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Expedite phamaceuticals

Dayton, Ohio Area

• Supported and managed equipment and processes for effective daily coverage and process improvements.
• Provided documentation updates for PFDs, Control Plans, PFMEAs, EOPs, and Line Side Reviews.
• Devised and implemented the optimum work station layout and packaging method for the safe and efficient packing and shipment of disc brake shoes overseas.
• Performed internal audits on the engine mount manufacturing process to assess ISO compliance.Controlled Dampers - Developed parts lists, determined critical needs and assured the adequate supply of spare parts and.

Dayton, Ohio Area

• Proposed, managed, and implemented cost reduction suggestions for projects related to controlled dampers.
• Evaluated cost reduction proposals and prioritized efforts for their timing and implementation.
• Organized and led implementation teams and assigned responsibilities to team members.
• Maintained project tracking charts for controlled damper cost reduction projects.Decorative Plastics Data Coordinator - Compiled and organized a comprehensive database of over 5,000 decorative plastic parts used.

• Designed and validated changes in drum brake design and manufacturing processes. Provided product engineering support to manufacturing and the product development team. Planned, and prioritize build & test programs.
• Proposed and developed product improvements for ease of manufacture and cost reduction.
• Designed and implemented changes that eliminated a painful repetitive trauma injury problem.
• Led, coordinated and implemented projects. Managed programs to timing requirements.

• Supported and managed equipment and processes for process improvement and more efficient production.Developed machining, production methods and tooling for engine bearings.
• Developed methods and tooling for a new main bearing grooving process to increase oil flow.
• Refurbished obsolete machines, equipment and tooling for the production of new bearings.
• Studied and solved several chronic problems that had plagued bearing manufacturing for years.

• Estimated the costs of equipment, tools and operations and lead time for drum brake manufacturing and led several project teams in cost reduction and product improvement projects.
• Value Analysis Team leader for development and implementation of cost saving design improvements
• Provided many special studies and evaluations related to the drum brake product lines.
• Developed ideas for design changes that kept drum brake production in the Dayton facility.

• Responsible for methods analysis, and time study for drum brakes and wheel cylinder assemblies.
• Project Implementation Team leader responsible for new assembly systems and equipment.
• Utilized Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering training to reduce and eliminate repetitive trauma injuries to assembly line workers through innovative improvements to hand tools and work stations.
• Developed and implemented many ergonomic and cost improvements in workplace design and layout.

• Responsible for the production, inspection, and shipping of prototype hub and spindle assemblies to GM.
• Maintained a continuous flow of quality prototype parts under an intense production schedule.
• Supervised hourly workers in the production of prototype parts.
• Developed methods and procedures to reduce die changeover time in punch presses.

• Supervised 35 Quality Control Inspectors in the production of air conditioning compressor components.
• Assured that all productive departments were covered while suffering from a high rate of absenteeism.
• Maintained a high level of quality and met or exceeded customer requirements.
• Responded quickly to all quality issues and resolved all problems in a timely manner.