Kevin Davis
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Professional in process control with extensive experience in optimizing and managing production systems. Adept at team collaboration, ensuring high standards, and delivering consistent results. Skilled in troubleshooting, process improvement, and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in dynamic environments with changing needs.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Control Supervisor
Amphenol CIT
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring a thorough understanding of control systems and procedures.
- Played a key role in building a team to accommodate significant business increase due to multiple business acquisitions.
- Maintained at least 96% on time delivery to multiple customers across the Aerospace, Defense, and Medical industries.
- Responsible for communicating Manufacturing positions to large Aerospace customers such as Boeing and Airbus, as well as Defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin.
- Managed Vendor Managed Inventory programs for multiple different sites/customers.
- Coordinated with Plant Manager and Supply Chain Manager to ensure both materials and manning are in place to support Master Production Schedule.
Quality Engineer
Amphenol CIT
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors, and communicated such with Customers.
- Collaborated with SQEs from major Aerospace and Defense contractors to uncover true root cause of any product or process failures and mitigate.
- Implemented process improvements based on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in reduced waste and increased efficiency.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Amphenol CIT
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed relationships with key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships that benefited both parties involved. This included creating quarterly quality and delivery scorecards for meetings with key suppliers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans accordingly.
- Set up ongoing supplier site evaluation parameters to maintain quality control standards over long-term relationships.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of suppliers'' facilities to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Organized and led Kaizen's at suppliers facilities to troubleshoot process and production issues with firm corrective actions and measurable, improved delivery and quality as a result.
Process Engineering Technician
Amphenol CIT
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions, quickly identifying issues and minimizing disruption to production schedules.
- Participated in Lean Manufacturing projects, targeting waste reduction and cost savings opportunities.
- Developed new standard operating procedures for increased safety and productivity.
- Assisted in the design of custom tooling and fixtures for improved manufacturing capabilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and increase overall effectiveness.
Production Lead
Amphenol CIT
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Managed a cohesive team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
- Participated in safety training programs to maintain a thorough understanding of best practices, ensuring full compliance within the team.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
Operator/Process Engineer Technician
Rea Magnet Wire Company
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Ran a specialist production team that maintained production on all manufacturing equipment in order to meet and exceed factory KPI's.
- Produced manufacturing samples for new products and equipment by manipulating ovens, enamel chemistry, line speed, etc. in order to prove manufacturability to customer specifications.
- Set up and commissioned new equipment as well as created SOPs, manufacturing set ups, and KPIs.
Owner/Sole Proprietor
Davis Painting, LLC
12.2001 - 11.2011
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Operator/Manufacturing Lead/Process Engineer
Rea Magnet Wire Company
01.1987 - 11.2001
- Optimized machine settings to achieve superior product output, meeting and exceeding production targets.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by monitoring and adjusting production equipment for optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent unexpected machinery downtime, ensuring continuous production flow.
- Streamlined setup process for production lines, accelerating transition between product batches.
- Conducted comprehensive training for new operators, enhancing team skills and performance.
- Played key role in process optimization project, resulting in more efficient production line layout.
- Set up and commissioned new equipment as well as created SOPs, manufacturing set ups, and KPIs.
- Instituted a Preventive Maintenance Program to eliminate unplanned downtime and ensure production equipment functions as designed to meet quality and delivery standards.
Operator
Chemrock Corp
05.1986 - 01.1987
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.1995
Skills
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Process validation
- Environmental compliance
- Process engineering
- Process troubleshooting
- Process scheduling
- Statistical process control
- Standard operating procedures
- SAP
- Process documentation
- Supplier relationship management
- Advanced problem solving
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Failure modes and effects analysis
- Six sigma methodologies
- Team building and coordination
Timeline
Process Control Supervisor
Amphenol CIT
07.2022 - 01.2025
Quality Engineer
Amphenol CIT
07.2020 - 07.2022
Supplier Quality Engineer
Amphenol CIT
07.2017 - 07.2020
Process Engineering Technician
Amphenol CIT
07.2015 - 07.2017
Production Lead
Amphenol CIT
01.2013 - 07.2015
Operator/Process Engineer Technician
Rea Magnet Wire Company
11.2011 - 12.2012
Owner/Sole Proprietor
Davis Painting, LLC
12.2001 - 11.2011
Operator/Manufacturing Lead/Process Engineer
Rea Magnet Wire Company
01.1987 - 11.2001
Operator
Chemrock Corp
05.1986 - 01.1987
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Purdue University
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