Implemented all new tooling into production

Performed DOE, design of experiments, to validate process and machine optimization

Managed auto-time for 14 direct reports

Scheduled all hours, including over-time to meet budget requirements

Managed daily team meetings

Managed JIT, lean, and automation concepts

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Technology/Business Administration Ball State University

Master’s Degree - Business Administration Indiana Wesleyan

Skills:

20+years of experience in engineering and leadership

Proven ability to analyze and improve process design, and evaluate the effects of production processes

Previous experience monitoring engineering budgets

Ability to apply appropriate problem-solving techniques (5 Why, SPC, Six Sigma, DOE, etc.)

Experienced in GD&T, APQP, control plans, flow charts, gauge calibration, lean and ergonomic principles

Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office, Excel, Windows, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes, Solidworks and CAD,

Maximo, Trackwise, and EDMS/MES

Ability to develop new tooling process set-ups using DOE, Engineering Studies, Material Testing, and Development Certifications -RJG, Internal Auditor ISO 9000-1, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Certifications:

RJG Master Molder 1 Certified

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