Douglas Keene

Production Development Manager General Manager @American Avk Company

Minden, NV, US

Project Manager for American AVK Advanced Casting Equipment Budget, Building Budget, Building design, Equipment selection and purchase, and installation of equipment. Hiring staff and developing SOP’s.Traveled extensively to The AVK Advanced Castings in China for testing and purchasing of equipment.• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategic plans to align foundry operations with business goals, fostering a culture of innovation and driving initiatives for growth and efficiency.• Operational Management: Oversee daily operations, including production scheduling and workflow optimization, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery while managing bottlenecks. Implement best practices in foundry processes.• Financial Performance: Manage the plant budget, analyze financial data, and drive cost-saving initiatives.• Quality Assurance: Ensure products meet standards like ASTM International, collaborate on quality control systems, and resolve issues.• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance: Promote a safety culture, ensure adherence to OSHA standards, work to reduce risks and environmental impacts, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations like EPA effluent guidelines.• Team Management and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the management team, overseeing recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to achieve operational goals.• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives focused on process optimization, waste reduction, and productivity, championing methodologies like Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.• Proven financial acumen and proficiency in relevant plant management software.• Strategic thinking and a commitment to continuous improvement methodologies. • Strong understanding of foundry processes, including casting, molding, melting, and finishing.