Tool & Die Manager
Resume:
Timothy J. Mitchell
Wichita Falls, TX
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SUMMARY
Performance-Driven Tool & Die /Operations management, with excellent analytical, organizational, and team building skills, manufacturing philosophy based on Lean and Six Sigma knowledge. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large teams of employees.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Program and Project Management CNC Machining/Programming
Tool Design/Construction Process Simplification and Redesign
Lean/ Six Sigma Leader Cost Reduction and Increased Revenue
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Precision Machining Burkburnett, TX September 2010
Contract Position to install GibbsCam 2010 and Post Processors
PREFERRED DISPLAY, Inc Clifton, NJ May 2009- September 2009
Project Engineer (Contract Position)
• Worldwide Manufacture of Cosmetic Displays.
• Install and Train employees on Henning ERP Shop Management Software.
PSI EXTRUSIONS Olney, TX May 2007 – February 2009
Operations Manager (Replaced with owners brother)
• Responsible for the Aluminum Extrusion and Powder Coating plants for $20 million dollar privately held Corporation
• Developed manufacturing operations and business plans resulting in a $450K per month revenue increase.
• Coordinated with Quality Assurance Department to obtain AS9100 certification for aircraft seating manufacturing.
• Lean facilitator in redesign of assembly line batch process to single piece flow reducing assembly time by 60%
• Established CNC Machining departments utilizing GibbsCam & Fadal CNC Machining Centers in Olney and Richardson, TX.
• Design and specification of custom profile carbide end mills and drills for high speed machining reducing runtime by 42%
• Directed Kaizen event to update controls and processes on Heat Treat Ovens increasing consistency by 72%
• Executed tooling program (fixtures, forming dies, etc.) reducing machining requirements by 35% with a monthly cost savings of $5.7K
• Utilized MaterCam CAD/CAM solid modeling software to create component drawings and programming of CNC machining operations.
NATCO IND. Electra, TX March 2006- May 2007
Project Manager – High Pressure Vessels (Recruited by Local Company)
• Cross functional team lead of T-Pak area for world’s largest manufacture of Oil and Gas Processing equipment. ASME Div. 1 & 2 Code Construction
• Kaizen lead in new design of progressive die system that reduced five operations to one with 53% reduction in lead-time and scrap reduction by 75%.
• Capital investment proposals for purchase of Minster 6 presses and EDGE CNC feeder systems for vane manufacturing.
• Directed jobs from order point to shipment, coordinating the project with multiple departments and customers.
AgriBoard Ind. Electra, TX October 2004 – March 2006
Plant Engineer Plant closure
• Green Technology manufactures producing environmentally engineered structural insulated panels.
• Managed maintenance department, one shift with five direct reports, preventive maintenance and plant upgrades.
• Redesigned and automation of wheat straw compaction line using Allen Bradley PLC.
• Designed and implemented Near Infrared moisture detection and borate systems to facilitate compliance to ICC certification.
• Obtained Tornado and Hurricane Certifications
HobbyTown USA, Wichita Falls, TX June 2002 - October 2004
Owner Franchise Closed
Stanley Works, Mechanics Tools Division, Wichita Falls, TX March 1999 – June 2002
Tool & Die Manager Plant closure
• Managed Tool & Die, Hot Forge and Socket Machining Departments
• Responsible for Lean event that reduced internal tooling cost by $ 1 million annually.
• Implementation of Star Cutter Grinder eliminating outside broach cost of $1.62M,
• Redesign of broach forms and specification of cryogenic heat treating reducing broach breakage by 73%.
• Design and construction of assembly fixtures for ratchet and torque wrench assembly.
• Utilized MaterCam and G & M code programming of Hass and Fadal and Star Cutter Grinders.
• Established machinist training program in conjunction with local junior college
Cullman Products, Cullman, AL 1997- 1999
Tool & Die, Engineering Manager
• Managed Engineering, Design and Tooling Departments for nations leading manufacturer of decorative trim to the appliance industry.
• Lead Lean event resulting in implementation of Daewoo Turning Centers for hard turning of roll forms reducing manufacturing lead time by 43%
(Left to return to Texas for family reasons)
DP Fitness, Opelika, AL 1994-1997
Tool & Die Manager Plant Closure
Lockheed - Martin Aerospace Div., Fort Worth, TX 1987-1994
Supplier Tooling Tool Manufacturing Planner F-16 Program cancelled
A. Brandt Furniture Manufacture, Fort Worth, TX 1983-1987
Maintenance Manager - 13 acre furniture manufacture Plant Closure
B.A. University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
AS Automated Systems Technology, Tarrant County Junior College
Six Sigma Green Belt certification-Stanley Works
Lean Manufacturing Certification-Shingijutsu Global
ISO Certified Auditor- Global Quality Systems
AutoCAD, Catia
Master Cam, Gibbs Cam, and Conversational (G & M code) programming
Journeyman Tool and Die Maker and Machinist Certification
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