About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1907243
DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS | AUTOMATION, QUALITY & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Core Expertise
- Operations leadership across machine shop, test lab, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Capital project delivery and vendor coordination for automation systems up to multimillion-dollar scale.
- Quality systems ownership including ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 implementation and audit readiness.
- Lean continuous improvement practitioner leveraging Gemba, Kaizen, and KPI-based performance management.
- Engineering-driven process optimization using CAD/CAM, CNC machining knowledge, and test validation expertise.
Project Background
- Delivered a $9M automation integration project under budget, reducing machine downtime and improving throughput.
- Led ISO9001 migration and established ISO17025-compliant test facility achieving high measurement accuracy.
- Managed plant consolidation projects producing $50K savings under budget and improved layout efficiency.
- Reduced production backlog by 50% through process streamlining and enhanced cross-shift communication.
- Scaled lab testing capacity with a $500K capital investment enabling expanded product validation.
Key Skills
- CAD/CAM | 2D & 3D CAD | CNC machining expertise supporting production and prototyping
- ISO 9001 | ISO 17025 | AS9100 compliance, auditing, and quality system documentation
- Lean methodologies | Kaizen | Gemba | KPI development and continuous improvement deployment
- Project management | Capital projects | Vendor SOWs, bids, contract coordination, and scheduling
- ERP implementation and ECO/ECN workflows | Microsoft Dynamics AX experience
- Advanced Excel analytics, forecasting, reporting, and inventory optimization for production planning
Education
- MBA, General Management — University of Wisconsin–Madison
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — University of Wisconsin–Platteville
Awards & Recognition
- Engineer in Training (EIT), State of Wisconsin
Why Interview this Candidate?
They are a seasoned manufacturing leader with 25+ years driving automation, quality, and operational improvements across heavy manufacturing and commercial product environments. Proven track record includes a 17% year-over-year production revenue gain, a 0.9 percentage-point scrap reduction, and on-time delivery of large automation programs under budget. Strong blend of engineering, ISO compliance, and continuous improvement skills enables immediate impact on operations and capital project execution.
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