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Sacramento, California, Us

Pleasanton, Ca, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Setting up processes and strategies to produce parts for the development of first all electric sedan. Working to communize and maximize material yield. Creating production plan for high efficiency production system. Working to set up shop by acquiring state of art equipments and overseeing their installation and operational readiness. Ground up development of manufacturing processes. Overall flow of material and information development.

Lead a team of 35 skilled professionals in the Production, managers and line staff.Maintenance of various structural parts for Toyota vehicles.Certified expert in T.P.S. (Toyota Production System), Lean Manufacturing and designated problem solving trainer at KHMCA.Achieved excellent record in safety by implementing safe work environment and process simplification. National average for Stamping Plant is 8.4%. KHMCA (stamping shop) record is zero safety incidents.Successfully implemented KAIZEN (continuous improvement) in manufacturing process to reduce waste and enhance process efficiency for stamping operations.Achieved KHMCA record breaking Gross Strokes per Hour for innovative 3000T servo press machine in 2009 by implementing process simplification and improvement strategies. Created and implemented quality assurance methodologies to reduce manufacturing defects for production line.Applied Quality in Process methodologies to deter any flow out. Set up of entire stamping production and Die maintenance department. Designed and implemented manufacturing processes to reduce lead time and improve efficiency.Brokered partnership with local college to create a certification program for Die Maintenance Team members.Partnered with Japanese coordinators to implement cost reduction strategies and enhance production.Created pattern production sequence for leveled production operation.Expert in the use of Press Machine, lathe, milling, air grinders, TIG, MIG, and ARC welding.Experienced in precision measurement tools like Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, and Dial Gauges.Interviewed and selected all team members and effectively assigned duties based on their individual capabilities.

Integral member of team responsible for SPC and Project Management.Group leader in SPC and acted as quality liaison between T.A.E and contract manufacturers.Managed project related to failure analysis and process improvement / reengineering for entire manufacturing process. Implemented Six Sigma practice within company to improve process efficiency and quality.Experienced in microscopic detection of Faults, Cracks, and Fractures.Created and provided analytical support on production metrics (KPIs) as well as budgeting and production forecasting for internal and external entities.Established Quality control procedures to ensure quality parts to our customers.

Oversaw department responsible for capacity analysis and process optimization. Conducted and implemented results from time and motion Studies to improve overall process and efficiency, resulting in an overall increase in productivity of over 30% and an decrease in defects of 80%. Reviewed equipment resource planning to meet business plan changes in product/technology mix and/or capacity.Conducted capital budget forecasting and execution and resource planning for new and refurbished equipment.Researched and provided input for implementing new methodologies or systems to improve operating efficiencies.Project Management skills related to planning, scheduling, controlling, and resource allocation of project activities to meet project objectives (cost and time goals).Prepared process flow charts, Gantt charts, and monthly progress reports indicating planned for various projects and production schedules. Knowledgeable in floor control systems, including scheduling work at individual work centers, tracking progress of work, labor, and costs.Expert in forecasting staffing level, inventory levels, and factory capacity.

Bachelor Of Science, Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering

High School, Pre-Engineering

Middle School, Science