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Jeffery Haugen

Summary

Experienced with implementing effective manufacturing strategies to maximize productivity and minimize downtime. Utilizes problem-solving skills and leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives—track record of fostering a collaborative work environment and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, production optimization, and the development of high-performing teams. History of establishing effective quality control and safety programs with a strong background in building successful, high-performing teams focused on production goals, safety, and throughput.

Experienced with implementing effective manufacturing strategies to maximize productivity and minimize downtime. Utilizes problem-solving skills and leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Manufacturing

A.R. Wilfley
03.2021 - 09.2024
    • Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control, and process implementation.
    • Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports to detect production problems.
    • Hired and managed 38 permanent staff.
    • Top decision maker on purchasing of machine tools.
    • Managed manufacturing, safety, inventory control, purchasing, and process implementation areas.

Machine Shop Manager

A.R Wilfley
01.2000 - 03.2021
    • Trained, directed and managed 30 employees in a machine shop environment.
    • Production planning and scheduling.
    • Interaction with product engineers on new product development.
    • Implemented Cimco software in the machine shop.
    • Implemented new machining techniques with programming and tooling development.
    • Stainless steel, Chromium & Nickel-based alloys.
    • Feature article in Modern Machine Magazine for Hard Iron Machining.
    • Design and develop fixtures, gaging, and jigs.
    • Decision maker on new machine purchases.

CNC Programmer & Machinist

Electron Corp
02.1987 - 12.1999
  • Manual lathes, drills, CNC lathes and mills.
  • Programming of machines using Mastercam.

Education

CAMT Denver, CO 5S, Setup Reduction, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen - Lean Principles

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

UW Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

High School Diploma -

Osseo-Fairchild High School
Osseo, WI

Skills

  • Skilled in lean methodologies
  • Optimization of manufacturing processes
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
  • Skilled in Mastercam programming
  • Proficient in SolidWorks
  • ERP software proficiency
  • CNC lathe setup and maintenance
  • Skilled in operating CNC mills with multiple axes
  • Skilled in precision machining of various metal alloys
  • Accurate job quoting
  • Oversaw inventory of cutting tools and consumables
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Employee onboarding and offboarding
  • Visionary problem solver
  • Basic engineering principles
  • Expertise in project scheduling
  • Metalworking techniques
  • Experienced manufacturing manager
  • Preventive equipment maintenance
  • Experience with ISO certification processes

Timeline

Director of Manufacturing

A.R. Wilfley
03.2021 - 09.2024

Machine Shop Manager

A.R Wilfley
01.2000 - 03.2021

CNC Programmer & Machinist

Electron Corp
02.1987 - 12.1999

High School Diploma -

Osseo-Fairchild High School

CAMT Denver, CO 5S, Setup Reduction, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen - Lean Principles

Arapahoe Community College

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

UW Eau Claire
Jeffery Haugen