David Dobson
Indianapolis
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Manager with expertise in project management, quality assurance, and operational strategy. Proven ability to lead production teams, optimize processes, and achieve significant departmental growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
Major Tool and Machine
Indianapolis
04.2025 - Current
- Planned and facilitated 2-fold department growth within first year of role.
- Managed 3 direct reports in departmental team leadership, overseeing 55 indirect members.
- Led production for assembly, cleanroom, and BLU-136 teams to meet operational targets.
- Coordinated daily operations to achieve shipping goals.
- Project managed the daily operational support of 26 departmental Resources.
Team Leader
Major Tool & Machine Inc.
Indianapolis
09.2016 - 04.2025
- Machining Team Leader managed 8 departmental resources and 17 team members.
- Led daily operations for manufacturing processes and team management.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Monitored production schedules and adjusted plans to enhance workflow.
- Coordinated interdepartmental workflow to ensure on-time project completion.
- Resolved team conflicts to foster a collaborative work environment.
Machine Shop Manager
AW Dynamometer
Pontiac
03.2013 - 09.2016
- Scheduled daily operations for the CNC Machining department.
- Programmed and processed all parts through the machining department.
- Created inventory replenishment and scheduling systems to optimize in-house part assembly.
- Developed internal metrics and reported findings to enhance departmental performance.
- Designed detailed technical drawings for in-house parts to ensure accurate production.
- Quoted and processed work for sublet machining projects to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction.
Department Head-Lathe
Technical Metals Inc.
Fairbury
02.2004 - 03.2013
- Managed team schedules to ensure optimal resource allocation and workflow balance.
- Enforced departmental policies, procedures and state and federal laws.
- Facilitated regular meetings to promote communication and address departmental challenges.
- Created a training program for new employees to orient them to their roles.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL05-2003
Skills
- Manufacturing project management
- CNC operations
- Production planning
- Production scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Operational strategy
- Resource management
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Machine operation
- Planned equipment constraints
Accomplishments
- USMCR Peoria, IL
2004-2010
OIF VII, Taqadum, Iraq 2007-2008
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
Major Tool and Machine
04.2025 - Current
Team Leader
Major Tool & Machine Inc.
09.2016 - 04.2025
Machine Shop Manager
AW Dynamometer
03.2013 - 09.2016
Department Head-Lathe
Technical Metals Inc.
02.2004 - 03.2013
Associate of Arts - Business
Heartland Community College