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Marysville, Ohio, Us

Marysville, Ohio, Us

Marysville, Ohio, Us

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

Oversees the execution and control of plant Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery performance versus goals. Retain principal responsibility of Vertical Modular Washer assembly operations, processes and performance across 3 shifts, while consistently ensuring that area job responsibilities are promptly and efficiently carried out and nurtures a high level of staff performance.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

Oversees the execution and control of plant Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery performance versus goals. Assists in leading the Lean Transformation through involvement in the Policy Deployment (strategic) planning process and the execution of activities defined in that process. Champion lean strategies through daily coaching in lean tools and methodologies and a driver of continuous improvement in area of responsibility relative to business objectives Develop strategic plans in which business goals and objectives are met; talent development, customer focus and employee engagement. Ensure strict adherence to all Whirlpool manufacturing standards/methods and to the Whirlpool Leadership Model.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Highly engaged, innovative dimensional manager responsible for the overall dimensional integrity and BIW build of the Chevrolet Sonic (Two Models) and Buick Verano under an extremely lean manufacturing strategy to build subcompact cars in the United States profitably. Managed the dimensional integrity and build of three models from the Pre-Production Vehicle (PPV) all the way through the Start of Regular Production (SORP). Through task prioritizing, a relentless work ethic, and the empowerment of the limited resources available, our team achieved and exceeded all corporate dimensional metrics with the leanest salary and hourly template in General Motors Manufacturing.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

High Potential Manufacturing Process Engineer who managed a High Revenue/Mix/Volume product, operation, and tooling/torque initiatives. Our team included 5 cross-functional salaried employees through two levels as well as a multi-shift 40+ skilled trade work force. Assigned to manage and direct day-to-day operations due to ability to remain highly effective as negotiator while managing the highest output/quality crew during hostile environment. Deliver innovative strategies to translate critical business objectives into tactical action plans, directing material management, quality and cost control. Pool resources and delegate workflow; supervise, develop and mentor team. Orchestrate staffing initiatives to reduce labor costs, cultivate cohesive union relation, provide safety training, and resolve staff issues. Responsible for conducting daily, weekly and monthly audits to ensure completed metrics, and measure all aspects of performance in all areas of production throughput.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Highly engaged, innovative dimensional engineer responsible for reducing six-sigma variation in the build of Chevrolet and GMC HD trucks. Tracked six-sigma data daily to drive continuous improvement initiatives in the manufacturing process through the strategic implementation of work practices and tooling modifications. Responsible for leading weekly CI meetings with cross functional teams across two shifts to drive an improvement process to create and utilize the mindset to understand the need and to recognize and accept change in order to meet new business challenges and to support the ongoing effort to identify and eliminate waste.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Highly engaged, detailed oriented process leader who managed and coached diversified cross-functional manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Managed, empowered, and inspired over 300 individuals with forward-looking visions and simplistic strategies to achieve success. Measured daily on key metrics including throughput, responsiveness, quality, cost, safety, and people involvement while utilizing LEAN principles to achieve success. Orchestrated and delivered the training for the successful launch of General Motors Global Standardized Inspection Process (GSIP) for Flint Assembly Centers’ General Assembly Group.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Ms, Global Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Study Abroad, Mechanical Engineering