Quality Manufacturing

Scott I. Counts ********@*****.***

Address: *** ********* **. ********, **. 43015 740-***-****

Experience:

Karl Schmidt Unisia Inc. Marinette WI. 09/2011- 07/2012

One of the leading piston manufacturers in the world, Karl Schmidt Unisia develop, produce and market pistons for passenger cars and commercial vehicles as well as for ships, stationary engines, and special applications.

Position: Production Coordinator

• Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments, and directly supervise the assigned hourly production employees to ensure the production of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, while meeting customer delivery requirements and quality standards

• Meet production schedules and quality goals for assigned work center, within direct labor overhead and capital budget allotments. Schedule production, prototype and project runs

• Train employees to ensure a motivated workforce capable of meeting all production goals and quality system procedures

• Act as a technical resource to the assigned work center and to other departments to address and resolve inquires and problems

• Implement action plans for cost reductions, productivity and quality improvements

• Monitor quality and safety in the manufacturing areas. Correct unsafe acts or conditions

• Review labor/payroll information to ensure employees are paid correctly. Coordinate with payroll to correct or adjust labor/payroll information

• Organize and maintain departmental supplies and equipment, ordering as needed.

• Participate on cross functional teams to ensure the continuous, ongoing improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs

• Managed a staff of 35+ employees

• Implementation of lean manufacturing concepts and kazain

Daimler Chrysler Corporation Belvidere, IL. 11/2006 – 05/2008

Daimler AG is one of the world’s most successful automotive companies. With its divisions Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services, the Daimler Group is one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the world’s biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles with a global reach.

Position: Assembly line

● Assembly of automotive products

● Utilize team approach for production requirements

● Proficient in operations of assembly line equipment and tooling

● Active in union environment

GE Osmonics Incorporated Rockford, IL. 04/1996 – 11/2006

Osmonics is a diversified manufacturer of high technology equipment, controls and components that purify water, concentrate wastes, and enable clean water to be recycled or discharged back into the environment.

Position: Production Supervisor

● Scheduling of staff to meet production needs

● Train all new incoming employees in production procedures and operations

● Maintain health and safety standards

● Delegate responsibilities to qualified subordinates

● Implement lean manufacturing

● Maintenance, operation and programming of machinery

● Inspect all operational parts according to quality standards

● Collaborate with outside vendors

● Monitor materials for inventory purposes

● Document information utilizing SAP

● Facilitate company health and safety policies

● Manage a staff of 10+ employees

● Conduct weekly team meetings

● Implementation of lean manufacturing concepts and kazain

U.S. Army National Guard 1988 -1995

• 39E (Special Electronic Devices Repairer)

• Worked on :thermal vision, night vision goggles, guidance systems and radios

• Platoon sergeant during basic training

Education

● Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Associate of Arts degree in business administration, 01/ 2009 – 05/ 2011

GPA in major: 3.6 (4.0 scale)

● Internship with Jhoole and ADEA (V.I.P. of Marketing)

Honors and Activities

● President’s list/Dean’s list, four semesters

● Elected to Phi Theta Kappa National Honors society

● Own and operate two martial arts schools

● Created a non- profit organization (tunes for tots)

● References

● Available upon request

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