Experienced Manufacturing Manager

David A. Baxter

***** ******* *****

Clinton Twp., MI 48038

********@*******.***

586-***-**** (Cell)

Objective

To obtain a manufacturing or engineering position where my acquired and developed technological and management skills will lend valuable contributions to the company.

Experience

2009– Present Coca-Cola Enterprises. Detroit, MI

Manufacturing Supervisor

· Supervisor of production and maintenance on 4 production lines. Supervision of facility and building maintenance including Water Treatment.

· Responsible for achieving daily production requirements and meeting customer demand schedule, while ensuring the highest level of quality and food safety.

· Development, training, and mentoring employees, dedicated to continuous improvement and process throughput. Employee engagement and driver of change.

2007–2008 Chrysler LLC - S.H.A.P. Sterling Heights, MI

Maintenance Area Manager – Body In White

· Manager of 10 maintenance / production supervisors, 5 engineers, and 120 skilled tradesmen in Body Shop.

· Responsible for achieving daily production build requirements, uptime of all equipment and automation, long term capital projects and planning, and weekly P.M. activities.

· Development, leadership, and mentoring of cross-functional team dedicated to continuous improvement and process throughput.

· Increased productivity by 25% by coaching and leading team to implement long-term corrective actions.

2005–2007 DaimlerChrysler – S.H.A.P. Sterling Heights, MI

Launch Supervisor – Trim Chassis Final

· Successfully managed the JS project (Sebring-Avenger) from concept to manufacturing in the Assembly Center, implemented completely new chassis build system and process

· Responsible for ensuring product design for optimal manufacturability. Managed the capital budget for the replacement and launch of over 5 miles of power and free conveyor systems for final assembly process, and implemented Total Maintenance System for all new and carry over equipment.

· Champion of launch reviews and project meetings, development and maintenance of overall project timeline to ensure deliverables were met. Met or exceeded all targets.

· Responsible for overall program timing results and reports to Executive VP levels.

Experience (cont.)

2001–2005 DaimlerChrysler – S.H.A.P. Sterling Heights, MI

Maintenance Supervisor – Trim Chassis Final

· Supervised 30 skilled tradesmen in daily maintenance activities, equipment uptime, and achieving customer demand build targets.

· Supervision lead for cross-functional issues between Engineering-Production-Maintenance.

· Through Data Analysis, recommended and implemented manufacturing process upgrades to improve quality and delivery metrics.

1994-2001 DaimlerChrysler – Detroit Axle Plant Detroit, MI

Production & Maintenance Supervisor, Tool and Process Engineer

· Purchase, installation, and daily post launch support of several welding systems, automated transfer machining lines, and assembly systems.

· Successfully supervised launch of two Independent Front Suspension programs from concept to full production, including process design, equipment specifications, and manpower.

· Promotions to increased areas of responsibility from SBU engineer to Area Manager.

Education

1988 - 1993 University of Detroit Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering

· Manufacturing Systems emphasis (minor)

· Co-Op Engineering internship with Lionel Trains, Inc.

1985-1988 Notre Dame High School Harper Woods, MI

Diploma

· College prep classes, Math and Science focus

· Drafting, C.A.D., and Engineering theory

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