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10528 W. POMO ST. ∙ TOLLESON, AZ. 85353 HOME: (623) 936-7504 CELL: (336) 317-2129 rufuslshort@gmail.com
A strong leader in Engineering, Production, Quality assurance, Facilities/Plant maintenance. Including, Machining
and Injection molding processes, R&D, and processes specification standards (GMP, SOP, SAP, FDA, SAE & Mil Spec.).
Implement and used, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean manufacturing hands on techniques. Excellent communication skills
with an ability to work cross-functionally to achieve optimum performance and profitability.
EDUCATION:
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Significant Accomplishments:
Managed expense budget for capital project $1.0MM facility and maintenance update.
Used Six Sigma to achieved 35% increase in productivity, resulting in $800K in yearly sales.
Implemented new machine technology, increase productivity 17% resulting in saving of $800K.
Increased machine efficiency 21% plant wide, with a yearly cost saving of $500K.
Directed employee training for new machine design, achieving 12% increase in productivity.
Directed Lean Manufacturing techniques. Resulted in a 17% increase in production and quality reliability.
Significant Accomplishments:
o Managed expense budget for capital project $1.2M facility and maintenance update.
o Developed procedures for machine setup, which increase runtime by 12% with a saving of $224K.
o Increased machine efficiency 24% plant wide, with a yearly cost saving of $900K.
o Implemented a waste reduction program, with a cost saving of $37K in production materials.
o Improved parts inventory system, increased accuracy by 17%, reducing inventory cost by $240K.
o Directed Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques. Resulted in a 17% increase in production and quality reliability.
MILITARY SERVICE:
North Carolina Air National Guard / U.S. Air Force Rank: E-8
Air Cargo Transportation Supervisor
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RUFUS SHORT, PhD
Standard Evaluation & Quality Control Manager
U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Rank: E-5
Automotive Mechanic & Transportation Supervisor