Richard Schween

Experience

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  Arrow Engineering Inc.

  Jan 1978 - Jan 1989

  Shop Foreman

  Lead Machining Operations that generated $5M in annual revenue.Plan, document and execute efficient processes for machining parts in a Job Shop environment. Write programs for CNC machines. Maintain operational policies and implement process improvements to ensure superior quality and exceptional output of machine shop. Mentor staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance. Develop implement system to track metrics for capacity/productivity. Manage capital expense budgets. Ensure adherence to strict quality control procedures and requirements.Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and update safety policies and procedures. Mostrar menos

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  Pacific Scientific, Kin-Tech Division

  Oct 1989 - Jan 2006

  Machine Shop Supervisor

  Machine Shop Supervisor (9 yrs.)• Responsible for oversight and production of (4) departments in a fast paced work environment• Organize, plan efficient workload using ERP/MRP system, Visual management and other resources• Coordinate support for (3) internal departments pus the Planning department (external customers)• Manage staff, conduct reviews, encourage development, perform disciplinary actions• Maintain associate cross-training matrix and safety training records• Safety committee member, Certified in First-Aid, CPR and AED• Plan, write and update travelers / routers• Used LEAN tools such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, DBS (Danaher Business Systems)• Coordinate with QA, quality through design, corrective actions, Root Cause Analysis• Implement TPM• Prepare CAR's and ROI reports for capital expenditures in support of operations.• Maintain 5S status in machine shop area• Implement Certified Operator program• Active in teams where Lean Manufacturing was the overall goal• Cut lead time in shop by 30%• Reduced perishable tooling costs by 53%• Reduced machine shop workforce in company wide out-sourcing and down sizing initiativeProcess Improvement Analyst / CNC Lead (2 yrs.)• Responsible for a 40% reduction in cycle times• Handled scheduling requirements for 26 person crew• Co-developed Preventative Maintenance program• Made recommendations for new / replacement equipment and toolingNuclear Field Service Technician (2 yrs.)• Assemble, rebuild, test and certify the condition of Snubbers in the field• Conducted customer training sessions• Directed field service crew and acted as liaison with power plant personnel Senior CNC Machinist (4 yrs.)• Developed computer downloading and file maintenance system for CNC equipment• Program, setup and run production on a variety of equipment• Modified standard programs to increase productivity• Maintain quality standards Mostrar menos

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  S&D Industrial Tool Supply, Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Outside Sales Representative

  Outside Sales Representative (Cutting Tool Industry) in southern California. Foster current relationships and Identify new opportunities. Follow up on potential leads and monitor industry trends to expand revenue. Generate weekly sales reports and update CRM regularly. Collaborate with management, inside sales and manufacturers representatives to promote customer satisfaction and accumulate leads. Self-motivated and comfortable working with little to no direction.Minimized implementation time of Prophet21, an ERP/CRM software designed for distributors, by developing an Excel spreadsheet allowing instantaneous transfer of data from tooling manufacturers’ databases. Also directed efforts in maintaining the IT infrastructure including collaborating in Web design and maintenance. Mostrar menos

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  Amercan Metal Bearing

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Senior CAD/CAM Programmer

  Senior programmer for small DOD contractor machining parts for the Navy. Plan machining processes, fixture requirements and design, tooling requirements and, using MasterCAM, write programs for VMC's, VTL's, HMC's and Horizontal Lathes. Ensure adherence to strict quality control procedures and requirements.

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  Basic-PSA, Inc.

  Jul 2010 - now

  Machine Shop / Manufacturing Manager

  Defined, proposed and executed a 'Concept-to-Completion' facility expansion, adding complete machining capabilities surpassing strategic goals while maintaining ASME 'N' Stamp and NQA-1 certifications. Implement process improvements to ensure superior quality and exceptional output of machined parts and assemblies. Mentor and develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance. Develop and implement visual management system and cross-training matrix to track and display metrics for capacity/productivity and help empower associates. Manage operational and capital expense budgets. Ensure adherence to strict quality control procedures and requirements.Establish safety committee, committee guidelines and re-define and update safety policies and procedures.Transformed IT department and structure, utilizing the Cloud and upgrading the entire suite of software and infrastructure. Mostrar menos