Kenneth W. Raftery
Journeyman Tool & Die Maker
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Contact information:
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Experience
Eastlake Machine Products, Inc., Eastlake, OH - Quality Assurance Inspector
Inspect set-up, in-process work & final inspection; PAPP and First Article inspection reports
2014-2017
Imperial Metal Solutions, Cleveland, OH - Plant Manager
Turned a 2 year - $120M loss into a profitable return for the company within 2 years
Effectively reduced expenditures and capitalized on raw materials cost saving measures
Instituted more efficient routines and procedures utilizing lean manufacturing techniques
Resolved employee motivation issues and eliminated attrition
1997- 2014
Manufacturing Consulting, LTD, Cleveland, OH- Consultant
Work cell construction, labor motivation, and manufacturing problem resolution
Assessed and evaluated improvements in precision tooling for progressive stamping dies
Designed, generated and fabricated new machinery to resolve manufacturing deficits
1990-1997
Euclid Die Makers, Willoughby, OH - Owner, Operator and General Manager
Designing and building of automotive quality progressive stamping dies
Selection, hiring and training of over a dozen employees
1987-1990
SC Manufacturing, Akron, OH - Plant Manager
Managed 80 personnel responsible for generating $3M in sales of CNC machined parts
Overseeing of process engineering, production scheduling, employee relations, and more
Additional Skills and Qualifications
Auto CAD design and CNC machining of various progressive stamping dies
Technical and non-technical manufacturing process communications integration
Establishment of apprenticeship program in coordination with local community college
Creation of job descriptions, employee handbooks, and OSHA compliance guidelines
Management of workers compensation, healthcare benefits, human resources
Previous Experiences includes work for several multinational corporations
Instruction of Tool & Die apprenticeship classes at Lakeland Community College