Ted L. Koger, Jr.
Fremont,NC
Summary
A dedicated professional with thirty years of proven leadership ability, including people and project management; strong interpersonal skills and a solid work ethic; a passion for people and working as a team; strong attention to detail and highly organized; highly motivated self-starter with ability to multi-task and manage several projects at once; strong analytical and decision making skills; fast learner willing to be trained for specific applications.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Project Engineer
Ryerson
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Corporate Operations
- Analyze potential growth, capacity, efficiency, and IRR/ROI for potential projects
- Develop Project layouts, cost estimations, schedules, set metrics and milestones, ensure compliance with all quality and safety requirements, develop teams to provide resources for project deliverables, ensure projects stay on budget, on time, and on scope
- Manage full life cycle of all daily operations of project work, contractors, and vendors, from project definition to completion
- Work directly with contractors and vendors from initial quotation to final compliance of work or equipment completion, to ensure all work follows contracts and agreements
- Negotiate and determine machine specifications to determine best fit for potential business plan for projects, then secure quotations, submit POs, and receive invoices for payments until equipment is commissioned and released for production
- Develop plant layouts to provide safe and efficient process flow and future growth opportunities
- Work with local municipalities to determine permit or special requirement needs for construction and/or equipment installations
- Develop project risk management and identify, analyze, and respond to mitigate all risks that arise over the project life cycle to maintain project goals
- Coordinate and schedule training for new equipment or processes new to locations
- Troubleshoot and mitigate service, repairs, replacements, or other needs for existing production equipment operations and processes
- Provide training and support for Machining and Press Brake operations and quoting to commercial teams
- Identify and share best practices throughout Ryerson to build stronger relationships internally
- Communicate and report on weekly basis through metric and milestones, weekly supervisor reports, and Teams sites
- Corporate Operations
Operations Manager
Ryerson
Goldsboro, NC
01.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Goldsboro and Youngsville, NC
- Manage warehouse employees, supervisors, and administrative positions, ensuring efficient, accurate, and safe operations of daily activities
- Manage payroll, usage of overtime, and headcount to ensure profitable and productive operations
- Collect, analyze, and measure production metrics, to assist in decision making for operations
- Organize, coach, and implement training for self-development of employees
- Mentor employees to create a positive culture with internal, as well as, external customers and fellow co-workers, creating strong and lasting working relationships
- Manage safety training, committees, and development of safe working practices
- Analyze complex situations, determine best actions, and make timely decisions to minimize loss in productivity or quality
- Troubleshoot and find root cause of problems, make decisions on best plan of action, and implement corrective actions to improve processes
- Multi-task and prioritize projects for most efficient utilization of resources and demands
- Manage shipping and receiving operations to ensure accurate records and On-Time Delivery
- Manage and implement continuous improvement projects
- Recruit and retain local talent for new positions
- Work with billing to accurately record and address any billing issues
- Work with sales team to quote and determine best utilization of equipment
- Manage, train, and mentor machining operations and procedures to establish a profitable and successful machining program
- Work with local agencies to strengthen the manufacturing culture in our local geographic region
- Work with outside vendors for any required repairs, additions, tooling, training to ensure efficient and productive equipment
- Goldsboro and Youngsville, NC
Operations Supervisor
Ryerson
Goldsboro, NC
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Goldsboro, NC
- Supervise warehouse employees, second shift Lead, Scheduler, and Programmer for first and second shift, ensuring maximum equipment utilization
- Back-up for Operations Manager for payroll and production reports as needed
- Administer and supervise special projects for continuous productivity improvements using Lean tools and practices
- Conduct safety huddles and production meetings daily
- Manage and audit safety checklists for cranes and forklifts
- Work to reduce overhead and operational costs, while utilizing existing resources productively
- Quality control and first piece inspections
