About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1911817
MANUFACTURING & CNC OPERATIONS MANAGER | LEAN CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT | CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
Core Expertise
- Managing machine shop and multi-shift manufacturing teams up to 85 employees.
- Implementing lean and Kaizen strategies to eliminate waste and improve flow.
- Improving On-Time Delivery from 82% to 98–99% through scheduling and process changes.
- Driving safety culture via committees and champion roles, achieving extended injury-free periods.
- Overseeing multi-million-dollar capital equipment procurement and tooling strategy to support capacity.
Project Background
- Directed machine shop, press, cleaning, and inspection departments to improve throughput and quality.
- Implemented Tier 1 visual management and T-Card communication for daily SQDC stand-ups.
- Established training programs on A3/A4 problem solving to sustain continuous improvement gains.
- Reduced downtime by introducing a tooling planner, tech-lead roles, and preventive maintenance planning.
- Coordinated shutdown activities and vendor relations to maintain production continuity during major events.
Key Skills
- CNC setup & operation | Lathe & mill programming | Multi-axis machining
- Lean manufacturing | Kaizen | A3 & A4 problem solving | Continuous improvement
- Production scheduling | OTD improvement | Shift operations management
- Preventive maintenance planning | Tooling management | Downtime reduction
- Safety program development | Tier 1 boards | Safety Champion implementation
- Okuma | Fadal | Mori Seiki | Eurotech | Mechanical press familiarity
Awards & Recognition
- Led safety program achieving 500+ days without a recordable injury and insurer recognition.
- Vocational certificates in Welding Technology and Carpentry from regional technical training.
Why Interview this Candidate?
A results-driven manufacturing leader with 25+ years of CNC and operations management experience. Demonstrated ability to increase on-time delivery to 98–99%, lead multi-shift teams, and execute multi-million-dollar equipment investments while fostering safety and continuous improvement. Ready to deliver immediate operational and cultural improvements to a machine shop or manufacturing facility.
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