Eric KUNDE
Sabattus,ME
Summary
Dynamic Planning and Programming Manager at Bath Iron Works with advanced engineering expertise and a proven track record in production scheduling and quality inspection. Skilled in Mastercam and adept at training teams, I drive operational improvements and ensure compliance, enhancing efficiency and product quality across multiple facilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning and Programming Manager
Bath Iron Works , General Dynamics
Bath, ME
07.2010 - Current
- Plan and program all daily activities.
- Manage all scheduling activities for multiple facilities.
- Configuration management of over 100,000 unique parts.
- Provide work orders with detailed manufacturing information. Including written instructions, tolerance requirements, and setup sheets.
- Create routing and sequencing for all manufactured parts.
- Provide technical support. Including engineering support.
- Provide multiple facilities with all CNC programming and support.
- Manage materials and inventory.
- Manage all shipping activities.
- Provide outsourced technical support and process adherence.
- Manage salary and union staffing.
Production Supervisor
Titan Machine Products
Westbrook, ME
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Set up, program, and release prototype parts in production.
- Order tooling and fixture materials.
- Oversee production and implement programming and tooling changes for greater efficiency.
Production Supervisor
Precision Manufacturing Soloutions
Biddeford, ME
10.1998 - 04.2008
- Actively implement operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times, and reduce costs.
- Adjust programs and tooling as required.
- Maintain proper raw material levels.
- Develop production tracking and quality matrix reports.
- Draft a timescale, track progress, and set expectations for throughput and accountability.
- Hire and manage staffing for key production areas.
- Inspect the first piece, in process, and final inspection. Including first-article inspections.
- Assist in ISO 9001 compliance.
- Work with managers to implement company policies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Porter And Chester Institute
Rocky Hill, CT05-1990
High School Diploma -
Thornton Academy
Saco, ME06-1988
Skills
- Advanced engineering and producibility knowledge
- Quality inspection professional
- Production scheduling
- Process and routing for the highest quality and producibility standards
- Material management
- Efficient in Mastercam and other programming software
- Training, mentoring, and professional development
- Critical and logical thinker
- Advanced machining knowledge, including multi-axis principles, 5, 7, and 9 axis
- Teach machining principles, geometric tolerancing, and dimensioning
- Qualify vendors, supply technical support, and monitor procedure compliance
Accomplishments
- At Bath Iron woks I have continued advancing into many managerial leadership roles. These include production control, planning supervision, Operations management, and planning and programming management.
Timeline
Planning and Programming Manager
Bath Iron Works , General Dynamics
07.2010 - Current
Production Supervisor
Titan Machine Products
09.2008 - 07.2010
Production Supervisor
Precision Manufacturing Soloutions
10.1998 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Porter And Chester Institute
High School Diploma -
Thornton Academy