Walt Harding
Antioch,IL
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Engineer
Hanna Cylinders
Pleasant Prairie, WI
01.2014 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with management teams to design innovative solutions that reduced labor costs while increasing output quality.
- Performed time studies to determine how long certain tasks take so that appropriate staffing levels can be determined.
- Worked closely with vendors on supply chain issues such as delivery schedules, pricing negotiations.
- Analyzed existing production systems for potential process improvements and cost savings.
- Identified areas of waste in manufacturing processes and worked with teams to develop strategies for eliminating it.
- Designed efficient layouts of equipment, materials, and workspace to optimize workflow.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to create 3D models of product designs or components.
- Developed, tested and implemented new production processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Assessed current operational performance metrics and analyzed data trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Drafted technical documents such as standard operating procedures for a variety of industrial engineering functions.
- Provided guidance on the selection of appropriate machinery or equipment for specific applications.
- Assessed operations and made key suggestions to implement more cost-effective processes and lean manufacturing principles.
- Built relationships with interdisciplinary team to facilitate project objectives.
- Properly trained employees on new processes.
- Validated accuracy of labor times by conducting time studies and assessing results.
- Devised new equipment to meet worker and company requirements.
- Estimated costs or submitted bids for engineering, construction or extraction projects.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Hanna Cylinders
Pleasant Prairie, WI
07.1988 - 05.2014
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and regulations in the manufacturing process.
- Resolved conflicts between workers within the department or with other departments.
- Assigned tasks to staff based on their qualifications and experience level.
- Planned, coordinated, and monitored daily operations of the manufacturing department.
- Developed plans for efficient use of resources like manpower, materials, equipment.
- Reviewed customer orders and assigned jobs accordingly ensuring that deadlines are met.
- Analyzed data from production reports and identified areas needing improvement.
- Provided technical guidance to staff on manufacturing processes and troubleshooting issues.
- Coordinated with other departments such as Quality Assurance, Procurement. for smooth functioning of operations.
- Inspected finished products for defects before they were shipped out to customers.
- Developed standard operating procedures for the manufacturing process.
- Monitored production performance and ensured quality standards were met.
- Conducted employee training sessions on new products or processes introduced in the plant.
- Implemented cost-reduction strategies to improve profitability of the organization's products.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through automation or other methods.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Supervised a team of 30+ employees in the manufacturing area.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials needed for production.
- Managed areas of manufacturing, safety, inventory control and process implementation.
- Verified operation of equipment by calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment.
- Noted equipment problems and requested maintenance support to minimize downtime.
- Directed safety meetings and checked team compliance with protective equipment and behavioral practices.
- Placed orders for new parts and materials for operations.
- Assisted machine operators with completing, inspecting and transporting finished pieces.
- Documented and submitted employee attendance and work hours.
- Read and understood design specifications, blueprints and manufacturing directives.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
Education
Certificate CAD Solidworks - Computer Aided Design
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-1987
Skills
- Manufacturing processes
- Proficient with SolidWorks
- Process improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- Time study analysis
- Technical documentation
- Cost estimation
- Quality assurance
- Cost reduction strategies
- Computer-aided manufacturing
- Machining processes
- Machine tool technologies
- AutoCAD
Accomplishments
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer 1998-2015
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor 1999-2015
Timeline
Industrial Engineer
Hanna Cylinders
01.2014 - 11.2024
Manufacturing Supervisor
Hanna Cylinders
07.1988 - 05.2014
Certificate CAD Solidworks - Computer Aided Design
College of Lake County
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University