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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 flow in manufacturing processes -Used AutoCAD, physical models, and team approach to develop layouts of production areas-Supported management team by processing raw data into visuals for quick decision making-Worked with IT to develop SQL reports for raw data-Used Excel Pivot Table/Charts for quick updates for daily/weekly data reviews-Compiled and processed metrics for weekly plant performance reviews with executive team-Updated and presented weekly departmental plant performance scorecards-Technical and Manufacturing support for inkjet printing for branding operations-Implemented corrective actions to customer complaints and developed communications for customer responses-Created a system to prioritize high risk products to proactively reduce risk of customer complaints-Developed visual work instructions for parts/processes at high risk for error-Created a method to prioritize raw material cost reduction in hoses by annual volume and material cost-Used Solidworks 3D modeling software to design printing mechanisms to reduce variation across stations-Worked with IT to develop and implement software to reduce branding changeover times-Balanced hose manufacturability on the production floor with customer design requirements-Developed rapport with plant floor workers, using their input to drive improvements-Amidst COVID staffing crisis, directly operated machines and finishing processes on the plant floor-Used MiniTAB and six sigma statistical analysis to validate process improvements-Developed tool to accurately calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness with plant floor data

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 for new suppliers• Coordinate introduction of new product models• Lead factory tours for current and prospective customers• Maintain regulatory agency certification for production and quality systems (UL, CSA, ETL, ANSI)

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

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

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• 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