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Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

South Pittsburg, Tn

• Created live data analysis tools for production and quality teams, driving data related issues to lower levels of the business and providing clarity on improvement opportunities while seeking perfection• Gathered and analyzed data in support of process improvement activities• Managed and Facilitated annual plant strategic planning• Designed and managed implementation of kanban scheduling system to optimize WIP levels.• Developed low-level KPIs to monitor manufacturing… Show more • Created live data analysis tools for production and quality teams, driving data related issues to lower levels of the business and providing clarity on improvement opportunities while seeking perfection• Gathered and analyzed data in support of process improvement activities• Managed and Facilitated annual plant strategic planning• Designed and managed implementation of kanban scheduling system to optimize WIP levels.• Developed low-level KPIs to monitor manufacturing departmental performance with a direct link to their financial impact.• Collaborated with business partners to create capability of displaying Splunk dashboards on Heads Up Displays throughout company• Trained and mentored business users on Splunk and G-Suite tools through the use of lesson plans, classroom training, practice problems, and informal meetings.• Utilized statistical methods to identify environmental impacts on raw materials • Managed annual plant review process• Served as interim Process Improvement Manager Show less

South Pittsburg, Tn

• Re-designed and managed implementation of plant wide storage strategy, allowing for a 35% increase in storage capacity, increased safety, reduced transportation costs, and reduced lost WIP.• Assisted with reviews of Plant Operating Variance Analysis, catching errors, finding opportunities for improvement, and learning the financial side of operations.• Utilized video technology to efficiently perform time studies and capture difficult to identify root causes for manufacturing… Show more • Re-designed and managed implementation of plant wide storage strategy, allowing for a 35% increase in storage capacity, increased safety, reduced transportation costs, and reduced lost WIP.• Assisted with reviews of Plant Operating Variance Analysis, catching errors, finding opportunities for improvement, and learning the financial side of operations.• Utilized video technology to efficiently perform time studies and capture difficult to identify root causes for manufacturing failures.• Re-designed and managed implementation of shift reporting system, removing non-value added paperwork from supervisor tasks and creating standardized data for future research.• Collaborated with internal partners to identify revenue generating outlets for waste material, and coordinated waste disposal logistics with these outlets.• Participated in and lead kaizen events• Identified opportunities for throughput improvement in distressing operation, and collaborated with automation team to capture a 30% increase in productivity.• Assisted manager with yearly plant budgeting, capital project proposals, SUMM2 measure tracking, and product costing Show less

South Pittsburg, Tn

Clinton, Sc

• Wrote and implemented processes for Total Preventative Maintenance initiatives.• Created and modified various process documentation for engineered hardwood finishing line.

Blacksburg, Va

• Review and analyze driving data in support of various human factors research projects. • Provide video and audio analysis in the areas of driver performance and behavior metrics, situational analysis, and environmental characteristics. • Review data leaving labs to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Blacksburg, Va

• Assisted with data collection, analysis, and subject interviews.• Aided in the creation of articles and conference papers related to student-faculty interaction, engineering capstone design and entrepreneurship education.

Conley, Ga

• Performed time studies and implemented process improvements to decrease critical path bottlenecks and reduce overtime.• Created process documentation following ISO 9000 standards.• Converted paper records and created an electronic tool to improve record keeping of quality control data and visualize data trends.• Performed facility design and managed the implementation of plant expansion.• Designed and implemented reusable parts to reduce consumable materials use and… Show more • Performed time studies and implemented process improvements to decrease critical path bottlenecks and reduce overtime.• Created process documentation following ISO 9000 standards.• Converted paper records and created an electronic tool to improve record keeping of quality control data and visualize data trends.• Performed facility design and managed the implementation of plant expansion.• Designed and implemented reusable parts to reduce consumable materials use and operational costs.• Analyzed and recommended improvements to 5S process. Show less

Kennesaw, Ga

• Responsible for the design and editing of AutoCAD building layouts.• Assisted supervisor with design of fire alarm and security systems.

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial And Systems Engineering

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