Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Passions
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BRAD RHOWMINE

BRAD RHOWMINE

Allendale,Michigan

Summary

Machining Manager with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing management and operational leadership. Expert in lean manufacturing and process optimization. My key achievements include implementing lean manufacturing principles to achieve a 33% increase in production efficiency and optimizing production schedules to meet customer on-time delivery. Seeking a Machining Manager position, where I will bring my expertise operational management, quality assurance and cost saving strategy skills to support your mission of enhancing efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Manager

HS Inc. - Automation
01.2023 - 05.2025


  • Managed day-to-day machining, build team and fabrication operations, overseeing a team of 25 employees in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.
  • Managed the transition of a 4 plant Tool and Die company to a 1 plant Automation company, per the owners vision.
  • Fixtured all nest blocks for unattended machining with a 100% increase in production.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management and minimize machine downtime.

Machine Manufacturing Manager

HS Die and Engineering
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Promoted to Machine Manager. Supervised a team of 80 employees over two shifts on 77 machines across all departments.
  • Implemented KPIs in each department.
  • Purchased machining to achieve unattended production.
  • Increase operational throughput by 33%.

Lead Programmer/Roughing and Finish Manager

HS Die and Engineering
02.2014 - 01.2018
  • Created standards that resulted in a 25% reduction in machine run time.

CAM Programmer

HS Die and Engineering
02.1997 - 02.2014
  • Conducted extensive time studies using various tooling at different speeds, feeds, step overs and step downs to optimize machine efficiency while delivering high quality product.

Roughing and Finishing CNC Machinist

HS Die and Engineering
01.1996 - 02.1997

Apprentice Machinist

HS Die and Engineering
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Apprenticeship program for Machinist while running EDM and 3-axis milling machines.

Apprentice Mold Maker

HS Die and Engineering
01.1992 - 01.1994
  • Apprenticeship program for Mold Maker while running EDM machines.

Tool Crib

HS Die and Engineering
07.1991 - 01.1992
  • Building ejection molds to support Mold Maker Team.

Education

Apprenticeships - Apprenticeship in Machining And Journeyman

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
01-1996

Skills

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Operational Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Training & Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Process Optimization
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Performance Review
  • Safety Compliance

Certification

  • WORKNC G3, 5-Axis, Gunslingers V24, 07/01/09
  • WORKNC, 10/01/13
  • WORKNC, 02/01/15
  • TEBIS 5-Axis Milling, V4.0 DMM1 - Mold and Die Standards, Mold and Die Standard Plus, Professional & Premium, 11/01/06
  • TEBIS, 03/01/16
  • OSHA Outreach Training, Active Training Consultants LLC, 08/01/17

Passions

  • Exploring new hiking and biking trails.
  • Weekend boating with my family and friends.

Timeline

Manufacturing Manager

HS Inc. - Automation
01.2023 - 05.2025

Machine Manufacturing Manager

HS Die and Engineering
01.2018 - 01.2023

Lead Programmer/Roughing and Finish Manager

HS Die and Engineering
02.2014 - 01.2018

CAM Programmer

HS Die and Engineering
02.1997 - 02.2014

Roughing and Finishing CNC Machinist

HS Die and Engineering
01.1996 - 02.1997

Apprentice Machinist

HS Die and Engineering
01.1994 - 01.1996

Apprentice Mold Maker

HS Die and Engineering
01.1992 - 01.1994

Tool Crib

HS Die and Engineering
07.1991 - 01.1992

Apprenticeships - Apprenticeship in Machining And Journeyman

Grand Rapids Community College

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