Experience

Cylicron, LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Production

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Jeffersonville, IN Privately-held, $12MM Industry recognized leading manufacturer of custom cylinders used in the printing, material handling and processing industries. Responsibilities include; managing the day to day operation of a one shift facility with focus on improving Safety, Quality, Productivity & Delivery, managing resources (manpower… Show more Privately-held, $12MM Industry recognized leading manufacturer of custom cylinders used in the printing, material handling and processing industries. Responsibilities include; managing the day to day operation of a one shift facility with focus on improving Safety, Quality, Productivity & Delivery, managing resources (manpower , machine & facility), streamlining operational processes, refining & bolstering preventative maintenance program, implementing standard work and 5s program, staff development & training, scheduling & estimating. Show less



VTIndustries

• United States
• Construction

• Plant Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2016

  New Albany, IN PLANT MANAGER 2014 – present Responsible for day to day two-shift operation of facility by focusing on Safety, Quality, Productivity & Delivery; by managing resources, Tact-Flow-Pull, MDI training, tracking & reporting, Hour x Hour boards, problem solving, standard work and 5s auditing processes. Also responsible for staff development… Show more PLANT MANAGER 2014 – present Responsible for day to day two-shift operation of facility by focusing on Safety, Quality, Productivity & Delivery; by managing resources, Tact-Flow-Pull, MDI training, tracking & reporting, Hour x Hour boards, problem solving, standard work and 5s auditing processes. Also responsible for staff development, scheduling, estimating, Lean training, and conducting Kaizen events. Key Achievements • Integral in facility realizing 10% growth. • Wood Stops Kaizen: eliminated (12) safety issues, achieved a Level 2 5s, improved productivity by 21%, increased capacity by 34%. • Final Processing Kaizen: eliminated (9) safety issues, created (4) new standard work, improved productivity by eliminating the work of (3) FTE’s, reduced footprint by 29%. • Veneer Dept. Kaizen: eliminated (8) safety issues, achieved a Level 2 5s, increased capacity by 6% and productivity by 13%. • Integral in reducing Recordable Incidents by 33% (YTD) by coaching and priority focus in all discussions and activities. • Increased product offerings and manufacturing capabilities.

• Production Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2014

  New Albany, IN Responsible for transfer, organization, manning, startup and day to day management of multi-million dollar production line from Holstein, Iowa facility to the expanded New Albany, Indiana facility. Key Achievements • Learned manufacturing process first hand in order to train new hires, suggest and implement quality improvements and cost reductions. Interviewed, hired, trained and developed staff. • Established complete Standard Work & 5s procedures, managed Safety program… Show more Responsible for transfer, organization, manning, startup and day to day management of multi-million dollar production line from Holstein, Iowa facility to the expanded New Albany, Indiana facility. Key Achievements • Learned manufacturing process first hand in order to train new hires, suggest and implement quality improvements and cost reductions. Interviewed, hired, trained and developed staff. • Established complete Standard Work & 5s procedures, managed Safety program, improved inventory and flow. • Increased production, shortened lead times & improved quality through hands-on management style, attention to details, daily Gemba walks and problem resolution. Saved company over $12,000/month in warranty claims. • Responsible for quoting, costing, scheduling, warehousing and inventory control of product line.



Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation

• United States
• Architectural and Structural Metal Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2006 - Sep 2008

  Sellersburg, IN Led profitable turnaround of the largest branch with the most complex products in the company by: successful direction of P & L through facility cost control, developing a cohesive, multi-disciplined management team that fostered a highly productive work environment, and focusing on customer-centric issues that led to higher customer satisfaction through improved on-time delivery and product quality. Built a culture committed to excellence through open, hands-on, communicative management… Show more Led profitable turnaround of the largest branch with the most complex products in the company by: successful direction of P & L through facility cost control, developing a cohesive, multi-disciplined management team that fostered a highly productive work environment, and focusing on customer-centric issues that led to higher customer satisfaction through improved on-time delivery and product quality. Built a culture committed to excellence through open, hands-on, communicative management style. Key Achievements • Operationally turned branch from negative performer to surpassing budget for profit by 27% & sales by 10%. • Reduced $3.5M in operating expenses by 10% while increasing staff effectiveness and productivity and guiding branch to exceptional performance level for on-time delivery (99.1%), orders delivered in full (97%), invoiced complete (98%), and perfect quality (98%). • Recognized areas of declining sales and developed strategies to increase sales in new market segments with higher gross margin return by focusing on quality, relationship development and innovative customer service strategies. • Managed $4M inventory by improving accuracy & process control to achieve less than 1.5% variance and 87% accuracy rate. • Achieved a no lost-time record of 1000+ days, reduced number of accidents by 60%, led branch to be awarded INSHARP recognition award by the Indiana Department of Labor. • Established overall strategy consistent with the realities of the business. Show less



