James D. Petrush

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About James D. Petrush

Professional Manufacturing Manager of various product lines using Six-Sigma methodology to produce high-reliability products. Skilled in all manner of machining and assembly processes with recent experience managing state-of-the-art manufacturing tools and methods. High rate production experience with machining, assembly and testing of ordnance products for the armed forces. First-hand experience with refractory metals processing and electro-optical manufacturing techniques. Knowledge of ISO requirements and the importance of safety in a factory setting. Unique knowledge, creativity and decisiveness facilitate the process of bringing developmental projects to production and successfully managing production programs. Skilled in the application of process control; using metrics to measure performance, providing the ability to expertly and responsibly manage multi-million dollar budgets and challenging production schedules, while ensuring high product quality. Accomplishments Developed a state-of-the-art CAD to CAM manufacturing system to cut development times of prototypes by over 50% Spearheaded various highly successful Six-Sigma Kaizen events to streamline manufacturing processes by eliminating non-value added effort and optimizing the shop floor Created and implemented a plant-wide preventative maintenance program to ensure quality capabilities and life expectancy for machine tools resulting in a two-year cost savings in excess of $250K Provided leadership and expertise on many defense related development-to-production programs leading to multiple contract wins Successfully transitioned low-rate production (200 rounds/shift) into high-rate production rounds/shift) for the manufacturing of 25MM ammunition while maintaining a perfect operational safety record Developed and empowered product teams across multi-functional areas of responsibility bringing people and ideas together to improve productivity and employee moral Specialties: Machining, Mechanical Assembly, Welding, Tool Design, CNC Programming, Ordnance manufacturing, Electro-Optical Assembly, Project Management, Team Building, Six-Sigma Green Belt