John Halpin

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Lenexa, Kansas 66215

z47ryb@r.postjobfree.com

913-***-****

December 2011

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Summary

A diverse engineering professional with extensive experience supporting production, process, and equipment issues in today’s changing manufacturing environment. A leader and team player who consistently drives improvement into safety, quality, delivery and cost. Proficient in the analysis, planning and completion of large and small projects while working in a multi-task production environment. Adaptable and flexible supporting daily production needs while maintaining focus on the strategic plans of the organization.

SKILL AREAS

•Capital Improvements / Modernization

•Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma

•Maintenance Management

•Risk Management

•Safety / OSHA Regulations

•Leadership / Communication

•Root Cause Analysis

•Quality Improvements

•Continuous Improvement

•Construction Management / Projects

•Process Control

•Plant & Equipment Layout

•Capital Improvements / Modernization

•Training

•Problem Resolution

•Project Justification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ATK

Independence, Missouri

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing

December 2010-October 2011

Manufacturing / Reliability Engineer

Contractor through Aerotek, Inc.

(Contract Complete)

•Provide analysis and solutions to improve Operational Availability (OA) on a variety of high speed cartridge manufacturing equipment

•Update Factory Maintenance Procedures (FMP’s), Standard Work Procedures and Work Center Procedures

•Develop Action Plans generating savings in labor, material and equipment performance to meet monthly product delivery schedules and reduce cost

•Lead “Team Based” cross functional group to develop and complete improvement projects utilizing Root Cause Analysis

•Competent utilizing ATK’s Software Programs, BI Report, COR Reports, COGNOS,

Maintenance Dispatch, EPIC, Maximo, SQDEC boards

Heatron

Flexible Cartridge Heater Manufacturing

Leavenworth, Kansas

Safety Engineer

February 2007-October 2009

•Integrated Health and Safety procedures as a personal responsibility to improve machine operation, product quality and improve associate job satisfaction generating a 60% reduction in Lost Time Accidents

•Drove Lean activities throughout the operation

•Developed and administered training programs for four different manufacturing plants that were energetic & engaging

•Supported maintenance staff to upgrade CMMS system and developed all lockout procedures for plant equipment as required by OSHA Standards

•Coordinated process waste recycling actions and completed energy saving projects

Varco Pruden Building

Steel Building Manufacturer

St. Joseph, Missouri

Plant Engineer

July 2000-February 2007

•Initiated capital budget plans and led significant maintenance projects supporting 20% annual growth to meet business goals

•Redesigned several equipment processes generating a $250K annual return

•Improved Factory Maintenance Procedures, reducing downtime by 15%

•Managed dozens of improvement projects to existing equipment

•Wrote Standard Operating Procedures for Equipment and Work Centers

•Responsible for compliance with OSHA, EPA and local state agencies

Butler Manufacturing

Panel Building Manufacturing

Kansas City, Missouri

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

March 1998-July 2000

•Developed manufacturing strategy and made equipment selections to produce modular building panels for new product venture

•Researched and developed procedures to support engineering product development

•Solved start-up production issues and provided process training

Northrop/Grumman

Automotive Truck Manufacturing Plant

Sturgis, Michigan

Manufacturing Engineer

January 1995-February 1998

•Engaged in implementing $14 million modernization initiative, increasing production capacity by over 150%

•Managed departmental direction of IE’s, ME’s, tool design and fabrication and plant maintenance personnel (26 personnel)

•Managed department through several “new truck” startup programs

•Project Manager for overhead crane, construction, and electrical contractors

Morrison Knudsen Corporation

Transit Rail Car Manufacturer

Hornell, New York

Plant & Facilities Engineer

August 1991-December 1994

•Responsible for $7 million investment to completely renovate a 300,000 sq/ft facility on line to assemble BART Transit Rail Cars

•Developed Assembly Line Sequence and Work Center Procedures

•Managed team of eight plant maintenance and safety personnel

EDUCATION

State University of New York

Utica, New York

Bachelor Business Management

Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, New York

Associate of Science in Mechanical / Electrical Technology

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Marine Corps

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