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Syracuse, New York, United States

Coordination of continuous improvement and cost reduction projects in all phases of OperationsDevelopment of standards around Engineering Change and New Product releases into ProductionCollaboration with cross-functional team to implement of Lean infrastructure throughout organizationDevelop quality control procedures to ensure products meet specifications

Syracuse, New York, United States

Lead a cross-functional project team to optimize facility layout and implement Kanban systems to meet key performance indicators in material flow, inventory levels and cost reductionsTrain and coach all levels of company employees in the use and implement continuous improvement principles such as 5S, standard work, value stream mapping and other lean manufacturing principlesCoordinate and facilitate Kaizen events and execute results to improve quality, eliminate waste and reduce costs to improve standard practices in all areas of companyPerform 5S and process audits to ensure existing processes maintain a high level of performanceWork closely with operators to identify process inconsistencies and improvements in both ergonomics and flow

Syracuse, New York Area

Improved training by standardizing process documentation for the manufacturing facilityDesigned ergonomic work cells to improve safety and flow of materials and reduce changeover and set up timesReduced production lead times by performing cycle time studies and perform line balancing activities to create one piece flowUsed Lean and Six Sigma methods to identify opportunities for process improvement in production through data analysis to identify variation using Microsoft Excel and MinitabPerformed root-cause analysis of line failures and rework to identify process improvement opportunitiesConducted cycle time analysis for production line to design balanced line operationsCreated interactive assembly models to establish metrics to track success and predict production capabilities based on projected adjustments

Cortland, Ny

Led team to create standardized work instructions to improve documentation of steel manufacturing processes and part assembly for the entire facilityImproved changeover times by up to 30% by creating a tooling reference database and improving tooling presentation at workstationsEnhanced operator training of setup and process procedures by developing instructional videos

Buffalo, Ny

• Designed and created the plan to implement a new facility layout to improve material flow and decrease non-value added work to meet multi-departmental goals of reducing costs and increasing productivity• Used value stream maps and 5S principles to identify current process issues at the facility• Researched and identified the best new equipment and technologies to improve product flow throughout the facility and performed a cost-benefit analysis to justify their purchase• Managed a team of three to perform statistical process control on the fill weights for one of the production lines• Monitored analytical reports to ensure the regulated specification standards were met to improve customer satisfaction with the product• Provided technical training for the operators to fully understand the SPC process• Worked directly with management to identify corrective action and continuous improvement goals, led teams to accomplish these goals, and reported accomplishments back to management both in verbal and written report form.

Buffalo, Ny

• Led a team of seven members to create a new preventative maintenance program for the company after it had recently combined two facilities. • Created a sustainable database with documentation for every machine, logs to ensure ISO compliance, and a standardized operating procedure

Syracuse, New York Area

• Consulted with clients and maintained workstation and inventory levels• Strategized to improve client and salon sales• Generated schedules to provide optimal time usage• Mentored fellow stylists

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Engineering, 3.3

Activities and Societies: IIE

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.5