1. 101 E. Third St, DeWitt IL 61735 (217) 412-8649
Joeawilson2001@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVES
To join a team that is open to future advancement into a leadership/management role, so that I could provide
practical & technical experience to support corporate goal initiatives to maximize organizational growth potential and
to support the current leadership/management team to improve safety, quality, and productivity to exceed customer
expectation & satisfaction, and promote continuous learning.
OVERVIEW
I am technically skilled in making decisive decisions to solve complex problems quickly and accurately. I am
experienced in the principles of Project management, Lean manufacturing, Team building, Ergonomics, Safety, and
able to achieve goal objectives efficiently through strong analytical & problem solving skills. I have excellent written
& oral communications skills throughout all levels of an organization. I consider myself to possess a highly flexible
leadership style that is situationally dependent to allow for a deeper understanding of a larger audience makeup.
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, IL.
Graduated 5/01 Bachelors in Industrial Technology
Specialized in Manufacturing
 GPA – 3.0/4.0
Richland Community College – Decatur, IL.
B.S. Associates Degree in Business
 GPA – 2.95/4.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
Eaton Corporation (RESI)  1725 1200th Ave. Lincoln, IL 62656
Lead Engineer - Senior Manufacturing Engineer –11/08- Present – Current
• Plan, coordinate, and direct daily manufacturing processes for large high volume stamping presses providing
fabricated sheet metal, Aluminum, and copper parts to high volume assembly lines.
• Quality support for all primary areas of responsibility. Create and update all PFMEA’s and CP&K analysis
on critical components.
• Project Manager Responsibilities: Most recent Capital Project ($4.9M) – Installation of a New Minster 1200
ton Stamping press with rolling bolsters and automated feed line to decrease tool changeover times from 62 minutes
to an achieved 16 minutes. Managed all aspects including: planning, temporary outsourcing, old press removal, civil
engineering, foundation construction, new press installation, de-bugging, and insourcing.
• Plan & Coordinate project work with internal management along with outside contractors & suppliers as
needed for production and/or process improvements.
JOSEPH A. WILSON

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Joseph
• Author project approval documentation, task scheduling, and liaison between senior management, union
officials, and union hourly workforce.
• Team member & facilitator of Lean manufacturing in all my production areas of responsibility, Kaizen
facilitator & team member for production departments.
• Support new product and tooling designs and development. Support and assist with new product launch
(PRO Launch), operator training, update all standards on stamping presses, press brakes, and turret punch machines.
Develop facility layouts, new equipment purchase, set up &/or changes, write capital appropriation requests, manage
all capital projects in my area, work with outside contractors.
• Ancillary management for department supervisors in multiple departments as needed to cover vacations and
over-time vacancies.
• Technical team member support for our Facilities Safety Committees. Subject-Matter expert for machine
safe guarding and safe work practices.
 Facilitate all AutoCAD layouts for factory production lines
 Mentor new Manufacturing Engineers at the Lincoln Facility. Work with them on capital appropriations,
daily activities and problem solving.
Meet Cost Out Goals of 2*Salary Annually (Consistently Achieved)
Eaton Corporation (RESI)  1725 1200th Ave. Lincoln, IL 62656
Production Coordinator (2nd shift) –8/05 – 11/08 –  Lincoln, IL
Responsibilities:
 Responsible for the safety, production, and quality of all associates working in the metering assembly,
metering fabrication, powder paint, and plating operations. Created build schedule for all areas daily.
Scheduled all vacations and overtime.
 Responsible for making decisions on part quality and part substitutions using product knowledge and
problem solving skills.
 Volunteered and participated in Kaizen Events with included; Value Stream Mapping, TPM, 5’s, and Set-up
reduction.
 Volunteered to assist design engineering on the production of new products.
 Identifyied process jigs, fixtures, and tools required for performing each task.
 Provided technical assistance with the creation of Production process tasks (Standard Work) for new
products.

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Joseph
Knapheide Manufacturing  1848 Westphalia Strasse, Quincy, IL. 62305
Production Coordinator (3rd shift) –6/04 – 8/05
 Responsible for the safety, production, and quality of all associates working in the fabrication department.
Responsible for the scheduling of all overtime and vacations.
 Responsible for making decisions on part quality, material substitutions, and equipment scheduling.
 Worked with Design Engineering on the production of custom parts for specialized utility bodies.
 Assisted Development Engineering on the standardization of press brake tooling.
MANAGEMENT HISTORY
06/01 – 06/04 Eagle Wings Industries, Rantoul, IL.
SKILLS & TOOLS & EXPERTISE
 Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt
 Capital Projects – On Time & W/I Budget
 Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Tools
 Project Management Skills & Tools
 Lean Facilitator – WCM Tools
 Set-up Reduction Tool Champion
 TPM Tool Champion
 5’s Tool Champion
 Value Stream Team - Leader
 Team Building Skills/Tools
 EHS, ISO, OSHA – Extended Familiarity
 Elevated Mechanical Aptitude
 Customer Service Expertise
 Blueprint Reading
 AutoCAD Layout/Design
 Time Study / Standard Work
 Microsoft Office Suite – All applications
REFERENCES & FINANCIALS
Upon Request