Project Manager Customer Service
Resume:
Daniel Cardetti
Sartell, MN 56377
*********@*****.***
Objective
Experienced engineer and manager looking for full time permanent employment in engineering for a growth-oriented organization, which offers diverse job responsibility and possibility for advancement
Summary
Efficient, versatile leader. Result driven. Change agent. Focused on continuous improvement and cost reduction. Extensive lean manufacturing, DFT (Demand Flow Technology), kaizen, 5S, ISO 9000, project management, molding, machining, and assembly experience. Proven ability to lead and motivate large teams. Experienced managing manufacturing, engineering, planning, purchasing, shipping and receiving, and quality functions.
Experience
Plastic Products Company, Inc., Princeton, MN
Plant Manager, 6/11-10/12
Provided leadership and direction to all operational functions at the Princeton plant. Responsible for P&L, production, scheduling, engineering, maintenance, quality, shipping/receiving, customer service . Using lean manufacturing principles, improved operations and processes, improving gross margins.
§ Developed maintenance department for improved PM, reducing downtime and improving delivery.
§ Reduced scrap cost by 47%, by focusing on and eliminating drivers.
§ Improved on time delivery from 94.3% to 97.8% by implementing KANBAN on certain products.
§ Improved safety by implementing better guarding on robots.
§ Developed and improved communications between shifts improving work flow and team work.
§ Developed assembly processed at molding presses reducing labor cost.
Sanborn Manufacturing, Inc. Springfield, MN
Manufacturing Engineer, 2/11-6/11
§ Provided manufacturing engineering support to the operation.
§ Improved assembly line output by 56% using lean methods.
§ Developed a new layout for warehouse adding 180 additional locations
§ Designed Service Parts warehouse in unused office space improving customer service lead times and reducing required labor.
Newmans Industries, Inc., Royalton. Minnesota
Director of Manufacturing, 8/04-10/09
Provided leadership and direction to all operational functions through out the organization. Responsible for production, scheduling, purchasing, engineering, maintenance, quality and shipping/receiving. Using lean manufacturing principles, improved operations and processes, significantly reducing manufacturing costs.
§ Developed and improved process flow and assembly for new and existing products.
§ Reduced FG inventory by 42% and Improved on-time delivery by reducing large batch manufacturing to make to order quantities, reducing process throughput time.
§ Increased plant productivity by 23% and margins by 4.5% using lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
§ Improved inventory accuracy from 65% to 98%. Reduced shipping cost by 12% and improved accuracy from 73% to 99.2%.
§ Mentored and trained supervisors and line employees with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
§ Developed and trained engineers on BOM and print control procedures.
§ Worked with engineers on product design for manufacturability.
§ Developed, established and implemented company policies and procedures.
§ Promoted, monitor, and ensured safety programs and regulatory policies were followed.
§ Built quality into process reducing rework and scrap.
§ Developed machining and assembly jigs and fixtures and part prints using SolidWorks and AutoCad software.
Team Industries, Inc., Audubon, Minnesota
Manufacturing Engineering Manager, 5/00-5/04
Provided leadership and direction to manufacturing and process engineers, quoting, tool room, tooling, CIP, and DDC functions. Provided support to sales with customers on quotes, capability and delivery schedule.
§ Managed the implementation of DFT (Demand Flow Technology), reducing inventory by 34%, improved lead time of 85% of the FG from(4) weeks to (2) days.
§ Managed new product introduction projects.
§ Worked with engineers developing and improving processes for new and existing products.
§ Designed new plant layout reducing material handling and improving efficiency.
§ Developed and implemented KANBAN system.
§ Developed and implemented (8) robotic cells resulting in over $2M cost reduction.
§ Led cost reduction program generating over $1.8M per year.
§ Purchased and installed over $3.6M of capital equipment.
§ Developed and controlled a capital budget of $5M.
§ Managed the implementation FMEA process.
§ Management team member for ISO 9000-2000 implementation.
