Area Business Leader
I learned many managerial skills as an Area Business Leader in Building 3 managing a team of 32. I was charged with managing 2 1500 ton presses and a QS line. My work resulted in approximately $300,000 of annual savings, including material, machine time, and labor costs, as calculated by plant manager Tim Vibbert. Implemented multiple efficiency enhancements including: * Achieved material savings of 30 feet per die change, preventing scrap and damage* Implemented standardized work procedures, enhanced die, and coil change efficiency* Reduced die change time by 6 minutes and coil change time by 10 minutes, contributing to decreased downtime* Collaborated with Quality, Supplier Quality, and Suppliers to improve stainless steel coil quality, achieving zero defects postimplementation.