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Project manager responsible for coordination with R&D, Purchasing, Production, and various hired contractors to design, order, and oversee installation of body shop tooling and equipment utilizing best practices from start to finish.

Spearheaded numerous continuous improvement initiatives, yielding an annual cost savings of more than $600,000 and a 13% reduction in overall body shop Variable Burden (VBZ)

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Covington, GA

Working as department manager for a Tier 1 automotive trim supplier. Responsible for the oversight of the stamping operation through the supervision, coordination, training, and leadership of over 75 personnel. Responsible for tracking, approval, and allocation of all department funds. Developed and implemented visual department KPI tracker and 5S audit.

Covington, Georgia

Responsible for the leadership, supervision, and development of all plant industrial engineers. Ensured implementation and execution of lean manufacturing practices. Led Kaizen events to improve efficiency, productivity, and limit all forms of waste, resulting in an annual savings of $200,000. Designed and implemented Andon signaling system throughout.

Covington, GA

Provided technical oversight, support and sets standards for unexploded ordnance (UXO) and supported personnel conducting range clearance operations including UXO-related operations. Assigned tasks included ordnance response projects, reconnaissance, classification, disposal, transporting, and storage of UXO complying with Federal, state and local laws.

Directed a three member team in mitigating explosive hazards during 157 emergency response missions. Accountable for all aspects of operations, training, and $1.7M equipment oversight. Supported the U.S. Secret Service in the protection of the President, Vice-President, Secretary of State, and foreign heads of state. Volunteered for high risk assignments.

Master'S Degree, Engineering/Industrial Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: ASME

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering