Manager Manufacturing
Resume:
Mark Howlett
Mapleton, ND ****9
Cell: 312-***-****
E-mail: ****************@*****.***
Dear Hiring Authority:
This letter and the enclosed resume are an inquiry into an employment opportunity with your firm. Of particular interest, would be a supervisory level position within a manufacturing or production operation. As my resume indicates, I have gained significant experience in many facets of mechanical assembly and parts manufacturing, with specific background in department layout, staffing, training, tooling purchases, quality improvement, cost reduction, pilot and prototype production startups, etc.
In addition to the education and experience summarized in my resume, I offer such personal and professional attributes as:
· Ability to simultaneously handle multiple task in a timely and cost effective manner
· Accomplishments in creating order from chaos and empowering my staff to realize their potential and achieve more than their expectations
· Willingness to be a team builder and motivator as well as a hands-on individual contributor
· Solid communication skills combined with the ability to work productively with all levels of management, peers, subordinates and customers
· Commitment to the highest level of professionalism and personal ethics
I realize that a two-page resume cannot fully convey all that I would hope to contribute to your organization. Therefore, I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you at your convenience to discuss my candidacy in more detail. It is easiest to reach me through my home telephone number listed above. If I am not available, please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Mark Howlett
Enclosure - resume
Mark Howlett
506 Sunrise Blvd.
Mapleton, ND 58059
Cell: 312-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS: Over 25 years of continuous learning in various manufacturing settings. My core beliefs for success in manufacturing are built on the foundation that SAFETY, HOUSEKEEPING, AND QUALITY are without question the pathway to CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, which in turn drives the success of the business. Also, I have extensive involvement in employee development, process improvements, and the research and implementation of various modern assembly and manufacturing techniques including flexible manufacturing with product lines requiring unique modifications and features common in the municipal and ag marketplace.· Utmost priority for customer satisfaction, external as well as internal
Implemented new and current trends and technologies that improved production and management as a whole
Excellent mechanical aptitude
Team Development Leader
Documentation Processor
Problem Solver/Resolver
Extensive experiance with custom fleet order production runs
Experiance with both bay-build and production line installation of custom options
WORK HISTORY:
Self Employed- Construction/House rehab
2016-Present
Currently completeing 2 rental property. 2 unit, 3500sq ft 100 year old Victorian 3 blocks from NDSU
John Deere Seeding Group- Valley City ND
2013-2016 Paint Department Manager/Opener Department Facilitator
•Direct supervision of 50-65 team members responsible for powder paint application, and assembly of openers for intra factory needs worldwide
•Team member of capital project for new automated powder booth/shot blast equipment.
• Team member of redesign/relocation of opener department
• Designed/implemented Painter’s training and certification program- reduced rework and defects
•Evaluated/eliminate ergonomic issues and concerns on main assembly line
•Implemented comprehensive load bar tracking system with touch screen technology
2008-2013 Shipping/Receiving Manager
•Direct supervision of 50-65 team members responsible for all inbound/outbound freight, including whole goods
•Managed fork lift fleet/Implemented first electric fork trucks
•Cost justification/installation of on-board safety modules for material moving equipment
•Team member to implement SAP role out, and barcode equipment for stock picking
•Worked in conjunction with 3p off site warehouse
•Improved material flow/UPS processing
•Reduced cycle time of receiving process-ASN’s
•Managed installation of 4 new receiving docks
•Implemented narrow aisle warehouse with new racking and associated equipment
•Cost reduction project for whole goods realized by controlling shipping lanes and assignments
•Organized outside storage locations and defined process for spotted trailers
2007-2008 Therma Tru Corporation, Butler, IN
Second/Third Shift Production Supervisor
•Direct supervision of 40-75 team members in the manufacturing of steel and fiberglass exterior door systems-2 Separate Departments
•Responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing process from order entry to assembly
•Helped develop SOP’s and standard Quality checks per work station
•Oversee machining process, foam process, and paint process through shipping
