Supervisor, Journeyman Machinist• Coordinated lead times with manager • Coordinated projects for swing shift• Performed first article and final inspection• Trained operators• Resolved problems• Programmed and set-up CNC lathes and mills• Purchased tooling for machines and projects• Lean Coordinator implement Lean principles .• Decreased setups by 50% • Fostered and implemented Lights out manufacturing • Increased though-put by eliminating unnecessary processes

Supervisor, Journeyman Machinist• Coordinated lead times with manager • Coordinated projects for swing shift• Performed first article and final inspection• Trained operators• Resolved problems• Programmed and set-up CNC lathes and mills

Team Leader / Journeyman Machinist Trained and maintained Toyota Production System. Resolved production issues. Oversaw projects from inception to completion. PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Significantly reduced changeover times through implementation of SMED. Efforts resulted in cost savings to company.• Maintaining team focus on Kaizen resulted in locating and improving manufacturing processes.• Using concept of Eight Wastes, identified way to increase tooling performance from 2 times to 6 times. Company considered innovation of new process for patent.• Proactive approach to improving efficiency resulted in monetary bonus.• Key contributor in reducing overall lead times from 14 days to 2.5 days. Efforts resulted in shorter time to market while maintaining product quality.• Successfully spearheaded department’s implementation of Kaizen to contain costs and reduce lead times while improving product quality.• Achieved consistently high scores on performance reviews resulting in longer job retention.

Manager / Journeyman Machinist (1990-1997)Coordinated customer lead times, and oversaw projects from inception to completion. Completed final inspections, first article and SPC. Trained and directed new hires and employees.PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Competently led team in achieving frequent monetary bonuses for outstanding production.• Substantially reduced lead times on customer projects resulting in monetary bonuses.• Evaluated, conceived and implemented process improvement on major project. Efforts resulted in significant reduction in lead-time.