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Upper Peninsula Of Michigan & Northern Wisconsin

Upper Peninsula Of Michigan & Northern Wisconsin

Munising, Michigan, United States

- Provide leadership and direction to the production organization. Recommending measures to improve production methods and equipment performance. Driving waste down from a 5 year average of 3.4% to a 2.6%; all while driving machine downtime down 2% from previous year.- Troubleshooting plant process or mechanical problems, coordinating maintenance activities, driving plant efficiency and plant projects through continuous improvement efforts. Implementing new filtration system settings to… Show more - Provide leadership and direction to the production organization. Recommending measures to improve production methods and equipment performance. Driving waste down from a 5 year average of 3.4% to a 2.6%; all while driving machine downtime down 2% from previous year.- Troubleshooting plant process or mechanical problems, coordinating maintenance activities, driving plant efficiency and plant projects through continuous improvement efforts. Implementing new filtration system settings to create over $1.5 million in cost savings and value creation for the business. - Inspire high performance through effective goal setting and performance management. Show less

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

- Supervised and coordinate the work activities of subordinates- Coordinated with engineers, suppliers, contractors, and other related personnel concerningexisting and new equipment, components, and/or parts related to the plant operations- Analyze data to identify key issues, trends, and observations for the attention of regional management - For any non-Green metrics, request medial action plans and work with maintenance and engineering to ensure rimless response-… Show more - Supervised and coordinate the work activities of subordinates- Coordinated with engineers, suppliers, contractors, and other related personnel concerningexisting and new equipment, components, and/or parts related to the plant operations- Analyze data to identify key issues, trends, and observations for the attention of regional management - For any non-Green metrics, request medial action plans and work with maintenance and engineering to ensure rimless response- Preformed performance reviews, and provided feedback to subordinates- Lead kaizen and lean blitz events with engineers, operators, and managers Show less

Sheboygan, Wisconsin Area

- Ensure that global projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget- Coordinate global resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility- Perform risk management to minimize project risks- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals- Meet… Show more - Ensure that global projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget- Coordinate global resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility- Perform risk management to minimize project risks- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals- Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis- Projected Material Process Flow of New Facility to Create CAD Layout- Attended and Provided Feedback during International Conference Calls- Traveled Internationally to Design and Present Proposed Layout to Global Executive Members Show less

Kohler, Wi

- Tested and analyzed data of the current chrome striping process- Implemented a new process for re-work parts- Effectively and efficiently redesigned a robot fixture- Found a sustainable solution to utilize existing plant equipment- Prepared and lead an event utilizing the skills and techniques of Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen

Marquette, Mi

- Designed and manufactured hydraulic hoses - Worked closely with customers to assure design specifics- Inspected parts prior to shipment- Developed extensive knowledge of Caterpillar parts- Stocked and maintained products