Donald Stockham
Kenmore,WA
Summary
Seasoned Manufacturing Engineering Manager with over three decades of experience in job shop environments, including pivotal roles at Stewart Systems Bakery LLC. Excelled in engineering change management and team building, significantly enhancing manufacturing efficiency and capacity utilization. Expert in streamlining processes and mentoring teams, with a track record of deploying innovative solutions on time and within budget.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Stewart Systems Bakery LLC (Middleby Corp)
01.2024 - Current
- After Aquisition, dismanltle production facility and relocate, install and commission equipment @ 3 new faciliities accross the country on time and on budget.
- Training a facility to a totally foreign concept of a 24 Pallet 2 horizontal 630mm pallet cell system equipped with 330 tools each.
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
- Reduced production downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely equipment repairs.
- Increased capacity utilization by identifying bottlenecks within the production process and implementing targets.
Manufacturing Manager
Hinds-Bock Corp.
02.2014 - 12.2023
- Locate facility and install manufacturing converting warehouse to a complete machine shop.
- Specify and purchase machine tailored to the needs of the company.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.
- Fostered strong relationships with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries of raw materials needed for seamless production operations.
- Set product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to monitor quality of finished products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glacier Sr. High School
Seattle, WA06-1980
Skills
- 34 years in a job shop environment serving medical, instrumentation and aerospace industries Co-developed the spinning window machine tool accessory and all things associated in a small company to bring to market and provide for the manufacturing industry
- Engineering change management
- Decision-making skills
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Stewart Systems Bakery LLC (Middleby Corp)
01.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Manager
Hinds-Bock Corp.
02.2014 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Glacier Sr. High School
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