Graham Architectural Products

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Manufacturing

  • Feb 2003 - Feb 2006

  York, PA Directed entire production facility including; design, fabrication, and install of unique equipment, software, and procedures that streamlined processes and achieved higher production. Managed (226) direct & (40) indirect employees, (9) supervisors & (4) managers covering manufacturing, shipping/receiving, warehousing, maintenance, and safety & environmental departments. Drove capital budgeting & approval processes that impacted operations – was also responsible for $1M facility budget.… Show more Directed entire production facility including; design, fabrication, and install of unique equipment, software, and procedures that streamlined processes and achieved higher production. Managed (226) direct & (40) indirect employees, (9) supervisors & (4) managers covering manufacturing, shipping/receiving, warehousing, maintenance, and safety & environmental departments. Drove capital budgeting & approval processes that impacted operations – was also responsible for $1M facility budget. Key Achievements • Increased productivity by 25% resulting in $15M of increased revenue. Achieved record-setting production days for revenue and quantity of products produced. • Improved safety program that achieved a no lost-time record of 272 days – the best in company’s history, reduced OSHA fines from $32,000 to $400 in one year. • Specified, researched & purchased specialized CNC machining center to increase production & reduce costs. Show less



TRACO

• Brazil
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacturing Engineering Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Feb 2003

  Cranberry, PA Managed (7) person Manufacturing Engineering dept., (15) person Maintenance & Fabrication Dept., and (2) person Safety & Environmental Dept. Successfully developed and managed $2.7MM Automation project for glass processing plant. Responsibilities included specifying & purchasing equipment, justifying costs and managing budget, determining building mods and operational adjustments both to processes and personnel. Developed Manufacturing Engineering Initiatives where goals were to implement Lean… Show more Managed (7) person Manufacturing Engineering dept., (15) person Maintenance & Fabrication Dept., and (2) person Safety & Environmental Dept. Successfully developed and managed $2.7MM Automation project for glass processing plant. Responsibilities included specifying & purchasing equipment, justifying costs and managing budget, determining building mods and operational adjustments both to processes and personnel. Developed Manufacturing Engineering Initiatives where goals were to implement Lean Manufacturing techniques and reduce costs by several million dollars. Show less



DT Technologies

• Czechia
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacturing & Engineering Manager

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Pittsburgh, PA Assisted all departments in developing internal processes & procedures to control and improve overall efficiency of company. Initiated vendor certification process as well as internal QA/QC process. Managed (8) person Engineering & (12) person Manufacturing dept. Motivated, supervised & trained staff with focus on improving performance and maximizing potential. Responsible for all designs of custom and standard machinery. Responsible for qualifying designs with customers and overseeing project… Show more Assisted all departments in developing internal processes & procedures to control and improve overall efficiency of company. Initiated vendor certification process as well as internal QA/QC process. Managed (8) person Engineering & (12) person Manufacturing dept. Motivated, supervised & trained staff with focus on improving performance and maximizing potential. Responsible for all designs of custom and standard machinery. Responsible for qualifying designs with customers and overseeing project management with emphasis on profitability, functional success and on-time delivery. Show less



RedZone Robotics Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager/Mechanical Engineer

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1998

  Pittsburgh, PA High-tech spin off company from the Field Robotics Center at Carnegie Mellon University: Suppliers of unique, industrial robotic systems to NASA, DOE, DOD, and commercial & private nuclear power companies. Key Achievements  Lead Mechanical Engineer on; $2.3MM DSTI project for Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear Energy Co., DOE HERCULES project & on unmanned vehicle project for Boston University.



Matthews International

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • May 1985 - Jan 1991

  Pittsburgh, PA * Responsible for designing custom equipment ranging in value from $50,000 to $100,000. * Generated costs and schedule estimates, interfaced with purchasing & mfg/ depts. to insure material availability and parts fabrication. * Worked with draftsmen to provide correct documentation of designed components and systems.