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Dekalb, Illinois, United States

• Determine best methods for manufacturing products with maximum efficiency. • Design production layouts, select and optimize equipment, and develop new manufacturing processes that represent the most competitive cost alternative while maintaining acceptable quality levels.• Analyze and improve current manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce production costs.• Implement safety and quality control measures to ensure a safe and consistent product.• Implement Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement strategies within Manufacturing Operations to improve efficiencies and reduce waste to reduce cost.• Develop, justify, and support strategic capital projects.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement to meet project goals and objectives. • Develop and implement standardized work procedures to improve overall plant performance.• Conduct time and motion studies to identify areas for improvement in worker productivity. • Create and maintain documentation of manufacturing processes and equipment specifications.• Provide training and support to plant personnel on new equipment and processes.• Analyzing production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in plant performance.

Yorkville, Illinois, United States

Improving Wastewater Filtration System• Conducted current state analysis: Data analysis, process analysis.• Researched and experimented with alternative filtration methods: Performed in-house filtration experiments as well as out sourced vendor experiments.• Implemented pilot program: Implemented Sweco Separator machine. • Developed new method proposal package including: cost benefit analysis, payback period, system layout and further recommendations.

Rochelle, Illinois, United States

Project Job Costing: Tracked and logged expenses and labor hours for individual construction projects.

Lindenwood, Illinois, United States

• Planning and scheduling: Created project plans and schedules, outlined tasks, and material/service allocation.• Communication and collaboration: Acted as bridge between various project stakeholders. • Monitoring and problem solving: Tracked performance, identified potential issues or delays.• Estimating projects: Evaluated scopes then performed quantity take off, pricing, and bidding.

Dekalb, Illinois, United States

Served as a Senator of NIU Student Government Association: Served as a member of the Rules and Procedures Agenda Committee. I found and resolved problems Student Organizations were having around Campus, along with making sure all Organizations followed SGA and NIU Policy.Performed community service.