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Tom Fox

Balsam Lake,WI

Summary

Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities with 35 years of Metal Fabrication experience. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies. Perceptive Estimating Engineer offering 6 years of experience in developing and managing project estimates by coordinating with colleagues and clients. Successful in devising bid proposals in line with client specifications and objectives through clear communication and attention to detail. Driven to minimize costs by continually comparing project costs to estimates and coordinating with leaders on cost-cutting methods.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Stylmark Inc.
07.2017 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
  • Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.

Estimation Engineer

Stylmark Inc.
02.2011 - 07.2017
  • Compared quotes against requests for quotations to identify gaps.
  • Followed up with vendors to drive complete and compliant quotes for proposal or provide clear exceptions to spec.
  • Communicated with project management, engineering and purchasing personnel to solicit feedback on cost and lead-time estimation.
  • Gathered information and worked with customer and internal team to collaborate and provide better solutions.
  • Leveraged estimating tools and quotes from vendors to develop cost estimates and lead times for proposals.
  • Conducted research to obtain data on labor costs, materials and production times.
  • Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
  • Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.

Fabrication Lead

Stylmark Inc.
05.1995 - 02.2011
  • Provided training, support, direction and mentorship to continually develop employee work habits, job skills and safety practices.
  • Assigned work to department personnel to attain department objectives.
  • Controlled procedures to drive production of conforming fabricated assembly components and compliance with quality standards.
  • Recommended and initiated improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.

CNC Machinist

Stylmark Inc.
11.1988 - 05.1995
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
  • Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
  • Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.
  • Completed over 500 work orders on-time and under-budget by closely monitoring machine production efficiency.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
  • Programmed work paths for both mills and lathes.
  • Designed work paths for custom projects, selecting appropriate parameters for speed, feed rates and tool selection.
  • Designed projects within various CNC drafting software titles.
  • Programmed various computer numerically controlled tools to accurately produce parts according to specifications.
  • Inspected finished products to verify compliance with production tolerances.
  • Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.

Education

High School Diploma -

Unity High School
Balsam Lake, WI
05.1987

Skills

  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Control of Expenses
  • Working Knowledge of Engineering
  • Technical Specifications
  • Manage Budgets
  • Strong Leadership Abilities
  • Employee Scheduling Software
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Manufacturing Management
  • CAD Drawings
  • SolidWorks (CAD)
  • CNC Mill Programming
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Estimate Project Costs

Timeline

Production Manager

Stylmark Inc.
07.2017 - Current

Estimation Engineer

Stylmark Inc.
02.2011 - 07.2017

Fabrication Lead

Stylmark Inc.
05.1995 - 02.2011

CNC Machinist

Stylmark Inc.
11.1988 - 05.1995

High School Diploma -

Unity High School

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