ROBERT A. SHORT

**** ***** ******* ***** ************, FL 32258

bkhvbo@r.postjobfree.com 904-***-****

SUMMARY

An accomplished, precision machining and manufacturing professional with extensive management experience, including full responsibility through P&L, coupled with direct, hands-on operations background. Experienced in both Union and Non-Union environments including Contract negotiations and Grievance procedures.

EDUCATION

AAS ME - Bucks County CC 1974

Additional Education

Lean Manufacturing SPC Time Management OSHA compliance Crisis intervention ISO9000 & AS9100 certification and compliance.

EQUIPMENT & OPERATIONS

CNC Machining Centers – Milling & Turning Swiss Machining Laser Marking & Passivation

5 Axis Horizontal Mill 4 Axis wire & ram EDM Grinders Lathes Automatic Screw Machines

EXPERIENCE

11/07-5/10 AO PRECISION MFG. - Daytona Beach, FL

Vice President of Operations for this leading producer of high quality, tight precision turned parts from various steels, aluminum, titanium, and super alloys in both ANSI & Metric configurations, working to AS9100 requirements. Markets served include commercial , medical, and leading aerospace and defense companies including General Dynamics and ATK.

Responsible for 180 direct reports, P&L and all operations including: Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Safety, Procurement, and Training.

Selected accomplishments:

• Led successful compliance and certification efforts for 4 separate facilities

o ISO9000 and AS9100B registration on first review

o Established a set of 15 performance metrics in conjunction with ISO9000 and AS9100

o These metrics were recognized for Best Practice in 2008 - Manufacturers Association

• Led successful relocation of 2 separate manufacturing plants on time and under budget

o Moved over 100+ pieces of major machining equipment & support machinery

o Floor layout - Move sequence - Staffing requirements

o Expanded capabilities while improving efficiencies

• Established Skill Set Evaluation Criteria and Calculation Formulas

o Eliminated bias in evaluations

o Recognized as the significant management innovation for 2009 - Manufacturers Assoc.

• Established ‘Factory in a Factory’ Continuous Improvement Team concept

o 200 improvements identified and successfully resolved

o Recognized as Best Practice for 2009 - Manufacturers Association

• Developed Training programs with local colleges to improve skill & technical expertise for local applicants

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7/06- 10/07 BAKER HILL INDUSTRIES INC. - Coral Springs, FL

Operations Manager for this leading supplier of precision machined components to the aerospace, defense, medical and commercial industries, providing milling, turning and EDM centers using state of the art D.N.C. system. Responsible for 75 direct reports encompassing all Engineering, Maintenance, Safety and Production activities at facility.

Charged with evaluating and improving manufacturing processes and engineering support for the production of major components being machined for the Pratt Whitney JSF fighter F-135 jet engine.

Oversaw CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) efforts for former employers developing leading edge machinery technology and automation leading to an average 15% increase of productivity.

Established a predictive maintenance program that scheduled maintenance activities prior to unplanned maintenance downtime.

Individually recognized by Pratt Whitney for my efforts in resolving manufacturing process problems effecting production quality and schedules on the F-135 JSF Fighter engine program.

Selected accomplishments:

• Established a computerized tool crib and tool tracking system.

• Established Continuous Improvement initiates

o Achieved Pratt Whitney “Supplier Gold” rating earning “Dock to Stock” status

10/00-6/07 MSK PRECISION PRODUCTS - Tamarac, FL

Plant Manager for this company that specializes in precision parts manufacturing and assembly for the medical, telecommunication and aerospace industries. Directly managed all production, machines and facilities maintenance, with 125 direct reports.

Selected accomplishments:

• Established performance metrics for productivity, quality, schedule attainment and safety

• $9M growth in Sales from $16M to $25M / year

• Planned and executed relocation of plant from the existing site to a new facility.

• Led Hurricane planning - secured the facility which allowed return to production 3 days after a major hurricane

1/96-9/00 STIHL USA - Virginia Beach, VA

Business Unit Manager - Promoted to Business Unit Manager within 6 months of employment. Responsible for production, continuous improvement, and support engineering.

• Led the unit team in achieving ISO certification in 1997

• Instituted Toyota Manufacturing System practices for lean manufacturing

• Achieved an average 50% reduction in changeover times reducing lot size 80%

9/91-12/95 UNITED TECHNOLOGIES - Columbus, MS

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Responsible for engineering support and touch labor supervision of the Automatic Screw Machine and CNC turning departments, including all CNC programming. Established Lean manufacturing practices reducing changeover time 50% on the Automatic Screw machines . Instructed and led several successful Kaizen events in the plant that improved through put flow and lot size reductions.

4/81-9/91 MARTIN MARIETTA MISSILE SYSTEMS - Orlando, Fl

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Responsible for machining processes and improvements for major components of the Patriot Missile System. Lead member of the SPC implementation team plant wide - identified incapable machines and processes requirements leading to “Dock to Stock” certification of Patriot missiles to the US Army.

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