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John Drake
Manufacturing Supervisor, Packaging, Slitting, DNP ImagingComm
Location: Salem, NC United States
Joined: Sep 5th, 2021

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Alabama A&M University class of 1985

Undergrad Major: Engineering Mechanics

Experience

I currently work with DNP ImagingComm as Manufacturing Supervisor, Packaging, Slitting
I have years of experience working in the Manufacturing and Production industry.

Manufacturing Supervisor, Packaging, Slitting | DNP ImagingComm
From November 2017 to Current • 9 year(s)
Supervises 70+ employees including group leaders, team leaders, operators and assemblers in manufacturing and assembly of photo film components. Coaches operators in daily responsibilities and supports 5S, Kaizen projects for scrap reduction and machine uptime.

Process Engineer; Supervisor; Product Coordinator | Advanced Glass Fiber Yarns
From 0 to Current • 2026 year(s)
Served as Team Leader for major product conversion from textile to construction applications and initiated development trials for improvement.

Process Engineer/Supervisor | United Technologies/Sheller Globe
From 0 to Current • 2026 year(s)
Supervised Industrial Engineering function for compression molded trim parts and recommended machine layouts while providing productivity data.

Production Engineer/Supervisor | Pittsburgh Plate Glass
From 0 to Current • 2026 year(s)
Supervised process/quality control activities in Warp Yarns production and managed operating functions maintaining low waste and downtime.

Manufacturing Supervisor, Knitting, Finishing | Adele Knits
From August 2017 to December 2017 • 0 year(s)
Supervised machine operators in production of knitted fabric and coached operators in timely completion of daily responsibilities including yarn inventory and staging for next operations.

Manufacturing Team Leader, Product/Process Improvement | ASMO North Carolina, Inc
From February 2017 to February 2017 • 0 year(s)
Provided leadership to 15-member team delivering small motor units for automotive industry and used resources to troubleshoot mechanical problems using data for decision making.

Process Engineer (Coordinator) | Am Consultants
From April 2016 to October 2016 • 0 year(s)
Coordinated manufacturing projects with team leaders and production coordinators in production of communication devices. Extruded polymer to form protected covering for optical fiber and worked on process improvement methodology.

Production Supervisor | HP Pelzer Automotive
From January 2015 to January 2016 • 1 year(s)
Directed production activities supervising 25+ employees in injection molding and foam composite cells. Managed 5-S activities and implemented CI changes to reduce downtime, scrap, and waste.

Area Administrator (Supervisor), CNC | Machine Shop
From January 2014 to January 2015 • 1 year(s)
Supervised 18 operators in CNC machining/assembly operations for gas pump components.

Manager Quality Control | Carolina Narrow Fabric
From January 2013 to January 2014 • 1 year(s)
Created and revised documentation to improve QMS and supervised lab personnel for testing and reports. Participated in ISO 9001 Standards audit and implemented continuous improvements.

Zone Leader (Supervisor) | Steelcase
From January 2013 to January 2013 • 0 year(s)
Responsible for production of furniture components and provided oversight for CNC cutting and wood cutting operations.

Production Shift Manager | Lydall Thermal Acoustical Inc
From January 2010 to January 2012 • 2 year(s)
Responsible for manufacture and quality of molded automotive parts as direct supervisor of 35+ associates. Coached Kaizen activities for visual management, increased machine uptime, and scrap reduction.

Process Engineer | John Boyle & Company, Inc
From January 2006 to January 2010 • 4 year(s)
Project Manager for Laminates focusing on process/product improvement and managed Knitting Department directing 25+ associates. Evaluated mechanical systems and introduced new composite laminates to marine applications.

Inventory Fulfillment Supervisor | Protocol (CPU)
From January 2004 to January 2006 • 2 year(s)
Supervised 40 employees in assembly, product quality, and inventory reconciliation while monitoring conveyor/equipment performance.

Projects/Process Coordinator Finishing Department | Amcor Inc
From January 2003 to January 2004 • 1 year(s)
Supervised 30 employees in flexible packaging operations involving film extrusion and composite lamination. Responsible for project tracking records and obtained approved vendor services for machine components.

Manager & Process Engineer Materials & Inventory Department | Thantex Specialties
From January 2002 to January 2003 • 1 year(s)
Worked on root cause of major downtime incidents and supported extrusion operation monitoring installation of screen packs.

Product Development Manager; Manufacturing Coordinator/Technical Supervisor | Low & Bonar
From January 1990 to January 2002 • 12 year(s)
Attended trade shows and recruited customers while directing Nylon 6 and HDPE extrusion processes. Successfully managed installation of new equipment critical to increasing production capacity.

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