- Work with sales team to resolve quote and capability issues for current and future production orders
- Directly supervise and train programmer for efficient, accurate and timely programming of parts for production
- Directly supervise scheduler for efficient and productive scheduling of orders to ensure on-time delivery to customer
- Develop and maintain an elevated level of service for internal and external customers
- Directly work with shipping and receiving to ensure efficient warehouse usage and on-time delivery to customers
- Work with billing to address any billing issues and accurately record all data
- Train and utilize operators to maximize efficiency and productivity
- Administer specialty training as needed for employee knowledge and self-improvement to make a more productive and motivated environment
- Work with outside vendors for repairs, additions, training, and any special project that may need special attention
- Goldsboro, NC
Computer-Integrated Machining Instructor
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Goldsboro, NC
- Train and supervise students in manual and CNC processes to produce parts to specifications
- Train and supervise students in various manufacturing applications and competencies including, but not limited to blueprint reading, metrology, metallurgy, CAD, CAM, and safety
- Design and develop machining classes for curriculum to increase student efficiency in manufacturing positions
- Project Manager/Designer for various projects including Ft
- Macon Cannons, Metal Stock Racks, Pinwheel, and other various projects
- Procure and inventory machine shop stock and tooling for program
- Perform and/or procure maintenance and repair for all machine shop equipment
- Actively market and recruit at schools and local industry to increase the positive impact on enrollment and future skilled workers entering the workforce
- Coordinate and implement student remediation and tutoring programs
- Utilize a range of software programs including AutoCAD, Mastercam, Solidworks, OMAX Layout and Make, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Camtasia
- Application training for industry for CNC, design, and manufacturing processes
- Goldsboro, NC
Grade Foreman
Best Sand and Gravel
Goldsboro, NC
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Goldsboro, NC
- Supervise crew of 3-5 to build and grade roads, building sites, and clearing projects
- Maintain daily records including project diaries, equipment reports, and employee time sheets
- Stakeout projects to print specifications
- Supervise and implement erosion control measures for projects
- Operate dozers, backhoes, rollers, and other equipment necessary for project completion
- Measure and design layout for prospective projects
- Estimate prospective projects and develop bid packages
- Goldsboro, NC
Grade and Asphalt Foreman
S.T. Wooten
Wilson, NC
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Wilson, NC
- Supervise crew of 15 - 30 employees in the construction of heavy highway projects, bridge replacements, and paving operations
- Supervise and receive records from subcontractors and document transactions for project costs and subcontractors' time
- Maintain daily records including project diaries, equipment reports, and employee time sheets
- Survey and stakeout projects for construction
- Supervise and implement erosion control measures for projects
- Supervise and coordinate 15 - 30 subcontractor truck drivers to ensure timely and proper operations on paving projects and aggregate hauling
- Perform daily tailgate safety meetings to ensure employee safety and success in operations
- Inspect and perform corrections as directed by Superintendent
- Wilson, NC
CNC Machinist II
Kiddie Aerospace
Wilson, NC
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Wilson, NC
- Set-up CNC machining centers to produce aerospace components
- Operate CNC machining centers efficiently to achieve production requirements
- Inspect and measure product for quality control
- Keep accurate records for SPC standards
- Maintain machine and work area
- Wilson, NC
Owner/Operator
Fremont Machine
Fremont, NC
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: Fremont, NC
- Supervise 2-4 employees
- Design, engineer, and manufacture production automation equipment
- Re-tool and repair existing manufacturing production equipment
- Program, set-up, and operate CNC equipment to produce quality parts to specification
- Estimate proposed jobs and produce bids to acquire work for machine shop
- Order and maintain supplies and materials for machine shop
- Maintain, repair, and procure equipment for shop
- Accounting, customer service, and sales for business
- Fremont, NC
CNC Programmer/Operator and Machinist
Goldsboro Machine Works
Goldsboro, NC
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Company Overview: Goldsboro, NC
- Program/Set-up/Operate CNC Machining and Turning Centers
- Manual machining
- Inspection and measurement of production parts
- Goldsboro, NC
Industrial Maintenance and Injection Molding Processor/Set-up
Cooper Bussman
Goldsboro, NC
