As part of the Purchasing team, I identify opportunites to reduce unit cost and then implement them into any of the 3 plants associated with our group.

Lean ProjectsLed efforts to implement lean building block of 5S throughout the entire facility with 5 main processesCreated and maintained all 5S related documents and materials; purchased all 5S suppliesConducted targeted kaizen events to improve area effectiveness Met the deadline to raise internal assessment scores by 80% in only 4 monthsPerformed all 5S training of 200+ Associates and 50+ Champions Reinforced principles and shared best practices through biweekly… Show more Lean ProjectsLed efforts to implement lean building block of 5S throughout the entire facility with 5 main processesCreated and maintained all 5S related documents and materials; purchased all 5S suppliesConducted targeted kaizen events to improve area effectiveness Met the deadline to raise internal assessment scores by 80% in only 4 monthsPerformed all 5S training of 200+ Associates and 50+ Champions Reinforced principles and shared best practices through biweekly meetings with Associates Involved in value stream mapping kaizen events, began Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics implementation, etc. Pack & Ship Manager:Directed the daily activities of 70 hourly associates in producing thrust bearings on a timely basis at or below planned cost in a safe environment; interfaced with all levels of employees. Instilled discipline and raised expectations through the achievement of 'stretch' goals.Facilitated the relocation of both departments as part of a total plant consolidation and reorganizationImproved plant performance (OTD) by exceeding the goal of 93.5% in less than 9 monthsReduced customer complaints by 50% in only 4 monthsReduced premium freight shipments by 85%Improved ship department productivity (PPLH metric) by 49% in less than 6 monthsFacilitated implementation of Oracle Ship program to replace outdated inventory control mechanism and also assisted with implementation of SAPAchieved significant workstation layout improvements to reduce errors and improve overall efficiencyMentored several key junior employees to prepare them for future leadership roles Show less

Performed daily process improvement activities to increase the parts per labor hour (PPLH) metric, improve safety, and reduce waste associated with electromechanical assembly machinesFacilitated the reorganization of 75 assets in the Assembly department Purchased and installed modular offices within plant for use by plant supervisionCertified TS-16949 Internal Auditor for the plant

Interfaced directly with customers in Tier I/II/III applications for both aesthetic and structural injection molded plastic products in automotive and consumer goods (appliance) arenasLed APQP events and assisted in PPAP preparation and presentationCoordinated injection mold tool builds and design change modifications with multiple vendorsInvolved in part design changes to improve manufacturability, product quality, and reduce costFacilitated operator training using… Show more Interfaced directly with customers in Tier I/II/III applications for both aesthetic and structural injection molded plastic products in automotive and consumer goods (appliance) arenasLed APQP events and assisted in PPAP preparation and presentationCoordinated injection mold tool builds and design change modifications with multiple vendorsInvolved in part design changes to improve manufacturability, product quality, and reduce costFacilitated operator training using accept/reject criteria samples for guidanceCreated and updated unique and innovative electronic part-specific operator work instructions Involved in all aspects of operation: procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and shipping Show less

Led project to launch significant weight savings in window regulator mechanisms by increasing plastic content, including new product development, process design and production implementationMet deadlines for product testing and creation of customer specific mockupsInterfaced with Ford Atlanta & Chicago high volume assembly plants (D-186 Taurus/Sable program) to resolve quality issues, implement design changes, drive customer satisfaction, etc.Improved cellular manufacturing… Show more Led project to launch significant weight savings in window regulator mechanisms by increasing plastic content, including new product development, process design and production implementationMet deadlines for product testing and creation of customer specific mockupsInterfaced with Ford Atlanta & Chicago high volume assembly plants (D-186 Taurus/Sable program) to resolve quality issues, implement design changes, drive customer satisfaction, etc.Improved cellular manufacturing, assembly line efficiency and error proofing Certified QS Show less

First Mechanical Engineer hired to assist with new product and process developmentImplemented new processes by purchasing and installing all R&D lab equipment ($3M+)Involved heavily in facility layout (Greenfield site build @ $45M+)Led a technical development team with 8 members, inspired creation, ingenuity and originality through sound technical judgmentSpecified, purchased, and installed $8M in automated production equipment