About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1910800
MANUFACTURING & OPERATIONS LEADER | WELDING, FABRICATION & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Core Expertise
- Plant operations leadership for welding, fabrication, and custom manufacturing environments.
- Lean manufacturing, 5S implementation, and continuous improvement driving measurable waste reduction.
- ERP/MRP ownership including BOM management and multiple system consolidations.
- Budgeting, procurement negotiation, and capital equipment upgrades to optimize costs.
- Quality systems oversight within ISO frameworks, ensuring compliance and reduced defects.
Project Background
- Led plant relocation and consolidation, managing equipment procurement and vendor installation.
- Designed and standardized production cells to enable continuous operation and higher throughput.
- Implemented ERP data accuracy initiatives, aligning sales, purchasing, and manufacturing workflows.
- Directed lean projects that reduced scrap, lowered labor costs, and improved COGS.
- Developed 5S systems and cross-shift communication standards to improve safety and productivity.
Key Skills
- ERP / MRP | BOM management | Data migration & system consolidation
- Lean Manufacturing | 5S | Continuous Improvement | Kaizen
- Welding & Fabrication | Press Brake | Shop Floor Operations
- Production Planning | Inventory Control | Capacity & Labor Optimization
- Quality Systems | ISO 9001 & QS9000 compliance | Root Cause Analysis
- Vendor Management | Contract Negotiation | Capital Equipment Procurement
Education
- B.A., Business Management — MCCC-Beaver College
Awards & Recognition
- Supported cross-functional efforts to obtain and maintain ISO 9001 and QS9000 certification.
- Completed four ERP conversions consolidating multiple systems into unified production visibility.
Why Interview this Candidate?
A results-driven manufacturing leader with measurable reductions in scrap and labor costs through lean, 5S, and ERP initiatives. Experienced managing teams of 100+ and leading ERP consolidations, plant relocations, and capital equipment projects. Practical welding and fabrication background combined with strong vendor negotiation and quality systems expertise enables immediate operational impact.
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