Manufacturing Sheet Metal

CECIL L. BROOKINS

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Avondale, AZ 85392

phone: 619-***-**** email: *****.********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a management position within the manufacturing/engineering environment, in a hands-on production or mid-level management capacity, in order to develop and strengthen my skills and abilities, as well as to become an asset by helping to enhance the organization.

PROFILE:

Over 20 years combined experience in management/supervision over the following areas:

Machine shops Sheet metal shops

Manufacturing Weld shops

Assembly Hand finishing areas

Working knowledge of the following concepts:

Lean Manufacturing Kaizen

Kahn Ban Six Sigma

SPC (Infinity) J.I.T.

Time Quality Management Statistical Process Control

Cellular Manufacturing

Employee management and human relations skills and/or training:

Certified in Team Problem Solving

Trained in employee interaction

Organized and detail oriented

Self-starter and ability to strategize and prioritize effectively to accomplish departmental goals.

Ability to multi-task

Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.

Excellent communication skills to include the ability to convey necessary information to all levels of management.

Computer skills include the following:

MS Word Excel PowerPoint.

EDUCATION

BS, Business Management - Christian Heritage College

AS, Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Southwestern College

CATIA (certificate) - San Diego City College

M.E. CIMLINC - Team Problem Solving

Continuous Process Improvement

GD&T, Supervisory Training - Rohr Industries, Inc.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Doncasters GCE industries - Chula Vista, CA

08/30/10 to 02/04/11 Metal Stamping Supervisor- Managed 3 shifts in the Hydro form, Blank and Pierce presses, Shears, Brake form and Heat treat and Process line. Improved on time delivery for my area of responsibility by reducing schedule position by over 3 weeks ahead of production schedule. Reduced manpower from 11 to 8 by improving production efficiencies and cross training of production personnel. Eliminated the 3rd shift due to improved schedule position and on time deliveries. - Managed 3 shifts, conducted weekly staff and production meetings. Ensured all production orders were fabricated per specification, and made deliveries per schedule requirements. Duties include implementing and overseeing the execution of all production requirements and safety policies, handling of performance evaluations, as well as the orchestration of employing or releasing individuals and/or performing any corrective action as deemed necessary.

Triumph Fabrications - El Cajon, CA

01/05/09 to 08/30/10 Production Supervisor- Supervised the entire 2nd shift operations i.e. welding (tig, spot and resistance seam welding) sheet metal fabrication, drop hammer, process clean, assembly and production control. Review production practices, set production priorities and sequences for manufacturing products, ensure production and quality of product meets customer specifications. Inspect machines and equipment to ensure machines are operational with no or minimal production delays. Supervise 3 cell team leaders and 25 union hourly reports in the manufacturing and fabrication of aerospace components. Conducted weekly staff and production meetings. Ensured all production orders were fabricated according to blueprint specification, with minimal defects and on-time delivery per schedule requirements. Duties included ensuring production and quality of product meeting customer specifications, implementing and overseeing the execution of all employee and floor operations.production requirements and safety policies, and employee evaluations, as well as the orchestration of employing or releasing individuals and/or performing any corrective action as deemed necessary.

Weldrite Manufacturing – Escondido, CA

07/01/08 to 10/01/08 Production Supervisor- Supervised the entire manufacturing process i.e. welding (mig, tig and arc) sheet metal fabrication, paint, sand blast, assembly, and shipping and receiving. Supervised 4 direct reports and 40 indirect reports in the manufacturing areas. Ensured all production orders were fabricated according to blueprint specification, with minimal defects and on-time delivery per schedule requirements.

T-Systems International - San Diego, CA

12/07 to 03/08 Production Supervisor 3rd Shift: Manage and supervise thirty production employees as well as four lead employees within Film and Assembly area. Duties include: Implementing and overseeing the execution of all production requirements and safety policies, handling of performance evaluations, as well as the orchestration of employing or releasing individuals and/or performing any corrective action as deemed necessary. Responsible for the implementation of the training matrix, performance tracking, and scrap metrics using MS Excel.

Alt’s Tool and Machine – Santee, CA

04/07 to 10/07 (TEMP position)

Manufacturing Manager: Manage and direct the daily activities of personnel in the following areas: CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, EDM, Assembly, Sheet Metal, Welding, Conventional Machining and Shipping and Receiving. Conducted weekly staff and production meetings. Duties include implementing and overseeing the execution of all production requirements i.e production orders, scheduled delivery dates, quality, interacting with customers and safety policies, handling of performance evaluations, as well as the orchestration of employing or releasing individuals and/or performing any corrective action as deemed necessary. Responsible for the implementation and documentation of a daily/hourly performance metric as well as process and quality improvements using MS Word and Excel spreadsheets. Initiated a training matrix for each department to facilitate training needs, promotional evaluations and performance ratings.

