Manufacturing Manager
Resume:
KEVIN W. O’GRADY
HANAHAN, SC ***10
********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
To enhance the success of a progressive, growth-oriented organization through application of my extensive experience, analytical skills and leadership focus.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
SELF EMPLOYED; PITTSBURGH, PA 2002-present
Retail consulting and secure web design/support as an independent contractor. Various additional assignments with temporary staffing services including machine-based motor balancing, PC-based acceptance testing, electro-mechanical assembly, plastic injection molding, material handling and supply chain logistics.
DRS LAUREL TECHNOLOGIES; JOHNSTOWN, PA 2005-2006
Program Manager, Bradley RESET Program
Manage customer interface and the application of production assets for retrofit of cable sets used on US Army Bradley Fighting Vehicles. Organize production area and support logistics to allow for seamless work flow and high volume deliveries. Analyze and report program production and financial status to senior management. Ensure complete customer satisfaction.
SONY ELECTRONICS; MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 2001
Line Coordinator; Projection CRT Finishing
Lead team of 50+ hourly manufacturing associates to achieve productivity, quality and safety goals. Develop teamwork. Identify and implement manufacturing process improvements.
MID-SOUTH ELECTRONICS; GADSDEN, ALABAMA 1999-2000
Program Manager/Account Manager
Manage customer interface and production assets for contract manufacturer with Electro-mechanical assembly, Injection Molding, Metal Stamping and Engineering Services capabilities. Sell, plan and launch new products and customers to the manufacturing facilities. Act as the customer’s agent in matters of internal policy. Analyze and report program production, financial and customer satisfaction status to senior management for the division’s largest customers. Introduced four new customers ($12.5M new revenue) in the first six months. Responsible for $27.5M revenue and six programs for $40M division. Manufacturing team leader for program consisting of 25 sequential hardware launches.
SOUTHERN GARDENS CITRUS; CLEWISTON, FL 1998
Process Leader/Utilities Team Leader
Direct 50+ hourly associates for bulk orange juice processing facility. Internal transfer to Utilities Team Leader at management request. Manage team of eight Operator/Mechanics with responsibility for ammonia refrigeration, potable water, waste water, steam and compressed air systems for the plant in 24/7/365 operation. Scheduled and executed maintenance on $100M capital plant and equipment. Key member of Process Safety Management and Emergency Response Teams.
SCI SYSTEMS; COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 1997
Program Manager/Production Supervisor
Manage customer interface and direct use of production assets for contract manufacturer. Control Accounts Receivable, MRP requirements, new product introductions and warranty repairs at the program level. Assumed responsibility for 50 hourly associates at internal transfer to the Production organization. Planned and staffed the installation of additional SMT production lines to support facility’s 50% work load growth in a single year.
SPERRY/UNISYS CORPORATION 1979-1996
PUEBLO, COLORADO 1988-1996
Senior Production/Material Planner (Manufacturing Program Manager)
Lead cross-functional team consisting of Materials, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance and Acceptance Test toward organizational goals in the delivery of the B2 Bomber Avionics Control Computer, Avionics Control Unit Emulator and several configurations of ground support hardware. Develop and transfer products from Full Scale Development phase to the production environment in the new Pueblo facility. Define program metrics and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance quality and cost performance. Hiring, supervision and proposal input for the teams Production Control function.
Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for individual contribution to the B2 program from Northrop-Grumman in 1995. Unisys Corporate Excellence Award in 1989. Numerous Short-Term Achievement awards.
Pueblo facility named one of America’s Best Plants by Industry Week magazine in 1993. Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry award in the Manufacturing and High Technology category in 1994.
Production Control Manager; Pueblo, Colorado 1986-1987
Prototype Product Administrator; Eagan, Minnesota 1984-1985
Configuration Control Specialist; Clearwater, Florida 1983
Production Scheduler; Clearwater, Florida 1980-1982
Printed Circuit Assembly Dispatcher; Clearwater, FL 1979
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science; Business Administration (Management)
Duquesne University; Pittsburgh, PA 1976
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