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Middleton, Wi, Us

Teddington, Middlesex, Gb

Hoddesdon, Herts, Gb

Scale up work Scaled reagent prep from 20L to 100L batches (equipment, process, batch records, mixing studies) Scaled competent cell production from 12L to 36L batches (custom designed equipment, process, testing) Scaled dispensing processes – dispense time reduced from 210s to 10s (equipment, process, SOP, batch records) Scaled enzyme manufacturing from 2.5kg break to 10kg break ($1.5million project, equipment, processes, lab moves, layout design)Value Stream Work Value streams mapped for all high frequency/value processes (Custom Orders, Customer Service, Hiring, Enzyme Production, Distribution, Quality Control, Reagent Production, Planning, OEM Manufacturing) Improved Turnaround Time, Improved Right First Time, better scheduling, reduced waste from every VSM VSM process teaches lean principles to Management and front line workers, gives ownership of processes to supervisors and front line workers, improvements continue, no project endLean Management System Led site leadership through goal setting and alignment to identify direction and gaps holding up progress Established manufacturing and quality metrics specific to life science batch manufacturing Weekly leadership huddle to review metrics, issue escalation, prioritize issues, create and follow up on action itemsCreated and implemented site wide training program (SOP and skills driven to reduce batch to batch variation and improve quality)Guided QA group on document hierarchy and QA processes to help design quality into manufacturing instead of QA designed to pass auditsFacilities WorkRedesigned entire site layout for all manufacturing areas to reduce sq ft, movement, and increase flow / throughputWorked with Architects on layout and design considerations for new green field buildingEstablished Idea Board System – boards for all Operations teams – 244 implemented ideas across 8 boards in first yearEquipment specification, sourcing, and qualification for all manufacturing processes

Madison, Wi, Us

Madison, Wi, Us

Helping all divisions of American Family Insurance implement a Lean transformation.

Implemented Lean practices into production, office, and bottling areas.Strategic sourcing to reduce overall costs while increasing availability and turnaround time.Built Material Requirements Planning tools to ensure timely delivery of materials as needed for production operations.Physical inventory management and warehouse process optimization.Supply Chain optimization reducing lead times and cost.Streamlined financial calculations and statements for easier reporting to board of directors.Asset Management / Maintenance Management of physical plant.Contract bottling project management (contracts, logistics, production).Continuous improvement of operations processes utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools.Built shipping and receiving procedures for manufacturing operations.Built HACCP program for production and bottling operations.Team building and team training.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Designed and obtained a patent for a new electromechanical drive system for proprietary equipment, moved through Velocity Product Development to bring technology to marketDesigned, won approval for and oversaw building of project database saving project group $188,050 yearlyLean Six Sigma Plus Black Belt CertificationImplemented Lean office practicesManaged all projects to within +/- 2.5% projected costsDelivered over 20 projects in excess of $30MM while maintaining 100% on-time delivery within established financial metricsCreated automated forms using Visual Basic/Excel to increase project group efficiencyBuilt online training manual for Project ManagersRedesigned folder structure for work group to fix organizational issuesSubmit proposals to customers with legal requirements, scope of supply, costs and delivery scheduleEstablish and maintain project timelines and budgetsManage fabrication, inspections, customer meetings, delivery and financials for proprietary petrochemical equipment for global customer base (Asia, North and South America, Europe)Maintain product support post delivery

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Perform detailed pnuedraulic and hydraulic maintenance on the F-16C model fighter jet in process oriented environmentTroubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems using logic trees and test equipmentServed full year of active duty in support of Operation Noble EagleState of Wisconsin Veteran

Chicago, Us

Operations Management Certificate

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering