Scott Squires
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C 512-***-**** / H 254-***-**** / adwmim@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/scott-squires/12/790/350
Summary
Outcome oriented leader with over 30 years of progressive experience directing development of products and processes for manufacture and delivery in diverse market sectors. Spearheaded and executed process optimization strategies that saved millions of dollars, improved customer satisfaction, reduced lead and cycle time. Proven ability to organize and lead production and engineering teams to assure attainment of quality, safety and fiscal performance goals. Demonstrated knowledge of SPC, TQM, Design for Test and Design for Manufacturability. Recipient of numerous awards for engineering and manufacturing excellence. Strong planning, project management, change leadership and communication skills.
Professional Experience
GeoDynamics - Millsap, TX
June 2019 to Sept 2022
Production Manager
Increased productivity by 140% by applying good manufacturing practices, direct supervision, preparation and implementation of training programs. Directed manufacturing process and procedures to improve operational efficiency and material utilization. Planned, organized and managed operations, production scheduling, test and materials and supplies planning. Through a series of continuous improvement exercises reducing inventory by 38% and increased flexibility and employee satisfaction through cross functional training. Developed Key Performance Indicator (KPI’s) monitoring, productivity, labor absorption, product quality and waste accumulation.
Carver Precision Systems, LLC - Stephenville, TX
September 2016 to June 2019
Vice President of design and Manufacturing
Identified an opportunity to double cattle feed mixing and delivery capability and reduced feeding operating costs by $1,700,000 per year. I utilized client operation description and feedback to drive design and developments. Planned project resources assigning funds requirements, materials and staff throughout project lifecycle. By means of collaboration with technical and administrative teams and good decision making I developed and successfully executed the project plan. Managed vendors for low cost and high quality, delivering on-time delivery and low operating cost.
Total Equipment And Service Inc - Granbury, TX
September 2014 to September 2016
Engineering Manager
Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet Engineering standards. Developed proposals standards for client project scope and timeline. Implemented quality control standards for consistent design approach and results. Checked design compliance with customer specifications and standard requirements. Managed design and manufacturing engineering teams to build frac fleet equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
FMC Technology, Stephenville, TX
August 2010 to September 2014
Manufacturing Engineering / Facilities Manager
Managed team of project managers, engineers, technicians, programmers and tool makers to drive world class manufacturing process into the operation. Responsibilities include personnel management and development, capital and operating budget management, and implementation of zero-defect capable processes.
●Developed $80M machinery and equipment plan for new manufacturing facility
●Implemented project management methodology for capital project implementation
●Developed product manufacturing standards by product group
●Introduced new technologies such as laser cutting, laser scanning inspection, in machine dimensional inspection and robotic deburr
●Consolidated product specific manufacturing engineers into a process focused manufacturing engineering team
●Founding member of FMC Global Manufacturing Council
JMP Engineering, San Antonio, TX
April 2008 to April 2009
Branch Manager
Managed a team of engineers designing, building, and delivering automation solutions for a variety of industries including automotive, HVAC, energy, mining, factory automation and entertainment. Responsibilities include personnel management, business development and P&L.
●Developed contact and resources to place and support JMP’s first vision guided robot in Texas
●Developed master project methodology to manage multiple project and project families
●Developed material management strategy
●Identified and capitalized on opportunities in new industries and clients
●Implemented performance methodology for employee development and branch diversity
●Wrote Quality Assurance Program and manual
●Established company as primary HVAC control system provider of US Army at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio Tx
Alamo Transformer Supply Company, San Antonio, TX
Sept. 2005 to July 2007
General Manager
The eventual goal of this position was to succeed the founder and president on his retirement. Advancing quickly through training, meeting all normal and unusual challenges significant responsibilities in the company were assigned. It was a significant challenge establishing myself as a leader amidst a management team with in excess of 25-year seniority each. In the process of learning the business an understanding of each process occurred allowing development and implementation of process changes. Summary of key projects and achievements:
●Sold to and managed production and delivery for international customers
●Trained and prepared management team in TQM and pull manufacturing techniques
●Resolved issues with the EEOC and revised Human Resources policies to make current
●Implemented safety and safe hiring practices that resulted in a reduction of workman’s compensation insurance experience modifier from .98 to .84
●Applied Project management methodology to facility expansion, development of electronic data collection, clean up and resolution of issues resulting from chemical spills and the development of employee handbook, safety manual
CELERITY GROUP, INC., Austin, TX
May 1999 to April 2005
Engineering Project Manager
Promotions occurred rapidly through a series of increasingly responsible engineering management positions. Requirements were defined and team efforts guided for the development of semiconductor products including gas cabinets, Mass Flow Controllers and fabricated gas manifolds. Held full accountability for project objectives including performance, production first-pass, yield, reliability and quality were held. Managed schedules, tracked interim deliverables/milestones and controlled project costs. Participated on the Site Safety Team and acted as ISO Auditor.
