JAMES SMITH
Troy
Summary
Talented professional and dedicated problem solver. Brings 25 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs, machine service, installation and troubleshooting.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Site (Plant) Manager
Confidential
02.2023 - Current
- Developed estimates to determine comprehensive project costs and financial reports to monitor ongoing costs at sites.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Manufacturing Consultant
Midwest Manufacturing Reps, LLC
10.2018 - Current
- Provide expert electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers
- Facilitate maintenance team training procedures to align with company standards
- Streamline repair processes to minimize day-to-day downtime and increase overall productivity
- Machine retool and refurb
- Inspect machines to maintain quality and efficiency
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes
- Schedule preventive and predictive maintenance actions based on failure analysis
- Collected and reviewed engineering data to assess needs and recommend solutions.
Maintenance Manager
Kay Manufacturing Co
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
EV Program Manager
Kay Manufacturing Co
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors
- Created and presented data using MS Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office tools
- Assessed performance and scheduled cost control while maintaining contractual and internal performance requirements
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments
- Implemented and led meetings, opening up dialog with area managers to discuss Gantt timing and budget.
Program Engineer
Detroit Truck Manufacturing, Spartan Motors
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions
- Monitored project progress, ensuring conformance to design specifications and safety standards
- Collaborated with on-site directors, operations managers and supervisors on engineering projects
- Developed and implemented process flow improvement and standardization projects
- Inspected CNC and press brake equipment before, during and after projects to maintain progression and functionality
- Provided expert electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair
- Programmed CNC and press brake machines.
Manufacturing Engineer
Magna Powertrain
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of product designs
- Expert CNC mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- CNC Programming.
Maintenance Engineer
SMW Automotive
07.2009 - 11.2017
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts
- Worked frequently with mechanical and electrical systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs
- CNC programming
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Manufacturing Corporation
04.2005 - 07.2009
- Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management
- Supervise 25 employees and scheduled shifts
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions
- Electrical, PLC and mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
Maintenance Manager
American Axle & Manufacturing
05.1999 - 04.2005
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
Machine Builder/Service Technician
EX-CELL-O Machine Tools
02.1998 - 05.1999
- Mechanical, electrical and PLC troubleshooting and repair
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers
- Trained customer employees and managers on machine use and maintenance
- Electrical, PLC and mechanical troubleshooting and repair
- Support runoff and PPAP requirements
Machine Builder/Service Technician
Giddings & Lewis
04.1994 - 04.1998
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers
- Applied knowledge of standard equipment and manufacturer repair guidelines
- Trained customer employees and managers on machine use and maintenance.
Education
American Society of Employers
Southfield, MISt. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MIPFMEA) Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) -
Macomb Community College
Warren, MISkills
- Project Coordination
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Goal Management
- Cost Estimates
- Manage Budgets
- Project Management
- Manufacturing Engineering
Timeline
Site (Plant) Manager
Confidential
02.2023 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Kay Manufacturing Co
03.2021 - 09.2022
EV Program Manager
Kay Manufacturing Co
03.2021 - 09.2022
Manufacturing Consultant
Midwest Manufacturing Reps, LLC
10.2018 - Current
Program Engineer
Detroit Truck Manufacturing, Spartan Motors
05.2018 - 08.2020
Manufacturing Engineer
Magna Powertrain
11.2017 - 05.2018
Maintenance Engineer
SMW Automotive
07.2009 - 11.2017
Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Manufacturing Corporation
04.2005 - 07.2009
Maintenance Manager
American Axle & Manufacturing
05.1999 - 04.2005
Machine Builder/Service Technician
EX-CELL-O Machine Tools
02.1998 - 05.1999
Machine Builder/Service Technician
Giddings & Lewis
04.1994 - 04.1998
American Society of Employers
St. Clair County Community College
PFMEA) Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) -
Macomb Community College
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