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Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

At mode40, we specialize in integrating technology into manufacturing facilities, guiding our clients through the transformative landscape of Industry 4.0 and next-gen manufacturing. Our mission is to be the trusted partner that simplifies technology adoption, takes ownership of projects, and offers creative solutions to solve complex business problems. Our clients rely on us as their "easy button" for technological advancement. Our capabilities encompass a comprehensive range of services, including data gathering, dashboarding, system integration/enhancement,IT/OT support, and cyber security. We strategically integrate people, processes, and technology to empower organizations in their journey of continuous improvement. As a company driven by measurable return on investment, we are passionately committed to fostering mutually beneficial relationships and propelling our clients forward through innovative technology solutions.

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

Industry 4.0 Task Force – Content experts, best practices, shared case studies, and Industry 4.0 related training are just some of the initiatives of this Task Force. Members also learn how Industry 4.0 will impact their organization.

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

JJF Solutions strives to exceed expectations.

Miami, Florida, United States

With a deep domain knowledge within the Food & Beverage sector I am responsible for the full life cycle of a Redzone deployment from the “Go-live’ training to the Continuous Improvement coaching and Kaizen facilitation that follows. I coach customer's plant teams into repeatable cycles that deliver lasting bottom-line savings in 90 days and thereafter. The coaching program lowers conversion costs and creates margin expansion; while driving continuous improvement so that it becomes embedded into the workplace. My aim is to empower everyone in the organization to be able to make data-driven decisions and make this a way of life. Specialties: Operational Excellence | Lean-Six Sigma | Kaizen | Continuous Improvement Consulting | Lean Training & Education| Manufacturing Intelligence (MI) | Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) | Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) | Real-Time Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) | Factory Benchmarking | Plant Floor Technology Implementations

Miami, Florida, United States

• Implement and train Redzone Software into over 75+ Food and CPG facilities across the country • Verify and Validate data capturing signals via ABBox, Kepware, RZIO, RZLogger and Redzone• Train all levels of organization how to use Redzone Software from executive to shop floor employees• Solve/Improve Redzone Data capturing setups working with Operations, Maintenance and Quality • Validate/Correct/Restructure product production rates and downtime codes for operator entry• Advise Continuous Improvement opportunity areas for Production Systems Coach

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Develop work measurement for use in improving package job set-ups and operational conditions that reduce cost and meet service commitments. Audit operating plans and procedure compliance; develop, implement, and assess package operations’ long and short range operating plans based upon work measurement, and assist operators with implementations of improved operating plans, new services, improved procedures, and new technology. Provides tools, training, methods certification, and assistance as needed to support the achievement of the business plan. Work directly with Division and Business Managers to identify and prioritize opportunities for operations and process improvements where key business plan objectives are not being met. Serve as the communications liaison with other functions and coordinates initiatives that impact package operations planning requirements. Supervise IE Management Trainees, IE Specialists, IE Part-Time Supervisors, Co-ops, and Interns.

Michigan/Ohio

CIPE (Center Inside Planning and Execution) • Deploy technology that serves as a real time dashboard to improve operational decision making on the preload sort, improving flow per hour and reducing operating cost while better servicing the customer. • Coordinate all pre-deployment requirements across multiple departments, centers and management• Train management on methods, technology, oversight and recommend changes in operating plans• Educate, coach and develop employees on terminal devices, methods and reporting processes

Livonia, Michigan, United States

PEAK season UPS package Car Delivery Driver.

Michigan/Ohio

• Deployed cost reduction technology on the preload sort, reducing misloads and rework by 95%.• Coordinated all pre-deployment requirements across multiple departments, centers and management.• Trained management on methods, technology, oversight and recommend changes in operating plans.• Educated, coached and developed employees on scanning devices, methods and reporting processes.

•Implemented cost reduction technology into 15+ buildings across the Great Lakes District.•Trained management on methods, technology, oversight and recommended changes in operating plans.•Educated, coached and develop employees on terminal devices, methods and reporting processes.•Coordinated all pre-deployment requirements across multiple departments, centers and management.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

• Managed, coached and developed eight part-time supervisors and 30+ hourly employees.• Drove work area performance and train safe work methods, improved operation start-up, down time, and wrap up procedures.• Serve as automation control center trainer, provide extensive training to all levels of management.

