Bob Runner

Experience

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  Starcon, Inc.

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

  Project Manager

  Team Leader for Project Management department, 1993 Employee of the YearResponsible for hiring personnel to satisfy project and/or departmental needs, including Mechanical Engineers, Computer Draftsmen, and various craftsmenUtilize Primavera scheduling to coordinate all aspects of contract jobs including manpower, material, equipment, subcontractors, and accounting as well as updating customers

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  Phillips, Getschow Co.

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Project Manager

  Responsible for heavy industrial projects including pulp and paper, metals, chemical, food processing, etc.Prepared estimates, negotiated with owners, contract and budget management, and supervision of 4 salaried field superintendents

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  Rolls-Royce

  Jan 1998 - now

  Established the Global Cost Reduction team of 60 to obtain and deliver high impact Global Cost Reduction Projects within schedule and budget, resulting in $9M annualized recurring savings in 2014. SPOT concurrent engineering benchmarking analysis reflects our team leadership and strategy in top % in comparison database of 100+ companies.Developed a business plan for near net shape technologies, presented to and received Supply Chain approval through the Global Strategy Board. Implementation of the strategy will result in significant competitive advantage. Created a strategy for a North American Civil Large Engine Engineering Workstream to enable read across of proven quick wins to other engine programs, resulting in focused cost reduction, cash intake, and minimized risk ($1.5M benefits in past three quarters, with $4.5M+ planned this year).Provided senior management reviews monthly to ensure schedule and budget objectives are in line with plan, and resources are secured. Show less Utilized Program Management processes to coordinate engineering projects with material control, manufacturing, customer support, supply chain, sales, and financial to ensure smooth and timely hardware transition. Started with 48 open projects, driven down to 17 open projects within 10 months.Quarterly management review summarizing progress and future plansDelivered 12 to 18 annual engine requirements and spare part sales to ensure 95% on time customer deliveryPartnered with assembly logistics and test cell improvements to streamline 501 engine delivery (part staging, module pull system, test cell foreign object damage screen) Show less

  • Senior Program Manager - Manufacturing Operations

    Dec 2016 - now

  • Senior Program Manager - Engineering

    Dec 2008 - Dec 2016

  • Program Manager

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2016

  • DFx Manager and CPD Champion

    Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

  • Black Belt, Process Excellence

    Sept 2005 - Jun 2007

  • Manager, Product Implementation and Delivery - Energy CFBU

    Sept 2002 - Sept 2005

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Jun 1999 - Sept 2002

  • Production Supervisor

    Jan 1998 - Jun 1999