Experienced Plant Manager Rail Industry
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Added: 10/26/2005
Last Updated: 10/26/2005
Last Updated: 10/26/2005
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State:
PA Pennsylvania
Country:
United States
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
I am on a job and will finish soon.
I am willing to work overseas.
I prefer permanent jobs.
I am on a job and will finish soon.
I am willing to work overseas.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Certifications
AWS CWI
Education
General Electric Apprentice Education
Experience
Keith L. Hunter
Permanent Address PO Box 503 Tionesta, PA 16353
Temporary Address 901 NW Sunburst Court, Apt A201, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Phone/Fax 509 764 5201 Mobile 320 224 2221
Key Qualifications:
An extensive background in railway and rolling stock manufacturing, including Design, Scheduling, Materials, Production, Quality, and Facilities. Successfully managed small and large Rail and Transit Manufacturing Facilities. Conducted First Article, and in-process inspections, and Quality System Audits for Railroad Authorities. Developed and implemented Quality Systems. Lead the effort for the implementation, and certification of AAR M-1003 Section J Quality Program. I have worked with ASME and ANSI/AWS for Welding Procedures along with ASNT for PT, MT, and RT Inspection Processes. I also have hands-on experience with major software programs used in the railroad industry. American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector.
Professional Experience:
9/04 – 5/05 VIRGINKAR & ASSOCIATES, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Resident Inspector Responsible for the inspection of fabrication of busses and components for the MTA in Baltimore, MD. Review welding processes, inspect frames and ensure compliance to CWB and AWS welding standards.
4/99 – 11/03 NREC - ALCO Locomotive Company LTD, Whyalla, South Australia
Plant Manager Responsible for the total operation of a locomotive manufacture/remanufacture facility. Entities include Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, Human Resources and Safety.
10/97 - 4/99 Booz•Allen & Hamilton, Baltimore, MD
Resident Engineer Assigned to manage the MTA Project at Boise Locomotive to ensure Contract Compliance for the re-manufacture of GP-39 Locomotives. Perform First Article and In-Process Inspections, monitor project documentation, production schedules and supply daily, weekly and monthly reports to the MTA Project Team in Maryland.
12/95 - 10/97 VP Engineering Inc., Atlanta, GA
Resident Engineer Assigned to MTA Project at Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Kobe, Japan to ensure Contract Compliance for the manufacture of five (5) complete Vehicles and forty-five (45) Car Bodies. Perform First Article and In-Process Inspections, monitor project documentation, production schedules and supply daily, weekly and monthly reports to the MARC III Project Team in the United States.
05/94 - 10/95 Morrison Knudsen Corp. of Australia, Whyalla, SA
Director of Manufacturing Operations Manage the total operation of a locomotive manufacture/remanufacture facility. Entities include Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, Human Resources and Safety.
07/88 - 05/94 Morrison Knudsen Corp., Transit Division, Hornell, NY
02/91 - 05/94 Division Quality Manager Direct lead and support 4 Managers (Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Administration and Test) and their reports in the preparation and implementation of Comprehensive Quality Programs to ensure contractual obligations were fulfilled. Estimate and prepare manpower, equipment and budget requirements per contract. Represent the Company as the prime contact for Clients and Regulatory Agencies in regards to Quality.
09/90 - 02/91 Plant Manager Develop, implement and coordinate policies and programs consistent with Company philosophy and objectives. Prepare and maintain budgets and master production schedules. Define product flow through facility. Provide maintenance and allocation plan for 300k square foot of facilities.
Keith L. Hunter
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Morrison Knudsen Corp., Transit Division, Hornell, NY Continued
07/89 - 09/90 Manufacturing Manager Production Manager for the Hornell Car Shop. Analyze contracts to determine personnel, equipment, duration and budget. Assign manpower loading of 600 craft employees through 4 Superintendents, 3 General Foremen and 20 Foremen over three shifts. Monitor Contract progress and implement corrective action to ensure completion of work to budget and schedule.
