Darrion O'Neal
Saint Charles
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with over 11 years of experience in operations, leadership, and cost reduction. Demonstrates strong expertise in capital budgeting, SAP, and continuous improvement, with a proven track record in enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency. Notable achievements include significant cost reductions and successful collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.
Production and Maintenance Manager with extensive experience in overseeing manufacturing processes and maintenance operations. Successfully directed the design and improvement of processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality standards and operational efficiency. Conducted thorough investigations into equipment failures, utilizing root cause analysis to implement preventative measures and reduce downtime. Developed and managed production schedules, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and optimizing labor utilization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Vijon
Saint Louis
10.2021 - Current
- Successfully works on reviewing product submittals, design variances from submitted drawings, interpreting and making decisions on info requested.
- Conduct experiments methodically, analyzing data and interpreting results.
- Collaborating with materials team to make improvements with accuracy and quality standards while loading and unloading materials.
- Creating shipping schedules with 2nd party suppliers for raw materials on a daily basis.
- Conduct Workplace Organization (WPO) audits.
- Conduct First In First Out (FIFO) audits.
- Conduct Overflow audits, support current and future automation within GSC (JBT, Otto, Seegrid).
- Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes.
- Analyzed equipment failure data to identify trends, patterns, and root causes of failures.
- Conducted thorough investigations to determine the underlying causes of equipment failures.
- Identified potential failure modes and their consequences to prioritize preventative actions (FMEA).
- Worked with Production to schedule and plan predictable maintenance.
PRODUCTION/MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Curtis Toledo
St. Louis
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Established work schedules for all direct labor employees based on customers shipping dates.
- Developed and managed 4 Production Supervisors.
- Responsible for developing and overseeing compliance with safety programs and policies to ensure safe operations and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for developing annual operating budgets for direct labor and overhead spending.
- Develop staffing plans for utilization of employees to minimize overall costs and ensure safety and quality standards are met.
- Oversee the hiring and termination of employees at the plant.
- Experience working with Engineering, Production Control and Quality Assurance.
- Assist in resolving Union Contract disputes.
- Partner with HR, Legal in negotiating Union contract.
- Reduced 2019 DMR value by $225,000 by creating action items and plans.
- By creating re-work production orders for freight damage, and scheduling in-house re-work.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
GKN Aerospace
St. Louis
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Supervised the work of 35-40 team members and 4 team leads in a union environment, offering constructive feedback on their work performance.
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Verified that all process control parameters were always being documented and followed.
- Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service, and cost efficiency.
Mechanical Engineer/Materials Manager
General Motors Co
St. Louis
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Skillfully supervised a team of 40+ production and lead members, overseeing their work whilst ensuring adherence to conduct standards.
- Managed the production team, handling responsibilities such as hiring, appraising, and training team members.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement innovative material solutions, enhancing product quality and performance standards.
- Diligently ensured the completion of all necessary documentation for regulatory compliance and upheld production processes in accordance with established compliance standards.
- Spearheaded initiatives for cost reduction through material optimization, achieving significant savings without compromising quality.
TRANSPORTATION/PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR INTERN
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Increased plant annual tonnage percentage 105 tons over the company year to date expectancy.
- Coordinated all safety activities including accident investigations, safety promotion and leading the Safety Committee all plant safety and training meetings, plant is currently 765 days without any work-related injuries.
- Inspected cargo for count accuracy, dispatched for same day and weekly pick-ups.
- Managed all shipment schedules of outgoing bales to maximize productivity.
- Read BOL's to determine assignment details.
- Presented destruction technicians and transportation driver's metrics and monthly costs reports to operations and district manager.
- Developed and scheduled all plant preventative maintenance.
Education
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, USSkills
- Maintenance
- Planning
- Capital Budgeting
- Continuous Improvement
- SAP
- Project Management
- P & L Responsibility
- 5S
- Preventive Maintenance
- Workplace Organization
- Root Cause Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Safety Compliance
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Vijon
10.2021 - Current
PRODUCTION/MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Curtis Toledo
06.2018 - 09.2021
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
GKN Aerospace
09.2016 - 06.2018
Mechanical Engineer/Materials Manager
General Motors Co
06.2014 - 08.2016
TRANSPORTATION/PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR INTERN
Iron Mountain
02.2014 - 06.2014
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Saint Louis University