Managed Kiln Operators on daily kiln operations.Responsible for Green House Gas and EPA compliance testing and reporting. Team leader for AEP Continuous Energy Improvements cohort.Responsible for Process Quality, Fuel Efficiencies, and refractory maintenance.Manage multiple capital and major maintenance project. Implementation of updated operator control stations and automation.

Culture ChampionProgram launch manager for new business and design changesHealth and safety team memberCustomer and Supplier visitation team memberAccomplishments:Reduced raw material waste by $40,000 through indexer controls system.Improved efficiencies from 64% to 83% by process flow and waste reductionsImproved cell changeover from 1.5 hrs to less than 45 mins on several molding operationsProcess Engineer "Continuous Improvement"

Implement and maintain 5S system Responsible for continuous improvement systemAssist with Health and Safety Responsible for development and implementation of new business Accomplishments:Proficient with Color Spectrometer and Reflectance system Experienced with Faro Arm measurement system Designed bending and quench system upgrade for tempering operations.

Facilitate Lean Manufacturing Workshops and TrainingValidate Bill of Materials and RoutingsAssist with machine improvement and process developmentEstablish Pull system for repetitive and non repetitive processesAccomplishments:Trained and Certified for Guardian Automotive "CSM" lean programCompletion of "Stop" safety trainingImproved material flow through cutting , bending, and lamination operations

Experience with Injection Molding PlasticResponsible for Specification and installation of equipment Process development and improvement; EWS, work standards, process and value steam mapping.Troubleshooting and customer concern resolution Accomplishments:Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Completion of DOE training Completion of GD&T Training Support and Gatekeeper for new program launch Assisted with research and selection of closed loop system Implementation of material regrind process

Experience with Sheet Molding CompoundResponsible for Bill of MaterialsLaunch and transfer of service programsLabor routing systemTooling coordination and budgetCustomer in-plant championAccomplishments:Completion of Ergonomics training 8D Problem solving training Completion of internal Six Sigma Training Lean Manufacturing Gain sharing committee member

Experience with Plastic Extrusion ProcessResponsible to Research and Development Department. Performed sample testing and troubleshooting of drainage project. Developed work instructions and standards for new equipment. Assisted with design and building of Sure-Lok testing plugs. Team member of the following: Sure-Lok Phase I, 8"-10" HI-Q, Large Diameter Fittings, and "TEN" Team Enhancement Network.Accomplishments:Project Leader of Fabricated Fittings Team. Produced videos for Sure-Lok training, United Way campaign, employee anniversary.

Manufacture of drainage systems for construction, residential and agricultural. Plastic pipe.

Experience with rubber injection molding. NCC lathe operations, mold repair, and maintenance. Worked with KYT (Safety Program), and Kanban Systems (production and inventory program). Familiar with all aspects of Anti-Vibration Division of DTR including engine mounts, strut mounts, muffler hangers, and bushings.Accomplishments:Team member of safety program to decrease accidents and improve awareness by all associates.