MICHAEL DALE

Easley, SC ***** Cell: 864-***-**** Email: add6at@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbdale EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Productivity Improvement Equipment Management Process Development

● Results-driven Senior Manufacturing Operations & Engineering Professional, w/ 13-year track record of delivering enterprise-wide process performance improvement, in automotive and electronic industries, in both commercial and defense sectors.

● Leader focused on Employee Development, w/ laser focus on providing superior QA & Customer Service, through strategic problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and persuasive communication.

● Advanced Technical Acumen/ Computer Skills:SAP ERP, MS Office, Solidworks AutoCAD, OEE Analysis Areas of expertise include:

Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Organizational Restructuring & Turnarounds Machining & Assembly Project Management and Operations Leadership Cost Reduction/ Budget Planning EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

● M.S. - Manufacturing Management, Kettering University, Flint, MI

● B.S. - Electrical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI o Six Sigma Black Belt Certified, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BORG WARNER, Inc., Seneca, SC 2016 – 2020

Engineering Manager (2017 – 2020)

Led Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance teams within machining area of plant (spanning 150K sq. ft.). Teams consisted of 54 hourly and 12 salaried employees responsible for process-developing and maintaining 150+ machines, producing 61+ machining components for aluminum case / covers, shafts, hubs, gears, and assemblies that go into a transfer case.

● Improved machine availability from 78% to over 85% by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance, spare parts strategy, and specific training; consisted of CNC's (horizontal / vertical), lathes, hobs, shavers, broaches, heat treats, washers, robots, automation, quality inspection, and assemblies.

● Streamlined launch of new and high priority customer design changes for Ford, FCA, and Toyota transfer cases.

● Estimated, purchased and installed over $20M in equipment, meeting customer demands and upgrading production processes.

● Raised production department output (OEE) by 10%, eliminating 12-hr hybrid shifts and minimizing weekend labor costs.

● Collaborated with production management to develop necessary training of personnel through proper job instructions and documentation, resulting in higher employee productivity.

● Decreased maintenance downtime by 10% within machining department by executing proper preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies with correct spare parts and training.

● Scaled down cost by 20% in machine tooling and implemented a tool sharpening process inside the plant.

● Mentored 3 co-op student engineers per semester that developed future company hires. Engineering Supervisor (2016 – 2017)

Directed team of 11 Manufacturing Engineers over machining area of plant. UEC ELECTRONICS, Hanahan, SC 2014 - 2015

Production Manager

Managed team of 65 hourly/ 9 salaried employees (Manufacturing, Planning, and Warehouse) in one-shift facility utilizing 3 buildings (72K sq. ft.). Oversaw operation, producing batteries, electronic circuit boards, harnesses, and complex assemblies for both commercial and defense industries.

● Achieved excellent safety record by ensuring zero OSHA Recordable and no incidents.

● Managed 30 to 50 projects (low volume, high mix) daily, realizing an on-time delivery average of over 99%.

● Awarded exceptional quality ratings from customers (Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BAE, etc.) for meeting scheduling and product expectations.

● Trained and certified personnel within IPC610, 620, 7711 / 7712, & J-std, resulting in workforce meeting high quality standards required for defense and aerospace industries.

● Cut overtime cost to less than 2.5% of total hours and lowered scrap (rate percent of sales was on average 0.10%) by implementing proper strategies formulated with planning team members.

● Delivered inventory accuracy on average of 99% within the Warehouse by performing daily and weekly audits. GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS: FORCE PROTECTION, Ladson, SC 2007 – 2014 Manufacturing Engineering & Operations Section Manager (2013 – 2014) Directed team of 60 hourly/ 5 salaried employees in one-shift facility, utilizing 2 buildings (230K sq. ft.), manufacturing Mine Resistant Ambushed Protected (MRAP) military vehicles (Buffalo, Cougar, and PKSV).

● Fulfilled contractual requirements for every vehicle launch, ensuring quality for both domestic and international customers.

● Decreased assembly hours per vehicle by 15%, expanding profits at least 5%.

● Reached all audit requirements for ISO9001, ISO14000, and OHSAS18001 by implementing and adhering to proper documentation.

Manufacturing Engineering & Operations Director (2009 – 2012)

● Managed Buffalo MRAP vehicle team, consisting of 60 hourly/ 6 salaried employees (80K sq. ft. production area). Manufacturing Engineering & Operations Manager (2008 – 2009)

● Directed Cougar MRAP vehicle assembly team, consisting of 120 hourly/ 9 salaried employees (150K sq. ft.). Manufacturing Engineering Manager (2007 – 2008)

● Led team of 6 - 9 manufacturing engineers over Cougar MRAP assembly operations. Senior Manufacturing Engineer (2007)

● Spearheaded development/ launch of Cougar MRAP automotive assembly, increasing daily vehicle output. FORD MOTOR COMPANY (Powertrain Division), Sterling Heights, MI 1992 – 2007 Plant Manufacturing Engineer

● Promoted from Ford College Graduate (FCG) Program to lead Plant Manufacturing Engineer on launch of the 6F Transaxle (Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX) Valve Body Machining line and Main Control Assembly Line. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, (Powertrain Division),Warren,MI 1989 – 1992 College Co-op Program Manufacturing Engineer

● Case and Valve Body Machining Line, Pressed Metal