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Greer, SC

• Oversee complex automotive packaging from concept, to preliminary design, prototype, through final review and implementation. This includes packaging for metal stamping parts, interior parts with class A surfaces.
• Extensive experience in Automotive Packaging development and design, including: Plastic Thermoform, Expanded Polypropylene, Plastic Pallet and hand-held bulk containers, Corrugated Expendable Packaging, Corrugated.
• Confidently managed capital projects, and developed cost effective containers that not only maximize part density, but also protect parts during loading, shipping, and unloading. Quality, ergonomics, operator safety.

Laurens, SC

• Effectively supervised changes in project scope, identified potential crises, and devised countermeasures throughout the project to meet or exceed scheduling and/or cost requirements. Refined/tracked KPI’s, prioritized.
• Managed over $16 million in automotive projects during my career at Kimura. My client relationships include; Toyota, BMW, Honda, TMS, Nissan, Daimler, Michelin, Gestamp, Magna, Drive Automotive, ZF Transmission.
• Acquired close working relationships with BMW process partners including: BMW Quality Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Planning, Process Planning, Material Flow Planning, Line-side Planning, Logistics, Ergonomics.

Spartanburg, SC

• Provided accurate cost/quantity estimates by reviewing design drawings and material specifications from bid documents using Excel, and Project Management software on projects up to $5 million in project scope.
• Reviewed, designed, compiled, and issued project submittals, schedules, and change-orders to the contractor/engineer/owner for review and approval per job specifications, including close-out documents.
• Developed a positive working relationship with clients to assist with the research and preparation of change order request, design document changes, logistics, and to resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies as.
• Continuously worked to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team oriented relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients through life of projects.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Served as Quality Control Manager, then promoted to Plant Production Manager for a 90,000-ton per year precast manufacturing facility with annual sales revenue of 8 million, and 28 production associates.
• Planned, developed, executed kaizen processes to increase production by 8,000 tons per year, and reduced the takt time from.95 to.72 average man-hours per ton produced. This resulted in yearly savings of $320,000 or 4%.
• Analyzed and negotiated yearly procurement budgetary contracts with suppliers reducing material cost by $90,000 from 2003-2004.
• Refined individual leaders within the departments using 5S methodology, continuously improving safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the manufacturing process.
• Introduced monthly training programs and tracked KPI’s that enhanced employee performance, reduced production defects, and helped build a motivated workforce. No loss time accidents in 4 years in a heavy industrial.