Stephen L Smith Jr

Cell: 330-***-****

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Summary:

Manufacturing professional with extensive experience in plant management of small to medium size shops. Managed teams of 20 employees and 1.5 million in annual sales up to overseeing 65 employees on three shifts with annual sales of 8 million. Have handled disciplinary actions, hiring and terminations. Experience working within the parameters of ISO 2015, AS9100 and TS 16949. Experience working in and leading Lean environments as well as JIT and Kanban. Experience with ERP programs and SPC techniques. Proficient with Microsoft Office package with additional experience in Microsoft Project and Micro Estimating.

Experience:

Perigee Manufacturing – Detroit, MI – Production Manager – Oct. 2018 – Nov. 2021

Family-owned specialty Fastener Manufacturer with approximately 20 employees

Primary machines are Acme Gridley screw machines, but also have Brown & Sharpe, Several CNC Lathes and a Swiss machine.

Handle all scheduling, both employees and workload

Layout all jobs for production as well as design and order all tooling and equipment necessary to complete the job.

Have the ability to make tools if required

Responsible for hiring and disciplinary action if required

Handle all maintenance of equipment

Training of employees although that is limited now due to time constraints

Purchase of new and additional equipment to handle increased workload.

Handle purchasing for all production departments

CNC Precision Machining – Burton, Ohio – Shift Supervisor - May 2018 – Oct. 2018

Hired in as a Machine operator. Three weeks in was promoted to Screw Machine Department to work to streamline and improve processes. In September was promoted to 2nd shift supervisor. Oversaw a shift of approximately 20 – 25 employees.

Trelevate – Phoenix, Arizona – Sales Consultant: April 2017 – May 2018

Represent Constellation Energy – Price Protection Plans

Ohio Screw Products – Elyria, Ohio –Estimating Engineer: August 2015 – July 2016

Screw machine shop consisting of nearly 40 screw machines as well as 40 CNC machines, centerless grinders, assorted secondary machines.

Layout new jobs and design tooling, designate machines and set up techs.

Quote all incoming jobs to determine best process and cycle times as well as pricing information

Troubleshoot production and machining problems on the floor

American Cap Company – Wheatland, PA – Coupler Project Manager: July 2011 – Dec. 2014

Managed all facets of a startup screw machine department manufacturing hydraulic fittings.

Purchased all necessary equipment for department, both primary and support.

Hired and trained all employees in production methods, quality procedures, machine safety and housekeeping. Disciplined if necessary up to and including dismissal.

Designed and manufactured all tooling, making what could be made in-house, outsourcing the balance.

Scheduled all production and personnel to meet customer delivery goals.

Final inspection of all out-going product as well as shipment of finished product and inventory control.

In Early 2014, the company changed its business model, dissolving the screw machine department and beginning to produce couplers for the oil and gas industries. I assumed control of the project in April 2014 achieving several key goals.

Managed department growth from 8 to 65 employees covering three shifts.

Streamlined the entire process by purchasing equipment which enabled the company to bring several operations back in-house saving the company approximately 70% on manufacturing costs.

Improved overall production from 2100 pcs per month in April to over 21,000 pcs per month by December, raising monthly revenue from approximately $100K to nearly $1 million.

Controlled manufacturing and overhead costs by taking control of all purchasing for the department.

Scheduling of all personnel and production.

Documentation of all parts production, scrap, shipments to and from outside processes and final shipment of finished product to customer.

Ammac Inc.–York, PA Director of Operations: November 2007–November 2010

Screw machine shop consisting of 35 screw machines, 2 CNC machines and various secondary equipment.

Assumed control of the entire operation at our Osseo, MI facility in Nov. 2007 with goal of relocating the plant to our primary location in York, PA. by Sept 2008.

Accomplished goal of relocation of plant in May 2008, 4 months ahead of schedule.

Assumed control of York facility in June 2008 with responsibilities including purchasing, planning and scheduling of jobs and personnel, quoting, lay outs, quality, hiring and training of new personnel, shipping schedules, outside processing and inventory control.

Disciplinary actions if necessary up to and including discharge.

Implementation of Lean initiatives to control costs and quality.

Developed very good working relationships with and had direct contact with our customers.

Regular Joe Construction – Andover, OH – Self Employed: Nov. 2003 – Nov. 2007

Home improvement business concentrating on additions, porches and decks, vinyl siding and roofing.

Interior work including drywall, flooring and copper plumbing.

Premier Hydraulics – Farrell, PA – Plant Manager: Jan. 2000-March 2003

Managed a startup screw machine operation (Klaric Forge and Machine) a subsidiary of Premier.

Responsible for the inception and implementation of the screw machine operation including all primary and support equipment purchases.

Hiring and training of personnel in production and quality methods, safety and housekeeping.

Disciplinary responsibilities as necessary.

Quoting and layout of jobs.

Tool design and manufacture. Make in-house when possible, outsource the balance.

Set up, operation, maintenance and repair of machines.

Purchasing of raw materials and support materials.

Inventory and Quality control.

Education:

Kent State University - BBA in Business Management - May 2017 – GPA: 3.712

Kent State University – AA in Business Management – 2006 – Honors: 3.655 GPA

Manufacturers Association of Erie – 1992 – 160-hour certification – New Manager Program

Skills and Experience:

Primary Machines - Screw Machines – Acme, Davenport, Brown and Sharpe, Warner- Swasey, Conomatic, New Britain

Secondary Machines – Lathes, Mills, Drill Presses, Tappers, Deburring, Sanders

Off line Threading – Reed A-21 Thread Roller

Support – Surface Grinders, Pedestal Grinders, Cylindrical Grinders

Ability to make assorted Form Tools, Shave Tools, Step Drills and Reamers

Some experience with CNC machining

Extensive experience reading and interpreting prints

Familiar with a wide range of quality measuring instruments and gaging

Experience in ISO and TS environments and with SPC procedures and practices

Vast experience quoting parts for manufacture

Fork lift certified / licensed

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