DAVID BURKETT

54649 Michael Drive ~ Elkhart, IN 46516-5315

M: 574-606-8414 ~ db6cca3e@westpost.net

Manufacturing ~ Engineering
Exceptional manufacturing leader with Production and Product Engineering experie
nce who forms efficient, profitable organizations through hands-on leadership of
projects and initiatives. Directed and assisted launch of start-up companies pr
oducing new, internationally distributed product lines, generating over $70 mill
ion in sales annually. Re-engineered existing facilities to enhance productivity
and increase profits. Record of achievement: eliminating annual loss of $600,00
0, reducing work in process $350,000 and increasing bottom line profit by 25%. C
reate team culture and lead by example to achieve remarkable results through exp
ertise in:
~ Production Management ~ Leadership
~ Cost Reduction
~ Process Engineering
~ Product Development
~ Safety / Compliance

CAREER PROGRESSION
Nautic Global Group / Godfrey Marine Inc., Elkhart, IN 2007 - 2008
The nation's fourth largest boat manufacturer encompassing pontoon, fiberglass,
offshore fishing and aluminum boats. Godfrey Marine is recognized as originator
of the fiberglass deck boat.
Project Engineer
Supplied product engineering services for multi-state manufacturing facilities.
~ Introduced nine new models within twelve months, with favorable market accepta
nce, which increased market share in down market time.
~ Resolved design issues with older models resulting in increased quality and le
ss warranty cost.
Azure Marine LLC / Bennington Marine Group, Elkhart, IN 2005 - 2007
Azure Marine, the new fiberglass division of Bennington Marine Group; one of the
nation's leading pontoon boat builders, winner of the J.D. Power and Associates
award for best pontoon boat for three consecutive years.
Project Manager and Production Manager
Provided project and production leadership for Azure Marine manufacturing facili
ties
~ Directed new multimillion-dollar building project with state-of-the-art fiberg
lass production facility that delivered 29% reduction in production time, $160,0
00 savings in transportation, and $150,000 for work in progress (WIP).
~ Managed two production facilities, overseeing 125 associates through four depa
rtment heads, generating $50 million annually.
~ Managed production through growth period at two facilities, adding over ten ne
w models to product line, increasing production output by 100% while decreasing
man-hours per unit, and increasing quality.
Patrick Industries, Inc., Waco, TX 2003 - 2005
World's leading flat-panel laminator and supplier to the kitchen and bath indust
ry with $1 billion in annual sales.
Production Manager, Two-Plant Manufacturing and Distribution Operation
Managed three diverse production areas containing multiple production lines. Acc
epted new responsibilities including Scheduling, Engineering Services and all CA
D drafting/CNC programming for division.
~ Achieved and maintained record production increase of 300%, increasing revenue
s by $1,200,000 annually through existing lines, while raising quality standards
.
~ Initiated bar coding through all processes from receiving through shipping; be
ing the first division within the company having 100% bar coding of all processe
s.
~ Increased production capacity by re-engineering plant layout; resulting in usa
ble floor space allowing installation of additional production line.
Absolute Creative Concepts, LLC, Dalton, GA 2000 - 2003
Nation's widest single pass lamination facility providing services to the textil
e industries using patented methods and equipment.
Director of Operations
Accepted position at Startup Company to establish production and quality procedu
res.
~ Launched operations by leading original start up team and initializing product
ion.
~ Established new products per customer specifications by working with customer
engineering and production managers.
~ Implemented production processes, quality and testing standards for all produc
ts.
Oaktree, Inc., Elkhart, IN 1997 - 2000
Former Management and Engineering consulting firm serving Indiana, Ohio and Mich
igan.
Engineering Consultant
Returned to consult for singular client with multiple production sites; operated
at corporate level management for project teams.
~ Assessed divisions for a large corporation; result eliminated non-profitable p
roducts and consolidated manufacturing efforts to reverse net losses by $600,000
annually.
Transhield / Transhield Technology, Inc., Elkhart, IN 1995 - 1997
International manufacturer/supplier of patented flexible packaging material and
custom packaging.
Production Manager / Research & Development Engineer
Recruited from Oaktree, Inc. to establish Startup Company; working in production
management and R & D.
~ Established manufacturing methods, capabilities, and quality procedures in Mex
ico, requiring quarterly travel to Monterrey, Mexico resulting in foundation for
future growth of company.
~ Increased production capacity in Mexico by 150% while managing production on-s
ite and remotely.
~ Assisted in extensive research of all new products relevant to design and fiel
d-testing of products.
Oaktree, Inc., Elkhart, IN 1992 - 1995
Former Management and Engineering consulting firm serving Indiana, Ohio and Mich
igan.
Engineering Consultant
Hired as consultant for engineering analyses of product, production and process
flow, new process writing, testing and development of operational protocol. Mana
ged all projects
concerning production, plant start up and new product introduction. Operated at
corporate level management for project teams.
~ Analyzed and managed reengineering process from production floor to office fun
ctions; result increased production 120%, reduced work in process by $350,000, w
hile maintaining quality standards.
~ Analyzed and documented incoming workforce standards and training. Recommended
and established new training methods, resulting in greater employee retention a
nd quality.
~ Achieved a customer satisfaction index (CSI) of 95 - 100%, working with as man
y as four client companies concurrently.

EDUCATION
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, ASB (expected 2010), Marion, IN
PURDUE UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND / ELKHART, Management Studies, Elkhart, IN
IVY TECH, AutoCAD, Elkhart, IN
IVY TECH, Electrical Design, Elkhart, IN
SADDLE ISLAND INSTITUTE, Set Up Reduction, Dallas, TX
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, PLC Computer Applications Certificate, Charlottesville,
VA
CERTIFICATIONS
NMMA, Standards Compliance Specialist, U.S. COAST GUARD, Nashville, TN