George E. Jones
2793 Edwin Drive Beavercreek, Ohio 45434 937.429.8680 937.305.6175
Objective:
To make a positive contribution to a progressive organization utilizing my management, manufacturing and processing skills.
Experience:
National Composite Center, Dayton, Ohio April 2008-May 2009
Thermoplastics Program Manager
Develop and apply advanced composite technology to the aerospace, defense, ground transportation, commercial, and infrastructure markets. Assist customers in bringing products to the market quicker with the ability to develop and commercialize cost competitive composite materials and manufacturing processes. Complete understanding of automated Precision Filament Winding and Closed Molding used to manufacture a broad range of products. Expertise in Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics. Assist client companies in the pilot production plant to develop large-scale manufacturing methods and establish industry standards. Grant-funded position.
Composite Technologies Corporation, Dayton, Ohio September 1995-February 2008
Compounding Manager September 2005-February 2008
Supervise compounding line on a 24/7 operation using 100% recycled materials. Supervise 2nd and 3rd shift production operators. Set-up processes on a wide range of recycled materials to run a low cost high quality product. Improve process and run rates on a daily basis. Maintain equipment and environment to run clean and safe.
Production Shift Supervisor (1st shift) May 2004-September 2005
Supervised up to 30 employees in a high production environment. Maintained high production rates with high quality standards. Adapted processes in an ever-changing material market to fit customer standards. Improved or reduced costs of manufacturing on a daily basis. Maintained a clean and safe working environment.
Lay-off due to declining business conditions January 2004-May 2004
Sales & Marketing R&D Manager December 2003-January 2004
Improved all tooling to reduce cost of manufacturing on new tool. Forecasted piece cost on new tooling. Tool and material designs for all new quotes. Identified and corrected any tool or material design issues before production runs. Worked directly with Sales & Marketing Vice President on new job quotes and development. Reduced cost on existing jobs.
R& D Manager January 2003-November 2003
Developed alternative materials and blends. Evolved process to the ever-changing material market. Achieved ISO 9000 certification (process documents). Managed all tool sets and job start-ups. Repaired and improved all tools. Reduced part weight and cycle times on all jobs. Quoted new tooling and equipment. Cost reductions (material, in-mold graphics, insert molding, machinery and shop supplies).
Production Manager June 2001-December 2002
Managed production activities on a daily basis. Scheduled production runs. Supplied customers with product within 48 hours after receiving PO. Maintained 100% on time delivery rate. Managed employee levels to support customer needs (seasonal) Managed inventory levels; raw and finished goods. Maintained a clean and safe working environment.
Production Supervisor August 2000-May 2001
Scheduled and forecasted upcoming production runs. Maintained and improved run rates and cost reduction on a daily basis. Start-up of all new products. Managed all shifts up to 100 employees. Goals (met or exceeded) 110% production rate, 2% scrap rate, .35% online Quality rejects, .35% customer returns.
Process Engineer April 1997-July 2000
Ran trials and R&D for customers at request. Set-up and maintained current production jobs. Assisted in quoting and tool design for new business. Engineered and Compounded new polymer blends to suit customer needs. ASTM testing in a fully equipped lab. Cost savings (material, labor, packaging and machinery)
Production Shift Supervisor (3rd Shift) September 1995-April 1997
Maintained a budgeted production, scrap and quality rate on six compression molding presses. Used 100% recycled materials. Managed up to 28 people (production, material handling, shipping and compounding). Ran long fiberglass compounds for street signs. Used custom polymers along with recycled materials for Huffy Sports Products.
Dryden Molders Inc., Moraine, Ohio April 1988-August 1995
Shift Superintendent (2nd Shift) June 1994-August 1995
Managed the shift, which included: 24 injection molding presses on the main floor. 6 injection presses in a clean room (medical) fabrication dept (assembly, paint, sonic welding) Shipping and receiving dept. Managed 45 to 100 employees at a time. Plant closed due to buy-out.
Shift Supervisor January 1990-May 1994
Managed 2nd shift injection molding dept. Oversaw employee training. Met or exceeded run rates, quality levels, scrap, housekeeping, and safety. Oversaw tool changes and job start-ups. Managed u...
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