Continuous Improvement Production Manager

ISMAEL N. CRUZ

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PALM COAST, FLORIDA 32164

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Tel: 386-***-****

Tel: 386-***-****

EXPERIENCE

Remedy Intelligent Staffing. Daytona, Florida

Teledyne Marine Geo. Daytona, Florida July 15,2024 - October 11,2024 Final Component Inspection

● Processing components at final inspection /shop orders and purchase order.

● ERP system IFS

● Blue prints, work orders standard work instruction

● Precision measuring equipment and tools

● Positive material identification, PMI downloads and attachment to IFS

● Raw materials receiving and PMI

● CMM report reading

● Vision system, optical comparator

ELWELL TOOL CO in Newington Connecticut

SELF EMPLOYED CONSULTANT (CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT)

Production Manager 2022-2024 Contract

● Ensured OTD to customers through production output

● Contracted to facilitate smooth transition to new building

● Ensured that all employees were properly trained on safe operation of CNC machines

● Implementation of KPI and tracking

● Established a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations

HOPPE TECHNOLOGIES in Chicopee Massachusetts

Production Manager 2020-2022 Contract

● Managed 3 shifts and over 50 employees, engineers and supervisors

● Managed and redirected workflow to meet OTD to customers

● Continuous Improvement projects

● Established CNC machine training schedule for new hires

● Implementation of KPI and tracking

● MRB investigator

AEROTEK ENGINEERING/Coca-Cola in Northampton Massachusetts Continuous Improvement Engineer 2018-2020 Contract

● Led gemba production meetings daily

● Ensured all production needs are met and OTD

● Monitored production lines and adjusted PLC

● Tracked all KPI’s

● Continuous improvement project (install metal detection units on product lines) VALENCE SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES in West Springfield Massachusetts Production Manager 2016-2018 Direct Hire

● Managed multiple shifts and departments

● NCR/MRB investigator

● Developed training processes for new hires

● Coordination, and planning work flow in all departments

● Interviewed new employees

● Worked with engineers and customer witnesses to ensure OTD and quality products 2

Employment History:

AEROCISION LLC in Chester Connecticut

Production Manager 2014-2016 Direct Hire

WGI INC in Southwick Massachusetts

Operations Manager 2012-2014 Direct Hire

Barnes Aerospace in East Granby Connecticut

Machinist, Production Planner, Production Supervisor

Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford CT

Machinist setup man

Unis Grinding in East Hartford CT

Machinist setup man

Colt's Firearms in Hartford CT

Machinist setup man

EDUCATION

BULKELEY HIGH SCHOOL 1980-1984 Diploma in Hartford CT. PRATT & WHITNEY AIRCRAFT 1990-1993 Certification in CNC gears shaping East Hartford CT. QUALITY PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS 2019-2020 Certification in Marlborough Massachusetts 3

AS9100D

Supply chain

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Setup and Operate Operate Office Equipement

Bridgeport’s CNC Mills Phones

VTL CNC Lathes Copier

Horizontal Millers CNC VTL Computers

Treadmills CNC ID/OD Grinders Microsoft Programs

NC Gear Shapers Tool Setter ERP Systems- Syteline 7,9,10 Surface Grinders Gauge Setter ERP System - IFS

OD/ID Grinders Shadowgraph

Drill Press 5 Axis CNC

Broaching Machines Forklift

Lathes Pallet Jacks

Haas Milling Centers Box Trucks

CNC Mills

Inspection Equipment Tools Reports/KPI

Height gauge Hands Tools Read Blueprints

Dial Indicator Cranes CMM Reports

Micrometers Forklift KPI Tracking

Dial Calipers Shop Math Inspection Reports

Swing Gauges Process Sheets

Optical Comparator Standard Work Instructions

Non-Conforming Reports

Payroll Reports

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