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Company Overview: Goldsboro, NC
- Maintenance and set-up/changeover for automated production equipment
- Repair and preventative maintenance for production equipment
- Building maintenance and repair
- Injection molding machine set-up and maintenance
- Goldsboro, NC
Transportation Tech. II, Survey Party Chief
NC Dept. of Transportation
Goldsboro, NC
01.1988 - 01.1993
- Company Overview: Goldsboro, NC
- Supervise 3 - 6 employees
- Survey, design, stakeout, and produce plans for secondary unpaved roads for paving
- Survey, stakeout, and inspect purchase order contracts to NCDOT specifications
- Keep accurate records of equipment, employee time, contractor supplies and time
- Survey and maintain inventory control for Wayne and Johnston Counties
- Inventory and maintain outdoor advertising and junkyard control
- Goldsboro, NC
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Systems
East Carolina University
NC01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Wayne Community College
NC01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Machining Technology
Wayne Community College
NC01.2010
Diploma - Machinist
Wayne Community College
NC01.1996
Certificates - Mechanical Engineering Technology - Tool Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Drafting
Wayne Community College
NCCertifications - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Elevate Coaching and Consulting
Certifications - Measurement Materials and Safety, Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout, CNC Turning Operator, CNC Milling Operator, CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations, CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
Certifications - Instructor Level MasterCam, Principles for Machining
MasterCam
Skills
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Manufacturing and Construction Supervision
- Manufacturing Processes
- CNC & Manual Machining
- Plasma and Oxyfuel Burn Table
- SigmaNest
- MasterCam
- Solidworks
- AutoCad
- OMAX Layout Software
- Tool & Fixture Design
- Automated Production Assembly Design and Re-tooling
- Program Planning & Development
- Product Design
- Teamwork
- Instructor and Specialty Applications Trainer
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- PMP trained
- NIMS Certifications
- CRC Certificate
- Strong Computer Skills
- OSHA
- Safe Work Ethics and Practices
Certification
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Tool Design, Wayne Community College, NC
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Drafting, Wayne Community College, NC
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Elevate Coaching and Consulting, ECC201206
- NIMS - Measurement Materials and Safety, National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
- NIMS - Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout, National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
- NIMS - CNC Turning Operator, National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
- NIMS - CNC Milling Operator, National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
- NIMS - CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations, National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
- NIMS - CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations, National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
- MasterCam - Instructor Level MasterCam, MasterCam
- MasterCam - Principles for Machining, MasterCam
Timeline
Sr. Project Engineer
Ryerson
01.2019 - Current
Operations Manager
Ryerson
01.2016 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Ryerson
01.2015 - 01.2016
Computer-Integrated Machining Instructor
Wayne Community College
01.2010 - 01.2015
Grade Foreman
Best Sand and Gravel
01.2008 - 01.2009
Grade and Asphalt Foreman
S.T. Wooten
01.2004 - 01.2008
CNC Machinist II
Kiddie Aerospace
01.2002 - 01.2004
Owner/Operator
Fremont Machine
01.1997 - 01.2002
CNC Programmer/Operator and Machinist
Goldsboro Machine Works
01.1996 - 01.1997
Industrial Maintenance and Injection Molding Processor/Set-up
Cooper Bussman
01.1993 - 01.1996
Transportation Tech. II, Survey Party Chief
NC Dept. of Transportation
01.1988 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Systems
East Carolina University
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Wayne Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Machining Technology
Wayne Community College
Diploma - Machinist
Wayne Community College
Certificates - Mechanical Engineering Technology - Tool Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Drafting
Wayne Community College
Certifications - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Elevate Coaching and Consulting
Certifications - Measurement Materials and Safety, Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout, CNC Turning Operator, CNC Milling Operator, CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations, CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
Certifications - Instructor Level MasterCam, Principles for Machining
MasterCam