STEVEN L. HEAD

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Mesa, AZ. *****

Ph: 480-***-**** adsetw@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Professional career reflects many years of successful leadership experience in executive administration, operations management, business analysis, quality control, engineering, manufacturing, strategic planning, and human resources in a variety of manufacturing, engineering and service industries.

Achieved a record of success to increase organizational efficiency and enhance productivity, in union and non-union environments through the use of lean processes. Worked in both large and small companies.

Leadership by example and listening and working with employees has been utilized in small start up, medium and large sized organizational turn around programs and large corporate expansion. Hands on approach by spending time in the field with employees.

Achievements included policy development, strategic planning, field services, facility management, sales, communications, engineering, manufacturing, budget and P&L.

Implemented Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9001-2008, Kanban Inventory, Self-Directed Work Teams, and Quality Circles in both production and job-shop operations.

Set up new plant and facilities incorporating enhanced production methods.

Worked at Fairchild Hiller on Long Island, NY in engineering on several fighter aircraft with a secret clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ST PATRICK CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, Scottsdale, AZ 2021-current

Large Catholic Church and facilities with multiple buildings and property.

Director of Plant Operations

14 Acres and 6 buildings with over 5,000 events each year. Automated HVAC system with 43 units and Electronic door systems in all buildings with central control.

HMC GEARS Princeton, Indiana (www.hmcgears.com) 2018-2021

Manufacturer of large mining and industrial gears

Western Region Sales Manager/Product Support Specialist

Worked with HMC Gears to develop new products by working closely with Engineering, Sales and Manufacturing. Also performed field inspections on new gear installations and inspections on conditions of existing gears.

RICK MAY, INC. Anaheim California (MFG Direct http://www.mfgdirect.asia) 2012- 2018 Manufacturer of aftermarket auto parts and medical products – Manufactured in China

Vice President of Engineering and Manufacturing

Developed new products and set up manufacturing in China for the US market

Implemented company strategy for new manufacturing processes

Coached and mentored engineers, management, and workforce through lean processes.

ANDERSON DAHLEN, INC. Ramsey, MN (http://www.andersondahlen.com) 2007- 2012

Manufacturer of stainless steel products for the food and pharmaceutical industries

Business Improvement Director

Develop, coach and mentor a team capable of carrying out operating strategies, while enhancing employee engagement. Hands on job-shop operation

Started as a consulting arrangement to re-organize, grow and introduce lean manufacturing to the company and grew into a full time position.

Successfully implemented ISO 9001-2008

Introduced Value Stream Mapping and Lean Manufacturing

Acted as a facilitator for lean processes in formal classroom settings.

Proven success acting as a change agent driving management initiatives, continuous improvement and consistent processes across the organization.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

XTEK MINING SERVICES, Tempe, AZ. 1996 – 2007

Manufacturer of aftermarket parts for draglines and shovels in the surface mining industry

President / COO, Xtek Mining Services

P&L cost management on all operations to ensure success on budget commitments

Developed strong communications with shop through “Gemba” and listening

Developed a field service organization of over 100 people to serve the mining industry

Increased sales of the Tempe division by 400% over the last ten years

Increased product gross margins by 27%.

Implemented new computerized labor reporting system to monitor and improve progress

Introduced new products with a forward looking approach to grow the company.

Developed a new sales force and engineering management team with O.E.M. experience.

Traveled internationally to Peru, South Africa, Turkey, Chile and North Africa putting on technical sales presentations representing new products.

BUCYRUS-ERIE COMPANY, South Milwaukee, WI. & Boonville IN. 1992 - 1996

Manufactures mining equipment and replacement parts for the surface mining industry (Presently owned by Caterpillar)

General Manager, Boonville Mining Services Inc. & Rox

Full P&L responsibility for manufacturing and service.

Demonstrated successful ability to develop and lead people and obtain results.

Increased sales 300% in three years

Added a new division to market rigging components for shovels and draglines.

Implemented a modified MRP system

Designed developed and implemented facilities for office space and manufacturing.

Served as the primary liaison to corporate support functions located in Milwaukee by coordinating and facilitating communications, and supporting the deployment of company systems, policies, procedures and programs.

TEREX - KOEHRING CRANES & EXCAVATORS, Waverly, IA 1988 –1992

$140 million manufacturer of cranes and excavators for the construction industry. (Div of Terex)

Manager of Manufacturing

Accelerated production process and reduced operating costs by adding assembly lines.

Reorganized manufacturing to include self-directed work teams. This decreased the manufacturing cycle from 8 days to 3 days.

Implemented Kanban system for boom manufacturing

Implemented new computer system (MAC PAC on AS400) to improve material handling, inventory control, shop floor scheduling, purchasing and capacity planning.

Closed, moved, sold assets and consolidated three manufacturing plants

Evaluated new acquisition potentials

Directed new start up plant to manufacture spare parts for construction machinery.

Negotiated contract with UAW union.

Directed all manufacturing and supply chain functions. Reduced purchasing personnel by 20% through implementing a JIT system of steel supply and new computer systems. Reduced raw steel inventory from $3 mil. to $0 by delivering directly to the shop floor with no steel yard inventory.

Responsible for all manufacturing at five plant locations with over 1,000 employees.

Traveled to Scotland to study Terex truck manufacture and to Japan to study Kanban at IHI

LAKE ERIE ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING 1984-1988

Manufacturer of Electrical Control and Instrument Panels

Plant Manager

Bought the company and ran it for 4 years.

Developed new products

BUCYRUS ERIE COMPANY, South Milwaukee WI. (Now owned by Caterpillar) 1973-1984

$1 Billion Manufacturer of Construction and Mining Equipment

Design Administrator

In charge of all engineering at the manufacturing plant

Quality Control Manager

5 years as Quality Control Manager with 30 inspectors and 6 Supervisors

Industrial Engineering Manager

2 Years in charge of Industrial Engineering

General Superintendent

In charge of all manufacturing

EDUCATION

Completed course work on MBA, Gannon University, Erie, PA

B. S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University

B. S. Degree in Technical Education, Oklahoma State University

A.S.S. Degree in Drafting and Design, Oklahoma State University

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVMENTS

Lean Manufacturing – Certified Lean Manufacturing knowledge exam through SME

Contamination Control - Author, Section 72-CC-12. Annual Report, number 6, September 1972 p.287 through 304, “Classification Methods for Grading Test Contaminants.”

Adjunct Faculty - Taught hydraulic system design at Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania and General Electric Training Facility.

Engineering Advisory Council - Chairman, Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania.

Advanced Training in Time Management, MRP, Robotics, Self-Directed Work Teams, and Quality Circles

Falcon Field Tenants and Users Association – President of this organization with over 1000 airplanes and businesses located at Falcon Field Airport

Kanban – Attended training in Yokohama, Japan at IHI on Kanban and pull systems for construction machinery.

Self Directed Work Teams – Attended and certified in training of self directed work teams with North American Training and Development.

Quality Circles – Attended training and certified as quality circle facilitator.

Continuing Education – Received continuing education credits at Pennsylvania State University in “Troubleshooting Hydraulic Systems”.

International Travel – Traveled to international locations for training and technical sales presentations.

1980 SAE Handbook - SAE recommended practice, “Assessing Cleanliness of Hydraulic Fluid Power Components and Systems.” Task Force Committee.

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