Production Manager-CNC Machining, Heavy and Sheet Metal Fabrication and Welding

 Results oriented individual with broad technical and applications experience in managerial functions of manufacturing, including aerospace, Infrared Optics fabrication and testing and surgical disciplines in fast-paced, modern facility.  Experienced in the use and application of CNC turning, milling, grinding and polishing via application of machine tool equipment from Primary operations through final finishing at process completion.  Executed multiple process improvement initiatives through the implementation of “cutting edge” tool technology, visual work center “status boards,” “quick-change” tooling applications/improvements  Established “critical process” work cells for specific, problematic manufacturing components, creating a 209 % performance throughput gain while decreasing discrepancy rate by 79 %  Created “standard work” practices and established documented “certified process” procedures, providing congruent work flow from shift to shift  Initiated “5-S” practices and “Lean” initiatives, involving 16 departments, monitoring Auditor functions while displaying “bi-weekly” result status through the implementation of visual progress boards throughout the facility  Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, along with specific “MRP styled” software, such as “Profit Key,” and other data base driven software, tracking “job floor status, performance to standard, work center “utilization” and on-time delivery.”

Aircraft Rigging Assembler