Brian Schumacher
Lima,OH
Summary
Manufacturing leader with extensive experience in product development and process optimization in plastics. Demonstrated success in managing production flows, enhancing team productivity, and implementing data-driven improvements to achieve operational excellence in injection molding and extrusion.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
FMT
Lima, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production flows.
- Managed team performance, providing guidance to enhance skills and productivity.
- Analyzed production data to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Coordinated with engineering, purchasing, and inventory control to align operational requirements.
- Resolved machine breakdowns and supply chain delays to maintain production continuity.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for production line machinery to minimize downtime.
- Facilitated regular meetings to address workflow challenges and implement solutions.
- Supervised staff adherence to company policies during daily operations.
Engineering Manager
PTC INC
Lima, USA
08.1997 - 08.2025
- Managed all product engineering activities, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
- Implemented process improvements that optimized workflow efficiency and quality.
- Monitored engineering project progress, delivering actionable insights to senior management.
- Developed processes for injection molding, extrusion and blow molding
- Completed multiple projects from "art to part" handling development, design, tooling and processing
- Troubleshot designs, built jigs, fixtures, and assembly machines to improve efficiency.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication among engineering, sales, and customer support teams to enhance collaboration.
- Outlined essential criteria for equipment procurement to meet project needs.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to prevent equipment downtime and enhance reliability.
- Monitored and updated job costing system with changes in labor, material, overhead costs.
- Coordinated orders from initial quoting through final delivery.
- Created bills of materials
- Thorough knowledge of IQMS MRP/ERP system
Quality Engineer
AMA INC
Ottoville, USA
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Developed and implemented ISO-9000 procedures to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Coordinated with customers while overseeing quality department operations to enhance service delivery.
- Produced CAD drawings of parts and designed custom gages for turned parts.
- Converted paper-based documentation to electronic drawings, streamlining access and improving workflow.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
Mt. Vernon Nazarene University
Lima, OH01-2011
General Motors Institute (GMI) - Mechanical Engineering
Flint, MI01-1992
Skills
- Injection molding and extrusion expertise
- Project management
- Product development
- Process improvement engineering
- Operations management
- Tooling program management
- Toolroom management
- Tooling specification and equipment
- 2D/3D CAD proficiency
- Automated production systems
- Budget optimization strategies
- Cost reduction techniques
- Manufacturing process knowledge
- Hands-on project execution
Patents
- All plastic hose assembly with locking actuator, 01/01/01
- All plastic quick-lock and release connector for refrigerant and tire inflators, 01/01/03
- Filtering water bottle system, 01/01/10
- Modular Top Frame, 01/01/11
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
FMT
08.2025 - Current
Engineering Manager
PTC INC
08.1997 - 08.2025
Quality Engineer
AMA INC
01.1994 - 01.1997
B.S. - Business Administration
Mt. Vernon Nazarene University