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Galesburg, Michigan, Us

Manage day to day operations of the molding facility. Drive the development and incorporation of new molding technologies. Train all staff to incorporate scientific molding practices across all product lines to meet or exceed customers requirements.Design plant layout and assess capital equipment needs.Analyze the current and future use of automation and emerging technologies.Justify future capital investment needs based on volume and future product requirements. Drive continuous improvement.Incorporate SMED and other cost saving measures to stay competitive and reduce waste.In first year as molding manager, launched 22 new molds and reduced operating expenses by $150,000 and increased output by 4%

Galesburg, Michigan, Us

Incorporate scientific molding practices across all product lines to meet or exceed customers requirements.Design plant layout and assess capital equipment needs.Justify future capital investment needs based on volume and future product requirements. Drive continuous improvement.Incorporate SMED and other cost saving measures to stay competitive and cut waste.Ensure highest quality and repeatability in every part using decoupled molding techniques and standardized process improvements.

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Lead numerous Kaizen activities on production floor, by advising production management and production associates on how to become kaizen thinkers. Resulting in numerous small improvements to create large scale improvements. Support production in troubleshooting problems with root cause analysis.Quick to implement cost saving ideas utilizing PDCAManage multiple large scale projects with various vendors and suppliers to create efficient automation and safety related improvements. Plan and justify various large investments ($400,000+) related to safety, quality, productivity, and delivery

Manage day to day operations of the molding associates and facility.Manage customer accounts and guarantee customer satisfaction.Incorporate scientific molding practices across all product lines to meet or exceed customers requirements.Design plant layout and assess capital equipment needs.Justify future capital investment needs based on volume and future product requirements. Drive continuous improvement for the entire company.Incorporate SMED and other cost saving measures to stay competitive and cut waste.Ensure highest quality and repeatability in every part using decoupled molding techniques and standardized process improvements.

Sturgis, Mi, Us

Integral part in quoting and designing retro-fit upgrades to existing machines throughout the world.Implement Lean Manufacturing principles in assemblyDrive product line standardization to increase quality and lower costs.Designed, facilitated and coordinated 2 product lines at a new 120,000 square footmanufacturing facility that is capable of producing over $30,000,000 in large machines used in theHVAC industry.Collaborated in a joint effort with the V.P. of Production to ensure a smooth and successfultransition of all machine lines involved into the new assembly plant.Heavily involved in the design and manufacturing of current prototypes, products andreplacement part retro fits.Perform regular cycle time and lead time studies to aid continuous improvement in order toreduce waste to shorten lead times to improve flow.

Provo, Ut, Us

• Prepared the laboratory work for 92 students and grading the required lab reports• Aided 92 students in their semester long plastic process projects• Meticulously maintained 2 injection molders, an extruder and an autoclave • A key partner in the current research testing process of a 100% biodegradable plastic resin

Provo, Ut, Us

San Antonio, Tx, Us

• Designed, facilitated and coordinated a new manufacturing facility that is capable of producing 20 jets per year resulting in $170 million in sales annually• Collaborated in a joint effort with a PhD candidate from Virginia Tech to take the cycle time from 48 days to 20 days• Managed a team of contractors in a systemized acquisition integration of a company with total investments of $800 million• Created a presentation of the new plant facility used by the CEO for investor relations• Lead a team in the design of the inventory crib for an inventory in excess of $40 million

Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Scientific Injection Molding Certification

Bachelors Of Science, Manufacturing Engineering