Operations/V.P of Manufacturing

Edward J. Graunke Jr.

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

**** ******** **** ***** *******, Illinois 60175

Home 630-***-**** Cell 630-***-****

Machine Shop Manager $ Technical Director $ V.P of Manufacturing

Process Improvement / Supplier Negotiations / Quality Control / Inventory Management

Customer Support / Design / Engineering / Production Planning / Sales

Results-Driven Manufacturing Management Professional with expertise in developing complex machining processes, from the initial quote phase to engineering and design processes and quality planning. Introduced a series of productivity improvement, process re-engineering, cost reduction, system upgrade, and performance management programs that considerably improved production output, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Excellent communication and presentation skills in relating to people at all levels; able to convey complex technical information to non-technical clients and employees in an understandable manner. Highly computer literate; proficient in MS Office software and CNC programming.

Professional History

TOMENSON MACHINE WORKS, INC. – Saint Charles, IL 9/07 to 5/09

Precision custom machined Aluminum and Ductile Iron hydraulic manifolds.

Vice President of Manufacturing

Responsible for the Performance, Quality and Efficiency of all machining operations.

O Improved Engineering department and machining efficiencies to reduce cost and lead time on all machining operations by 40%.

O Added machining capability to manufacture Ductile Iron manifolds allowing other markets to be served.

O Worked with the President of the company to implement a Manufacturing system to improve communication, time reporting, inventory accuracy and machine utilization.

O Incorporated ISO best of practices to every day operation to reduce cost by improving process and communications throughout the company.

O Hired Engineering, Maintenance, and Tooling personnel to improve the efficiency of the shop by streamlining operations and reducing the amount of time between orders to machining operations.

O Implemented Lean practices to all departments and championed 3 projects.

O Responsible for overseeing the implementation of the ISO system and maintaining accreditation.

O Reduced Material cost on all Ductile Iron purchases by engineering a solution to reduce raw material waste, the net result is a 23% reduction in cost on material to the company.

O Maintain the quote system by providing time studies, material and subcontracted cost for final pricing.

O Responsible for machine, building and all infrastructure projects to improve reliability and up time of the machining operations.

WOZNIAK INDUSTRIES, INC. - Oakbrook Terrace, IL 9/04 to 9/07

Hired to create two concurrent positions; challenged to reduce returns and improve client relationships for this manufacturer of forged and stamped components for large OEMs.

Director of Machining Services, Commercial Forged Products Division

Oversee all machining processes and serve as the lightning rod to sales representatives, plant personnel, and key customers for questions and problems. Communicate extensively with large manufacturing accounts, including Caterpillar, John Deere, and General Dynamics, and make on-site visits to identify problems and develop process improvement for upgraded productivity and efficiency. Call on customers in collaboration with Sales Representatives and give presentations, providing targeted business solutions.

General Manager, Trinity Machined Products, Inc.

Launched and developed this Wozniak subsidiary to support sister companies by offering single point engineered solutions for precision machined forged and stamped components. Hired operations, engineering, quality, shop, and tool crib personnel, purchased machines, and built the entire infrastructure from the ground up.

Communicate with customers, fixture designers, and manufacturers and conduct ongoing supplier negotiations. Design fixtures to support parts, working in collaboration with R&D. Negotiate all contract negotiations with other machine shops and tooling suppliers, including heat treatment, splining operations, grinding, and broaching. Manage the entire project life-cycle, from initial quote phase and advanced product quality planning to engineering, production, and shipment.

O Streamlined the decision making process for all projects. Result: reduced customer complaints by 75%+, saved time, improved quality, and decreased inventory size.

O Management Team Leader: Initiated processes to earn and implement ISO 9000 certification for the machine shop.

O Routinely employ programming and tooling expertise to improve processes and reduce cycle times on the shop floor by 10-15%.

O Launched Trinity from scratch and successfully built it to a $4 million machine shop. Located the building, negotiated the lease, complied with city requirements, purchased all equipment, and designed and setup the shop.

DURO LIFE CORPORATION, Division of Wells Manufacturing - Algonquin, IL 1/89 to 9/04

Operations Manager / Materials Manager (7/96 to 9/04)

Oversaw all operations for a 100,000 square foot machining facility, with responsibility for shop efficiency, inventory control, purchasing, scheduling, and the supervision of 95 direct reports.

O Led a team to upgrade and re-implement a defunct operating MRP system and established procedures to use the system as a tool for managing the company. Impact: improved inventory accuracy from 30% to 96%. In addition, the system gave the company the ability to provide planning information to suppliers, significantly increasing on-time production.

O Team Leader for a transition to just-in-time inventory control.

O Established a vendor base for $6 million in annual outsourcing and supplies. Conducted supplier interviews, verified ISO certifications, established a rating system, and reviewed delivery and quality performance. Result: reduced vendors from several hundred to 52 quality suppliers, connected suppliers to JIT inventory, and raised on-time delivery performance from approximately 65% to 99.8%.

Quality Assurance Manager (3/94 to 7/96) / Engineering Manager (2/92 to 7/96)

Promoted to create an engineering department. Hired process engineers and manufacturing personnel, developed engineering files, and initiated the process of documentation for the shop floor. Promoted to Quality Assurance Manager concurrent with Engineering Manager responsibilities. Documented and directed all internal and external quality initiatives to insure compliance with customer requirements.

O Measurably improved processes and quality and earned certification to provide Chrysler with products, securing an additional $7 million in annual revenues.

Customer Service & Sales Associate (1/87 to 1/89)

MACHINERY SYSTEMS, INC. - Schaumburg, IL 1/87 to 1/89

Senior Process Engineer

Worked with customer’s onsite following installations to get machines up-and-running. Conducted programming, fixture design, and employee training, and served as the point-of-contact for technical questions and problems.

Education

BS in Management & Leadership, JUDSON COLLEGE - Elgin, IL (5/02)

AAS in Machine Tool Technology, TRITON COLLEGE - River Forest, IL

Six Sigma Training, UNIVERSITY OF VILLANOVA – On-Line (6/08)

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