• Tracked, scheduled and prioritized key objectives daily. Corresponded regularly with shift supervisors and senior leadership to address status updates on specialty projects and resolve discrepancies from previous shift. Engaged with external vendor partners to manage development of jigs, fixtures and other relevant tooling.• Conducted thorough analysis of schematics, engineering drawings and other technical documentation to support set up of new assembly lines and process improvement initiatives. Strategically identified opportunities to leverage current resources when developing assembly lines, emphasizing consistent alignment with budgets valued up to $250K.• Championed the creation, development and implementation of new tooling inventory system. Documented and tracked various key metrics, including price, relevant machinery, vendor sources and other factors, organizing information into comprehensive database to ensure accessibility and efficiency. This fostered numerous improvements to overall productivity throughout manufacturing location, significantly reducing unnecessary expense when purchasing new tools.• Emphasized clear and continuous communication with specialist teams when developing new assembly lines. Addressed individual inquiries and resolved discrepancies to ensure expertise and overall adherence to relevant best practices among personnel. Maintained oversight on all training goals, delivering targeted mentorship and professional development to up to 10 production associates.

• Proactively engaged with prospective vendor partners to nurture relationships and build mutually beneficial solutions. Analyzed key metrics to determine production capabilities of complex tooling projects, verifying quality control to ensure compliance. Managed numerous vendor relationships for specialized equipment, engaging regularly with specialists of Japanese machinery. Successfully increased overall vendor portfolio by more than 100%, allowing for significant improvements in resource accessibility, expense reduction and productivity. • Implemented Kaizen methodologies to continuously optimize standardized processes. Conducted cost outs and analyzed time requirements of manual machining processes, identifying new opportunities to drive automaton among work cells. This led to significant improvements in overall efficiency, accuracy and profit growth. • Oversaw the development and organization of diverse documentation. Coordinated PPAP, TPM requests and other materials to facilitate supply chain and system management. Maintained expertise in Cadkey, AutoCAD and other programs, drafting statistical diagrams, charts and layouts to coordinate workflow.

• Collaborated extensively with personnel when managing installation projects, equipment relocations and other initiatives to support long-term goals and operations. Provided key support when setting up lines for new manufacturing plans, emphasizing team engagement and adherence to best practices.