Manufacturing Facilty Designer & Project Manager (walnut creek)

Scott M.
Hess East Bay show contact info Link to work portfolio: https://scotthess.
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com/project-manager Proven expertise in CAD design, standardization of operations and cost reduction through lean methodology.
KEY SKILLS Construction Management 5S Facility Organization Kaizen Methodology Lean Six Sigma Methods Project Manager CAD work- Layout & Design Operational & Capital Budgets Automation & Material Handling Manufacturing Management Continuous Improvement Cost Reduction Initiatives Production Line Renovation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Manufacturing Consultant Self-Employed – Alamo, CA October 2016 to Present Projects and Services Include: • Comprehensive manufacturing facility design to include: equipment layout, crane systems, water cooling systems, forklift and warehouse racking, electrical requirements, video surveillance systems • Comprehensive production line layout and process flow design • Industrial automation design, fabrication, installation and ramp up services • Reorganization of existing manufacturing facility (expand or contract) • Development and presentation of standardized manufacturing workflows • Development and implementation of Facility organization 5S • Planning and implementation of Industrial equipment upgrades • Development of operations management tools and implementation of operations review process • All-inclusive supplier assessment and evaluation with recommendations reporting • Design and implementation of warehouse storage and racking systems • Develop & execute continuous improvement events using lean methodology General Construction Project Manager / Designer Self-Employed – Alamo, CA October 2016 to Present • Oversaw all phases of construction from start to finish • Oversaw all phases of residential construction from start to finish • CAD design - site plan, floor plan, elevation plan, sectional plan, electrical plan • Develop cost estimates, budgets, and bids • Project manager - develop and maintain project schedules • Apply for building permits, coordinate inspections and meet inspectors on site • Negotiate and generate subcontractor work • Order and manage purchasing of materials • Oversee onsite construction actives Director of Manufacturing Construction Electrical Products – Livermore, CA August 2011 to October 2016 • Mentored operations team to effectively execute the business' goals • Monitored and improved cost productivity while ensuring all customer commitments were met with a focus on safety, cost, quality and on-time delivery • Responsible for developing and managing all work plans and schedules • Responsible for developing and conveying all company policies and procedures • Established all production schedules to meet customers’ delivery and quality expectations • Selected, developed, and motivated plant supervisory and administrative staff • Responsible for development, execution and delivery of safety initiatives and safety programs • Conducted employee performance reviews • Scheduled and conducted plant meetings; foster employee engagement and ensured that business and operational goals were effectively communicated to employees • Provided monthly operations review report to senior level management • Responsible for annual operating budget and capital project improvement budget • Managed cost reduction (lean activities) through time studies, Kaizen events and employee coaching • Responsible for scheduling daily production and warehouse activities • Responsible for all employee hiring and training • Managed metal fabrication team that included: metal stamping, brake, welding • Managed electrical and lighting assembly departments Sr.
Production Engineer E.
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Gallo Winery – Modesto, CA 2009 to 2011 • Trained in Lean Six Sigma methodology (A3 problem solving, Kaizen events, statistical analysis) • Responsible for cost justification, design, and installation of new production line renovation • Developed and executed cost reduction initiatives for raw materials, wine loss, and labor utilization • Created and executed process stability plan for equipment center repeatability • Led strategy and execution of standard work instructions through work leveling to maximize labor efficiencies • Developed and introduced 5S and visual management tools for tracking process performance • Led Supplier development and management of redefining material specifications • Worked with suppliers to improve process Operations Manager (2003 – 2009) Industrial Engineer (1997 – 2003) Kennerley-Spratling Manufacturing - San Leandro, CA 1997 to 2009 • Managed production, engineering, maintenance & shipping departments consisting of 7 direct reports • Established Lean manufacturing principles through A3 problem solving, Kaizen events, and just in time manufacturing • Created a complete training program for hourly employees (procedures, manuals, training videos) • Designed and implemented data collection reporting system used to make critical production decisions resulting in plant efficiencies • Responsible for presenting monthly operations review to management team • Thorough knowledge of manufacturing fields including plastic molding, metal casting, cnc machining, tooling and industrial painting • Lead project engineer for product launch.
(Toyota: Tacoma 635L, Matrix 152L, Corolla 150L) • Strong knowledge of automotive injection molding and painted plastic parts • Extensive experience in plant layout, material handling, automation and industrial storage systems • Designed and implemented plant layout for multiple manufacturing facilities • Purchased, designed and programmed automation equipment for injection molding machines EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Bachelors in Industrial Technology – Chico State University - Chico, CA MS Office, Adobe Premiere Pro, AutoCAD (20+ years)