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LEONARD VAN ESSENDELFT

SELDEN,NY

Summary

Dynamic Production Support Engineer with a proven track record at Hitemco LLC, excelling in inventory management and documentation. Successfully reduced downtime through proactive system monitoring and fostered collaboration across teams, enhancing efficiency. Strong communicator with a knack for building vendor relationships, ensuring seamless supply chains and improved project outcomes.

Knowledgeable problem solver with the ability of investigating and sourcing new equipment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Support Engineer

Hitemco LLC
05.2005 - Current
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and helping them develop the skills necessary for growth within the industry.
  • Insuring that production has the necessary tools, materials and supplies needed to complete their assigned tasks
  • Reduced downtime by proactively monitoring systems for potential issues and addressing them before they escalated.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in the production process, resulting in cost savings and increased efficiency
  • Continually establishing and developing positive working relationships with industry vendors
  • Communicate with existing vendors and potential new vendors to insure there are no supply disruptions By setting up Blanket purchase orders
  • Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
  • Reviewed and initiated blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.

Water Jet Operator/Welding Fabricator

Steri Technologies
03.1997 - 05.2005
  • Collaborated closely with engineers and designers to understand product requirements before starting cutting processes.
  • Streamlined communication within the team, resulting in smoother workflows and increased collaboration on projects.
  • Improved overall project completion time by prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and customer requirements.
  • Enhanced productivity with efficient material loading and unloading of the water jet machine.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY

Aircraft Airframes/ Welding

United States Marine Corp
02-1988

High School Diploma -

Longwood High School
Ridge
06-1983

Skills

  • MS office
  • Inventory management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Materials management
  • Bid coordination

Timeline

Production Support Engineer

Hitemco LLC
05.2005 - Current

Water Jet Operator/Welding Fabricator

Steri Technologies
03.1997 - 05.2005

No Degree - General Studies

Suffolk County Community College

Aircraft Airframes/ Welding

United States Marine Corp

High School Diploma -

Longwood High School
LEONARD VAN ESSENDELFT