John William Wart
                                                        2020 Alta Court,Loveland,CO. 80538
                                                                           970-980-1587
                                                         E-Mail: johnnnytheboxer@aol.com
Skills and Qualifications:

   * Possess strong Mechanical aptitude with good analytical and problem solving skills.
   * Extensive SPC Training.
   * Solid knowledge of a plastic molding operation, including PLC programming, ladder logic, hydraulics,pneumatics,assembly
      equipment and automation systems.
   * Conducted several in plant processing classes.
   * Many Employee documentation classes.
   * Comprehensive knowledge of plastic material properties, processing option and limitations, and tool design considerations.
   * Worked with 5S..
   * Experience with multiple types of machines.
   * Worked with most types of hot runner systems.
   * Designed tools using Pro-E, some knowledge of SolidWorks.
   * Extensive knowledge of foam molding, Magnesium, Ceramics, bio-grades, edible materials.
   * Good written and oral skills, seeks and finds solutions to challenges- exceptionally positive attitude.
   * Certified in both Paulson and RJG,
   * Knowledge of Robotics as well as sprue pickers.
   * Knowledge of P.I.M., M.I.M., Blow molding, extrusion.
   * Proven track record in Lean Enterprise, Six-Sigma and Continuous Improvement, Green Belt.
   * Raised in Plastics, my father had a company, so I have been working in industry since I was 10.
   * Extensive experience in identifying process improvement and cost reductions, Sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals,
   * Comprehensive knowledge of plastics material properties, processing options and limitations, and tool design considerations, DOE.
   * Understanding of Ergonomics, Continuous Flow, and SMED.

Professional Experience:

Consultant: September 2011 -  Present
   *Working with major appliance manufacturer.
   * Working with a Micro-Molder. 

US Farathane, Jackson,TN
Process Engineer Manager: January 2011- September 2011

* Supervise technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff, or other engineers.

* Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.

* Troubleshoot new and existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.

WaterPik, Fort Collins,CO
Molder 3: January 2006- December 2010

* Hired to set up a lights out program. This is a Dental products injection molding company.

* Process new and existing molds to optimize profit.

* Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.

* Took this to a 5 Sigma operations.

*.Functioned in 5S for the molding department.

Magnum Plastics, Erie, CO.
Production Manager: January 2000- December 2006

* Managed a 24/5 Class 10,000 Clean Room.

* Lead workforce of 52 Production, Maintenance, T/R and Shipping personnel.

* Had injection molding machines as well as, extrusion and blow-molding.

* Enforced all Safety and ISO and FDA Regulations. Helped write the I.S.O. Program.

* Order all materials.

* Emphasized to all employees how their jobs effected the process.

* Hired and trained all new employees.

* Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.

* Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.

* Improved work processes on assembly line, reducing range of motion injuries and achieving 25% annual reduction in workers compensation claims.

* Coordinate and recommend procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.

B&R Plastics, Denver, Colorado
Production Manager: March 1992- December 2000

* Managed a 24/7 Custom injection molding shop.

* Grew from 22 presses to 42, and cut operating cost.

* Cut scrap rate through process control as well as Robotics.

* Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas.

* Set up all processes on existing mold as well as all new molds.

* Gathered operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results. Using s Mattec System.

* Enforce safety regulations.

* Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.

* Recommend personnel actions such as hiring’s and promotions.

* Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.

* Had injection molding machines as well as, extrusion and blow-molding.

* Enforced all Safety and ISO and FDA Regulations. Helped write the I.S.O, Program.

* Order all materials.

* Emphasized to all employees how their jobs effected the process.

* Hired and trained all new employees.

* Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.

* Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.

* Improved work processes on assembly line, reducing range of motion injuries and achieving 25% annual reduction in workers compensation claims.
* Coordinate and recommend procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.