Michael Czeebatul Resume

Michael Czebatul, CSSBB

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Unit 503

Chicago, Illinois 60647

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Manufacturing Engineering Manager (BSME) with over 15 years progressive experience in high volume automated and manual assembly operations. Responsibilities have encompassed process development and improvement; technical direction and project management as well as Design and Quality Engineering. Experience has led to a thorough understanding of VSM, Lean, Six-Sigma, Kan Ban, 6S, Poke-Y-Yoke, Root Cause Analysis, Capability Studies, and JIT. Black Belt Certified.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July, 2005-Present

KNAACK MANUFACTURING, EMERSON CORPORATION, Crystal Lake, Illinois

Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality

• Producing Commercial and Industrial Tool Boxes

• Working in the following processes: Stamping, Robotic Welding, Spot Welding, Turret CNC Punch Press, Brake Press, Powder Coating, Electrostatic Painting, Assembly.

• Managing Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance Departments.

• Leading cost reduction projects in both manufacturing and administration savings resulting in savings in excess $2 million per year.

• Leading Six Sigma and Lean Projects to reduce variation and improve productivity (up to 36 events per year) which includes Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, SMED and Office Kaizen.

• Implemented and Managing Kanban system of over 900 different manufactured components.

• Responsible for the budgeting of all labor, Manufacturing Expenses, and new capital equipment in excess of $2 million per year.

• Prepares and deliver yearly Operations Business Plan and Profit Reviews.

• Managing, commissioning and the installation of new equipment from design, installation, pilot runs, and sign-offs.

• Process Owner for Cost Reduction Process.

• Developing TPM process to increase uptime and productivity.

• Continuously Improving Quality Systems in order to improve quality defects on the floor and warranty issues.

• Expediting APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production) Part Approval Process for all new products.

• Reducing scrap and waste leading to hard savings over $300 thousand per year.

July, 2000-July, 2005

BAND-IT, IDEX CORPORATION, Denver, Colorado

Director of Manufacturing, Design, Maintenance, and Quality

• Producing Commercial and Industrial Stainless Steel Clamping Systems and Application tools.

• Worked in the following processes: Stamping, Heat Treating, Clamp and Band Winding, Hand Tool Repair, and Assembly Processes.

• Managed the Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance Departments

• Responsible for all Safety and Environmental Issues

• Responsible for improving business, quality, and production of Clamp Manufacturing through Six Sigma Statistical Technique Projects.

• Lead Auditor and Management Representative for TS16949, QS9000, ISO14001, AS9100, and ISO9000.

• Site Support for Certifying Six Sigma Green Belt Candidates.

• Developed procedures in improving CTC (Critical to Customer) items.

• Implement Automated Data Collecting Systems in order to develop Six Sigma Green and Black Belt Projects for improving customer satisfaction and profits.

• Facilitated Black/Green Belt Six Sigma Improvement Projects.

• Lead Office Kaizen, SMED, 6-S and Lean Manufacturing Projects to increase productivity.

• Develop supplier approval techniques for improving supplier quality.

• Implemented Kan Ban Techniques with Supplier and in-house warehouse for reducing inventory cost.

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March 1997 to July 2000

HENDRICKSON SPRING, A BOLER COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Department.

• Producing Commercial Truck and Trailer Chassis Leaf Springs.

• Worked in the following processes: Metal Shearing, Stamping, Heat Treating, Shot Peening, Stress Peening, Electrostatic Paint Line, and Assembly Processes.

• Responsible for designing, installing, and releasing multi-million dollar automated continuous flow production lines.

• Facilitated and lead Kaizen, 6-S, and 8-D (Eight Disciplines for Team Orientated Problem Solving) Team Building Events.

• Implemented and trained personnel in “Lean Manufacturing” process to increase production flow and better quality products.

• Developed preventative maintenance schedules for production equipment to improve equipment reliability and productivity.

• Designed and installed computerized spare parts inventory Kan-Ban system and storage layout.

• Upgraded and supervised Metallurgical Lab.

• Team leader if the Safety OSHA Lockout/Tagout Committee for plant operations.

June, 1995 to March 1997

BORG WARNER AUTOMOTIVE, Frankfort, Illinois

Process and Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Operations

• Producing Commercial Vehicle Transmission Bands.

• Worked in the following processes: Stamping, Multi-Slide, Spot Welding, Brazing, Heat Treatment, Shot Peening, Grit Blasting, and Assembly.

• Responsible for internal process issues to produce a quality automotive transmission component.

• Team Leader for Scrap Reduction Project. Reduced scrap amount from 10% to 3% (over a million dollars a year savings).

• Performed Capability and Time Studies for improving process and production variation.

• Coordinated the PPAP (Pre-Production Approval Process) approval for all processes.

• Key role for certifying and auditing QS9000 for all manufacturing operations.

• Installed Kan Ban system to diminish “bottlenecks” in operations and increasing throughput of product in production.

February, 1993 to June, 1995

DENSO, TOYOTA CORPORATION, Maryville, Tennessee

Quality Product and Process Engineer, Product Design and Quality Assurance Department

• Producing Commercial Alternators and Starters for various vehicle manufacturers which include GM, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Subaru, and Isuzu.

• Worked in the following automated processes: Stamping, Wire Winding, Assembly, Soldering, and Aluminum Casting.

• Responsible for all quality aspects of new and existing manufacturing equipment and design changes.

• Analyzed testing for research and development of new products. Performed physical and electrical vehicle checks for new products.

• Resolved product defects by investigating process and machinery deficiencies.

• Produced operating procedures and production standards.

• Implemented formal design of experiments for process and product improvements.

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) with Special Distinction

• University of Oklahoma graduated May 1992

o Minor: Heat Transfer/Thermodynamics.

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt through Qualtec, Inc.

• Trained in Global TOPS (Team Orientated Problem Solving)

• Certified to perform internal audit for QS9000, ISO900, and TS16949

SKILLS

• Proficient in the following software:

o Multiple Various CAD Systems (AutoCAD, CADkey, Pro-Engineer)

o A variety of Programming Software (BASIX, PASCAL, FORTRAN 77)

o Production Programs (JD Edwards, Visibility, AS400, Oracle)

o Quality Statistical Software (Minitab, Excel)

o Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Extra-Curricular ACTIVITIES

• Engineering Facilitator for Tau Beta Pi’s Engineering Futures Program for the past 14 years. Trained to perform the following seminars to enhance college students’ technical effectiveness through interpersonal skills and teamwork development:

o Team Chartering

o People Skills

o Group Process (Effective Meetings)

o Team Analytical Problem Solving.

• Tau Beta Pi Chapter Advisor for Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois

• Member of Pi Tau Sigma, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

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