•Reduced Customer Back Orders via schedule control 18/23 %
•Hiring, terminating, promoting, performance reviews, disciplinary actions
•Safety classes/Daily huddle meetings
•Training on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
•Service Department Field Support – made dealer and end-user visits with
follow-ups and concerns documentation, and provide feed back to assembly lines
· Conducted plant tours, which included production explanation from start to
finish, and in-service product line demonstrations
•Worked directly with purchasing and suppliers to eliminate shortages
•Worked with purchasing and suppliers on pull systems, along with cost reduction programs
2005-2007 Knaack Manufacturing, Crystal Lake, IL
First Shift Production Supervisor
•Direct supervision of 70-100 team members in the manufacturing of metal job site storage boxes
•Responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing process from work order release to assembly
•Oversaw sheet metal fabrication, robotic metal working, robotic welding
•painting and assembly of storage boxes
•Responsibilities included:
•Hiring, terminating, performance reviews, promoting, disciplinary actions
•Training on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
•Cost reduction Teams with varying roles and involvement
•Installation of electrostatic paint process
•Ergonomic improvements in loading and unloading conveyor belt
• Worked directly with purchasing and suppliers to eliminate shortages
•Worked with purchasing and suppliers on pull systems, along with cost reduction programs
2001- 2005 Self-Owned Business
Home repair, landscaping
2000 - 2001 Ibiden Circuits of America, Elgin, IL
Second Shift Manager
· Direct supervision of six departments(70-100 team members) in the manufacture of prototype circuit boards
· Responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing process from work order release to shipping
· Expedited orders promised for "48 hour" turnover (premium mark-up jobs)
· Oversaw performance levels, safety, associate development, and daily work assignments
· Improved yield factor across entire production level by 25%
· Reduced scrap rate, due to quality related manufacturing problems, by 25%
· Streamlined product movement department to department
1986 - 2000 Elgin Sweeper Company, Elgin, IL
Assembly Supervisor
· Direct supervision of two departments (30- 45 team members each)
· Responsibilities included:
· Hiring, terminating, performance reviews, promoting, disciplinary actions
· Training on multi-task work stations
· Quality levels and root-cause elimination
· Work team module outlines and advancements
· Department work station and housekeeping improvements
· Budget responsibility ($200,000 - $400,000 per year)
· Man power and monthly production scheduling (800 to 900 truck chassis based units per year)
· New product introductions from pilot to production line set-up ($1,000,000 per project)
Utilities Manager
· Over saw electricity and natural gas contracts and riders ($650,000 combined commodities budget)
· Over $49,000 saved in the past 2 years due to conservation and load shedding
Team Member of Powder Coat Paints System
· Involved in development and purchase of batch and conveyor line applications ($2,000,000 project)
Supervisor of Weld Department
· Supervised 10-15 people
· Introduced aluminum wire welding process
· Developed written procedures to increase production and lower material handling by 15%
· Developed parts movement procedure to eliminate shortages (utilized throughout the plant and at sister companies)
· Utilized JIT-KANBAN, Poke-A-Yoke based programs
· Developed line station assembly processes and quality check-off sheets
· Developed and instructed team based modules, outlines, and goals
· Interceded with design and manufacturing engineering, as needed, on current and special orders
· Reported B.O.M. errors, incorrect blue print pictorials, and aided in design fit-up problems
· Assisted with fixtures and jigs as needed
· Worked directly with purchasing and suppliers to eliminate shortages
· Worked with purchasing and suppliers on pull systems, along with cost reduction programs
Additional Roles
· Service Department Field Support made dealer and end-user visits with
follow-ups and concerns documentation, and feed back to assembly lines
· Provided plant tours, which included production explanation from start to
Finish, and in-service product line demonstrations
1979 - 1986 Langford Lawn and Garden, Elgin, IL
Manager
· Performed sales and repair of outdoor power equipment
· Maintained parts order and inventory
· Prepared U-haul rental documentation
· Carried out new equipment set-up and demos
EDUCATION
1989 - 1991 Aurora University- off campus Management courses
1987 - 1988 Elgin Community College - Welding 101
1974 - 1978 Larkin High School, Elgin, IL, High School Diploma
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