Energetic, results-driven Department Manager committed to maintaining highest quality of customer excellence. Develops and implements innovative incentives to drive employee motivation. Adeptly navigates cost-concern and workforce-management issues to maintain streamlined operations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Manager - Production and Materials
Dynetics Technical Solutions
Huntsville, AL
02.2019 - Current
Manage the Production Control, Material Requisitioning, and Configuration Control Department.
Supervise a staff of Production Planners, Material Requisitioners, Expeditors, and Configuration Analysts
Process all work requests by creating manufacturing orders with process plans to produce products to meet customer requirements.
Maintain a master production schedule that aligns with project IMS schedules.
Develop capacity models and long range forecasts
Work with business development to determine capacity risk analysis
Develop production dispatches and display at machines using Dynafact scheduling software
Facilitate program meetings with Program Managers
Generate material requisitions for all material needs and work with buyers to meet time constraints.
Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
Perform staff performance evaluations
Work Lean Six Sigma events to improve processes and increase product quality
Production / Inventory Control Manager
R&D Electronics, Inc
Brownsboro, AL
10.2002 - 02.2019
Managed a Master Production Schedule for all of the wire harness and electro-mechanical assembly operations.
Used multi-resource scheduling to achieve just in time delivery
Managed a planning and inventory staff
Controlled all work in-process to meet customer requirements
Created, developed, and coded a database application to manage Production, Scheduling, Material Procurement, Quoting, Shipping, Quality, and Performance Metrics
Created custom reporting and data dashboards using SQL Server and MS Access
Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
Developed capacity models and forecasts for risk analysis
Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
Assisted with supplier quality and site visits
Wire Cladding Specialist
Copperweld
Fayetteville, TN
08.1997 - 09.2002
Managed an aluminum/copper cladding line that produced wire
Operated a heat treat oven to anneal aluminum and copper clad wire
Established standard operating procedures for each task within the production line.
Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
Prepared reports on production metrics such as output, waste, cost.
Monitored the quality of products during production process.
Coordinated production schedules and assigned tasks to employees.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
Created training materials for new hires on the company's procedures and policies.
Tomahawk Missile Launch Canister - Production Lead
Summa Technology
Fayetteville, TN
02.1992 - 07.1997
Managed a production team of (11) employees to produce Tomahawk Launch Canisters.
Processes included lay-up and vacuum bonding, mechanical assembly, oven curing, painting, boring, and drilling.
Scheduled work to meet customer requirements
Managed material requisitioning and shelf life materials
Managed logistics and shipment of product to the customer
Facilitated problem solving sessions among team members to resolve conflicts or issues.
Kept areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
Delivered products to customer locations on time.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Motlow State College
Tullahoma, TN
Skills
Multi-resource scheduling
Lean Six Sigma
Costpoint ERP
Epicor ERP
SQL Server Database Management
MS Access
MS Excel
MS Powerpoint
Dynafact Manufacturing Software
Capacity Modeling and risk analysis
MS Project
Power BI
Solumina MES
Team Supervision
Workflow Coordination
Database Management
Order Management
Employee Management
Accomplishments
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
AS9100 Internal Auditor Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Department Manager - Production and Materials
Dynetics Technical Solutions
02.2019 - Current
Production / Inventory Control Manager
R&D Electronics, Inc
10.2002 - 02.2019
Wire Cladding Specialist
Copperweld
08.1997 - 09.2002
Tomahawk Missile Launch Canister - Production Lead