Lead transformational projects to reduce overall operational costs as well as improve the workplace culture. Responsible for facility design, project planning, capital requirements, and business case development. Continuous Improvement activities that impact multiple sites or research and implement new technology to the business.● Designed and optimized layout for a 40,000 SF warehouse in Assumption, IL, incorporating PFEP to maximize space utilization.● Created technical design with construction management on a 27-acre, 150,000 SF facility in Paris, IL. Focused on air filtration, equipment procurement, and enhancing operational efficiencies.● Successfully managed the relocation of operations and processes from Omaha, NE, to the Paris, IL facility.● Spearheaded a 40,000 SF office transformation in Assumption, IL, implementing a hybrid work model for 60% capacity, featuring collaboration zones, a work café, and enhanced natural lighting. Also managed exterior design and site entry for improved customer and employee engagement.● Contributed to the remodel, layout, and design of the AGCO Acceleration Center at UIUC.● Collaborated on the development of a talent management program, including mentoring, skill development, and monthly topic initiatives, as part of the Grain & Protein Talent Management Program.● Led sustainability initiatives across multiple North American sites, driving the creation of business cases, supplier selection, and approval for various energy projects, including solar.

Served as a key member of the operational leadership team with responsibility for product quality, operational improvements and capital projects. Researched, developed and implemented business cases to serve the operational or customer needs.● Enhanced facility productivity, reduced job hazards, and improved product quality and reliability through the implementation of facility improvements.● Utilized AGCO Production System (APS) and AGCO Quality System (AQS) to analyze and optimize operations.● Incorporated customer feedback (both internal and external) to enhance the manufacturing process and minimize errors.● Developed and executed the technology roadmap, overseeing the capital expenditure budget.● Led the design and construction of a 40,000 SF Plastic Extrusion Building, including equipment sourcing and project management, totaling a $9 million project.● Conducted data analysis for the Robotic Press Brake, creating a business plan for capital justification and managing the project with a budget of $700,000.● Developed facility design and capital requirements for a 400,000+ SF facility in a China CP joint venture, encompassing machine capacity, building size, and material flow.

● Led work instructions, line balancing, tooling & fixture design, product design enhancements, and capital expenditure projects.● Non-capital & Productivity cost saving targets achieved year over year in excess of 6% of labor.

● Managed work instructions, line balancing, tooling & fixture design, product design improvements, and capital expenditure initiatives.

• Served as the technical leader on various projects, including GDP – Supply Chain Project, Production line moves, Flora to Assumption, and the Protein Manufacturing Strategy. Developed a business plan to close the Newton facility.

● Contributed to facility startups, machine and production line relocations, equipment justification and research, with fixture and tooling design. Conducted Lean workshops as a trainer.● Spearheaded brownfield project to renovate and construct the Taylorville operations site. Developed and executed project plans to move production lines from multiple sites while improving the operation with reducing SF requirements by 60%.

• Focused on safety and ergonomic improvements, machine issue troubleshooting, and process control development.