Director of Operations
Resume:
CULLMAN, AL *****
256-***-**** • *************@*****.***
GEORGE HAMILTON
Proven leader as Senior Manager as well as Director of Operations
KEY SKILLS
Union negotiations Resource allocation Team building
Operations Analysis and change Directing others
Employee relations Inventory control Budgeting and scheduling
Evaluation Strategic planning Cost containment
AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A major contract was available however we did not have the necessary machine tools to complete the job. Result: Developed and acquired 10 million dollars in new Machine tools in order to support the James Webb space telescope program. We won the contract worth 22 million and delivered all components on time with zero defects. .
We had no facility large enough to set up the new equipment required for the above mentioned contract. Result: Formulated a building expansion of 26,000 square feet on time and within budget.
There was no formal PM program in maintenance requiring outside services to certify machines and causing scrap from the machine tools that were out of tolerance and we did not have time to calibrate. Result: Researched and implemented a PM program in the maintenance dept requiring yearly use of a laser to ensure the correct geometric tolerance and certification of every machine tool in the operation. Saved over 40k in outside services and reduced scrap by 300k.
The Operation was selling 21 million annually and the corporate goal was to grow the market. Result: We shipped 46 million dollars last year with 25% less staffing by implementing Lean philosophy and having at least 12 lean events per year.
Available tooling was insufficient to meet production requirements. Result: Designed and implemented 24/7 operations in 2 plants. Delivered 100% on time and the efficiency increased by 30%.
AMERICOLD COMPRESSOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The company did not meet customer demands in production. I identified bottlenecks that were causing problems in production. I eliminated the bottlenecks and streamlined the process. Result: 50% increase in production from 12K to 18K units per day with a 20% reduction in staffing.
The union contract expired. Result: successful in negotiating 3(every 4 years) union contracts representing 1100 employees. Customers were kept on schedule and the contract settled within corporate budget.
Available tooling was insufficient to meet production requirements. Result: Designed and implemented 24/7 operations in 2 plants. Delivered 100% on time and the efficiency increased by 30%.
Professional Experience
7/2002-7/2010 AXSYS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Cullman, AL
Director of Operations
• Responsible for 24 hours of operations including facilities, maintenance and tool room
Develop budgets to align with corporate goals and objectives
Directly responsible for profits and losses
Initiate and participate in at least 12 lean events per year
Committed to continuous improvement
Responsible for approximately 150 direct and 9 indirect employees
Purchased over 10 million in capital equipment over the last year
Completed a 25k foot expansion to facilitate the start up of the James Web Space Telescope project on time and in budget
1/1993-7/ 2002 AMERICOLD Cullman, AL
Director of Operations 12/96-7/02
Managed a staff of 850 union personnel and 50 salaried employees
Supervised numerous functions, including but not limited to maintenance, tooling, environmental and safety, quality, scheduling, shipping, facilities management, P&L and customer ordering
Key negotiator in three IAM union contracts
Monitored operations to ensure strict compliance with ISO guidelines
100% on time shipment to customers
Reported directly to General Manager
Manufacturing Superintendent 1/93-12/96
Managed production of components, assembly, welding and painting of more than 18,000 compressors per day
Reported directly to Vice President of Manufacturing
Supervised 2 General foreman, 22 Supervisors and a team of 850 union representative employees
Responsible for materials cost control, including chemicals, tooling, scrap and consumables
Oversaw production goals, quality standards and safety regulations
Implemented plant wide ISO requirements and maintained certification
Developed and conducted management training course in contract language
Acted as liaison with accounting, human resources, purchasing, R&D and quality
Investigated and resolved shop floor labor relation issues
Active member of Contract Negotiations Team
Member of ISO 9001 Certification and Audit Team
Conducted labor issue grievance meetings
Implemented supervisor and personnel selection, job placements, job bid reviews and employee disciplinary actions
Increased production from 13,000 compressors per day to over 18,000
1991-1993 OMNECO, INC. Carson City, NV
Manager of Metal Products Manufacturing
Directed all manufacturing functions for aerospace products
Identified $300,000 of excess perishable tooling through reorganization of tool crib
Directed machining, welding, assembly, maintenance and tooling activities
Implemented manpower reductions as required due to market shrinkage
Performed validation and control of manufacturing process through SPC
1985-1991 ALLIED SIGNAL BENDIX, HVSD Frankfort, KY
Manufacturing Superintendent
1978-1985 General Dynamics Lima Army Tank Plant
General Forman Hull and Turret Machining
Responsible for three shifts of manufacturing ensuring budgets and customer quality and schedules were strictly adhered to.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University
University of Kentucky
University of Alabama
Completed Master Management Certification Courses
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Reading, farming, horse training and horsebac
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