solutions-focused technology specialist eager to contribute technical proficiencies as well as dynamic project management skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing results.

 

 

ø  strong technical background within the manufacturing industry with extensive knowledge of various systems, including: project lifecycle management, team training and mentoring, engineering change management, agile process methodology, risk assessment and management, and hardware integration and testing.  

ø  perform forecasting and strategic planning.  identify operational strengths and deficiencies.  maintain awareness of factors impacting operations.

ø  design, develop and implement operational plans, administrative programs and production strategies with an emphasis on refining operations, enhancing profitability and ensuring services consistently meet standards.

ø  institute quality control processes.  interpret policies, regulations and standards. 

ø  verify and validate the effectiveness of internal controls and external factors impacting operations.

ø  proficient at guiding multiple business partnership teams in collaborative projects over the production lifecycle.

ø  ability to work independently on multiple engineering projects simultaneously and efficiently. 

ø  effectively lead top-performing teams.

ø  possess an extensive knowledge of engineering practices, policies, and regulations and can apply this knowledge in terms of production efficiency, forecasting and projections, as well as feasibility analyses. 

ø  conducts numerous phases of product launches including technical development, scheduling, addressing and resolving technical challenges, and negotiation of cost.   

ø  possess in-depth knowledge of market deployments, cross-functional team leadership, as well as vendor relations management.

ø  multiple years of experience as an engineer in numerous applications and settings with the ability to make an immediate impact on operations and revenue. 

ø  excel in defining and implementing policies, procedures and operational systems that boost productivity, efficiency and quality of operations.

ø  competent leader and mentor who is able to create a team environment, including building collaborative relationships, training peers to perform at maximum efficiency, and the capacity to form cross-functional coalitions in order to ensure knowledge is shared across departmental lines.

ø  consistently focus on ensuring development of efficiency best-practices. 

ø  proven ability to adapt strong safety and technical skills to diverse organization needs.

ø  contribute working knowledge of iso 9001 standards compliance toward proficiently developing supporting documentation.

ø  technology savvy and proficient in multiple software applications and hardware systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

assistant director of technology, toray fluorofibers, inc.                                  2007-present

 

  design new products, through innovative ideas and in depth knowledge of the manufacturing technology, with the goal of penetrating new markets and better serving markets presently supported.

  lead role in formation of patent protection strategy and implementation.

  manage technology change and innovations such that equipment reliability is improved and product quality positively affected.

  manage all tests and work necessary to commercialize ptfe dispersion supplied from various manufacturers to assure continuity of supply, increase business flexibility, and impose competition upon key supplier.

  act to support customer s needs through collaboration and understanding of how products enhance the value of customer production.

  continue to improve quality of products produced and raw material yield through process monitoring and measurement.

  delegate project work and design systems coordinated to maximize asset productivity while managing inventories to optimum levels.

  manage technical and research budgets and contribute to strategic capital planning.

 

senior technical manager / quality assurance manager, toray fluorofibers, inc.2003-2007

 

  new plant design, relocation of dupont asset, and start up manufacturing equipment:

  supervised installation of all manufacturing equipment, verified functionality, and demonstrated its ability to produce quality products.  transitioned ownership responsibility of manufacturing equipment from technical start up team to manufacturing organization after training and skills demonstrations were documented. 

  designed and implemented all plant systems in support of product quality and the cost efficient production of finished product.

  coordinated plethora of activities leading to iso9001-2000 certification 8 months after start of the operation by det norske veritas company.

  key contributor to iso 14000 environmental certification by det norske veritas company.

  coordinated all testing and work necessary to transition customer base to a teflon® fiber produced with low pfoa [ptfe] polymer.

 

technologist / engineer, e.i. dupont denemours & co.                                                 1994-2003

 

  provide technical direction to a team of 6 involved in the development and refinement of a new process to manufacture teflon fiber.   develop, improve and execute laboratory tests and procedures designed to verify hypotheses and facilitate manufacture of product.  manage r&d lab, maintain equipment and ensure adherence to protocols.

  selected to develop and implement process safety management systems for the sulfuric acid and caustic processes.

  instrumental in the development and acquisition of 3 separate process patents.

  promoted from technologist to engineer based on performance metrics and effectiveness in a manufacturing environment.

 

 

earlier experience

 

- laboratory technical support, free-col labs

 

- chemistry / biology teacher, tidewater academy

 

 

n b.s. c  biology, hampden sydney college

n certification c six sigma black belt

n certification c iso lead auditor

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dear recipeint name:

recent research into company name prompted me to immediately update my resume for your review.   based on my knowledge of this company, i am very interested in interviewing for state position you are seeking. i offer several years within the manufacturing sector as a project manager and technology director in various forms.  i have also worked as a technical advisor in numerous capacities, so i understand this subject matter from many different levels.  i am eager to apply my specialized skill set in communications, marketing, and client relations to an organization in need of a professional who can increase market shares, penetrate untapped clientele niches, as well as build strong relationships among peers and customers alike.

            i am an exceptionally hard worker and my peers consider me a strong team player.  my enthusiasm comes from utilizing my skill set to benefit the organization and streamlining and improving processes as evidenced by my accomplishments and contributions to my past employers.  i am also capable of assimilating into a new environment easily and feel that i could quickly become part of your team.  i enjoy the chance to work directly with various departmental resources in both learning and mentoring fashions. i am selectively seeking a company who is progressive thinking and in need of a professional who can make an immediate and positive impact on productivity and processes.

            after your review of my resume, i hope you will agree that this would be a mutually beneficial arrangement.  i plan to call you early next week. at that time, i can answer questions concerning my background and experience and we can discuss the desirability of an introductory meeting.  please contact me sooner if you wish to talk before then.  i look forward to speaking with you.

sincerely,

michael donckers