David Brown
Lockport
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Lakone Company
Montgomery, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Streamlined production processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement safety protocols and improve workplace conditions.
- Developed training programs that enhanced employee skills and productivity across all departments.
- Analyzed production metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimize workflow strategies.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on equipment upgrades to boost capacity and reliability.
- Established quality assurance measures that resulted in consistent product standards and customer satisfaction.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
Process Engineer
Mauser Packaging
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinate and conduct Root Cause Analysis on any machine or processing issues.
- Conduct First articles and PPAP for new Tooling qualification/validation.
- Responsible for any day to day troubleshooting of machine and Process that requires more advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Training of Setup and Process technicians to better understand the molding process and disciplines.
- Lead Process efficiency and optimization (Cycle time/Material Usage/Work cell layout).
- Champion 8-D Corrective actions when customer/company requires action (Ishikawa/Fish bone/5 Why).
- Run DOE (Reproducing issues to find root cause and develop and initiate action plans to prevent re-occurrences and minimize risk of escape)
- Use Scientific Decoupled Molding Methodology to create consistent, repeatable parts.
Production Supervisor/Lead Process Technician
Performance Gear Systems
Plainfield, IL
12.2012 - 10.2022
- Coordinating operator, technician, and shift supervisor daily job assignments and duties on all shifts
- Leading cycle optimization and efficiency actions
- Work with quality engineer to guarantee product perfection and customer satisfaction
- Setup, Process, and Troubleshoot all injection molding equipment and auxiliary equipment
- Optimize automation output in relation to Pick and Place, and 5 Axis robotics
- Lead and champion plant-wide 5S activities and standards
- Schedule machine time and preventative maintenance activities
- PPAP validation and qualification of new tooling and processes
Shift Supervisor/Lead Process Technician
Plainfield Precision
Plainfield, IL
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Coordinating operator and technician daily job assignments and duties
- Leading cycle optimization and efficiency actions
- Setup, Process, and Troubleshoot all injection molding equipment and auxiliary equipment
- Optimize automation output in relation to Pick and Place, and 5 Axis robotics
- Lead and champion plant-wide 5S activities and standards
- PPAP validation and qualification of new tooling and processes
Lead Process Technician
Plano Molding Company
Plano, IL
04.2007 - 06.2011
- Day to day troubleshooting of injection molding machines and equipment
- Supervise setup technicians and material handlers
- PM tooling and machines
- Provide support to production floor
Education
AA Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Arizona02.2016
General Education Diploma - undefined
Leland High School
Leland, IL04.2007
Skills
- Achieved operational excellence over 18 years in manufacturing plastic components through injection molding Drove efficiency by leveraging strong background in decoupled scientific molding and automation Optimized workflows involving a wide array of machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment systems Fostered a culture of knowledge sharing and skill enhancement throughout the organization
Timeline
Plant Manager
Lakone Company
12.2023 - Current
Process Engineer
Mauser Packaging
10.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor/Lead Process Technician
Performance Gear Systems
12.2012 - 10.2022
Shift Supervisor/Lead Process Technician
Plainfield Precision
06.2011 - 12.2012
Lead Process Technician
Plano Molding Company
04.2007 - 06.2011
AA Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
General Education Diploma - undefined
Leland High School