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United States

St Louis

Employed Lean Six Sigma methodologies within the manufacturing, logistics, and sourcing processes of internal and third-party suppliers to AB InBev to eliminate waste while creating, strengthening, and sustaining value streams within those enterprises.

Jacksonville, Florida

Managed a team of 35 highly skilled technicians as the primary point of contact for the operations of four 24-hour production lines. Coordinated safety, quality, logistics & EHS resources to ensure safe, BRC/HACCP compliant production of aluminum beverage cans and made data-driven decisions in a fast-paced, pressured environment to achieve the plant’s daily gross line yield targets. Coached, developed, and empowered technicians to better utilize lean manufacturing tools and to improve team performance and engagement, focusing on fostering unity and team camaraderie.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Engaged in process improvement projects for Metal Container Corporation in support of a $17m conversion project to transform a 16 oz. aluminum bottle production line to a line that is capable of producing both the aluminum bottle and 12 oz. sleek cans.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

The Anheuser-Busch Brewery Trainee Program (BTP) is designed to strengthen understanding of every part of the ABI brewing process – from raw materials to logistics.

Heidelberg Area, Germany

Designed and executed experiments to test conditions for selective growth of small diameter, single-walled carbon nanotubes via catalytic CVD processing. This work was carried out in the "Nanomaterials for Optoelectronics" group led by Prof. Jana Zaumseil.

Columbus, Ohio Area

– Examined and improved brewery’s ability to accurately and consistently determine grain inventory.- Implemented new density equipment to increase measurement accuracy, which included writing the SOP, training operators, and monitoring start-up.- Conducted several studies to collect grain weight and silo bed height data. - Performed extensive analysis on grain weight, density, and silo bed height data to determine experimental correlations to be used to improve inventory calculations. - Implemented procedural changes to mitigate handling loss- Participated in a Zone Materials Handling best practices GOP.

Greater Memphis Area

Packaging Rate Analysis - An extensive evaluation of the capacity of a production unit’s packaging system- Completed comprehensive time studies of process steps and performed thorough rate analysis to identify process bottlenecks and inefficiencies.- Continuously collaborated with operators on the plant floor to gather data, locate and solve problems, and obtain feedback.- Completed the development, trialing, and implementation of standardized work procedures to address issues found (resulting in 48.7% increase in packaging rate)- Continued auditing and data tracking upon start-up.Solids Concentration Control- Analyzed variability in product stream composition and effectiveness of solids control- Performed extensive data analysis and modeling to diagnose key variables impacting consistency and accuracy of percent solids control.- Developed and implemented of new process design, instrumentation, and controls schemes to address observed issues.Spray Dryer Blockage Identification - Implemented resistive temperature devices to accelerate response to dryer bottom plugs.- Developed process design and controls scheme, led operator training, and coordinated equipment installation.Additional Involvement- Engaged in numerous Process Safety Management functions- Coordinated and supported the redesign of a failing chemical storage system- Programmed grinder high vibration alarms- Regular process troubleshooting- Published weekly report on plant performance metrics