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Trenton, Georgia

Mentor for new QE remaining patient, detail oriented, and methodical while teaching how to execute duties required.Successfully passed Six Sigma Black Belt test and implemented tools in daily tasks.Serving as Lead Auditor for Internal Audit team and mentored new Internal Auditor.Working with Film Cast team to manage CCR delivering a 35.4% year over year improvement.Working with Film Cast team to manage NCR delivering a 14.5% year over year improvement.

Trenton, Georgia

Served as Lead Auditor for two internal audit's delivering thorough and complete reports contributing to the success of 13485:2016 certification.Worked with Extrusion team to deliver established CCR Cycle Time, CAPA, and NCR goals.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Led day to day quality activities for the plant and delivered the following:- Quality Management System that satisfies ISO9001 requirements and reduced findings from (2) Majors and (1) Minor to (2) Minors and (1) OFI … Show more Led day to day quality activities for the plant and delivered the following:- Quality Management System that satisfies ISO9001 requirements and reduced findings from (2) Majors and (1) Minor to (2) Minors and (1) OFI - Developed work standards, Standard Operation Training, Standard Operating Procedures resulting in operator engagement and high awareness of abnormalities. - Implemented internal audit process that stressed the QMS and showed areas for improvement - Reduced external scrap by 60%- Led APQP process- Submitted PPAP's and IMDS as required by customers on time Show less

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Reduced pending PPAP's by 50% within first 90 daysUsed problem solving training / skills to close corrective actionsCreated calibration system and tracked re-calibration times and requirementsResolved client issues by face to face relationship building resulting in PPM reductions and continued product shipmentsFilled in for Quality Manager during search for new QM. Reduced COPQ, RMA's, and increased customer satisfaction.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Currently looking for opportunities to utilize my skills in light industrial production, inventory, and shipping management. Additionally exploring opportunities that will allow me to positively impact the bottom line by implementing continuous improvement / process improvement initiatives through the use of Lean Tools (Kazien,Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, 5S, C&E Matrix, Key Performance Indicators).

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Managed 20 direct reports in cross functional departments• Scheduled resources to support day to day activities resulting in exceeding lines on time goal, shortening customer lead time by two weeks, reducing days to repair by five days, while holding overtime under 5% • Utilized value stream maps, Kanban, and layered process audits to streamline production processes and increase efficiency resulting in doubled product production with no increased head count• Consolidated… Show more • Managed 20 direct reports in cross functional departments• Scheduled resources to support day to day activities resulting in exceeding lines on time goal, shortening customer lead time by two weeks, reducing days to repair by five days, while holding overtime under 5% • Utilized value stream maps, Kanban, and layered process audits to streamline production processes and increase efficiency resulting in doubled product production with no increased head count• Consolidated manufacturing from two facilities to one with no interruption to the customer or production• Developed and implemented Environmental Health and Safety procedures resulting in reduction of loss time accidents • Implemented layered audit process for finished goods resulting in inventory accuracy increasing 35% Show less

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Managed $2 M operations budget and came in under budget• Delivered revenue goal 15% below stretch goal and at plan• Delivered lines on time at 10% above goal, inventory turns at 45% above goal, revenue/labor hour at 15% above goal• Delivered service factor, time to answer, and calls per hour at plan• Delivered days to install at plan

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Developed Key Performance Indicators per customer requirements resulting in complaints being turned to praises, service level and time to answer meeting plan• Converted tribal knowledge to operator driven process• Developed product run rates and stocked to required levels• Provided cross training for operators to increase flexibility

Knoxville, Tn

Developed service manuals on time and under budget for appliances* Conducted product teardown to document disassembly and reassembly steps* Tested part components to document specifications (voltages, resistance)* Worked with engineers on site as well as internal associates to develop manual content

Cleveland, Tn

Production supervisor for the Water Meter Yoke Plant supervising 16 employees. Assured daily production numbers were obtained, established monthly forecast numbers and met or exceeded forecast three of four months, reviewed BOM's for accuracy and sent needed changes to engineering for correction, worked with engineering on day to day projects to implement a ventilation system and water filtration system, and implemented process flow enhancement to decrease cycle time by 45 minutes ensuring… Show more Production supervisor for the Water Meter Yoke Plant supervising 16 employees. Assured daily production numbers were obtained, established monthly forecast numbers and met or exceeded forecast three of four months, reviewed BOM's for accuracy and sent needed changes to engineering for correction, worked with engineering on day to day projects to implement a ventilation system and water filtration system, and implemented process flow enhancement to decrease cycle time by 45 minutes ensuring work environment is safe and productive. Show less

Cleveland, Tn

• Investigated, analyzed and identified potential design, performance, quality and safety related issues as reported through various early warning systems and drove for timely and effective resolutions. • Provided the technical content for service updates and approved final draft for field distribution resulting in increased productivity for field technicians, 20% reduction in service call rate, and increased customer satisfaction.• Represented customer service ensuring service call… Show more • Investigated, analyzed and identified potential design, performance, quality and safety related issues as reported through various early warning systems and drove for timely and effective resolutions. • Provided the technical content for service updates and approved final draft for field distribution resulting in increased productivity for field technicians, 20% reduction in service call rate, and increased customer satisfaction.• Represented customer service ensuring service call rate was reduced, product was serviceable and technician friendly, product could be supported after the sale, and product was safe for consumer use. • Administered and coordinated the return of parts and products for suppliers and manufacturing analysis resulting in a 50% decrease in response time for root cause analysis and decreased product exchanges and service call rate. Show less

Newton, Ia

Developed technical knowledge of electricity, electrical/mechanical components, troubleshooting/repair in preparation of managing a service district.* Trained technicians on theory and repair procedures for basic electricity and all majorappliance categories successfully.* Developed training aid materials that conveyed service information to technicians andresulted in 500 technicians being fully prepared to complete effective and efficientrepairs.

Cleveland, Tn

• Negotiated fair solutions to consumer issues/concerns• Served as technical resource for team• Obtained recognition for top performer, call volume• Received customer letter recognizing manner in which issue was resolved

Dalton, Ga

Worked in the pack out area to ensure microwaves were packed properly and consitently daily.

Bachelor Of Science, Engineering; An; Mechanical/Mechanics

Bachelor'S, Engineering

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Bachelor Of Science, Engineering; In; Mechanical/Mechanics

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