Project Engineer / Operations Manager / Process Engineer
Resume:
Daniel Krause
** ****** ***** 414-***-**** Chapin SC 29036 ijpo8a@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Manager with 10+ years experience in the manufacturing industry. Technical and business expertise in operations manufacturing industrial engineering and process engineering with a proven track record of improving profitability. Team oriented leader skilled at motivating teams to produce high-level results.
Staff leadership and development Lean manufacturing Implementation Six sigma methodologies Program / Project / Process Management FEMA CP PPAP PFD specialist SPC / process capability analysis Budget minded ISO-9001 internal auditor certified TS-16949 QS-9000 ISO-14001 Team leadership skills
Professional Experience
Brady Corporation Milwaukee WI 2007 Present
$1.3B manufacturer of high performance labels for Maintenance Repair and
Operations (MRO) market and to the Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) market
Process Manager (2008-present)
Managed two $10M coating lines and 20 direct reports
Experienced in 24/7 working environment
Conducted Lean Daily Management activities
Conducted routine investigations of safety incidents
Investigated customer complaints and develop corrective action plans
Used root cause analysis to problem solve
Reduced PPM in FY-09 by 50%
Increased productivity in FY-09 by 15%
Reduced safety incidents in FY-09 by 20%
Implemented cross functional training for 40% of staff
Implemented set-up wheel to reduce change over time by 10%
Process Engineer (2007 2008)
Developed coating process conditions and specifications
Wrote process specifications for raw materials and developed products
Worked with external customers to develop processes for their products
Conducted SPC data analysis to define process
Conducted supplier quality audits
Led process trials on new products and product improvements
Conducted yield improvement projects yearly saving of $150 000
Commercialized two external customer products
Developed FMEA and Control Plans for new products
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Thermoset Inc Mequon WI 1999 2007
$30M privately held manufacturer of carbon fiber friction components for
automotive power train products
Operations Manager (2005 2007)
Managed 65 direct labor employees and 1 salaried process engineer
Developed and implemented scrap recording system
Scheduled all day to day operations of production
Conducted semi-annual plant wide meetings
Used lean manufacturing to cut down inventory and improve process flow
Reduced WIP inventory by $200 000
Reduced manufacturing lead time by 35%
Improved process up time by 20%
Improved productivity by 15%
Process Engineering Manager (2002 2005)
Designed and implemented new tooling for steel rule die cutting
Worked with customers on packaging and productivity improvements
Implemented new processes from development into production
Worked with vendors on developing new products
Implemented new process flow for carbon fiber saturation process
Re-formulated rubber based friction material to improve performance
Improved rubber friction material manufacturing process to improve yield
Developed new process to improve yield by 15%
Process material cost savings of $90 000 per year
Improved blanking process efficiency by 75%
Yield savings of 30% on rubber based friction material manufacturing
Project Engineer (1999 2002)
Developed drawings for new equipment
Worked with outside sources on manufacturing specifications and costs
Designed pneumatic hydraulic and electrical circuits
Used mill lathe and drill press to manufacture components
Worked with shop floor on ergonomics and machine layout
Technical Experience & Training
2-week seminar on Lean Manufacturing
Internal ISO Auditor certified worked with TS16949
Knowledge of SAP Minitab Excel Word Access
2 week training for web handling and web coated products defects
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering Technology
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