Chief Operating Officer
CurrentI oversee the daily operations of Merit3D, and lead the development of manufacturing items in large quantities, using cutting-edge additive manufacturing technology
Nov 2020 - Present
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Bringing jobs back to rural America through Additive Manufacturing
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Merit 3D
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Bringing jobs back to rural America through Additive Manufacturing
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Price, Utah, United States
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Blake Merrell is listed as Bringing jobs back to rural America through Additive Manufacturing at Merit 3D, based in Price, Utah, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at foxgal.com, phone signal with area code 801, 269, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Blake Merrell.
Blake Merrell previously worked as Chief Operating Officer at Merit 3D and Co-Founder at Merit 3D. Blake Merrell holds Bs, Manufacturing Engineering from Brigham Young University.
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Listed skills include Six Sigma, Leadership, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, and 38 others.
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Co-Founder
CurrentI drive product improvement and implementation. I take an active role in forming the team, growing the MVP, defining specifications, and bringing additive manufacturing for mass production to life.
Nov 2020 - Present
General Manager - Manufacturing
- Foxworth-Galbraith Truss Systems provide essential protection and shelter for your family by building high quality, engineer-to-order roof trusses.It is my pleasure to lead the Prescott Valley Truss Manufacturing.
- Flipped the operation from loss to profit-making in 2019. Generated more IFO than the prior 4 years combined.
- Earned the Foxworth Galbraith Phoenix Award for being one of the locations in the company to achieve significant year-over-year IFO improvement.
- Developed real-time KPI dashboards in MS Excel allowing for quick access to productivity, safety, and budget(P&L) data for the branch.
- Eliminated processing waste by fully utilizing Mitek MVP and going paperless in production. Going paperless eliminated the need to use 100's of reams of paper and reduced management sorting time from 60+ min to 5 min.
- Cross-Functional Team leader who engages at all levels of Manufacturing Operations Management absorbing roles of Truss Design Manager, Fleet Manager, and Production Manager.
May 2018 - Oct 2020
General Manager In Training
As a General Manager in Training, I had the privilege of learning everything I could to become a high performing manager. I had the opportunity to consult with every level of the company, from the CEO to the front line cashier, it is was my responsibility to learn.Once my training was complete, or when the business had a need, it was my opportunity to.
Oct 2017 - May 2018
Production Manager -Roof Truss Manufacturing
After I installed and staffed and began running the new Wall Panel production line, I was assigned to manage the Truss Manufacturing operation. The Truss Manufacturing department was seasoned and it was my challenge and opportunity to help improve the automated processes already in place.Being a data-driven manager, and after learning the basics of how to.
Feb 2017 - Aug 2017
Production Manager - Framing Components
I was brought on-board with Sunroc Building Materials to implement the new Wall Panel production line. Adding this product complements the framing component offerings to the Utah building materials and framing market, with the hope to help alleviate the pain of a shrinking workforce. It was my pleasure to help install from scratch all the necessary.
Mar 2016 - Feb 2017
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Developed interactive computer-based training (CBT) modules, using Storyline software. Managed product upgrade for high profile customer. Coordinated weekly meetings with corporate staff and customer. Tracked progress.
- Improved scrap metal recycling process and increased monthly earnings 369% by implementing better sorting methods.
- Reduced setup times average of 28% across more than 30 machining centers by serving as facility project leader for Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) program and using Lean Kaizen techniques and video analysis.
- Transformed unprofitable sister facility into profit-making after buyout by partnering with Six Sigma Master Black Belt team.
- Created database and associated analysis tools for Assembly First Pass Yield (FPY), empowering management to make data-driven decisions in real-time and generating $102K annual productivity savings.
- Authored and published On-the-Job-Training (OJT) certification books, eliminating tribal knowledge and slashing new-hire training timelines from months to weeks and attaining over $206K in annual productivity savings.
May 2008 - Jan 2016
Manufacturing / Lean Six Sigma Internship
- Assisted Six Sigma Master Black Belt with various LEAN Manufacturing projects. Mapped inventory locations for Positioner Assembly department. Analyzed and documented assembly processes steps.
- Performed Design of Experiment (DOE), analyzing failure modes of delicate titanium-ceramic shrink-fit process.
- Conducted video analysis and time studies for Assembly department, providing process documentation for in Value Add Value Engineering (VAVE) projects.
Dec 2007 - May 2008
Byu Physics Department
- Assist the Business Manager and the department Secretary.
- Ensure that professors account accurately for their allotted budgets and aid the department in hiring student employees.
- Help the department in conducting internal audits
Aug 2005 - Apr 2008
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Blake Merrell education
Bs, Manufacturing Engineering
Brigham Young University
Aa, General Studies
College Of Eastern Utah
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Blake Merrell works for Merit 3D.
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Blake Merrell is listed as Bringing jobs back to rural America through Additive Manufacturing at Merit 3D.
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Blake Merrell is based in Price, Utah, United States while working with Merit 3D.
What companies has Blake Merrell worked for?
Blake Merrell has worked for Merit 3D, Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company, Sunroc Building Materials, Inc., Flowserve Fcd, and Brigham Young University.
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Blake Merrell holds Bs, Manufacturing Engineering from Brigham Young University.
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Blake Merrell is listed with skills including Six Sigma, Leadership, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Lean Manufacturing, Solidworks, Customer Service, and Minitab.
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