Donald E Caswell
Schulenburg, TX *****
**************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Accomplished and goal-driven manager and tool builder, CNC programmer, with 25+ years in tooling, design, and creation. Proven ability to evaluate, strategize, and drive production support, provide technical guidance, and apply lean manufacturing techniques with proven success in the development and sustainability of manufacturing processes and resolution requirements. A self-starter, who enjoys the challenge and opportunities of all aspects of managing, coaching, and training.
Current position’s duties but not limited to:
Oversee operations to ensure a safe operation.
Manage production & develop plans that help operations run smoothly.
Create and manage budgets, Recruit, onboard, and train new employees.
Collect, review, and analyze data to reduce inefficiencies and waste.
Analyze data and create reports to present to executives regarding processes.
Evaluate employees and provide suggestions for improvements.
Oversee work schedules to ensure coverage.
Perform routine safety checks on equipment.
Geometry design in Solid Works, Program CNC Machines in Mastercam.
Set up and run CNC Machines & EDM Machines.
SKILLS
• Plastics Injection Molding
• Production management
• Continuous improvement
• Leadership & Mentoring
• Production planning
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical knowledge
• Quality Control & Assurance
• Quality systems
• Process improvements
• Plant & Operations management
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Assembly
• CNC & CAM Programming
• CMM Machine
• CNC lathe
• GD&T
• Blueprint Reading & Drafting
• EDM-Electrical Discharge Machining
• ERP & MRP Systems
• SAP
• CMMS
• AutoCAD
• PPAP
• ISO 9001
• AS9100
• Debugging
• Data Analysis
• Operating systems
• Computer skills
• Windows - Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Access
• Computer Networking
• Database Management
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Purchasing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Manufacturing
• Forklift
WORK HISTORY
Tooling Manager
Prime Plastics-Schulenburg, TX May 2023 to Present
Plant Manager
Formed (Quicksilver) Manufacturing-Fort Smith, AR July 2020 to May 2023
Tooling and Engineering Manager
Red River Tool & Die-Searcy, AR January 2019 to May 2020
Tooling Manager
Husqvarna Plastics-Nashville, AR August 2014 to January 2019
Tool Room Manager
O.M.G. Tooling and Plastics-Oklahoma City, OK July 2012 to August 2014
CNC Machinist, Programmer, Tool Builder, EDM Supervisor
Galaxy Tool Corporation (later to be renamed Galaxy Technologies)-Winfield, KS
October 1992 to July 2012
ID & OD Grinder, Line & Hone Bore
Clark's Machine-Joplin, MO
January 1989 to May 1992
EDUCATION
Associate's degree in Engineering - Wichita Area Technical College - Wichita, KS