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Torrance, California, United States

Denton, TX

• Lead Corporate Efficiency ConsultantSought out to direct, manage, and implement lean manufacturing and operational excellence across M1's extensive military base contracts, serving as a key advisor to the owner.
• Operational Excellence: Guided operational improvements using Kaizen, Six Sigma, and A3 processes, optimizing value streams and minimizing non-value-added activities
• Monetary Impact: Implemented lean maintenance techniques and scheduling analysis, generating Crew Load Charts that resulted in substantial savings and improved operational efficiency
• Contract Acquisition: Provided Lean consultation services supporting new contract acquisition, significantly contributing to M1’s revenue growth
• Collaboration & Quality Assurance: Collaborated with DOD personnel across ranks, ensuring smooth Lean implementation. Prepared locations for AS9110C External Audits, reducing findings and fines

Ft Worth, Texas

• Lead Consultant and Inventory Analyst - Integrated Business Planning Jan 2016 - Oct 2016Directed the development and implementation of a strategic inventory plan, standardizing procedures and reducing Bell's inventory.
• Strategic Inventory Project: Formulated a uniform inventory plan, leading to substantial cost reductions and improved operational efficiency
• Total Savings: Saved Bell $20M+ through various Lean & process improvement initiatives: ’04-‘16
• Cost and Time Impact: The plan specified item quantity, location, cost, and resolution strategies, significantly reducing inventory and generating organizational savings

Ft Worth, Texas

• Played a role in initiating the 505 JRX Program, from site research to production line design, culminating in an operational manufacturing facility
• 505 JRX Program: Led startup activities including capital equipment assessment, staffing, and government incentives negotiation, among other tasks
• Toyota-Based Production Line Design: Designed a Toyota-based “pulse” production line, coordinating with architects and contractors for an efficient assembly process of the new 505 JRX helicopter

Ft Worth, Texas

• Led multiple projects using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, driving operational enhancements and yielding considerable cost savings. Black Belt projects totaled $8.5M in savings.
• Project Achievements: Achieved notable outcomes in 21 Black Belt & A3 projects, reducing CMM load by 88.3%, saving $154k/year, and boosting maintenance by 91%
• Mentoring: Guided 12 Green Belts to achieve Six Sigma Certification, bolstering operational excellence
• Data-Driven Approach: Led and provided data for 5 events, creating essential visualizations and time studies, fueling project success
• Supply Chain Development: Welman Dynamics Castings; scheduled work using Crew Load Charts
• Cell Design: Developed sequenced cellular processes; coordinated sand mold/molten metal pouring

Ft Worth, Texas

• Bolstered productivity and realized cost savings across Fabrication, Assembly, and Warehousing facilities, applying in-depth industrial engineering expertise
• Cross-Facility Productivity Improvements: Spearheaded operational enhancements including layout modifications/Lean Production Lines, achieving major productivity gains & cost savings
• Cost Savings: Saved $1.15M in the first year by eliminating Idle Time waste on US40 Blanket Cutters
• Project Involvement: Contributed to 8 Six Sigma Black Belt projects, leading to a 48% reduction in floor space and doubling autoclave capacity

Birmingham, Alabama

• Directed all Lean Manufacturing activities across 2 facilities, boosting operational efficiency. Conducted improvement workshops involving stakeholders from the executive level to frontline employees
• Lean Manufacturing Implementation: Introduced Lean Manufacturing principles across two facilities, training over 2,000 employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Operational Efficiency: Revamped the KC-135 Periodic Depot Maintenance process, reducing flow days from 403 to 240
• Industry Recognition: Presented "Lean Implementation in a Depot Repair Environment" at MIT. Joined the Lean Aerospace Initiative consortium organized by MIT
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Presented “How to Implement Lean in Aircraft Maintenance Repair & Overhaul” at a national business conference which included several military leaders from the Pentagon.
• Vendor Relations & Parts Accuracy: Improved the 737 "passenger to freighter conversion" parts kit accuracy from European vendor from 48% to 99%

Corinth, Texas

• Implemented industrial engineering strategies and initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. Managed complex projects, using Lean Manufacturing concepts and industrial engineering practices to.
• Capacity and Product Flow Design: Managed a 300% increase in facility workload on a 737 Next Generation project, ensuring timely and on-budget launch
• Lean Manufacturing Implementation: Led over 30 Accelerated Improvement Workshops (AIW), solving complex business and manufacturing challenges
• International Collaboration: Partnered consistently with Shingijutsu Co. Consultants, facilitating knowledge transfer and problem-solving
• Process Improvement: Implemented flow reduction improvements in Heavy Cable manufacturing products, reducing labor costs by 80%
• Training and Development: Trained over 4,000 team members in injury awareness, ergonomics, and methods improvement practices