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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 material for all machinery and equipment being moved to a new facility for the manufacture of controlled dampers.

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 throughout the corporation, to help generate cost reduction projects.

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.