Lead engineer for all new technology going to plants for paint. Work with suppliers to make sure they are on time and within budget for projects. Work with the plants to make sure they are on board with the new technology as well as they have everything they need for the launch of the product. Speak in high level meetings on critical projects regarding timing and status.

Responsible for all future launches to MAP Paint shop. In charge of all process and tooling implementation, any facility modifications, all future colors to be delivered in specifications at each build, and managed launch budget. Delivered management presentations to discuss status of launch. Planned day to day and years in advance to make sure vehicles are built on time and future launches have a success plan for the future launch manager.

Wrote projects to innovate the department. Managed work orders and project funding to complete projects within budget and schedule. Wrote shippers to allow suppliers to pick parts up. Ordered materials through CPARS and MAXIMO.

Optimized cycle line layout, job allocations, timing constraints, build opportunities and tooling designs for Ranger launch at MAP. Coordinated prototype processing and prove out for process and facility. Managed projects to upgrade the facility for the launch. Determined root cause and solutions to launch build concerns. Created quality standards for parts of the vehicle that did not previously have standards to meet the customers needs. Continuing to manage process and facility upgrades for the launch of the Bronco.

Manage chemistry changes in the facility for optimal processing. Reduce dirt in paint, water usage, and filter usage with new filtration methods. Monitor and continuously improve the process for the best quality.

Manage 40+ sealer employees. Look at quality of sealer both before shipped to final and in final’s parking lot. Pinpoint issues in sealer and trace them to their origin. Eliminate defects within sealer to decrease delivery time and cost of vehicle. Evaluate factory for safety concerns, create safety and quality six sigma projects.

Oversee paint robots, determine root cause for faults and fix the robot. Determine where defects on units originate and input corrective actions. Monitor humidity and temperature for ash houses and ovens. Supervise and pay production and skilled trades employees.

Interview, supervise, and train front desk personnel of 50+. Create and implement new processes to increase efficiency within the department. Create informational packet to teach staff new procedures. Schedule employees shifts that fit around their schedule. Solve issues with residents and staff as well as residents and packages.

Managed the dormitory front desk, provided general assistance to diverse dormitory residents and visitors; distributed mail; managed cash flows.

Determined where contaminants came from in early stages of paint process; researched more efficient filtration; created informational PowerPoint for management and operator instruction sheets.