Experience

H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders

• Germany
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2004 - Present

  H.C. Starck is a leading global supplier of refractory metals and technical ceramics,and serves growing industries such as the electronics, chemicals, automotive,medical technology, aerospace, energy technology, and environmental technologyindustries, as well as mechanical engineering and tool manufacturers with 12modern manufacturing facilities located in Asia, Europe, and America. H.C. Starck is a leading global supplier of refractory metals and technical ceramics,and serves growing industries such as the electronics, chemicals, automotive,medical technology, aerospace, energy technology, and environmental technologyindustries, as well as mechanical engineering and tool manufacturers with 12modern manufacturing facilities located in Asia, Europe, and America.



Permatex

• Manufacturing Manager

  • Jul 2002 - Dec 2004

  Permatex is a leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, gasket makers,hand cleaners, lubricants, appearance products, and additives for the automotive maintenance, repair, performance, consumer and DIY markets. -Review MRP reports and schedule each line based on customer demand.-Monitor and analyze production information, such as departmental expense, scrap and labor efficiency.-Work with various departments in the planning and implementation of capital equipment purchases.-Control the flow of material and inventory through the plant, following established FIFO procedures. Create lot numbers and expiration dates.



Pentair Water Treatment

• Master Scheduler

  • May 1997 - Jun 2002

  Pentair is a global diversified industrial company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its Water Group is a global leader in providing innovative products and systems used worldwide in the movement, treatment, storage and enjoyment of water. -Analyzed orders to plan, prepare, and publish a master schedule to ensure a 97% on-time shipment rate and 100% work order completion rate for 3 business units with sales of $56 million.-Managed the largest single order of $1.9 million from forecast through shipment.-Lead Kaizen events that created 4,700 square feet for new business development.-Co-developed an automated cleaning station that reduced OSHA recordables by 20% and redeployed two operators.-Member of Relocation Team responsible for the shutdown and start-up of an out-of-state plant.



C.A.M.P.

• Production Manager

  • Apr 1995 - May 1997

  Cleveland Advanced Manufacturing ProgramThrough consulting services, assists manufacturers in adopting innovative manufacturing strategies and techniques. -Monitored inventory levels of three sub assemblers.-Hired, trained and evaluated a staff of 57, which consisted of production, shipping/receiving and quality control departments.-Responsible for production budget.-Generated and submitted daily and weekly reports to management regarding production issues. Cleveland Advanced Manufacturing ProgramThrough consulting services, assists manufacturers in adopting innovative manufacturing strategies and techniques. -Monitored inventory levels of three sub assemblers.-Hired, trained and evaluated a staff of 57, which consisted of production, shipping/receiving and quality control departments.-Responsible for production budget.-Generated and submitted daily and weekly reports to management regarding production issues.



Anderson Door

• Plant Foreman

  • Sep 1993 - Apr 1995

  Anderson Door built garage doors for residential and commercial applications. -Responsible for shipping, receiving and quality control departments.-Supervised production staff and oversaw daily production.-Processed special orders according to sales staff specifications.-Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly production schedules.-Responsible for the compliance of company policy with emphasis on safety.-Set-up a receiving program that decreased cost by 8% and increased quality of product.



Royal Appliance

• Production Supervisor

  • Jul 1992 - Sep 1993

  Responsible for the operation and staffing of three assembly lines, that consisted of sixty assemblers and two assistants.Generated and interpreted bill of material to insure the use of proper parts.Demonstrated proper techniques of producing a quality product.Supervised the cross training of personnel to avoid injury and maintain production flexibility and quality standards.Evaluated and documented employees' performance and behavior.Coached personnel regarding any grievances.Identified problems and worked with various departments to create and implement solutions.Accurately maintained and reported production and completed time cards, skid tags and material requisitions.Attended an Ergonomic/Bio-mechanic seminar and was selected to represent manufacturing in the redesign of the assembly lines. Upon implementation of the new design, there was a 10% increase in production and a decrease in injuries.