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Bloomingdale, IL, US

Delaware, Ohio, US

• Recruited by former peer. Directs 3 lines with 30 union employees in 2 shifts.
• Upgraded all Safety standards in alignment with current regulations.
• Safety Committee Chairman. Hosts meetings to review and resolve safety issues, incidents, and behaviors.
• Implements process changes and create SOPs.
• Trains and creates a Lean Manufacturing culture.
• Leads, implements, and organizes 5S Kaizen events.

Neenah, WI, US

• Recruited by former Manager. Managed Quality Assurance Operators and printed circuit board (PCB) solder assembly in an electrostatic discharge (ESD) free environment.
• Within 4 months utilized Kaizen approach to close all aging work orders totaling more than $500K.
• Produced highest 5S methodology score in facility history of 89.7%.
• Delivered daily metrics to Leadership team.
• Partnered with team to produce development plans.
• Volunteered as liaison to EH&S team in creating Safety SOPs.

Lincolnshire, Illinois, US

• Led team in production and on-time delivery of custom molded rubber and silicone products.
• Partnered with Planner on run improvements.
• Created database and spreadsheets to record process runs.
• Implemented plans to increase production and utilized metrics to track efficiencies, while identifying and resolving material shortages.
• Determined plant molding schedule for all shifts.
• Practiced and enforced Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

Lincoln, NE, US

• Performed frequent spot checks of rotational molding, assembly, CNC, and foaming operations, while monitoring solutions for production problems.
• Took on full responsibility for all inventory control, processes, and contract worker supervision for the third shift - 7 days a week.
• Managed optimization of machine efficiency to minimize rejections and monitored adjustments and repairs to sustain production cycle times and standards.
• Created reports, graphs, and charts, documenting plant efficiency and quality of operations.
• Ensured safety practices, work schedules, and appropriate working conditions were met.

Wood Dale, IL, US

• Oversaw performance of 2 automotive engine lines with a total of 63 team members.
• Only Supervisor with multiple line responsibility.
• Increased efficiency by 75%.
• Created work assignments and scheduling to meet workflow forecasts and objectives.
• Strengthened quality and performance capabilities by guiding the training and evaluation of teams and personnel.
• Leveraged lean techniques to increase productivity and performance efficiencies, while enforcing company, OSHA, environmental, and regulatory guidelines.

Irving, Texas, US

Fixed, inspected, and built quality tractors within specification in small periods of time. Led the team to make quality and velocity

Irving, Texas, US

• Fill in for manager when needed
• Solve coworker departmental issues
• Auditing tools and lifting devices.
• Performing Monthly Safety Audits.
• Implement Continuous Improvement cards.
• Resolve Standard work issues.

Bachelor Of Arts In Business Administration, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Associate Of Science (As), Business Administration And Management, General

Diploma

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration, Management And Operations