KENNETH A. JONES

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Email: v5rjkk@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

I have 30 years progressive experience, working in both project based and product based production environments, and would like to obtain a challenging position in production management using broad based technical, manufacturing, warehousing, and management skills.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

5S * ERP/MRP II * Logistics/Warehousing * Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) * Lean Mfg * Kan Ban Implementation * Process Detail * Quality Assurance * Project Management * Production Management * Advanced Mfg. Engineering * Team Building * Budget Management * Production Planning * Electronics * Machining * Welding/Fabrication * Mechanical Assembly

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Implemented a Kan Ban replenishment program, reduced purchasing involvement in product line by 65%

Developed supplier milk runs of returnable packaging realizing freight savings of 500k annually

Increased productivity, from 62% to 85% through use of team concepts in an electro/mechanical systems assembly department

Implemented a 2 bin stocking system, eliminating work order stock picks and system transactions by 1700 items (50% of BOM) per transit car

Project team member aided with the selection, layout, & implementation of automated insertion equipment for a printed circuit board assembly facility. Process cycle time decreased from 47 days to 15 days

EXPERIENCE:

ALSTOM Transportation, Inc Hornell, New York

Supply Chain Development Manager 2/06-Present

Responsibilities include development of supplier kitting with reusable packaging. Setup & implementation of vendor managed inventory programs. Develop warehouse kitting of components for delivery to assembly stations to support MPS. Analysis of supplier capabilities. Logistics planning to deliver goods to support the assembly of rail transit cars.

Production Line Manager 1/05-2/06

Responsibilities included start-up management of all production and support functions (Production Supervisors, Q.C., P.C., I.E., Expediting, etc.) for a $242 million contract to refurbish 238 transit cars for Atlanta, Ga. with quality, cost, delivery objectives. Also closed out a $68 million contract consisting of 100 transit cars for Baltimore, MD meeting quality, cost, & delivery objectives

SPX Process Equipment (Lightnin' Division) Rochester, New York

Flow Line Leader (Product Line Manager) 2/02-1/05

Responsibilities included quoting, planning, and execution of production, for an industrial mixer business of approx. $10 million in shipments annually. Furthermore, provided support to other B.U. for all their welding, fabrication, and machining requirements, with shipments of approx. $60 million annually.

Team Leader (Production Supervisor) 3/00-2/02

Responsibilities included supervision of 30 people on 2 shifts in a machine shop environment. In July of 2000 oversaw the relocation of a gearbox assembly operation from Wytheville, Virginia to Rochester, New York. I successfully integrated the operation with no impact on deliveries to the customer.

ALSTOM Signaling Inc. (formerly General Railway Signal Co.) Rochester, New York

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 2/99-3/00

Responsibilities included labor estimating for custom systems, quality assurance of systems, new product introduction, and methods/process improvements. Also, I was responsible for advanced manufacturing engineering and support of Quality to Market programs. Finally, I was accountable for implementing the production plan to ensure on time delivery of the systems assembly department.

Production Supervisor 8/94-2/99

Responsibilities included supervision of 40 people in a custom systems assembly department. Had accountability for the implementation of the production plan to ensure on time delivery. Additional responsibilities included managing stockrooms, shipping, & receiving operations.

Process Engineer 4/93-8/94

I provided method improvements, labor estimates, new product introduction, floor support and new equipment evaluation for electro/mechanical assemblies. Also project management of special products as required.

REDCOM Laboratories Inc. Victor, New York

Manufacturing Engineer 11/91-4/93

I supported an automated electronics manufacturing department. Also was key interfaced with product design group on manufacturability issues. Furthermore, supervised the assembly group and programmed automated assembly equipment.

ABB/Process Automation Inc. (formerly Taylor Instruments Co.) Rochester, New York

Manufacturing Engineer 2/89-4/91

I was responsible to resolve manufacturing problems for an electro-mechanical assembly department which also included improving production methods, writing process details, and equipment programming/maintenance. I was a key person in factory relocation and set-up in another state. I also acted as assembly department team leader.

Manufacturing Technical Aide 3/87-2/89

Supervised 18 people on 2nd shift electronics mfg. operation. Operated, maintained, and programmed automated circuit board assembly equipment. Trained new operators and was a team facilitator.

Lead Person 2/85-3/87

Test Technician 5/81-2/85

Quality Control Inspector 9/78-5/81

EDUCATION:

Industrial Management Diploma Rochester Institute of Technology

Management Process Certificate Rochester Institute of Technology

Team Building Certificate Rochester Institute of Technology

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