JOSEPH EDMONDS
Novelty,OH
Summary
Manufacturing professional prepared for dynamic challenges in production management. Expertise in streamlining operations and enhancing productivity through strategic planning and process optimization. Focused on fostering team collaboration and driving results with adaptability and reliability. Known for problem-solving skills and effective leadership in high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
Weiss North America
01.2024 - Current
- Direct and manage Planning, Assembly, Machining, and Shipping operations of complex automation machines.
- Introduced KPI’s and Tracking to improve production throughput.
- Implemented 5s to create a culture of Lean thinking.
- Reduced Tooling cost in the Machined Department by 27%.
- Facilitate cross department communication for all projects, and customer priority projects.
- Lead a company wide project to improve our On Time Delivery and Customer Satisfaction.
- Uphold our goal of Zero Accidents in 2024 and installed new safety procedures to ensure that 2025 continues the trend.
CNC Machining Supervisor
Component Repair Technologies
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Direct and manage 12-15 CNC Machinists and 2 programers on complex gas turbine engine component repair machining operations.
- Ensure all operations are scheduled accordingly per machinists’ abilities, and ensure labor factors are meant efficiently. Reduced Indirect time to less than 10% for all employees.
- Sourced and integrated a new CNC VTL that reduced cycle times by over 50% from former machines.
- Developed and executed the movement of five large CNC machines within the Three hundred square foot building to better utilize space and throughput efficiencies.
Program Management Supervisor
Component Repair Technologies
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed a team of fifteen technical Customer Program Managers, each in charge of different engine component repair programs.
- Work through and resolve conflicts that arise daily to get the programs back on track with their planned schedule of operations.
- Created new techniques and procedures to reduce human factors in router release by 25%.
- Worked with a training team to create an interactive training plan from scratch that led to faster onboarding of new Program Managers as well as a more consistent product delivered to our production staff.
Owner
Hammer & Nail Handyman, LLC
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Small-job handyman business specializing in Assemblies, custom wood sheds, and one year warranties for new homes.
- Solo operation doing handyman work, as well as client acquisition, marketing, sales, customer relations, customer support, accounting, planning, scheduling, and buying.
Production Planner/ Shift Team Lead/ CNC Setup & Operator/ Purchasing
Bowden Manufacturing
03.2008 - 04.2017
- Planner/Buyer/Scheduler (2 years)- Ran MRP weekly, purchased all required materials and tooling, and created daily/weekly/monthly schedule plans for a three shift shop of 75 people.
- Second shift supervisor (4 years)- Team of 14 personnel running up to 43 machines running daily.
- CNC machinist (3 years)– Setup and operate a variety of machines to include horizontal/vertical mills, horizontal lathes, and EDM machines.
Gunners Mate Second Class
United States Navy
02.2004 - 02.2008
- As a Small Arms Instructor
- Sprinkler Technician
- Repair Shop Supervisor
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Cleveland State University
01.2013
Skills
- Production Planning
- KPI Development
- Lean Manufacturing
- Scheduling
- Project Management
- Customer support
- Strategic thinker
- Production procedures
- Manufacturing technologies
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
Weiss North America
01.2024 - Current
CNC Machining Supervisor
Component Repair Technologies
02.2022 - 01.2024
Program Management Supervisor
Component Repair Technologies
01.2019 - 02.2022
Owner
Hammer & Nail Handyman, LLC
02.2017 - 12.2018
Production Planner/ Shift Team Lead/ CNC Setup & Operator/ Purchasing
Bowden Manufacturing
03.2008 - 04.2017
Gunners Mate Second Class
United States Navy
02.2004 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Arts - History
Cleveland State University
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