David Speake
Danielsville,Georgia
Summary
Proactive Manufacturing Manager with 30 years of Sheet Metal / Machining supervisory experience. Dedicated to leading by example and ensuring quality products through detail-oriented inspections. Effective at introducing modern manufacturing for efficient production methods.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Manager
Elma Electronic / Optima-Stantron
10.1999 - 09.2023
- Supervised production team of 50 subordinates in keeping production schedules on track to meeting tight deadlines.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality at lowest cost.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Worked with Engineering in design reviews to advise in lowering cost and manufacturability. Through this process, we were able to save the company money and keep revenue at its highest,
- Advised on new production techniques and machinery.
- Performed detailed material inventories and ordered more supplies.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage outsourced projects.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
Shop Manager / Programmer
JC Precision Sheetmetal Inc
11.1979 - 09.1999
- Established Sheet Metal Programming using Amada AP100 software in shop. Prior to this, JC was using NC controls, duplicators, and tape rolls.
- Press Brake Operator - ran RG-80 with NC9-EX controller. This new process was brought in through my suggestion which saved the company many hours of folding process as well as increased quality due to less handling.
- Family business so was involved in many aspects of a precision sheet metal computer cabinet business from sales to manufacturing..
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
10.1974 - 10.1978
- Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Maintained main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on A6 Intruder aircraft.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Conducted airframe, airfoils and flight controls maintenance and logged actions in aircraft log.
- Flight Deck Troubleshooter USS America CV66 on A6 Intruder for two Eastern Mediterranean Cruises
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Machine Tool Technology
De Anza College
Cupertino, CASkills
- Team Supervision
- Cost Control
- Production Procedures
- Safety Protocols
- Vendor Relationships
- Workflow Processes
- Metal Manufacturing
- Team Management
- Operational Improvements
- Manufacturing Operations
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- Metal Working Abilities
- Quality Improvement
- Daily Operations Management
- Production Method Development
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Manager
Elma Electronic / Optima-Stantron
10.1999 - 09.2023
Shop Manager / Programmer
JC Precision Sheetmetal Inc
11.1979 - 09.1999
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
10.1974 - 10.1978
Some College (No Degree) - Machine Tool Technology
De Anza College
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