Manufacturing

Victor F. Vance

(Primary) **** Venetian Place

Atlanta, GA 30331

Phone: 678-***-****

(Current) 14557 Big Brush Lane

Jacksonville, Fl 32258

Phone: 904-***-****

**********@*****.***

SUMMARY An aspiring, multifaceted and talented individual inclined not only to reach satisfactory productivity but also to surpass it with the best of my abilities through hard work and dedication. Focused on continuous improvements in professional as well as personal aspects.

PROFILE

> REALCATION COMPENSATION NOT REQUIRED

> Cost Reducer

> Strong written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills

> Exceptional organizational skills

> Ability to effectively plan and prioritize

> Utilization of skilled interpersonal relations

> Ability to complete complex tasks within time restraints

> Superior issue resolution skills (identify, empathize, reflect and communicate)

> Ability to present information to diverse audiences

> Adept in collaborating with multiple departments and assisting with facilitation of program

> A team player

TECHNICAL SKILLS

> Greenbelt Certified

> FAA, FDA, CIP Experienced

> Microsoft Project

> AutoCAD

> C++ Visual

> Technical Writing

> Project experience in Military and Commercial Programs

> Harness focal point of contact for companywide Cost Reduction

ACHIEVEMENTS

> 2008 General Electric Engineering “External Focus Growth Trait” Award

> Set Gatorade shift production record 3 consecutive times

> Set Propel shift production record

> Set the 24 hour corporate production record for Gatorade

> Reduced waste management costs by 20%

> Integrated color code inventory system

> New sanitation system implementation

> Improved relationship with CSX railroad contractors

> Coordinator for Alpha Toxin Corn Elimination from Facility Bins (Nestle Purina)

> Developed and Implemented Color Code Inventory Raw Material Inventory System (Nestle Purina)

> Redesigned Raw material Pumping station layout causing increased production by 20% (Toto USA)

EXPERIENCE

General Electric Aviation (Unison industries)

Aviation Project Engineer August 2006-Present

> Engineering project definition and administration

> Implementation of new products as well as support of

existing products

> Tooling procurement, process documentation, and labor

requirements planning

> Building Support Central workflows

> Overall Design ownership in compliance with Customer requirements

> Analyzes problems or difficulties and recommends action to

be taken

> Providing monthly product status to business leadership with

regard to technical, cost and schedule

> Responsible for completion and accuracy of engineering

documentation

> Prepares and present design data for internal design reviews

> Technical support for qualification and development Test

Plans, Procedures and Test Reports

> Define and manage development cost and resources throughout the development effort

> Part drawing inspection

> Responsible for managing department product transfer from

Jacksonville facility to Saltillo, Mexico facility

> Assist in planning and coordination with support groups Marketing, Manufacturing and Quality

> Review and make recommendations on product status

Nestle Purina

Materials Team Coordinator October 2005-August 2006

> Manage 24-hour operations of entire raw material unloading storage sectors of the facility that covers 2/3 of the entire processing facility.

> Assist maintenance and engineering in process improvement ideas from conception to implementation.

> Sanitation implementation

> Order, catalog and maintain raw material inventory

> Manage 24 hour operations of entire raw material unloading sectors of the facility

> Locate and differentiate various variances in raw material usage.

> Drive business initiatives.

> Establish and maintain open line communication with CSX railroad contractors to assist in maintaining optimum quality and performance

> Lead in maintaining quality control of raw materials.

Toto USA Atlanta, Ga

Preparatory Supervisor October 2004- August 2005

> Pump System Improvement

> Manage entire preparatory department from employee development to material handling

> Assist engineering in reaching stringent range requirements for raw materials

> Order, catalog, and maintain raw materials for 75% of entire production facility

> Drive company initiatives for production

> Maintain open line communication with raw material vendor to maintain quality

> Process improvement responsibilities to ensure that the proper levels of raw materials are maintained

> Raw Material Testing

> Daily material checks

> Supervise preparatory Employees

> Raw Material Inventory Management and Ordering

> Developed Raw material tracking system

> Through tracking system, detected material leak.

> Redesigned Raw material Pumping station layout causing increased production by 20%

PepsiCo (Gatorade Division), Atlanta, GA

Production Supervisor June 2002 – May 2004

> Supervise 30 to 50 line operators and technicians on multiple lines

> Oversee line production to ensure deliver of product specifications and Management expectations

> Ensure adherence to policies and procedures and provide recommendations for improvements as identified

> Identify and assess process improvements impacting service and output with outside vendors and departments such as Warehouse, Maintenance and Quality Assurance in an effort to maintain superior quality and achieve high service levels

> Provide monthly reports and present key information to Senior Management

> Ensure project budget meets or exceeds optimal goal

> Maintain, catalog and sort chemicals used in production and sanitation procedures

> Manage recycling and waste products removal

Quaker Oats Company (Oats Division), Cedar Rapids, IA

Intern – Process Improvement Engineer Summer 2001

> Processed highly confidential material and information for ingredients and flavor matrix

> Designed and implemented projects for production line performance enhancement

> Performed specification analysis and calibration of line equipment

> Provided financial planning and budgeting development information for annual budget

Johnson and Johnson (Ethicon Inc.), Cornelia, GA

Co-op – Manufacturing Engineer Spring 2001

> Performed equipment performance investigations

> Modified and adjusted equipment to meet company specifications

> Constructed planning procedures for product development

> Cataloged supplies for product comparison

GKN Automotive, Mebane, NC

Internship/Co-op – Manufacturing Engineer Summer2000 – Winter 2000

(Working 30+ hours/week as a fulltime student)

> Gathered data and analyzed it for equipment modifications

> Performed specification analysis for product production

> Designed and created an apparatus to improve performance

> Developed quarterly reports detailing the causes of equipment cell downtime

PCA INC., Warner Robins, GA

Internship - Project Engineer Summer 1999

> CAD Specialist

> Created test subjects for aircraft radars

> Engineered prototypes for highly sensitive materials

EDUCATION

1999 – 2002 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University, Greensboro, NC

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

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