Manufacturing Manager Industrial Engineer
Resume:
James Kidwell
Weatherford, TX 76087
Work Experience
Sr. Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer
GeoDynamics, Inc - Millsap, TX
Originally contracted as a consultant to improve manufacturing automation and investigate supply chain opportunities. Provided technical guidance to manufacturing management to resolve cost/schedule operational problems. Reviewed, analyzed, and affirmed build process data to optimize assembly processes. Became a member of an ERP implementation team, representing frac gun manufacturing. Implemented numerous manufacturing process, cost improvements.
Operations Engineer Sr Stf
Lockheed Martin - Fort Worth, TX
2003 to 2015
Senior process technical advisor to manufacturing departments concerning Supply Chain Readiness for rate improvement. Ensured daily operations were aligned with program objectives. Provided advanced technical guidance to manufacturing management to resolve cost/schedule operational problems. Reviewed, analyzed, and affirmed build process data to optimize assembly processes. Daily interface with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Planning functions. Previous positions held: F-16 Final Assy. Supervisor. F-22 Mfg. Specialist, F-35 Mfg. Specialist
Manufacturing Manager
James Hardie Building Products - Cleburne, TX 2000 to 2003
Directed the Manufacturing, Engineering, Materials, Quality and Safety efforts of a four shift 24/7 facility. Reduced Direct Labor by implementing teaming concepts and establishing expectations. Implemented effective improvement programs utilizing key performance indicators. Reduced material cost by improving processes and sourcing. Managed the installation and commissioning of numerous automation projects.
Reduced the Safety Incident Rate. OSHA 501 Certified.
Director of U.S. Operations
NOMA Cable Tech - Mineral Wells, TX
1997 to 2000
Profit and Loss responsibility as General Manager reporting to the President. Directed the construction and start-up of a state-of-the-art copper wire (pvc extrusion) manufacturing facility. Sourced and negotiated contracts for equipment and materials. Recruited and staffed a four shift 24/7 organization to include Administrative, Materials, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Maintenance and Sales personnel. Directed successful ISO certification in the first year of operation. Gained UL and CSA approvals. Integrated (3) Maquiladora sites. Implemented ERP programs and developed Continuous Improvement culture. Ninety employees
Director of Operations - Flow Measurement Division
Perry Equipment Corporation - Mineral Wells, TX
1991 to 1997
Profit and Loss responsibility for multiple manufacturing product lines of flow measurement and filtration capital equipment. Directed Manufacturing operations in a three-shift facility as well as domestic and international sub-fabricators. Directed Materials, Estimating, Industrial Engineering, Production and Inventory Control, Distribution and Shipping departments. Directed strategic planning process, vendor alliances, competitive analysis and vendor contract negotiations. Implemented MRP programs. Developed integrated Planning, Procurement, Inventory and Shop Floor Control system. Directed successful ISO implementation and certification. Two hundred employees
General Foreman – F-16 Mock-Up
General Dynamics Corporation - Fort Worth, TX
1989 to 1991
Managed the installation and documentation of electrical and mechanical configurations on F-16 aircraft. Managed F-16 electrical harness and panel production. Managed F-16 subassembly departments. Managed F-16 hydraulics department. Made improvements in organization, procedures, control devices, flow of work, methods of manufacture and selection of materials and equipment. Secret Security clearance. 485 employees
Manufacturing Manager
Philips Components, Inc - Mineral Wells, TX 1982 to 1989
Profit and Loss responsibility for the manufacture of Mil Spec. and Ultra-precision resistors.
Directed the development and maintenance of electronic component manufacturing processes in a project-team based environment. Established World Class status for reducing cost, lot size and lead time. Implemented extensive TQM and SPC programs. Implemented MRP programs. Heavily involved in pricing policies and major customer contracts. Three hundred employees. Previous positions held: Materials Manager, Customer Service/Inside Sales Manager.
Controller
U.S. Brick, Inc., Brazos Division - Mineral Wells, TX
1979 to 1981
Assisted in construction and start-up of an automated clay brick manufacturing facility. Recruited and staffed Administrative, Materials and Accounting personnel.
Education
Green Belt Certification in Continuous Improvement
Lockheed Martin - Fort Worth, TX
2005
Instructor
Weatherford College - Weatherford, TX
August 1977 to December 1979
B.B.A. in Marketing and Industrial Management
Tarleton State University
Skills
•MRP
•ERP Systems
•Contract Negotiation
•SAP
•Strategic Planning
•Profit & Loss
•Sourcing
•Supply Chain
•Process Improvement
•Production Management
•Materials Management
•Project Management
•Quality Assurance
•Forecasting
•Manufacturing
•Team Management
•Lean
•Hydraulics
•Cabling
•Pricing
•Sales Management
•Budgeting
•Business Analysis
•Management
•Leadership
•Machining
•Lean manufacturing
•Six Sigma
•Production Planning
•Business Development
•Product Development
•PVC Extrusion
Languages
• English - Fluent
Certifications and Licenses
Green Belt Certified Present
OSHA 501 Certification (Now Expired)
Assessments
Work motivation — Completed
October 2021
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
Full results: Completed
Manufacturing fit — Completed
October 2021
Measures the traits that are important for success in manufacturing roles
Full results: Completed
Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Highly Proficient March 2022
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals
Full results: Highly Proficient
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Proficient
March 2022
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Highly Proficient March 2022
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals
Full results: Highly Proficient
Accounting Instructor- Weatherford College 1977-1979 evening classes
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