Daniel Erb is an experienced manufacturing and operations manager seeking new opportunities. He has over 20 years of experience managing manufacturing facilities and teams of up to 226 employees. Erb is skilled in process improvement methodologies like Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing and has increased productivity at previous employers by 30-50% through streamlining processes and effective management. He prides himself on exceeding customer expectations while maintaining high production efficiency.

1. Daniel W. Erb
6408 Gouldville Ct
Austin, Texas 78739
Home (512) 288-1211
Cell (254) 913-4023
erb639@yahoo.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/dan-erb/13/b89/819/
Career Summary
Experienced Manufacturing and Operation Manager with demonstrated work experience in
Manufacturing, Operations, Inventory Control, Labor Cost, Reduced Cycle Time, Streamline
Processes, Customer Service, Training, New Product Development, Six Sigma, Lean
Manufacturing Principles, New Product Introduction, Single Piece Flow, Direct Labor,
Manufacturing Engineering, and Facility Requirements. I’m skilled in Production enhancements,
Microsoft office, Operational troubleshooting, and Team building. I’m a Leader by Example,
with Excellent communication and Problem solving skills. I’m able to contribute equally well
in turnaround situations with Mature products, or with Emerging technologies and New products.
A Results driven professional whose personal Goal is to Consistently Exceed both Internal and
External customer expectations while maintaining balance between the highest levels of
Manufacturing efficiency, Production excellence, and Customer Satisfaction.
Work Experience
Flextronics Semiconductor
Manufacturing Manager
September 2013 – July 2014 (Part of a large 226 employee layoff)
Responsible for administrative support to the Director of Operations and 40+ associates on
multiple shifts engaged in the development and processing of electronic computer assemblies.
Worked closely with all support organizations (Scheduling, Materials, Quality, Engineering,
Program and Methods, etc.)
 Increased productivity 50% through effective management controls utilizing the
manufacturing streamline process.
 Improved employee communication 100% through management controls, information
pass downs, focused accountability, enhanced recognition, and training.
 Utilized Six Sigma business practices to drive for continuous culture improvement
throughout entire factory and executed the solutions improving efficiency up to 30+%
and saving $15,000.00+ a quarter in down time . (Kaizen leader for continuous
process improvements)
 Managed all day-to-day manufacturing related activities for multiple products and
customer orders. Set priorities, capacity planning, level loading strategies, and headcount
assessments to ensure 100% on time delivery.
 Responsible for overall performance in terms of on-time delivery, quality, cost, hiring,
training, and developing manufacturing processes and personnel.

2.  Recommended multiple measures to improve production methods, equipment
performance, and quality of product using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles
 Consistently suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase
efficiency of shop, department, and production teams for continuous improvement
AirBorn Interconnect
Manufacturing Manager January 2007-September 2013
Responsible for the administrative support to the plant manager and 90+ associates on multiple
shifts for multiple assembly lines. Engaged in the development and processing of electronic
connectors and assemblies. Work closely with QA, Engineering, Materials, and Scheduling
departments.
 Increased productivity 50%+ through effective management controls utilizing the
manufacturing streamline process.
 Improved employee communication through management controls, daily pass downs,
focused accountability, enhanced recognition, and training.
 Utilized Six Sigma business practices to identify the opportunities for improvement and
increased production 30+% throughout the plant.
 Demonstrated a broad knowledge of manufacturing line techniques that improved
processes by 50+%.
 Safety Manager responsible for safety standards by implementing OSHA rules and
regulations.
 Inspected products to verify conformance to specifications and directed setup and
adjustments of machines needed for 100% efficiency.
 Studied production schedules and estimated worker hour requirements for completion of
job assignments for efficiency, cost savings, and on time delivery.
 Interpreted specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assign duties
 Established and or adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules and on time
delivery to the customer.
 Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and
quality of product
 Suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of
shop, department, and production teams for customer satisfaction.
 Initiated and suggested plans to motivate workers to achieve goals

3. Wilsonart International May 1996- January 2007
Manufacturing Manager
Responsible for administrative support to the executive director and 36 associates engaged in the
development of new products, training, and processing of wood products, laminate countertops
and flooring.
 Increased productivity 35% through effective management controls and reporting,
focused accountability, enhanced recognition, and training.
 Improved safety within the plant. Receiving 100% on all Safety Audits through effective
management by conducting and implementing new safety standards.
 Eliminated the loss of finished goods by conducting an in-depth operational and financial
audit that generated comprehensive reforms, management controls, and security
measures.
 Coordinated with departments that supply needed materials to maintain minimum
downtime and ensure 100% customer service.
 Maintained documentations for work orders, inventory request, new product orders,
invoices, training, and personnel issue.
 Linked multiple-step production processes to eliminate work-in-process and waiting
times using Lean Manufacturing.
Education
 BA Political Science/Business Management
 Safety Leader
 ISO Leader
 Lean Manufacturing
 Six Sigma (Green Belt Certified)
Personal and Professional References available upon request