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Poplar Bluff, MO, US

Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States

Poplar Bluff, MO

-Utilized GPS (Gates Production System) methodology to improve processes and reduce waste -Time Study analysis to identify process bottlenecks and set True North production goals -Identified and implemented opportunities to reduce waste in changeovers and cycle times -Used data analysis to pinpoint scrap reduction efforts -Balanced work to improve product.

Poplar Bluff, MO

In addition to the Quality Manager role defined below, I now manage the plant engineering team of seven people. The main responsibilities are new product introductions, change management, and direct production support.

Poplar Bluff, MO

• Manage the Quality Assurance department consisting of four salaried and 14 hourly employees
• Lead the Demand Flow Technology manufacturing system to improve quality and productivityo Internal product quality audit scores showed a steady increase from 91.8 in 2006 to 97.0 in 2013
• Interpret quality and test yield data to allocate resources to drive continuous improvemento Leak test yield: 79.0% in 2006, 91.8% in 2012, Run test yield: 87.2% in 2006, 94.9% in 2012
• Coordinate the effort to address customer quality issues at the factoryo Reduction in Product Problem Reports caused by manufacturing issues from 10 in 2008 to 0 in 2012
• Manage Nordyne’s supply chaino Communicate supplier quality issues and drive corrective actionso Maintain vendor ratings; providing detailed feedback of quality performanceo Participate in Supplier Quality Assessments.
• Coordinate introduction of new product models

Poplar Bluff, MO

• Supervised eight direct reports, including quality auditors and a quality analyst
• Practiced quick decision making on the plant floor
• Created visual representations of quality performance results to better inform the team
• Directed the Continuous Quality Improvement team
• Oversaw the Quality Assurance effort in Nordyne’s largest product launch

Poplar Bluff, MO

• Initiated and led two Kaizen teams to redesign assembly processes
• Completed a Six Sigma project to eliminate heat exchanger quality problems
• Achieved Advanced Manufacturing Specialist certification through Missouri Enterprise consisting of three modules: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Business

Mountain Home, AR

• Coordinated a capital project to automate leak detection system for hemodialyzers
• Participated in four Kaizen events with lean manufacturing goals

Racine, WI

• Utilized LabVIEW graphical programming to update control system for dynamometer testing
• Assisted team to mock up prototype tractors for an executive review

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Executive MBA Program, Trulaske College of Business

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Magna Cum Laude