• Managed Union/Management issues related to manpower adjustments. Led respectful exchanges resulting in improved relations and successful implementation of change.• Created and delivered training module for approximately 200 hourly team leaders and salary support staff. Improved employee job function and productivity through education in standardized work, line balancing and machine cycle times.• Identified and resolved slow cycle issues saving the company $317K/year. Received… Show more • Managed Union/Management issues related to manpower adjustments. Led respectful exchanges resulting in improved relations and successful implementation of change.• Created and delivered training module for approximately 200 hourly team leaders and salary support staff. Improved employee job function and productivity through education in standardized work, line balancing and machine cycle times.• Identified and resolved slow cycle issues saving the company $317K/year. Received Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Silver Award for ergonomic improvements (decreasing insertion force by 65%).• Worked on special projects, providing cost/benefit analysis for capital expenditures.• Realigned plant operating plan, adding a third shift without hiring additional people. Negotiated with Production and Union to reach consensus on team formation. Aligned breaks to reduce overtime, resulting in $31K/year cost savings.• Evaluated work performance through time studies. Improved and maintained work methods and standards to reduce labor costs, scrap and repairs.• Collaborated with University of Michigan and corporate staff on SHARE line balancing project. Software used at three Chrysler plants for volume change analysis.• Expanded role to include industrial engineering responsibility for machining, assembly and indirect labor. Adapted to new requirements by prioritizing tasks and meetings. Show less

• Developed annual plant budgets. Clarified direct labor routings by adding detail at each operation. Documented and implemented improvements to meet financial targets.• Communicated with corporate and plant management through overtime forecasts, operating plans and cycle time reports to reduce cost and improve delivery.• Streamlined procedures by combining, linking and eliminating documents. Led to faster, more accurate data input and improved reporting compliance.• Worked with… Show more • Developed annual plant budgets. Clarified direct labor routings by adding detail at each operation. Documented and implemented improvements to meet financial targets.• Communicated with corporate and plant management through overtime forecasts, operating plans and cycle time reports to reduce cost and improve delivery.• Streamlined procedures by combining, linking and eliminating documents. Led to faster, more accurate data input and improved reporting compliance.• Worked with Human Resources and Production to transfer personnel efficiently to new facility as product was phased out. Maintained plant performance as volumes declined. Show less

• Implemented OEE system at Hillsdale, Michigan facility to improve equipment availability, performance and quality. Resulted in focused use of company resources.• Organized preventive and predictive maintenance program which contributed to greater machine uptime and QS 9000 certification.• Performed capacity and capability studies on all plant equipment. Facilitated future product planning and enhanced scheduling of machines and manpower.