Joe De'Angelis
Cowandilla
Summary
Committed Production Manager with strong manufacturing background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize workflows, and drive productivity in fast-paced environments. Known for strategic problem-solving, adaptability, and fostering collaborative work environments. Skilled in lean manufacturing, quality control, and resource management.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Hoshizaki Lancer
01.2020 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Implemented safety protocols that drastically reduced workplace accidents and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with R&D to integrate new technologies into production processes, enhancing product features.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
Manufacturing Engineer
Hoshizaki Lancer
03.2005 - 01.2020
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
- Reduced production downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely equipment repairs.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Optimized assembly line layouts to maximize productivity and improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Evaluated manufacturing equipment performance regularly, recommending upgrades or replacements as needed to maintain optimal efficiency.
- Promoted Design for Manufacturability philosophy.
- Contributed to achieving safety targets by proactively addressing potential hazards and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
- Provided engineering support during new product launches, coordinating efforts between design, production, and quality control teams.
- Led Kaizen events focused on continuous improvement within various areas of the manufacturing environment.
- Reduced machine downtime with proactive maintenance schedules, ensuring higher availability for production runs.
- Enhanced production efficiency by redesigning workflow processes, leading to more streamlined operation.
- Developed and executed training programs, elevating team skill levels and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Design jigs and fixtures for process cells for ease of manufacture and quality control
- Conduct risk assessments for existing and new equipment
- Ensure production schedule is met with safety, quality, and customer expectations
- Identifying opportunities for improvement in quality, cost, efficiency. Identify opportunities for automation
- Coordinate equipment purchase, installation and commisioning
Production Engineer
Air International
02.2002 - 03.2005
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
- Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Determined root causes of failures and recommended changes in designs, tolerances or processing methods.
- Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues.
- Reviewed product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
- Streamlined workflows to reduce bottlenecks and improve overall productivity rates.
- Participated in safety audits, ensuring a secure working environment for all employees.
- Applied lean manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reliability or cost-effectiveness.
- Assisted in the design of custom manufacturing equipment, improving overall functionality and ease of use.
Process Technician Cat 4
Exxon Mobil
02.2000 - 04.2003
- Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular equipment inspections and preventative measures.
- Routine inspections of steam turbines, compressors, pumps, boilers, furnaces, heat exchangers, instrumentation's and pressure vessels
- Vibration monitoring of critical equipment
- safe isolation and shutdown of process equipment so that maintenance and shutdown work can be performed
- Assist in new work procedures I.e, JSA's
- Prepare isolation and shut down procedures
- Issuing work permits, hot, cold, vehicle entry etc, for contractors and maintenance personnel
- Lab testing of fuel products
- working with duty of care to the environment and neighbouring properties
- Responding to emergency incidents with the mindset of human life comes first, second the environment, and thirdly the protection of company assets
- Contribute to record days without incident
- Assist in the complete shut down of the plant for rejuvenation and capital works.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
University of Adelaide
Mawson LakesNo Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Regency TAFE
Regency Park, SASkills
- Inspiring and motivating teams to achieve production goals and foster a positive work environment
- Making timely and informed decisions to optimize production processes
- Effectively assigning tasks and responsibilities to team members
- Managing schedules, deadlines, and ensuring efficient use of resources
- Building strong relationships with team members and other departments
- Managing budgets, forecasting spending, and controlling production costs
- Addressing and resolving conflicts that may arise within the team
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Proficient in JetCam for sheet metal programming
- Continuous process evaluation
- Reviewing automated process enhancements
- Implementation of training for critical equipment
- Proficient in AutoCAD Inventor software (latest version)
- Design for production efficiency
- Experienced in designing jigs and fixtures
- Industrial equipment commissioning
- Workplace safety management
- Quality evaluation skills
- Resource allocation management
- Quality control inspection
- Analytical troubleshooting skills
- Cost-saving strategies
- Machinery operation
- Employee performance review
- Workplace safety compliance
- Procurement strategy
- Continuous improvement methodology
- Employee training
Languages
Italian
Limited Working
Interests
- Health and Fitness
- Motor Sport F1
Timeline
Production Manager
Hoshizaki Lancer
01.2020 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Hoshizaki Lancer
03.2005 - 01.2020
Production Engineer
Air International
02.2002 - 03.2005
Process Technician Cat 4
Exxon Mobil
02.2000 - 04.2003
Mechanical Engineering
University of Adelaide
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Regency TAFE
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