07/88 - 07/89 Quality Manager Quality Manager for three facilities (Car Shop, Apparatus Shop and Motor Shop) and multiple contracts for the rebuild of transit style vehicles and their components. Review the quality requirements of contracts and provide appropriate related manpower, plans and budgets.
02/86 - 07/88 General Electric Co., Buffalo Transit Services, Blasdell, NY
12/87 - 07/88 Manager of Shop Operations Plan, direct and lead the Manufacturing, Engineering, Materials, Quality and Test Teams for the final assembly, test and shipping stations for a transit car rebuild facility.
06/87 - 12/87 Quality Engineer Plan and implement inspection points and criteria for tear down and rebuild for transit vehicles. Define inspection and test criteria for new and remanufactured components and systems. Directly train and supervise 12 Inspectors.
02/86 - 05/87 Design Supervisor Define and complete the designs for 2 styles of Transit Vehicles for New York City Transit Authority. Directly supervise 4 Mechanical and 2 Electrical Engineers along with 8 Mechanical and 2 Electrical Design Draftsmen.
1967 - 1986 General Electric Co. Transportation Systems Division, Erie, PA
1974 - 1986 Design Draftsman Draftsman for the manufacture of Domestic, Export, Industrial and Mining Locomotives.
1967 - 1974 Design Draftsman Draftsman for the manufacture of Diesel Engines and Turbochargers.
1966 - 1967 Erie City Iron Works, Erie, PA
Draftsman Entry level drafting position for the manufacture of Steam Generating Systems.
1965 - 1966 Pittsburgh Desmoine Steel, Warren, PA
Operate metal forming equipment.
1964 - 1965 Sylvania Electric, Warren, PA
Operate electroplating equipment.
Education
1992 Syracuse UniversityISO-9000
1982 General Electric Co. CAD/CAM Operation
1981 General Electric Co. Locomotive Operation and Maintenance
1979 General Electric Co. Production and Inventory Control
1969 - 1975 Iroquois Technical School Lawrence Park, PA. Engineering Diploma
(This was the school used by General Electric Co. for the academic portion of the apprentice program.)
Certifications
American Welding Society, Certified Welding Inspector, Certification Number 99030291
Permanent Address PO Box 503 Tionesta, PA 16353
Temporary Address 901 NW Sunburst Court, Apt A201, Moses Lake, WA 98837
Phone/Fax 509 764 5201 Mobile 320 224 2221
Key Qualifications:
An extensive background in railway and rolling stock manufacturing, including Design, Scheduling, Materials, Production, Quality, and Facilities. Successfully managed small and large Rail and Transit Manufacturing Facilities. Conducted First Article, and in-process inspections, and Quality System Audits for Railroad Authorities. Developed and implemented Quality Systems. Lead the effort for the implementation, and certification of AAR M-1003 Section J Quality Program. I have worked with ASME and ANSI/AWS for Welding Procedures along with ASNT for PT, MT, and RT Inspection Processes. I also have hands-on experience with major software programs used in the railroad industry. American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector.
Professional Experience:
9/04 – 5/05 VIRGINKAR & ASSOCIATES, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Resident Inspector Responsible for the inspection of fabrication of busses and components for the MTA in Baltimore, MD. Review welding processes, inspect frames and ensure compliance to CWB and AWS welding standards.
4/99 – 11/03 NREC - ALCO Locomotive Company LTD, Whyalla, South Australia
Plant Manager Responsible for the total operation of a locomotive manufacture/remanufacture facility. Entities include Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, Human Resources and Safety.
10/97 - 4/99 Booz•Allen & Hamilton, Baltimore, MD
Resident Engineer Assigned to manage the MTA Project at Boise Locomotive to ensure Contract Compliance for the re-manufacture of GP-39 Locomotives. Perform First Article and In-Process Inspections, monitor project documentation, production schedules and supply daily, weekly and monthly reports to the MTA Project Team in Maryland.
