John M. Hine
**** *. * **** **. Auburn, MI ***** 231-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Skillset
• Journeyman Toolmaker
• CAD Key / Drafting, Designing, & Engineering
• Workflow Management / Lean Manufacturing /
Production Management / Recruitment
• ISO 9001 Certified / QS 9000 Certified
• Quality Control & Inspection
• OSHA Representative
• Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Industrial Electronics
• Mig / Tig / Stick Welding
• Plastic Injection Mold Builder
• Production Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Machine Builder / Conversational Programming
Experience
May 2023 - Present Plastatech Engineering Ltd.; subsidiary of Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. Saginaw, MI Senior Production Supervisor / Continuous Improvement Specialist
• Reporting directly to Plant Manager, responsible for setting daily production goals and meeting all related KPI’s.
• Oversee 90+ associates, including time and attendance tracking, disciplinary actions, and growth & development.
• Continuous innovation to improve overall process and production process efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure kanban fulfillment targets are met across national distribution network. 2009 to 2023 Steve’s Tool & Machine Kalkaska, MI
Production Manager & Mold Builder
• Mold Design / Fit & Function
• 3rd Party Component Manufacturing Liaison
• Quality Control & Assembly Supervisor
• Final Machining and Assembly Approval
• Coordinate first shot mold trials after assembly approval
• Supervise 2-4 machinists
2007 to 2009 Bohning Archery Lake City, MI
Production Analyst & Evaluation Specialist
• Mold Maintenance & Repair / Head Toolmaker
• Redesigned production line from manual processes to fully autonomous production – 18 Month Project o Encompassed Plastic Extrusion & Plastic Injection o Eliminated the need for 4 quality control techs
o Improved quality acceptance rate from 2% to 98%, which included an automated recycling process o Automated packaging & shipping process
2005 to 2007 Alken Ziegler Kalkaska, MI
Tool Room & Machine Maintenance Supervisor
• Supervised 70 machine operators
• Responsible for daily operations including preventative maintenance and quality control for 50+ cold stamping machines
• Coordinated maintenance and repairs site wide with external vendors
• Presented Daily / Weekly / Monthly production metric updates to leadership 2003 to 2005 Anchor Danly (formerly Anchor Lamina) Bellaire, MI Milling & Assembly Supervisor
• Line of Site Supervisor Supervised 85 milling and assembly associates
• Worked directly with planning and engineering department
• Responsible to manage production schedule to meet customer demands
• Programmed 3 / 4 / 5 Axis Milling Machines in Inch & Metric Small Business Owner
2013 Hine’s House of Correction Community Gym Kalkaska, MI Owner & Head Coach
2001 to 2003 Domestic Manufacturing Inc. Mancelona, MI President & Co-Owner
• Manufactured Plastic Injection Molds / Dies (Trim & Stamping) / Special Automated Machines
• Employed 10-12 machinists
• Built robotic production line for Nissan’s engine assembly facility in Tennessee 1999 to 2001 H&D Enterprises Inc. Alden, MI
Owner Operator
• Manufactured Plastic Injection Molds & Components for local manufacturing facilities
• Employed 1 machinist
• Sold H&D to form Domestic Manufacturing with 3 other co-owners Military Service
1991 to 1994 United States Navy Kingsbay, GA
3rd Class Radioman Leading Seaman for Submarine Squadron 16
• Security Specialist with Secret Clearance
• Responsible for 7 couriers across 6 submarines and 2 surface ships