ORTECDetector Manufacturing Manager
Sep. 2012 - Jan. 2015oak ridge, tn•Supervise all personnel to produce HPGe crystals, crystal processing, detector assembly/test of standard and custom configurations, integration of detectors with cooler for Detective product line, surface barrier detectors, and integrated detector solutions. •Oversee material and labor planning of detector operations to achieve output requirements in support of ordered products. •Establish a process compliant work environment that provides for real time in-process performance metrics to optimize in-process yields, optimal inventory utilization, and continuous quality improvements that drive throughput capacities aligned with business demand of detector products. •Guide the development of manufacturing process plans, including personnel requirements, materials needs, subcontract requirements, and facility, tooling or equipment needs. •Coordinate manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to maintain optimum production and utilization of human and capital resources. •Review and direct the resolution of operational or manufacturing problems to ensure minimum costs and to prevent operational delays. Work closely with the Detector Technology Director to resolve production bottlenecks and actively support projects in support of improving in-process yields and overall detector throughput. •Provide for a safe work environment, high standard of quality production, real time data collection and performance tracking. Visual metrics and continuous quality feedback to employees. •Establish annual operating budgets and maintain expense controls with budget. •Train and ensure all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government and customer policies, procedures and regulations.