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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Driving operational excellence in critical neurosurgical processes

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Managing the daily operations and the strategic growth of a customized coating franchise

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Leading implementation of Operational Excellence strategy and fundamentals across multiple manufacturing sites● Designed Operational Excellence strategy and campaign for plants in Phoenix, AZ and Dallas, TX● Compiling and prioritizing critical customer requirements for throughput improvement and system implementations● Training foundational Op-Ex fundamentals to senior management and frontline team members● Leading kaizen events to improve standardization and throughput (approx. gain of 5% avg. OEE per line)

Goodyear, Arizona, United States

● Coordinating and implementing spoilage reduction strategy for a production site (expected gain of 13MM cans)● Quarterly spoilage kaizen workshops facilitated to reduce can waste in processes (approx. gain of 250K cans/kaizen)● Leading projects in can defect reduction and spoilage reduction resulting in 0 customer claims and a 5MM expected can gain.● Communication of strategy and initiatives to 200+ employees and members of executive team● Spearheading company-wide change with camera supplier through facilitation of conversation with executives in Ball and in supplier company

Goodyear, Arizona, United States

● Lead the following process improvement projects through use of problem solving methodologies (e.g. DMAIC, A3) - Results achieved a 9% run loss reduction, downtime reduction with a 15MM annualized can gain● Visual management and LSS tools used with operators to reduce machine jams and metal exposure● Coordinated Loss Analysis off-site event that identified strategic initiatives in standardization and waste reduction

Tolleson, Az

Advanced TPM-Operational Excellence agenda through achievement of key strategic plan milestones such as implementation of Lean tools for all site employees, addressing Muda in standard work behaviors, and leading the site training department.• Successfully trained out Toyota Kata to six production lines resulting in a 2.7% yield loss reduction and a 14.2% efficiency increase.• Lead site to successful implementation of Gemba Audit process through training of 5S, 4Ms, and Op-Ex.• Co-coordinated Loss Analysis event that required analysis of non-value-added behaviors and ownership of action plans to remedy them.

Tolleson, Az

Leveraged leadership capabilities to advance business agenda for largest Gatorade facility in PepsiCo through the completion of leadership development rotational program • Lead “mini-Kaizen” event for EHS department helping site achieve a GEHSMS score above 840.• Mentored intern through kick-off of Kanban project (basic VSM and cycle time analysis)• Completed LSS project resulting in $3,500 of cost avoidance for one production line.

Tucson, Az

Design and prototype of Remote Sensor Module (RSM) that monitors industrial machinery and transmits the data to an interface. RSM is not available on the market, thus the importance of our project. Cross-functionally leading team of engineers towards development of requirements, design scenarios, and fulfillment of short and long term goals.

Chandler, Az

Supplier components did not meet manufacturer's specification causing production line problems. Executed quality assurance capability studies for the third largest hot tub OEM. Review of drawings and statistical analysis revealed defective products from supplier and resulted in feedback to supplier of non-compliant critical dimensions on the product.

Chandler, Az

Aided in design of data collection for traffic lights (AZ-87 to AZ-202). Collected data determining proficiency of Chandler traffic lights located on AZ-87. Set precedent of requirement of more precise traffic control system.