§ As member of Senior Management Team, helped develop, establish and implement company policies and procedures.
Fortune Brands, Inc. from 2/98 to 4/99
General Manager/Project Manager, 10/98-4/99, Aristokraft, Inc., Jasper, Indiana
Managed project for new facility start up in Reynosa, Mexico.
§ Developed Project Capital Expenditure Request.
§ Team member of site selection.
§ Developed new plant (5) year operational plan.
§ Developed new plant staffing requirements.
§ Directed engineering on new plant layout.
§ Worked with architects with the design of new 330,000 sqft facility. Project cancelled in April 1999.
Project Manager, 2/98-10/98, ACCO North America Inc., Nogales, Mexico
§ Managed and coordinated the activities for the Nogales shelter operation for the Master Lock Co. transition into Mexico.
§ Member of team relocating the Swingline division from New York City to Nogales, MX.
§ Managed the hiring and training of Nogales employees for the Swingline division.
§ Team leader of the Material Handling Team, responsible for developing and controlling project budget, defining, purchasing and implementing all racks and equipment necessary for the storage and movement of all materials for the new facilities in Nogales.
Hasbro Inc. from 7/1980 to 1/1998
Sr. Manager of Engineering Services, 4/96-1/98, Juarez, Mexico
§ Responsible for all plant operations.
§ Developed and controlled plant and capital budget of $14M.
§ Managed project for DFT (Demand Flow Technology) conversion of assembly area plants.
§ Implemented DOE and FMEA processes.
§ Steering committee member for ISO 9000 implementation.
§ Defined and justified new equipment for additional capacity and adding on painting capability.
§ Designed and implemented paint area.
Manufacturing Manager, 5/94-4/96, Juarez, Mexico
§ Managed all departments at the Juarez facility.
§ Responsible for cost, quality and delivery.
§ Developed and controlled operational and capital budgets.
§ Led implementation of DFT wood puzzle manufacturing area, reducing floor space by 56%, lead time by 78%, FG inventory by 60%, product cost by 40%.
§ Led implementation of corporate safety program.
§ Managed and approved new product start-ups.
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, 10/92-5/94, Pawtucket, RI
Managed new plant start up project in Juarez Mexico
§ Developed and implemented plant layout.
§ Managed transfer of existing equipment.
§ Defined, justified, purchased and install new equipment.
§ Managed the hiring and training of plant personnel.
§ Developed and controlled operational budget.
§ Trained as an ISO 9002 auditor for El Paso, TX plant.
Manufacturing Engineer, 1/87-10/92, Pawtucket, RI
Member of new product development teams representing manufacturing.
§ Supported design engineering with DFM.
§ Developed labor cost, processes and assembly methods for new products.
§ Developed all jigs, fixtures, and tooling for new products.
§ Production lines start up at receiving facility.
§ Training of supervisors and assembly line personnel on new products.
§ Line balancing.
§ Worked with product continuation engineering on improvements.
Industrial Engineer, 5/81-1/87, Milton Bradley, Inc.; E. Longmeadow, MA
Responsible for new product start-up. Duties included preliminary labor estimates, starting new product assembly lines and assisting manufacturing with existing lines, time studies, cost reductions, and method improvements.
Set Up Mechanic, 7/80-4/81, Milton Bradley, Inc.; E. Longmeadow, MA
Responsible for setting up, maintaining and repairs of packaging, die cutting, and assembly equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Western New England College; Springfield, MA
Demand Flow Technology and Business Strategy Workshop
Demand Flow Technology Mixed Model Workshop
ISO 9000 Implementation and Auditor Training
FMEA course from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Various management and lean manufacturing courses
GD&T Technician Certificate (TEAM Industries)
Interest and Activities
Senior Member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers
Enjoy golf, water and snow skiing, cycling, hunting and fishing
Personal
Willing to Travel
Fluent in Spanish
References
References available upon request.
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