About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1958363
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER | CNC MACHINING | PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Core Expertise
- CNC operations leadership overseeing machining centers, automation, tooling and production performance.
- Lean Six Sigma and 6S practitioner driving productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.
- ERP/MRP-driven production planning, inventory control, and traceability for resource optimization.
- Tooling and fixture optimization reducing consumable costs while increasing throughput and consistency.
- Preventive maintenance and equipment reliability programs minimizing downtime and extending asset life.
Project Background
- Directed daily CNC shop operations including scheduling, staffing, hiring, training, and payroll administration.
- Engineered return of an outsourced $700,000 product line to internal production, cutting costs and expanding capacity.
- Reduced tooling expenditures by more than 25% via vendor evaluation, standardization, and procurement optimization.
- Scaled production capacity by up to 200–300% on key product lines through process and tooling changes.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs that significantly improved equipment uptime and reliability.
- Managed MAZAK machining centers, KUKA automation, Fanuc controls, and heavy material handling operations.
Key Skills
- MAZAK Machining Centers | Fanuc Controls | KUKA Automation
- CNC Programming | Tooling Optimization | Fixture Design Support
- ERP / MRP Systems | Production Planning & Scheduling | Inventory Control
- Lean Manufacturing | Six Sigma | 6S | Continuous Improvement
- Preventive Maintenance | Equipment Reliability | Downtime Reduction
- Blueprint Reading | Precision Measurement | Overhead Crane Operations
Education
- Certificate, HVAC Technology — Westmoreland County Community College Advanced Technology Center
- High School Diploma, Business Management — Norwin High School
Why Interview this Candidate?
Experienced manufacturing operations leader with deep hands-on CNC machining and process-improvement pedigree. They delivered measurable outcomes—bringing a $700K product line back in-house, cutting tooling costs over 25%, and scaling capacity substantially. Strong collaborator with ERP-driven planning, automation experience, and a record of developing teams to drive operational transformation.
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