Machine Shop Manager

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1907161

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER | CNC & MACHINE SHOP LEADERSHIP | SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT

Core Expertise

• Leading cross-functional manufacturing teams across CNC machining, welding, quality, assembly, engineering, and maintenance.
• Delivering Lean and Six Sigma programs that produced multimillion-dollar cost reductions and sustained productivity gains.
• Managing P&L, annual budgets, CAPEX planning, and vendor negotiations for strategic equipment investments.
• Implementing automation and CNC upgrades to expand capacity, shorten lead times, and improve product quality.
• Driving data-driven decision making with Power BI and advanced Excel to uncover savings and forecast performance.

Project Background

• Led selection and deployment of $20M+ automation and CNC equipment, delivering measurable capacity and capability gains.
• Oversaw tooling and fixture design while negotiating supplier pricing to reduce unit costs and improve uptime.
• Directed continuous improvement programs including 40+ Kaizen events using DMAIC, 5-Why, and Gemba methodologies.
• Managed operations for major account portfolios, coordinating sales, engineering, and service to meet delivery targets.
• Scaled machine shop operations supporting 45 CNC machines with programming oversight and optimized production scheduling.

Key Skills

• MasterCam, SolidWorks, and CAD/CAM programming for toolpath development and machining optimization.
• Power BI and advanced Excel for analytics, reporting, cost modeling, and performance forecasting.
• Six Sigma Black Belt, DMAIC, Lean manufacturing, Kaizen facilitation, and root-cause problem solving.
• CNC machine shop management including vertical and horizontal mills, lathes, and tooling/fixture design.
• P&L ownership, annual budgeting, CAPEX justification, vendor negotiation, and supplier management.
• Quality systems and compliance: ISO 9001 auditing and familiarity with aerospace quality standards.
• Multilingual fluency in German, Farsi, and Hebrew supporting international supplier and customer engagement.

Education

• M.S.W., Counseling Emphasis — University of Wisconsin–Whitewater

Awards & Recognition

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with hands-on DMAIC project leadership experience.
• ISO 9001 certified auditor experienced in quality system audits and corrective action oversight.
• Completed Army Ranger School and multiple military leadership programs emphasizing discipline and team leadership.

Why Interview this Candidate?

Results-driven manufacturing leader with 15+ years managing CNC operations and machine shops, delivering $7M+ analytics-driven savings and directing $20M+ automation investments that scaled profitability. Brings hands-on experience with 45 CNC machines, CAD/CAM programming, Six Sigma expertise, and proven CAPEX and vendor management. Well-suited to lead machine shop operations in aerospace or defense environments to improve throughput, quality, and cost performance.