Chad Couch Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, In, Us

United States

Engine Business Planning and Logistics lane leader for North America VPI and Global Engineered Material Flow Leader

United States

Packaging Engineering Functional Excellence

Columbus, Indiana

Central Supply Chain Operations Planning and ManagementFocused on Engine Business Unit

Columbus, Indiana

Work cross functionally to specify and design appropriate returnable & expendable packaging andcontainers for finished goods and inbound materials and components. Improves packagingperformance with attention to vendor relations, material and part specifications, line efficiencies andother internal functional group requirements.-Applies specialized knowledge of engineering principles and practices across various areas andprojects in the design, analysis and release of packaging and container systems through the productlife cycle-Support the VPI process and New Plant Start up process as required-Work cross-functionally and with external entities (Customers & Suppliers) to specify and designappropriate returnable and expendable packaging & containers for finished products andcomponents for new program products-Support continuous improvement in the supply chain, improving total cost and/or Customer/Supplier delivered quality-Work cross-functionally and with external entities (Customers & Suppliers) to identify and deliverimprovements to packaging of current products in order to reduce total cost, handling and wastedisposal-Design proper packaging to protect and preserve product-Define returnable container fleet size requirements considering logistics and inventory stockinglevels-Develop plant specific packaging guidelines complying with Corporate Guidelines while consideringsafety, plant specific racking, line side presentation needs, and equipment constraints-Work with Supplier Quality to ensure direct suppliers conformance to packaging standards-Ensure ISPM#15 Phytosanitary Requirements on international shipments are met for inboundshipments and outbound shipments-Monitor and lead projects to reduce packaging costs

Columbus, Indiana

-Acts as technical liaison between the Cummins field service organization and the Engineering, Quality, & Manufacturing organizations to proactively identify, define, and prioritize less complex product issues and to implement long term solutions.-Identify less complex service issues, initiate problem solving, document cost and customer impact information to establish priority for corrective action.-Partners with distributors, dealers and customers to support the investigation of less complex escalated product issues, discuss solutions, and conduct training because of complexity, longevity and criticality.•Supports product development teams and problem solving teams via the installation of field test engines or components and the monitoring and reporting of reliability data. Participates during reviews to ensure the serviceability of new components and products including the monitoring of new product performance.•Creates with support initial publication and subsequent revision of service literature. Facilitates new information regarding technical fixes and service procedures is communicated to the service organization.

Fairfield, Ohio

-Made the business plan and the budget-Conducted recruitment and make financial arrangement-Reviewed the report of production in relationship with sales-Compared sales with intended goals on short and long term basis-Managed the purchase of important inventory-Portrayed products and services to the right audience through the creation of advertising campaigns-Took advantage of the social media, live advertising events, and other publicity media to promote products or services-Made a viable feasibility assessment of the business to check its chances of success-Offered important lectures and presentations to clients concerning company products

Houston, Texas Area

-Planned and delivered quality assurance systems training programs for factory production employees and field support personnel. -Conducted training and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. -Maintained company-wide quality assurance training programs as well as the maintenance of a company-wide training and qualification record system. -Instilled and maintained process discipline through classroom instruction and lab sessions. -Prepared classrooms and sets-up training materials; conducts classroom, shop and simulator training (if required) with customers for the purpose of developing and maintaining a high degree of proficiency.-Maintained currency in quality assurance and inspection developments, technical training, and audiovisual techniques including the maintenance of applicable courseware.-Interfaced with the Quality Assurance Department to determine training and certification requirements for assigned personnel and make recommendations to supervision/management for de-certification due to substandard performance and/or the inability to complete assigned tasks within established time parameters.-Assisted in shaping the quality culture within the facility by reinforcing quality principles and company policies-Revised lesson plans to keep technical information up to date and meet new training requirements.-Performed data analysis and gather information for new training; prepare and maintain training materials; and coordinate the development of new training materials and training aids. -Coordinated with site Quality Assurance professionals to meet new quality assurance training requirements.-Analyzed current operating problems and future operating requirements to identify training needs and develop training programs

Houston, Texas Area

-Performed inspection, testing, installation, calibration, troubleshooting etc. -Conducted on site field testing and provides technical directions to the clients. -Identified technical problems and took initiative to resolve those issues immediately.-Maintained excellent customer satisfaction by demonstrating my commitment and delivering quality services. -Ensured that the packaging and other administrative functions along with the generation of service reports was completed within the given time limit. -Conducted all the field work within the given budget taking into account the labor cost. -Performed all duties while complying with the company's policies and made sure that all safety regulations were adhered to. -Made sure that the equipment was functioning as per the requirements and guidelines as described by the client.

Ft. Thomas, Ky

-Maintained wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and material handling equipment systems-Inspected, serviced, maintained, repaired, replaced, adjusted and tested wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components-Serviced automotive electrical systems including wiring harness, and starting and charging systems-Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations

United States

Second shift Operations manager for assembly, warehousing, materials, and shipping.

Certification, Systems Engineering

cummins system engineering certification

Certification, Six Sigma

six sigma green belt certification

Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma

Bachelor'S Of Science, Business Management, 3.96 Gpa

Bachelors of Science in Business Management

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, 3.8 Gpa

Master Instructor Certification, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Honors

Instructor Certification, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Honors

Advanced Leadership Training, Military And Strategic Leadership, Honors

General Studies

Activities and Societies: Varsity Golf Team