• Coordinated product launch activities and tracked prelaunch metrics and monitoring of engineering orders.• Participated in print and design reviews to assess manufacturing impacts.• Assisted with weld and drill fixture tool sourcing.• Developed production plans and PowerPoint slides for launch readiness reviews.

• Served as manufacturing’s new product launch leader for Severe Service Truck Chassis; drove introduction and coordination of 18 new programs into truck assembly plant (50% new launches/50% platform upgrades).• Liaised between corporate design headquarters and truck assembly plant during the course of preliminary design reviews and product launch. • Communicated engineering, manufacturing, tooling, and critical production issues to cross-functional teams. • Submitted and tracked work orders for maintenance and fabrication shop crews. • Facilitated physical product launch build according to the corporate product development process and communicated build event status to corporate executives and vehicle assembly plant staff. • Assisted in plan for every part (PFEP) meetings and proved vital in addressing Pyxis Workflow Concerns, racking, packaging, logistic, make/buy decisions, quality, and financial concerns. • Scheduled build dates and tracked daily metrics to report via Program Health and Safety Scorecards.Production Supervisor/Process Engineer • Supervised daily build activities and mentor cab trim associates. • Implemented changes to the manufacturing process for the hood production line; redesigned cab trim layout, removing all materials and facilitating reintegration of all build materials to production line-side presentation.• Directed kaizen events to eliminate waste and improve material flow.• Decreased walking and enhanced ergonomic conditions while focusing on continuous improvement efforts.• Transferred to technical services to work as a Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, and ultimately Manufacturing Program Manager.

• Achieved an 80% improvement on labor savings and material retrieval rates while increasing overall productivity through Lean methodologies and 5S/visual controls. • Served as a national and international product representative for product installations, inventory control, ensuring quality and accurate management of necessary on-hand inventory. • Trained and supervised work crews, conducted safety inspections, and performed vehicle/equipment maintenance as needed.• Ensured team members provided exceptional customer service for installations of fabric structures.