Engineer Manufacturing, Engineering, manufacturing management

MARK A. SLONAKER

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

A Position in Manufacturing Management, Engineering Management or Facility Management with a focus in the Metal-Working Industry

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Offering a strong professional background in Management, Manufacturing and Engineering . . . Highly organized with the ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously . . . Capable of making quick, well thought decisions . . . Works productively in both independent and team settings . . . Well developed verbal and written communication skills . . . Willing to learn company and position specific policies and procedures

WORK HISTORY

BLAIR COMPANIES: Altoona, PA 2008 – 2011

Vice President of Engineering, (direct reports 3, workgroup 17)

* Managed, coordinated and directed all aspects of the Engineering Department for a national signage company including Mechanical, Electrical, Art, and Branding Departments.

* Ensure mechanical structural construction was in compliance and adhered to structural IBC codes.

* Completed estimates for all new product and bid requests, as well as provided sales support

to new and existing customers.

* Assured company compliance to UL and NEC regulations

* Assisted with Procurement and Quality Control of an offshore electronics manufacturing facility.

* Initiated and followed-up on the patent process for new designs.

* Functioned as a Member of the Leadership Team working cooperatively with other Vice Presidents making key business decisions and addressing policy issues.

F.L. SMITHE MACHINE COMPANY, INC.: Duncansville, PA 1988 – 2008

Vice President of Manufacturing, (technical support 22, supervision 14, bargaining 200-400)

* Responsible for various departments including all manufacturing and assembly

departments, Quality Control, Production Control, Industrial Engineering, Maintenance, Safety/Environment and Shop Supervisory.

* Worked closely with the company Human Resource Department including negotiating

and administering the bargaining unit contracts.

* Completed capital equipment evaluations, justification, acquisition and implementation.

* Monitored and addressed needed changes regarding facility layout, quality standards

and shop efficiencies.

* Responsible for all facilities at multiple locations.

* Responsible for multiple expansions, developing design parameters and coordination between Architect, construction GC and subcontractors

* Member of business acquisition team, successfully acquired a complementary product

business unit.

* Prepared factory budgets taking projections and material costs into consideration.

* Lean manufacturing coordinator and champion. Kaizen, SMED and TQC implementation.

SPROUT-BAUER: Division of Combustion Engineering: Muncy, PA 1985 – 1988

Manufacturing Engineer / Facilities Engineer

EDUCATION

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 1985

Williamsport Community College: Associate Degree in Toolmaking Technology 1976

Additional Coursework

Effective Management Programs I & II Combustion Engineering

Dale Carnegie Course

TQM Classes & Lean Enterprise, Penn State Altoona

Community Involvement

Phoenix Volunteer Fire Company Hollidaysburg, PA

* Current Deputy Fire Chief, EMT-B, Engineer and other positions

1997 Leadership Blair County Program: Graduate

Bucknell University Engineering Association: Past Board Member

Hollidaysburg Soccer Assoc.: Past Board Member, Past Regional Chief Coach, & USSF Referee

American Society of Mechanical Engineers: Past Member

Society of Manufacturing Engineers: Past Chapter Chairman

Boy Scouts of America: Member & Past District Chair of Exploring. Attained Eagle Scout

Educational Involvement

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center: Vo-Tech Advisory Board Chairman

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center: NIMS Program

Ford Academy of Manufacturing Science Project with Hollidaysburg High School

VTECS Electro-Mechanical Technologist: Course Writing Consultant

Tech Prep Consortium

Blair County Chamber of Commerce: BASICS Marketing Committee

Penn State Altoona: Development of the Electro Mechanical Program

Penn College at Williamsport: Metal Trades Advisory Group, 1986-1988

References Available Upon Request

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