Steve Bahr
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Developed leadership and team management skills in fast-paced environment, consistently ensuring efficient operations and team cohesion. Adept at problem-solving, conflict resolution, and performance improvement, with focus on achieving organizational goals. Looking to transition into new field while leveraging transferable skills to contribute effectively.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintainance Supervisor
Key Plastics L.L.C.
Continuios Improvent Team
Key Plastics L.L.C.
Maintainance Tecnician
Key Plas
Manufacturing Engineer
Novares
06.2006 - Current
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Increased capacity utilization by identifying bottlenecks within the production process and implementing targeted improvements.
- Managed capital projects from concept through completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities for reducing material waste in the production process.
- Contributed to achieving safety targets by proactively addressing potential hazards and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
- Evaluated manufacturing equipment performance regularly, recommending upgrades or replacements as needed to maintain optimal efficiency.
- Optimized assembly line layouts to maximize productivity and improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Provided engineering support during new product launches, coordinating efforts between design, production, and quality control teams.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Designed Type tests of finished product to check for quality.
- Provided recommendations for approval and delivered technical assistance for resolution.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.
- Conducted root cause analysis on defective products, leading to targeted improvements in manufacturing processes.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
- Enhanced product quality by designing and executing rigorous testing protocols for all manufactured items.
- Developed products and prototypes for various types of product designs.
- Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
- Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and vendor and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Engaged in continuous improvement efforts, regularly reviewing and refining processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conducted detailed root cause analysis for production issues, preventing recurrence and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing protocols and feedback mechanisms.
- Developed and executed training programs, elevating team skill levels and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
Education
1 Semester - Plastics Tecnology
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA2 Semesters - Composite Bonding Technologies
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CASkills
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
Six sigma green belt
Lean manufacturing
Certification
6 sigma green belt
Lean manufacturing principles
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Novares
06.2006 - Current
Maintainance Supervisor
Key Plastics L.L.C.
Continuios Improvent Team
Key Plastics L.L.C.
Maintainance Tecnician
Key Plas
1 Semester - Plastics Tecnology
Cerritos College
2 Semesters - Composite Bonding Technologies
Cerritos College
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