About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1962441
PLANT MANAGER | MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS, LEAN & AUTOMATION
Core Expertise
- Plant leadership for electromechanical, drivetrain, and bearing production in engineered-to-order manufacturing
- Scaling low-volume/high-mix production processes, increasing monthly output fivefold within six months
- Cross-functional oversight of production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing engineering
- Lean manufacturing practitioner using Kaizen, 5S, and continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce waste
- Product test, verification, and factory-acceptance testing for networked electromechanical assemblies and controllers
Project Background
- Scaled production from approximately 40 to 200 units per month, supporting rapid revenue expansion
- Directed manufacturability improvements and cost-reduction projects for bearings, rotors, stators, and subassemblies
- Implemented ERP and PDM BOM controls to standardize documentation and accelerate engineering changes
- Designed and commissioned automation and high-speed assembly machines, reducing labor and material costs
- Managed multi-million-dollar production lines and major customer accounts to meet delivery and quality targets
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | Pro/ENGINEER | AutoCAD | CAD
- ERP systems | PDM | BOM management
- Lean manufacturing | Kaizen | 5S | Continuous improvement
- Automation design | Tooling | Assembly equipment commissioning
- Manufacturing operations | Production planning | Quality control
- Test & validation | Factory acceptance testing | Electromechanical systems
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Virginia Military Institute
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned plant manager and manufacturing engineer with proven success scaling low-volume/high-mix electromechanical production and driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth. They combine hands-on technical expertise in automation, product development, and test with practical lean leadership to improve throughput and reduce costs. Well-suited for hands-on technical leadership roles where close engagement with day-to-day operations delivers rapid operational impact.
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