Phil Burch

Langhorne, PA ***** 215-***-**** adn9xm@r.postjobfree.com

Directory of Manufacturing Engineering / Lean Operations Leader Key contributor in support of process improvement of both current and new products via leading-edge Continuous Improvement projects in multimillion-dollar manufacturing operations. History of using Lean concepts with multi-disciplined teams to improve processes, reduce costs, support new product introduction, quality improvements, customer satisfaction and downtime reduction. Integral in supporting top-line and bottom-line growth through both process improvements and efficient operation and maintenance of large facilities.

Skills:

Lean Methodologies

Design for Manufacturability

• Coaching/Team Building

• P&L Management & Cost

Controls

• Capital & Expense Budgeting

• Environmental Compliance

• Project Management

• Facilities Management

• CAD/CAM

Professional Experience

Manager of Mfg. Engineering, 07/2019 to 4/2021 SS Industries Collegeville, PA

• Managed QC and Maintenance Departments

o Day-to-day quality issues as well as review and analysis of quality issues/trends via customer feedback.

o Managed Maintenance Department’s role in capital project installation as well as daily maintenance tasks.

• Charged with implementing several capital projects: o New powder paint line and oven

Coordinated installation, start-up, and debugging of system o Robotic Welder

Was commissioned to implement a previously purchased robotic welder into production which included fixture design, programming and developing QC standards.

o New CNC router

Coordinated start up and implementation of new CNC router to include selection, operator training, and programmer training.

Phil Burch

Langhorne, PA 19047 215-***-**** adn9xm@r.postjobfree.com Director of Mfg. Engineering, 2003 to 05/2019 SIMKAR Corporation Philadelphia, PA

• Charged with implementing Lean culture throughout the organization in multiple plant locations and all facets of operations including assembly, fabrication, as well as component and finished good warehouses. Initiatives averaged 30% improvement in productivity, 30-40% reduction in assembly line footprint, and 30% reduction in defects. o Analyzed existing processes and workflows in an effort to quantify current state and develop future state.

o Lead Steering Committee which established and oversaw where emphasis of upcoming Kaizen events would be.

o Lead or facilitated over 30 Kaizen events

Each event had Area Profile containing Objectives, Team members, current state, etc.

o Used additional tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA, Plan-to-Actual data to measure results as well as Standard Work

o Established work cell SOPs to ensure cell functioned as intended post Kaizen event. o Early stages of Improvement Kata

• Directed and coached Mfg. Engineering Team’s efforts in the support of Sales/Marketing, Design Engineering and Quality Departments to ensure manufacturing capabilities align with NPD plans of the organization.

• New Product Design and Introduction process from initial concept on through manufacturing with an emphasis on minimizing cost.

• Support the design of sheet metal parts via CNC Cell and/or design & build progressive dies for use in 100 – 600-ton press lines.

• Generate Expense and Capital Budgets relating to both Operations and NPD.

• Direct activities of Toolroom and Maintenance Departments.

• Ensure Mfg. Engineering team participates in and supports all safety related initiatives stemming from monthly safety meetings and Safety Committee.

• Ensure facilities are in adherence to all applicable environmental regulations.

• Responsible for the maintenance of property, building and equipment of a 270,000 sq. ft. facility on 15+ acres.

• Lead project teams in justification, negotiation and installation of all press/assembly projects including press feed lines an automatic packaging machines. Phil Burch

Langhorne, PA 19047 215-***-**** adn9xm@r.postjobfree.com Senior Tooling Engineer, 1997 to 2003 SIMKAR Corporation Philadelphia, PA

• Managed 30+ associates in the safe and efficient operation of a 3-shift Press Shop, Paint Line & Tool Room in the fabrication of all sheet metal components used in company product.

• Implemented QDC program in press shop reducing die setup from 4+ hours to 30 minutes.

• Improved press utilization from 35% to over 70%.

• Implemented progressive die PM program reducing in-press down-time from 20 hours per week to almost zero.

• Troubleshoot punch press and progressive die operation as required.

• Prepare justifications and ensure the successful installation and startup of large press lines, CNC turret presses and automatic powder coating lines. Projects included equipment justification, equipment selection, large-scale building modifications, equipment installation and startup at or under budget.

• Responsible for the design, purchase and successful startup of $2 million in progressive tooling annually.

Manufacturing Engineer, 1991 to 1997 SIMKAR Corporation Philadelphia, PA

• Planned and executed the rearrangement of a 50,000 sq. ft. Assembly department.

• Program CNC turret presses.

• Design assembly fixtures and drill jigs

• Assisted Maintenance Engineering in purchase and installation of press servo feedline.

• Performed time studies on new product as well as product revisions.

• Worked with Quality Department to ensure products met quality standards. Software Competency

Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Striker (CNC programming), AS400 (B.O.M., costing, MRP), Salesforce Education & Certifications

Pennsylvania State University BS in Mechanical Engineering LaSalle University MBA – Beta Gamma Sigma

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