Leader of Machining, 80/20 and Kitting. Provide support to improve performance and manufacturability of new and existing products. Drive continuous improvement throughout the value stream to include the use of the following tools or techniques: Continuous Improvement plan, Quality Plan, Control Plans, Capital projects, Problem solving, Visual management. Provide coaching and direction for development of team members. Manages several subordinate Team Leaders or Supervisors

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES: • Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential

Responsibilities: Continuous improvement planning, Work Instructions, Plant layout, Production streamlining/Cost reductions, Tool Crib, Inventory control, and Purchaser.Impact: Currently working on open continuous improvement projects. (Low profit margin parts, slow cycle times, and quality problems) I also worked on fully automating our tool crib. Minimizing cutting tool inventory along with maximizing tool life and decreasing total machining costs.

Created take-offs from hard copy & electronic prints and generate bid packets & vendor reportsImpact: Acquired contracts with new builders for an increase of 12% of the market share

Installation of bathrooms including plumbing, floor drains, drywall, floor pans, marble, tile, glass shower enclosures, EZ-step installations, technician management, and sales callsImpact: Major contributor to the company’s increase of sales to 1.5 million over 3 years

Set-ups, changing parts, machine maintenance, blueprint reading, welding, straitening, and balancingImpact: Learned the set-up process and operated the lathe machine in order to maintain production

Machine maintenance, change overs, and testing paperImpact: Provide quality assurance meeting company standards