Michigan, United States

•Assist deployment team in related IE functions•Provide analysis and develop volume forecasting plans for deployment sites.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Aided in developing work measurement, in coordination with IE Planners, for use in the package job set-ups and operational conditions that reduce cost and meet service commitments. Assisted with developing operating plans. Identified and prioritized opportunities for operations and process improvements where key business plan objectives are not being met. Communicated with other functions and coordinated initiatives that impact package operations planning requirements. Worked with management to develop an implementation plan after new measurements are implemented. Recommended updates to operating plans to stay current with new services or changing conditions. Analyzed internal processes and reports to identify areas for potential operational improvements and efficiencies. Participated in mentoring programs to enhance professional development.• Completed computer based trainings (CBT) outlined in the EDP Training Track to maintain compliance. • Contributed in required webinars and workshops to evaluate proficiency in areas of responsibility and improvement. • Created and maintained performance metrics outlined in EDP Training Track to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.

Livonia, Michigan, United States

Supported business planning by developing daily, monthly, and annual plans for Package operations. Forecasted volume and productivity targets ensuring that the business plans are achieved. Long range plans were developed for use in determining operations capacities.• Based on work measurement, worked with various groups to develop all components of operating plans to improve efficiency. • Analyzed operating plan to determine opportunities for improving the process and workflow (e.g. analyze process flow charts and production schedules, etc.). • Reviewed recommendations (e.g., improved job set ups, operating plans, etc.) with IE Section Managers and Operations managers to gain approval. • Developed contingency plans for unexpected situations to ensure preparedness. • Updated operating plans to stay current with new services or changing conditions. Conducted follow-up with Business Managers to discuss plan effectiveness and influence decision making.• Reviewed and researched daily and weekly trends (e.g., historical volume, marketing forecasts, recent economic data, etc.), and developed volume projections for planning to forecast future resource needs. • Developed annual staffing projections by week and by day of week for processes to provide a cost-effective operating plan. • Provided short-range staffing forecasts to assist managers and Human Resources in developing hiring plans. • Developed quarterly and yearly plans to forecast resource needs to ensure UPS’s ability to meet business plan objectives. • Reviewed and updated forecasts as required to maintain validity of forecast projections (i.e., ensure measures are still relevant and conform to accepted IE principles) and adherence to Business Plan goals. • Assessed the impact of forecasts (long and short range) on business plans to determine when updates are required.

Portage, Mi

Daily- Accurately interpret and transpose employee time sheets into a database (TSEntry, FAB entry)- Compare daily metrics against developed standards (TSAnalysis, FAB)- Determine performance among separate departments (Temp report, Teambuild report)- Find discrepancies in reporting (Partials report)- Aid in development of shop floor schedule (Planning Hours)- Maintain a daily Backlog Report for management- Provide past due order information to management.Weekly- Compare total week production metrics to developed standards (BAP and FAB)- Update daily sheets to reflect week changeoverMonthly- Compare total month production metrics to developed standards- Provide analysis to management comparing current month to months prior

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Sig Tau Fraternity- Founding Father • Plan, communicate and manage fraternity objectives/goals • Set agenda, monitor all activities and serve as the chapter spokesperson• Chairman of the Executive BoardIncreased Membership by 25%0 Chapter Member Safety/Law Violations in 20162016 Chi- Chapter Study Hours: 1,143

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Providing 5-star customer service, while maintaining a safe and friendly ice environment. Red Cross certified in CPR,IED training.

Portage, Mi

Semester Internship for the Fall semester of my sophomore year. Servicing clients with financial services. Providing people with a wide variety of services from life insurance to retirement planning as well as asset allocation and income protection. Great experience within the financial representative industry. - In charge of "running my own business" within the internship, contacting my own clients. Setting appointments, discussing financial objectives and goals while incorporating Northwestern Mutual products and services.

Hastings, Michigan

Washing dishes as well as busing tables and serving meals. -Helped set and organize everything from large fundraisers to company Christmas dinners. - Raised over $11,000 in a silent auction fundraiser for my Mother who was diagnosed with cancer at the time.