* Executed Site wide digital SQDC kiosk solution initiated and piloted as the Manager in Cooking

* Successfully facilitated and drove Factory CAU Audit including on time closure of Measures* Created new Tracking and Alignment workbook to aid in singular standards across factories* Led new meeting format and frequency for both the core and extended BPS team members* Facilitated BPS Assessments and Essentials * Obtained consensus and commitments for BPS measures and objectives from the Factory* Improved and drove the new LPC format and approach with focus on Standard Critical Processes* Established closed loop OPL mind-set and process in use* Instituted GEMBA as part of the Daily Management Practice* Transitioned MUM to electronic format* Efficiently and effectively drove Monthly Project Master Tracking* Implemented SQDC Zone Boards * Facilitated Systems CIP events and improved project selection, scope, and validation* Performed internal training for Value Stream Mapping* Led and improved Factory MES/I4.0 approach and communications

* Co-authored the regional standard for New or Modified Equipment, Process and Process Change Checklist* Managed 4 subset DMAIC projects led by individual project leaders improving Auto Press OEE by 7% ($40k/Yr)* Led and supported subsequent Auto Press OEE and Sustainment Improvement project resulting in a 15% Annual OEE average increase from prior to post years* Gained strategic consensus to improve the transport of finished goods. Utilized both Automated Guided Vehicles and Conveyance resulting in $7.3M in total project savings. Received Appreciation Award in recognition of the success * Co-created an overarching 5 year manufacturing capacity and strategy plan (in excess of $26M); justified and led subset projects * Created and implemented a common electronic project tracking and reporting database while leading the factory six sigma efforts (25 Belts) * Led a 9 member team towards plant wide VSD encompassing 10 major product streams* Conducted numerous Value Stream training sessions* Led and facilitated several VSM/VSD cycle events* Investigated, justified, and managed numerous projects ranging from $100K to $1.9M* Conceptualized, developed, and sourced twenty-seven self-elevating product component assembly carts: Patent Awarded #8662507* Led coining efforts to save over $400,000 annually in labor and material costs * Created a single piece front loaded subassembly cell resulting in $210,000 worth of cost savings

* Arranged and negotiated purchase terms with several suppliers * Engaged both internal and external customers to satisfy project constraints* Drove scope definition and standardization to help sustain and improve project margins* Developed project costs and estimates* Created both resale and integrated system proposals

* Led a cross functional team using DMAIC methodology and tools to increase component first pass yield from 54% to 100% (92% projected) * Performed general sustainment duties for the Small Parts Focus Factory which included; quality and yield improvements, Value Stream Mapping, tooling, rework routings, and mentoring area operators* Improved manual machine capability and efficiencies; created a standardized baseline test procedure* Responsible for complete set up and implementation of multiple cells and work flows for transferred product utilizing standard work balance sheets and layouts

* Obtained and subsequently provided leadership as a certified VBSS Black Belt (ITT Industries) * Recipient of a team award for quality which improved On-Time Performance from 70% to 94%* Awarded a certificate of excellence for the outstanding results obtained from improving component quality and consistency* Justified and managed capital and continuous improvement projects ($50k-$1.4M)* Led several team projects with a combined annual costs savings in excess of $300,000 per year; Test Stand Correlation, First Pass Yield, WIP and Lead Time, Variation Reduction* Developed new manufacturing layouts and assembly flows, specified and developed new processes, tooling, and machinery* Drove lean line development and balancing efforts for Greenfield Startup* Developed and led new custom equipment and process integration efforts to successfully LASER weld thin wall stainless material for a new product joint venture – 4” Submersible motor with Pentair

* Provided area specific support to the 4” Submersible Focus Factory * Responsible for machine and assembly work instructions* Contributed to the Internal ISO quality team as an Auditor* Modified existing, and created new, NC part programs as required; lathes and machining centers* Obtained Green Belt certification on line from the University of Michigan* Responsible for process improvements; tube mill, stamping, machining, assembly and test* Developed shop floor standards and routings* Performed activity (time) studies* Justified and executed capital and continuous improvement projects* Received training in Ergonomics and Standard Work

* Supervised thirty-seven bargaining unit employees in the lighter packaging department, which consisted of three shifts packaging in excess of 1.2 million lighters a day * Primary duties; production, operator training forms and qualifications, daily production and efficiency reports, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), machine history and maintenance schedules* Contributed as a team member which focused on a two year technology and flow integration

* A three and one half year program, concentrated in Power Generation’s Airfoils Company.* Set up and operated numerous multi-spindle, multi-axis, machining centers, wire electronic discharge machines (EDM’s) and numerous other machine tools* Performed numerous inspection and quality control assignments which included first piece inspection using manual methods and a (Cordax) Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)* Received training in Statistical Process Control (SPC), helped implement its use in several areas* Applied my electrical experience helping to diagnose and repair various machines while working with the systems service group* Worked in a shop support position that involved managing small projects and purchasing