Parker Hannifin CSS Division - San Diego, CA

05-04 to 03-07

Production Manager: Managed and directed the daily activities of three shifts in a CNC machine shop manufacturing retainers for composite sealing systems. Duties include: Implementing and overseeing the execution of all production requirements and safety policies, handling of performance evaluations, as well as the orchestration of employing or releasing individuals and/or performing any corrective action as deemed necessary. Responsible for the implementation and documentation of process improvements and quality improvements using MS Word and Excel spreadsheets. Responsible for the reduction of annual scrap cost from $85,000.00 to under $50,000.00. Achieved Honorary Award for holding the Standing Record for Most Days Without a Recordable Accident (560 days). Achieved Honorary Award for having the Highest Standard Hours Output (from 1800 to 2100 per month). Exercised skills using working knowledge in the following concepts: Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Kahn ban, Sis Sigma, SPC (Infinity) and Cellular Manufacturing.

Inprax Performance Resources, Atlanta, GA

08-03 to 02-04

Performance Supervisor: Liaison between Sony and production workers in their Rancho Bernardo facility. Managed and directed twenty-seven hourly employees. Duties include implementing and overseeing the execution of all production requirements and safety policies, handling of performance evaluations, as well as the orchestration of employing or releasing individuals and/or performing any corrective action as deemed necessary. Performed HR and payroll duties as required to maintain site efficiency. Responsible for the creation and implementation of process improvements yielding an improved process flow on 32”, 28” and 21” lines resulting in less scrap and breakage than in previous years.

Pacific Defense Systems - National City, CA

08-02 to 04-03

Sheet Metal Journeyman: Fabricated and/or installed vent ducting, joiner bulkheads, etc. onboard Navy Vessels. Utilization of power brakes, power shears, power rolls, arc as well as MIG welding machines and various hand tools to fabricate shipboard pieces per blueprint specifications. Able to work from sketches and blueprints with minimal supervision.

GKN Aerospace Chem-tronics Inc. - El Cajon, CA

01-01 to 10-01

Production Supervisor 3rd Shift: Managed and directed the activities of twenty manufacturing employees in the production of aerospace components. Ensured production rates were being met in four different departments: Machine Shop, Weld Shop, Hand Finish and X-Ray/NDT. Fostered an environment for change through team building sessions and employee interaction. Responsible for the implementation and documentation of process improvements and product quality improvements and efficiencies using MS Word and Excel. Exercised skills using working knowledge in the following concepts: Cellular Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Kahn Ban, J.I.T., TQM and SPC.

Senior Aerospace Ketema - El Cajon, CA

03-97 to 01-01

Manufacturing Supervisor: Managed and directed the activities of approximately thirty employees relative to the production and manufacturing of aerospace components. Responsible for meeting and/or minimizing operational costs, and the improvement of the quality and manufacturing schedule for four different departments. Responsible for the implementation and documentation of process improvements and product quality improvements and efficiencies using MS Word and Excel. Established and monitored budget for consumable expenditures. Provided coaching/training as required to optimize employee efficiency and productivity. Exercised skills using working knowledge in the following concepts: Cellular Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Kahn Ban, J.I.T., TQM, and SPC.

Southwest Marine, Inc. - San Diego, CA

1994 to 1997

Sheet Metal Supervisor: Supervised 20 to 45 employees and maintained cost, quality, and scheduled positions for onboard installation. Fabricated and installed sheet metal vent ducting, stainless steel hoods and crews’ berthing onboard U.S. Navy vessels. Ensured all employees adhered to policies and procedures and administered disciplinary actions as required.

Rohr Industries, Inc. - Chula Vista, CA

1986 to 1993

Sr. Tool and Production Planner: Performed as a Liaison Engineer for production in the manufacturing of sheet metal details. Ensured tooling would produce acceptable sheet metal details using precision measuring equipment. Wrote tool orders/production plans to facilitate the manufacturing of quality details through the following areas: power brakes, punch presses, CNC water jet and primary fabrication. Worked with producibility engineers to identify manufacturing constraints of proposed sheet metal details. Taught M.E. Cimlinc class for Rohr manufacturing engineers.

Manufacturing Project Specialist: Identified and resolved conditions and trends in the manufacturing of sheet metal details that caused problems with quality, cost and customer deliveries. Initiated changes in planning, process methods, tooling and/or shop practices as required to improve quality, cost and production efficiencies. Performed as Team Leader for production control personnel.

Manufacturing Supervisor: Supervised 10 to 25 manufacturing employees in the following operations areas: drop hammer forming, hand finish, power brakes, punch press, and all aspects of primary fabrication. Implemented and monitored planning changes, researched tooling discrepancies, improved product quality and operating efficiencies in my areas of responsibility. Utilized the following concepts in everyday manufacturing TQM, J.I.T., Continuous Process Improvement and S.P.C. Won award for Team of the Year in Drop Hammer Trim and Drill for best yearly performance to standards.

National Steel & Shipbuilding (NASSCO) - San Diego, CA

1978 to 1986

Sheet Metal Foreman: Supervised 20 to 25 hourly union workers in the fabrication and installation of vent ducting on board U.S. Navy vessel. Improved schedule position and milestone completions through effective management of manpower resources, planning and time management. Ensured all union workers complied and adhered to all Company policies and procedures. Installed vent hoods, plenums, counter-tops, berthing spaces, office furniture, etc.

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