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Herzogenaurach, De

- Lead cross-functional teams of ~100 personnel in high-performance manufacturing environments, driving process capacity modeling, bottleneck analysis, waste reduction, and fostering relationships to streamline processes and achieve quantifiable efficiency gains and cost savings- Support in annual budget creation, monthly report-out presentation to plant management on P&L and area KPI development- Implement shop floor restructuring projects, optimizing layout and workflow to enhance operational throughput and reduce backlog by 20%- Manage workforce analysis initiatives, aligning staffing levels with production demands to optimize resource utilization and reduce labor costs- Utilize data insights to develop KPI frameworks to prioritize continuous improvement initiatives, boosting OEEs by 5% in six months- Analyze competing priorities, financial/resource constraints, and schedule considerations to determine costs and benefits of change requests

Herzogenaurach, De

- Led team of 50+ personnel through coaching, timekeeping, discipline, and hiring. Employee pool consisted of machine operators, lab technicians, machine setup technicians and team leaders- Handled day-to-day supervisory responsibilities (report-outs, improvement meetings, GEMBA, quality meetings, shop floor decisions)- Analyzed production data to identify and implement process improvements, contributing to increased product quality, reduced downtimes- Collaborated with clients to implement best practices in manufacturing processes, resulting in 6% improvement in production output and quality metrics- Conducted root cause analyses using structured methodologies such as SMED, 5S and Ishikawa diagrams to identify systemic issues and implement corrective actions to improve operational reliability- Delivered comprehensive cross-shift training for production teams, closing knowledge gaps and equipping them with analysis skills to enhanceunderstanding of manufacturing processes, driving identification of optimization opportunities for improved operational efficiency

Herzogenaurach, De

- Worked in multiple disciplines (Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Master Planning Associate, and Production Leader) under mentorship to gain diverse knowledge of systems and facilities within the organization- Launched and concluded cycle time reduction project resulting in annual company savings- Implemented MOVE principles to increase production at bottleneck presses - Initiated and completed multiple Kaizen projects resulting in annual cost reductions- Analyzed competing priorities, financial/resource constraints, and schedule considerations to determine costs and benefits of change requests- Gained engineering project management experience in developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules - Worked collaboratively with internal teams and the customer to ensure successful project outcomes- Managed each phase of the development lifecycle from requirement definition, solutions, designs, and testing- Combined technical and analytical skills with problem-solving abilities to advance toward project completion on time, and on budget

In December of 2012 I began my internship at Hotrides & Coolcars in an attempt to further my education through hands on experience. I began with a simple job shadowing position however this quickly advanced to hands on work. Through this position I learned the ins and out of an engine’s mechanics, basic maintenance, troubleshooting, general tricks of the trade and much more.-Perform basic MIG welding processes to advance fabrication -Utilize Solidworks to create, develop, and produce unique parts for automotive restoration-Inspect product quality to maintain an acceptable standard prior to customer delivery-Extensive training in automotive engines, troubleshooting, and repair-Produce turn-key fuel injection engine conversions as part of the restoration process

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Promoted to Lead Control officer in Fall 2015, supervise 5-10 enforcement staff- Supervise staff during large-scale university events - Introduce ways to improve training process to produce more successful incoming employees- Consult on rules and regulations to improve efficiency within the department- Communicate with supervisors on a daily basis to provide updates regarding staff efficiency- Maintain department transportation cleanliness, fuel levels, and inspections

In May 2010 I was hired as an instructor due to my experience within the organization. Because of this promotion, I was assigned to a classroom containing children ranging from ten to twelve. -Developed course plans such as bible study and homework sessions for a classroom of ten-Planned, coordinated, and supervised extracurricular off-site activities for the center to attend in groups of twenty minimum-Maintained a clean working environment by reorganizing the center daily

-Managed the Intuit Point of Sales (POS) system, optimized to track and report inventory and earnings. -Organized company restocking and inventory orders

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

Minor In Business Administration, Operations And Supply Chain Management Minor

Associate'S Degree, Art Studies