12/95 - 10/97 VP Engineering Inc., Atlanta, GA
Resident Engineer Assigned to MTA Project at Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Kobe, Japan to ensure Contract Compliance for the manufacture of five (5) complete Vehicles and forty-five (45) Car Bodies. Perform First Article and In-Process Inspections, monitor project documentation, production schedules and supply daily, weekly and monthly reports to the MARC III Project Team in the United States.
05/94 - 10/95 Morrison Knudsen Corp. of Australia, Whyalla, SA
Director of Manufacturing Operations Manage the total operation of a locomotive manufacture/remanufacture facility. Entities include Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, Human Resources and Safety.
07/88 - 05/94 Morrison Knudsen Corp., Transit Division, Hornell, NY
02/91 - 05/94 Division Quality Manager Direct lead and support 4 Managers (Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Administration and Test) and their reports in the preparation and implementation of Comprehensive Quality Programs to ensure contractual obligations were fulfilled. Estimate and prepare manpower, equipment and budget requirements per contract. Represent the Company as the prime contact for Clients and Regulatory Agencies in regards to Quality.
09/90 - 02/91 Plant Manager Develop, implement and coordinate policies and programs consistent with Company philosophy and objectives. Prepare and maintain budgets and master production schedules. Define product flow through facility. Provide maintenance and allocation plan for 300k square foot of facilities.
Keith L. Hunter
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Morrison Knudsen Corp., Transit Division, Hornell, NY Continued
07/89 - 09/90 Manufacturing Manager Production Manager for the Hornell Car Shop. Analyze contracts to determine personnel, equipment, duration and budget. Assign manpower loading of 600 craft employees through 4 Superintendents, 3 General Foremen and 20 Foremen over three shifts. Monitor Contract progress and implement corrective action to ensure completion of work to budget and schedule.
07/88 - 07/89 Quality Manager Quality Manager for three facilities (Car Shop, Apparatus Shop and Motor Shop) and multiple contracts for the rebuild of transit style vehicles and their components. Review the quality requirements of contracts and provide appropriate related manpower, plans and budgets.
02/86 - 07/88 General Electric Co., Buffalo Transit Services, Blasdell, NY
12/87 - 07/88 Manager of Shop Operations Plan, direct and lead the Manufacturing, Engineering, Materials, Quality and Test Teams for the final assembly, test and shipping stations for a transit car rebuild facility.
06/87 - 12/87 Quality Engineer Plan and implement inspection points and criteria for tear down and rebuild for transit vehicles. Define inspection and test criteria for new and remanufactured components and systems. Directly train and supervise 12 Inspectors.
02/86 - 05/87 Design Supervisor Define and complete the designs for 2 styles of Transit Vehicles for New York City Transit Authority. Directly supervise 4 Mechanical and 2 Electrical Engineers along with 8 Mechanical and 2 Electrical Design Draftsmen.
1967 - 1986 General Electric Co. Transportation Systems Division, Erie, PA
1974 - 1986 Design Draftsman Draftsman for the manufacture of Domestic, Export, Industrial and Mining Locomotives.
1967 - 1974 Design Draftsman Draftsman for the manufacture of Diesel Engines and Turbochargers.
1966 - 1967 Erie City Iron Works, Erie, PA
Draftsman Entry level drafting position for the manufacture of Steam Generating Systems.
1965 - 1966 Pittsburgh Desmoine Steel, Warren, PA
Operate metal forming equipment.
1964 - 1965 Sylvania Electric, Warren, PA
Operate electroplating equipment.
Education
1992 Syracuse UniversityISO-9000
1982 General Electric Co. CAD/CAM Operation
1981 General Electric Co. Locomotive Operation and Maintenance
1979 General Electric Co. Production and Inventory Control
1969 - 1975 Iroquois Technical School Lawrence Park, PA. Engineering Diploma
(This was the school used by General Electric Co. for the academic portion of the apprentice program.)
Certifications
American Welding Society, Certified Welding Inspector, Certification Number 99030291
Comments
Willing to relocate as required. Some travel acceptable.
