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*Subject matter expert on 5182/3204 Can End & Tab rolling/coating processes*Led multiple improvement projects resulting in significant annual cost savings and thruput increases without capital expenditures*Partnered with Brand Owners, customer facilities, and Valspar/PPG to introduce over 20 new colored coatings to market increasing Tri-Arrows Aluminum's value proposition to its customers*Led evaluation of Logan coating line processes vs competition and future needs resulting in complete overhaul and change to the cleaning/pretreatment processes*Coordinated BPAni coating development thru Logan and Precoat coating lines*Developed systems that increased quality at toll facility (Precoat) reducing claims and increasing customer satisfaction*Standardized rolling practices reducing both product variation and WIP

*Partnered with Can Plants (customers), Arco (Tri-Arrows Aluminum)/Novelis, and Logan Business Units to improve quality and service resulting in a 45% reduction in claim rates and increased customer satisfaction ratings of 20%*Developed training program for new hires allowing for more efficient and defined knowledge transfer*Evaluated Technical unit organizational structure as part of a leadership development project. The resulting organizational changes were acted on with an increase in efficiency of 25%

Quality/Environmental Manager for Rexam Phoenix

St Paul Minnesota

Developmental program where I was exposed to all aspects of the manfuacturing operation including, finance, enginering, HR, quality, and operations. Signifigant off site exposure and successful projects completed at sister facilities. Subsequent secondary assignment to Rexam Chatsworth for rapid improvement project where we worked to train and improve systems resulting in a 50% production increase over 6 months.

Mba, Marketing And Operations

Bs, Chemistry