Marlon T.

Wells
19681 E. Harvard Dr. Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 751-5254 mwb4a8cc@westpost.net

Manufacturing & Production

Manager with 10+ years experience in manufacturing. Education includes MBA to be
complete in 2010. Skilled in problem solving, results and quality-oriented with
proven ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and resolve complex busi
ness issues in a timely, cost-effective manner. Excellent communication, team bu
ilding, and organizational skills. Have also acquired general business operation
s skills from owning and operating real estate investment and business apparel c
ompanies. Key competencies include:

a Operations Management
a Customer Relations & Support
a Quality and Productivity Improvements
a Business & Market Development
a Strategic & Operational Planning

a Print Design and Layout

a Lean Manufacturing (Best Practices)
a Contract Negotiations & Administration
a Capital Equipment & Inventory Management
a Policies, Processes & Procedures

SELECTED BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS

Initiated the documentation of standard operating procedures within the departme
nt for training and quality control purposes. Result: Procedures for new and old
equipment were written in a way that all current and future employees could pro
perly and consistently use the equipment to produce quality parts.
Managed personality conflicts between two of my employees, avoiding disciplinary
action against either and fostering productivity from both on the job.
Designed and fabricated extension rods to move die stamped tryout parts from one
die to the next die without distorting the panel. Handling the panels by hand h
ad been causing torsional strains that rendered many unacceptable for the next p
rocess. Results: After confirming that the parts produced with the aid of the ex
tensions were satisfactory, my team and I were able to produce the required numb
er of good parts eliminating further scrap and expediting delivery of good parts
to the next process.
Created a custom tool to remove large die buttons from castings for machining. A
button had been inserted too tightly and could not be removed by conventional m
ethods. Removal was necessary for additional 3D machining. Since the die was alr
eady on the CNC mill to be machined, the button needed to be removed as soon as
possible to avoid lost machine time. Results: After several attempts by 3 or 4 o
ther employees to remove the button I was able to make an attachment that could
be fitted to my oversized slide hammer and successfully remove the button in les
s than 2 hours. This saved additional hours of downtime and allowed machining to
continue.
Innovated die design modifications to resolve problems during the die build proc
ess. Result: Die builds were expedited saving time and money and promoting procu
rement of additional jobs in the shop.
Revamped tire data entry software with the help of the original programmer who w
rote the software. The update was necessary to improve the efficiency of enterin
g and organizing data for monthly publishing. Obsolete code was removed and new
code was added to make the process more efficient. Result: The changing nature o
f the data could now more easily be recorded and represented in the published re
port.
Implemented the transition to online UPS shipping services reducing the time nec
essary to fill out shipping forms and coordinate pick-ups. Result: The time save
d translated into thousands of dollars per year saved on personnel hours spent o
n shipping and receiving efforts.
Implemented various quality controls within the PCB photo-imageable department t
hat significantly reduced the number of scrap parts being produced and boosted t
he overall quality of finished pieces through the production process. Result: Sc
rap rate fell from more than 20% to less than 10% within six months.

M. T. Wells
Resume, Page Two
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DaimlerChrysler Twinsburg Stamping , Twinsburg, Ohio, 2000-2007
Journeyman Die Maker
Fabricate, troubleshoot and repair die sets and progressive dies. Implement lean
manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, TPM, SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Deliver
y, Cost, Morale), workplace organization model.
Member of PQI (Product Quality Improvement) team.
Smithers Scientific Services, Akron, Ohio, 1999-2000
Data Compiler/ Shipping Coordinator
Compiled tire data and test results for publishing. Coordinated all shipping and
receiving at Akron location. Collected various points of data to be included in
published reports. Collaborated with data programmer to modify data input softw
are to facilitate data entry.
Akron Public School System, Akron, Ohio, 1997-1999
Substitute Teacher
Was available to teach any subject in any grade K-12. Followed regular teacheras
lesson plans to continue education schedule. Creatively developed original less
ons in the absence of prepared lesson plans.
Primerica Financial Services, Akron, Ohio, 1995-2002
Personal Financial Analyst
Analyzed information gathered from clients to customize a comprehensive strategy
including offering financial products and techniques designed to help reach ide
ntified goals. Marketed life insurance, mutual funds, debt consolidation loans,
property and casualty insurance, variable annuities and other financial products
.
Proto Circuit Inc., Twinsburg, Ohio, 1994-1997
Department Supervisor, Printed Circuit Board PhotoImageable Dept.
Implemented quality controls, which significantly reduced scrap rates. Supervise
d approximately 15 employees on three shifts. Initiated documentation of departm
ental operating procedures.

EDUCATION
MBA, University of Phoenix Online
Expected graduation December, 2010
BS, Biology Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
CAD, CATIA, SMIRT Die Shop, Windows, WinXP, Windows 7, MSOffice Professional, Ad
obe Illustrator, Outlook.

References Provided Upon Establishment of Mutual Interest