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A proactive individual, demonstrating a high level of initiative with successful experience in management, engineering,six sigma methodology, supervision, training, and production operations within a manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate and develop employees for long term growth. Highly skilled in cross-functional training and procedures, utilized to optimize performance and meet objectives. Excellent conceptual skills with the ability to interpret and resolve complex issues. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTSDeveloped Supervisor performance enhancement profile, which contributed to increased performance ratings for 95% of direct reports. One of which improved 2 performance levels in one calendar year.Increased Departmental efficiency by 15% in 2005. Plant savings of 22.5 million dollars.Ford Motor Company Leadership Award Outstanding Achiever 2005.Increased Production rate by 3jph in 05, With 0 added manpower. Presented daily Quality reports to upper level management with analysis on prevention and quality standard improvements.Managed shift cost analysis to maintain and exceed budgetary objectives. Created short term and long term plans to eliminate wasted cost.Developed and instituted Launch plans for new model year, resulting in minimal lost production and no added cost.Active member of cross functional variability reduction team ranked 2nd in the company in Squeak and Rattle performance.Developed plan to incur salaried manpower reduction without jeopardizing quality, cost, and overall performance.Develop new quality standards based on customer data to improve customer satisfaction. Develop team building exercises to promote team awareness and the importance of depending on and supporting others.Lead Department in skilled supervisor performance ratings. Received highest performance bonus in department for three consecutive years, 04-06.Specialties: Process Improvement, Six Sigma Black Belt, Develop Process Flow, Waste Reduction, Continuous Improvement, New Product Developement, 12 Years Manufacturing Experience

Listed skills include Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, and 12 others.