Kyle Cox
Summary
Experienced Project Manager and Manufacturing Leader with 18+ years in industrial equipment fabrication and production management. Proven expertise in project planning, mechanical systems, process design, manufacturing operations, workforce scheduling, and customer relations. Skilled at coordinating cross-functional teams, managing complex industrial equipment projects from concept through commissioning, and optimizing production efficiency. Recognized for strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to solve technical and operational challenges.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
D&H Equipment, Ltd.
01.2018 - Current
- Develop and manage project schedules, resources, milestones, and production timelines.
- Engineer mechanical systems and components including screw conveyors, pumps, hydraulic systems, and power transmission equipment.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Sales, Customers, Production, Engineering, Drafting, Service, and Management teams.
- Develop electrical equipment lists and theory-of-operation documentation for coordination with controls engineers and programmers.
- Create and maintain complete mechanical Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Coordinate procurement and delivery schedules to support fabrication and assembly deadlines.
- Lead weekly production and project status meetings.
- Review contracts and collaborate with drafting personnel to develop approval drawings.
- Manage customer approval processes and maintain communication regarding project progress and delivery schedules.
- Develop P&ID drawings to illustrate process flow and instrumentation requirements.
- Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors regarding scheduling, scope, and costs.
- Oversee project closeout activities including shipping logistics and commissioning schedules.
- Prepare and deliver project documentation packages including drawings, parts lists, electrical documentation, and operation manuals.
- Provide ongoing support for equipment upgrades, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Production Manager
D&H Equipment, Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Managed production operations for fabrication and assembly of industrial plants and equipment.
- Led multiple team leaders and a workforce of 20–25 employees.
- Coordinated with engineering and drafting departments to ensure drawing accuracy and manufacturability.
- Planned weekly production schedules and assigned workloads to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed BOMs and performed material takeoffs to support project timelines.
- Managed procurement of steel and fabrication materials.
- Maintained quality control standards for fabrication, assembly, and welding operations.
- Improved workflow coordination between design and production teams.
Welder / Team Leader
D&H Equipment, Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Performed structural steel and process piping fabrication using multiple welding processes.
- Advanced from laborer to team leadership role through demonstrated technical skill and reliability.
- Produced fabrication drawings and sales approval drawings using Autodesk AutoCAD.
- Led fabrication crews and coordinated daily production activities.
- Ensured work was completed safely, accurately, and according to project specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blanco High School
01-2007
Skills
- Project & Production Management
- Workforce Planning & Scheduling
- Mechanical Equipment Design
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Development
- Blueprint & Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Material Takeoffs & Procurement
- Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination
- Quality Control & Process Improvement
- Customer & Stakeholder Relations
- Industrial Equipment Fabrication
- Welding & Structural Steel Fabrication
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Manufacturing & Fabrication
- SMAW
- FCAW
- GMAW Welding
- Structural Steel Fabrication
- Process Piping Fabrication
- Mechanical Assembly
- Forklift Certified
Timeline
Project Manager
D&H Equipment, Ltd.
01.2018 - Current
Production Manager
D&H Equipment, Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2018
Welder / Team Leader
D&H Equipment, Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Blanco High School