I have a diverse background in manufacturing, but am seeking a job in Construction Management due to poor economy. I have a Bachelors degree in Construction Engineering and solid core Project Management skills.
sonnymarcum[at]msn.com
SUMMARY
Project Management professional offers comprehensive, product development, engineering, manufacturing, R&D (including patents) and diverse management expertise in multiple industries complemented with exceptional direct customer liaison experience. Highly motivated innovated entrepreneurial spirited personality. Goal oriented with excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities and excellent track record for getting results. Strong hands on background in manufacturing of rubber & plastic and metal products. In depth knowledge of automotive, heavy truck, consumer products, government (DOD) and appliance markets. Formal ISO quality assurance systems training. Solid computer skills’ includes expertise in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel, Word, MS Project, Access, PowerPoint, and M/ERP systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NFM Welding Engineers, Massillon, OH 2007 - 2009
Project Manager
· Managed fabrication of multi-million dollar extrusion equipment for all Exxon Mobil orders, foreign and domestic.
· Directly responsible for all aspects for successful on time within budget completion and delivery of complex high precision heavy-duty custom engineered rubber and plastic extrusion systems.
· Oversaw daily activities of engineers to design extrusion equipment.
· Assisted sales in quote development and cost control.
· Researched and recommended MRP/ERP systems to replace outdated homegrown system.
Formix Riddle LLC, Wooster, OH 2002 - 2007
Owner/CEO
· Acquired plastic manufacturing company in Swansea South Carolina.
· Sold manufacturing equipment and subcontracted manufacturing using customer tooling.
· Oversaw all business activities, including P&L.
· Increased profit on primary DOD product line from 15% to 35%.
· Doubled sales while owner of the company.
· Procured robotic trim cell that significantly reduced labor cost to secure DOD contract.
Rice-Chadwick Rubber, Killbuck, OH 2000 - 2002
Sales Engineer
· Responsible for sales and engineering activities of top 10 accounts with focus on Whirlpool and major automotive accounts.
· Assisted president with day-to-day operations management.
· Identified new business prospects and prepared competitive quotes to secure business.
· Expanded customer base 20% through enhanced initial engineering interaction with customers.
· Championed lean manufacturing initiative that significantly improved shop floor performance.
· Overhauled quote system, reduced turnaround time by 50% and increased accuracy dramatically.
· Served as liaison engineer between internal and outsourced design activities and customers.
· Directed team in establishment and startup of new extrusion manufacturing facility.
Collins & Aikman (Akro Division), Canton, OH 1997 - 2000
Senior Product Engineer
· Directed 4-member product development team and led cross-functional APQP launch teams.
· Coordinated and supported PPAP. Worked hand in hand with Quality department.
· Liaison between customers and internal support departments.
· Responsible for top accounts, Ford & Chrysler (US and Europe). In addition, managed Mazda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Diamond Star customers.
· Developed formalized European material and performance spec matrix, greatly improved customer relations and opened door to many new programs, shut out major competitors.
· Restructured BOM & routing systems, reduced department overhead cost 15%.
· Oversaw product design work done by contractors and internal CAD engineers.
· Overhauled drawing control system, used electronic data to improve manufacturing efficiencies.
· Key member of QS/ISO team, instrumental in successfully obtaining critical registration.
Rubbermaid (Home Products Division), Wooster, OH 1996 - 1997
Lead Product Engineer
· Promoted to manage core team to stimulate new ideas for line of refuse products.
· Co-managed team that successfully launched high profile nation wide line of refuse bags.
Product Engineer
· Championed new product development efforts with Product Manager.
· Served as liaison engineer between corporate level departments, business teams and production floor.
· Performed detailed mainframe computer cost simulations for new and existing products.
· Worked closely with process and quality engineers to implement automation and cost saving programs.
· Invented several products that received serious consideration from marketing, applied for patent on one.
· Championed implementation of $3 million of annualized cost savings programs.
· Interfaced with Pro E CAD engineers to refine new products and finalize designs.
Koneta Rubber, Wapakoneta, OH 1989 - 1996
OEM Program Manager (1994 - 1996)
· Promoted to manage all sales, product development and manufacturing activities of $12 million OEM business unit. Directed three external manufacturing rep organizations and outsourced engineering and manufacturing activities.
· Negotiated unique agreement to supply upper tier high production parts that increased sales 30%.
Engineering Manager (1992 - 1994)
· Promoted to create new engineering department to centralize all engineering efforts between all divisions.
· Design liaison between customers and internal and external and designers.
· Leader of ISO/QS implementation team, successfully obtained certification.
· Re-aligned manufacturing representatives structure to better serve the import customers.
· Reduced outsourced manufacturing through renegotiating agreements & redistributing product mix.
Project Engineer (1989 - 1992)
· Product Design Engineer-Designed and launched new products with cradle to grave responsibilities, detailed part and tooling drawings, fixtures, packaging, material specs, testing, quality, equipment, processing, cost.
· Received formal recognition for patented invention that set new industry standards that were emulated by all the major competitors, contributed to a 40% increase in sales.
· Reduced product development cycle time from 5 months to 3 months using APQP techniques.
· Developed innovative tool design that doubled production output.
Futurex Industries, Terre Haute, IN 1985 - 1989
Director of Manufacturing (1987 - 1989)
· Promoted to manage engineering and manufacturing activities of new start up company.
· Headed 6-person integrated departments supporting local manufacturing plants in addition to plants in Pennsylvania and Georgia. Managed outsourced manufacturing at sister companies.
· Managed start up of new manufacturing and warehouse facilities in Indiana and Georgia.
· Technical team representative in establishment of new manufacturing and marketing division.
Project Engineer (1985 - 1987)
· Established relationship with patent counsel to pursue critical protection on new products.
· Designed and launched new products, cradle to grave responsibilities. Included part and tooling drawings, fixtures, packaging, material specs, testing, quality, equipment, processing and cost.
· Provided total engineering support on large plant start-up in Nashville Tennessee.
· Designed and engineered new high end product line that captured 15% of available market share.
· Developed new tooling design that reduced expenses 15% and delivery time 25%.
EDUCATION
A.A.S. Construction & Manufacturing Engineering Technology, University of Akron, Akron, OH 1981
Bachelor Construction & Manufacturing Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, OH 1984
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Kent State University, New Philadelphia, OH 2001
ISO/QS 9000, APQP & PPAP, Omnex, Ann Arbor, MI 1998
Microsoft Project, Catapult, Pittsburgh, PA 1998
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