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Milwaukee, Wi, Us

• Led 23-40 direct reports for aluminum machining and powder coat on second shift• Coach compliance to standards and best practice to develop productive habits • Mentor associates on a road map to success to embrace accountability, engagement, problem solving, to foster personal growth through continuous learning to gain transferable skills• Simulated Work Environment (SWE) Supervisor/facilitator

West Bend, Wi, Us

• Led 35-65 direct reports for screen press, form, die cut, mold, and inspection on second shift

Saukville, Wisconsin, Us

• Estimated, purchased, and manufactured domestic and international projects simultaneously to provide solutions for client needs through vendor partnerships, technology, and innovation

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

• Led 120 direct reports over 3-shifts in Machining, Logistic, Maintenance, Quality, and Team Leads• Developed and rolled out countermeasures to correct operational conditions causing hardship. Mitigated losses, then surpassed corporate growth expectations in 3 years• Built effective work teams to improve on-time-delivery 86% to 99%, 24-hours shipments 60% to 94%, lead-time 7 to 3 weeks, productivity 164%, and reduced change-over time by 75% through coaching, role clarity, and best practice• Championed activities to roll out and achieve ISO 9001:2008 registration and certification in 9 months, across 3 facilities• With 3 months planning, executed a manufacturing and logistic operation move into a new facility over 4 days, then planned and merged a second facility 4 months later • Rolled out a continuous improvement program and boosted overall productivity by 11 percent• Developed a gainshare program, which was approved and adapted for the facility• Established operational budgets annually• Promoted safety though employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazards prevention and control, and healthy living. Reduced worker compensation MOD rate 30% and Dart rate 70%• Improved attendance; reduced missed days by 69% through engagement and collaboration

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

• Drove VSM, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, in-process inspection, and standard work to exceed metrics for Safety, quality, delivery, and cost• Collaborated with equipment manufacturer and associates to increase output of solid surface department 167% through streamlining processes, coaching, and best practice• Facilitated VSM sessions with colleagues to embrace lean methodology and remove waste

• Achieved World Class Supplier rating for on-time delivery and quality • Sustained ISO 9001, TL9000, and UL label compliance through audits and process improvements • Reduced make-to-market time from 28 to 8 days through VSM, 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen activities. Improved quality from 88% to 98% though in-process checks and error proofing • Coached 3 suppliers on lean principles to improve quality and reduce lead time

München, Bayern, De

• Developed, proposed, and implemented improvement opportunities • Oversaw installation of automated test equipment and tools to produce and validate various stages to standards while improve productivity 175% on generators and compaction equipment

• General and NC machining, assembly, and finishing• Streamlined processes to improve material flow and quality

B.S. In Manufacturing Engineering Technology

A.A.S. In Mechanical Engineering Technology

A.A.S. In Supervisory Management