Don Steele
Dearborn,MI\
**********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
KSM
Warrenville, IL
Director of Manufacturing
●Responsible for coordination of manufacturing for Illinois, Florida, and Mexico locations.
●Created efficient production processes to centralize standards across the company.
●Supervised all production meetings.
Operations Manager
1996 - 2017
●Served as the direct management for all departments, including: Shipping and Receiving, Quality Assurance, and Engineering.
●Implemented an active management approach to address day-to-day production.
●Oversaw scheduling in coordination with production teams.
Sales Manager
1994 - 1996
●Systematically maintain sale standards at all times.
●Maintained strong relationships with outside stakeholders.
Inside Sales
1988 - 1994
●Collaboratively expedite quality manufactured products via client-focused results.
●Provide a productive and friendly atmosphere in a team environment.
Warehouse Manager
1983 - 1988
●Assisted in achieving production demands.
●Direct organization of scheduling in regards to all orders.
CERTIFICATIONS
University of Illinois:
-OSHA Outreach & General Industry certification
-Hazard Communication Standard certification
-Green Belt Certification
-AS9100 Overview
Wire Harness Manufacturer Association:
-IPC 620 Certification
Honeywell:
-Lean Manufacturing Course
PROJECTS
United States Post Office: Bell & Howell sorter program for the United States Post office
General Electric: Power base unit creation for General Electric windmills
Military Applications: Control Solutions