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Lafayette, Indiana, United States
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David Zink is listed as Global Kaizen Sensei at Solventum, a with 9741 employees, based in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for David Zink.
David Zink previously worked as Director MfgX at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. and Director - WMS at Wabash National. David Zink holds Ms, Manufacturing Systems from University Of Michigan.
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Senior Operations Leader with a demonstrated history of transformation in the hospital & health care, automotive, and transportation industries . Strong professional leadership in operations management, strategy deployment, team building and coaching, lean manufacturing, training and daily management .
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Director Mfgx
Current
Aug 2023 - Present
Director - Wms
Apr 2021 - Aug 2023
Global Lean Leader
Lean Leader / Six Sigma Black belt responsible for all GSO sites (9 worldwide) including two GE Brilliant Factories. Engaged in driving a lean, results based, culture in locomotive manufacturing and re-manufacturing locations. Key responsibilities include strategy deployment (hoshin Kanri), Daily Management, full staff training/coaching in lean management and tools, and delivering Brilliant Factory transformation to the sites.
Aug 2017 - Apr 2021
Sr. Manager Operational Excellence
Establish Strategic Vision for Latham Future State DfX (Philips) and SDR (Shingijitsu) activities for NPI’sNPI engineering team for prototype development on multiple new models of magnets and components for MRI SystemsDrive Lean and 6 Sigma Principles throughout organizationDeveloping Global Philips sites for magnet manufacturing
Oct 2013 - Aug 2017
Sr. Manager Operations
Drove daily production of MRI MagnetsLed critical launch of new “Wide Aperture” Magnets Drove systematic restructuring of Operation Team to achieve optimum performanceImplemented 3P and APQP for structured product launch and qualification.
Sep 2011 - Oct 2013
Manager, Mfg. Eng
Direct responsibility for manufacturing engineering teams including; Advanced Manufacturing, Sustain Manufacturing, and Tooling group.
Apr 2009 - Sep 2011
Manager Product Development
Direct Quality and Cost responsibilities for all cylindrical magnets. Lead design and development activities for new magnet designs.
Nov 2006 - Apr 2009
Operations Manager
Direct Management of 210 non-union workers across a 3 shift operation to manufacture superconducting magnets for MRI systems. Key processes include magnet fabrication (S/C wire winding, interconnections,and sub-assembly), cryostat fabrication (S/S and aluminum welding, and vacuum technologies), and final test (magnet performance and uniformity)
Jun 2004 - Nov 2006
Continuous Improvement Manager
Hand selected by Shingijutsu Consultant to lead continuous improvement team. Leader / Coach for focused kaizen events to eliminate waste from value stream. Areas included assembly line flow, POU storage, material delivery and storage, and supply department scheduling.
Aug 2003 - Jun 2004
Operations Restructuring Manager
Unit Manager - Product TransferDirect responsibility for a two shift operations during launch phase of Lewisburg, TN production transfer to Collierville TN. Directed hourly, union workforce of 310 employees.Restructuring Manager- Direct responsibilities for restructuring activities for three major site: Arvika, Sweden; Waalvijk, Netherlands; and Lewisburg, TN. Activities included 2 plant closures/transfers and 1 site restructuring
Apr 2001 - Aug 2003
Applications Manager
Visteon (Formerly Ford Components Group) - Direct responsibility for 18 Person Engineering team for alternator and starter motor customer applications.
Jul 2000 - Apr 2001
Product Manager
Visteon India Pvt Ltd.
Foreign service assignment as Project Launch and Product Manager at a greenfield site in Chennai India. Lead an international launch team from U.S., England, Italy, Hungary, and India.
Jun 1997 - Jul 2000
Emerging Markets Launch Manager
Hungarian plant operations launch - Szekesfehervar, Hungary On-site launch manager to train core team in manufacturing processes and quality systems India Plant Equipment Development - Chennai, India Complete development and procurement of 4 assembly lines for starter motor production
Mar 1994 - Jun 1997
Manufacturing And Design Engineer
Design and Manufacturing Engineer for permanent magnet starter motors. Responsible for Design development, validation, in-process verification of starter motors. Also included test laboratory supervision for Product Validation and Q.C. inspectionDesign Engineer - Fuel Pump Senders Product design and release responsibilities for fuel pump sender with product design support for Bedford, Indiana Plant Design Engineer - Fuel Injectors Product design and supplier support for fuel injectors
Jul 1989 - Mar 1994
4 education records
David Zink education
Ms, Manufacturing Systems
University Of Michigan
Bs, Mechanical Engineering
University Of Michigan-Dearborn
Master'S Degree, Manufacturing Engineering
University Of Michigan
Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering
University Of Michigan-Dearborn
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David Zink works for Solventum.
What is David Zink's role at Solventum?
David Zink is listed as Global Kaizen Sensei at Solventum.
Where is David Zink based?
David Zink is based in Lafayette, Indiana, United States while working with Solventum.
What companies has David Zink worked for?
David Zink has worked for Solventum, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Wabash National, Ge Transportation, A Wabtec Company, and Philips.
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David Zink holds Ms, Manufacturing Systems from University Of Michigan.
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