●Implemented and managed a project to establish and implement part data entry standards that resulted in $1.2 million reduction in inventory costs
●Managed product development project that took new product from concept to delivery in 2 months at 3% under budget and 11% under customer price target
●Managed engineering department process development to achieve and sustain ISO 9001 certification
●Managed production project to build and delivered slurry circulation systems to establish to establish company in fluid delivery system market
●Managed project to develop a system of key performance indicators for the quoting process and an automated monitoring system, which reduced quoting turn time from 35 days to 7 days, improved quote win from by 14% and improved gross margin from -3.7% to 14%
APPLIED MATERIALS, Austin, TX
March 1995 to May 1999
Design Engineer
Led design efforts on new semiconductor production equipment and drove quality initiatives to support cost reduction efforts; performed final test for Semiconductor Etch Equipment.
●Designed and released Dual Plasma Source (DPS) Metal Etch Process Chamber which was named “1997 Product of the Year”
●Developed the basis of “Should Costing Model” for Applied Materials
●Managed project to created Electronic Pass Down and Post Shipment Review Process for maintaining shift daily log of activity
●Recognized for Outstanding Service for Clearing Engineering Backlog and Contributions to DPS Metal Etch Process Chamber Release
Education
Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Technology – Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Associate of Science, Manufacturing Technology – Texas State Technical Institute, Waco, TX
Courses in Project Management, Employment Law, Design for test, 5-S’s, Lean Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing, and 6-sigma, Kaizen, Toyota Production System, Just-in-Time, Load balancing, Kanban, poka-yoke – Applied Global University, “Imagine” zero defect
Software
●Office Systems / Computer Skills
oMicrosoft Office
oMicrosoft Word
oMicrosoft Excel
oMicrosoft Project
oMicrosoft PowerPoint
oMicrosoft Outlook
oGoggle Word
oGoggle Sheets
●CAD Systems
oAutocad
oInventor
●ERP / MRP Systems
oSAP
oNetSuite
oAgile
oJD Edwards
Skills
●Quality Tools
oQuality Operating Systems
oStatistical Process Control – SPC
oProcess Failure Mode and Effect Analysis – PFMEA
oDesign Failure Mode and Effect Analysis – DFMEA
oDevelop and Implement Work Instruction and SOP’s
oDestructive and Non-Destructive Testing
oEnvironmental, Health and Safety – EHS
oInspection
oBlue Print and Shop Drawing
oPreventive maintenance/ Predictive maintenance
●Lean Tools
oToyota Production System
oLean Process implementation
oLean Six Sigma
oKaizen
oKanBan
oValue Stream Mapping
oDesign of Experiment
oPoka-Yoke
o5S Method
●Process Tools
oDesign for Manufacturing and Assembly - DFMA
oBill of Material (BOM) Creation and Management
oProcess Improvement
oPlant and Production layout
oNew Product Introduction (NPI)
oProject Management
oProduction Control / Production Management
oManual Machining
oCNC Machining
oFinishing processes
oIndustrial Engineering
oManufacturing Engineering
oConfiguration Engineering
oAutomation implementation
oTool and fixture Design
oGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing – GD&T
oSite selection and planning
oPlant Production Layout
oRobotic and Automation Evaluation and Implantation
●Business Skills
oP&L Management
oOperating Budge Creation and Management
oCapital Budget Creation and Management
oPlant Operations
oPeople Management
oSupply Chain Management
oInventory Manage
oBuying / Purchasing
oContract Negotiation and Management
oTactical and Strategic Planning
oCustomer Service
oStaff Supervision
oTeam Building
Other Activities and Interests
●Society of Manufacturing Engineers
●Chairman of benevolence committee and director of food pantry
●SBTC Disaster Relief Team
●Member Coastal Conservation Association