Lead kaizen events in various locations to improve the business in a specific segment. Examples included Merchadising efficiency and improving Dr Pepper execution.

Combination of working my own improvement projects along with coordinating all projects from other belts to meet our savings goals. Helped train, coach, mentor other belts. Communication with senior leaders on progress of all project work for the Peterbilt Division office.

Area manager title with a number of different roles during this time. I managed two different production areas at different times with approximately 150 workers each. Cab assembly and frame shop. Responsible for everything from meeting production numbers to employee needs and spending budget. Also worked on plant projects to help with efficiency and safety. Responsible for daily communications with plant leadership to ensure all departments worked together to meet total production numbers… Show more Area manager title with a number of different roles during this time. I managed two different production areas at different times with approximately 150 workers each. Cab assembly and frame shop. Responsible for everything from meeting production numbers to employee needs and spending budget. Also worked on plant projects to help with efficiency and safety. Responsible for daily communications with plant leadership to ensure all departments worked together to meet total production numbers each day. Show less

Worked several different engineering roles with increased responsibility from 1998 to 2004. Started with solving bill if material errors and/or logic gaps by updating drawings, part generators, etc. Worked design projects to improve safety, reliability, reduce cost, prevent damage, etc. worked with production departments to solve issues preventing assembly in the plant. Helped to make quick decisions to keep the line moving without compromising safety or reliability.