Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

Automotive stamping

Launched and maintained X61B CPM operation. Lead six Kaizen/Lean teams in five months, resulting in productivity and quality improvements. Manage two Quality Technicians and one Administrative Assistant. Conducted operation time studies resulting in more effective manpower utilization; 4% workforce reduction. Evaluated multiple trials utilizing DOE methodologies to determine whether minor changes improved fit and finish results. Exercised six sigma tools during multiple black belt projects pursuing certification.

Created Quality Management System for entire manufacturing process. Designed real-time MS Access database to collect data for analysis in Mini-Tab. Conducted a DOE to determine which hardwood supplier provided maximum throughput based on geographic location. Managed four flooring inspection technicians. Developed employee performance tracking system utilizing SPC charts to evaluate individuals' capabilities. Conducted multiple inspector R & R tests to evaluate differences between populations and develop a plan to minimize variations.

Leading manufacturer of fixed limit gages and industrial cutting tools.)Internship through Purdue. Extended by Bassett. Assisted with the Implementation of ISO 9002 in two manufacturing plants: Monticello, IN and Bentonville, AK. Achieved certification in both facilities. Trained employees on GageTalker/Cimworks SPC system to detect process variation. Project manager for implementation of ISO 9002 in two gage manufacturing facilities; Designed customer returns database system permitting Pareto analysis of returns, facilitating continuous improvement. Maintained ISO 9002 system and assisted one inter-company gage manufacturing facility with ISO system resulting in continued certification.Product engineering from customer specifications using various national standards.