• Responsible for the implementation of lean practices for U.S. Manufacturing (2 locations: Greenwood, MS & Jackson, MS)• Coach and train employees through change and build a culture of improvement and excellence • Build the skills of functional leaders and associates through hands-on interactions and personal mentoring in lean management tools, cultural change and strategy deployment• Identify process and operational improvements in accessory fabrication, accessory paint, print & pack, tool assembly, and reconditioning & repair• Drive and track multiple parallel projects: short term projects, long term projects & kaizen events• Four direct reports: (3) CI Engineers and (1) Office CoordinatorKey Accomplishmentso Led 2 sites in development and implementation of 88 CI projects in 2013 with a total savings of $758Ko Led 2 sites in development and implementation of 46 CI Projects in Jan. – May 2014 with total savings of $534Ko Started and developed a CI Team for US Manufacturingo Benchmarked China’s manufacturing operations and led the U.S. manufacturing team in adapting and applying Milwaukee Best Practices to the U.S. sites in the creation and launch of a new CI Programo Implemented a new suggestion program to engage employees at the floor level in the CI Process; 105 suggestions were submitted in the first 6 months with a 50% implementation rateo Initiated a monthly newsletter in each facility as a positive forum to communicate CI activity, lean practices, and recognize CI project participation and employee successeso Standardized cost savings calculations and CI metrics (Cost, Quality, Safety & Teamwork)

• Support aligning and improving Lean Strategy Activities Globally and across the Centers • Support Lean Material Strategies (LMS) implementations within North America, while driving high quality and lowest total cost• Work with core team to develop and deliver LMS training and workshops to MAAC and Plant Teams, including ME, IE, GSC, and Production• Develop LMS cost estimates for new implementations• Develop and document best practices

• Process leader, coordinator, and facilitator for Lean Strategy implementation for engines and transmissions optimizing man, machine, and material interface• Powertrain representative in cross-functional team to commonize Lean Material Strategy process and methodology between Vehicle Assembly, Body Shop and Powertrain Plants

• Process leader, coordinator, and facilitator for Set Part System Strategy (SPS) implementation for engines and transmissions • Led cross-functional workshops consisting of Industrial Engineering, Layout, Manufacturing Engineering, Global Supply Chain, and Operations Personnel to develop a Lean Operations Plan for all assembly rooms in Engine and Transmission Sectors• Lead Engineer responsible for determining Part Presentation Hierarchies and methods of material delivery for Assembly and Machining• Developed a simple training package for workshop participants to understand SPS techniques and strategies to ensure active and value-added participation during workshop• Participated with Executive Directors and Manufacturing Managers to develop pull system, and sequenced build buffer strategies for total inventory standards for assembly and machining in all transmission plants and future programs• Coordinated plant and headquarters communication and follow-up for cost estimation and implementation timing for SPS initiatives in Engine and Transmission Sectors• Lead Engineer responsible for establishing TGC (Tape Guided Cart) criteria in transmission and engine plants where required, including Ramos (Mexico), Silao (Mexico), Toluca (Mexico), Warren (MI), and Toledo (OH)

(Promoted to Senior Engineer 6/08)• Lead engineer responsible for developing and coordinating transmission sector assembly quality strategies into Manufacturing Plants and New Programs - Developed a Snap Ring Assessment process and risk analysis of all current production products within transmission sector - Initiated a new product engineering design requirement to enable proper assembly and verification of snap ring installation - Developed a Seal Assessment process and risk analysis of all current production products within transmission sector - Assisted in developing a process to assess Customer Use Features risk to ensure customer satisfaction - Responsible for tracking implementation of transmission strategies’ corrective action plans and verifying proper resolution - Product Engineering liaison to jointly develop assembly designs supporting quality initiatives for manufacturing robustness• Participant of Special Engineering group to convert a brownfield assembly system in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico to establish a Lean Manufacturing Operational Plan to add additional Retail Production Options to an existing manufacturing site (5 month assignment) - Led controls integration of error proofing installation and assembly build sequence logic• Participated in maintaining Bill of Process and Bill of Equipment documentation in support of future program adherence to sector strategies• Responsible for main line and button-up Bill of Process and Bill of Equipment• Supported assembly launch of new and major programs

• Procure equipment for launch of new and major Powertrain programs• Extensive travel to Germany and Italy to complete controls runoff in support of new 6 speed FWD and RWD transmission program launches - Controls engineer for gear equipment, including Liebherr, Samputensili, Sicmat, Wera, and Kapp - Controls engineer responsible for conveyor integration - Assure equipment meets specifications and performance expectations at time of delivery to site with no issues• Lead engineer responsible for specification updates/project management tools - Led effort to consolidate controls requirements and strategies for all Powertrain programs, which includes creating runoff checklists and presentations• Red X Statistical Apprentice Certification

• Production Coordinator – Four machining cells, Supervised 26 hourly employees• Gear Process Engineer – Gear machining processes, Implemented Red X strategies• Focus Factory Controls Engineer – Implemented Process Change Requests, PLC programming

Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI 4/03-12/03• Thesis: Measuring and Managing Intangible Assets in the Automotive Industry• Designed balanced scorecard system using Front Page and Microsoft AccessLincoln LS Launch Team, Wixom, MI 3/02-6/02• Led resolution of Electrical issues and supported major wiring issuesTruck Telematics, Dearborn, MI 10/01-12/01• Completed vehicle packaging and electrical interface analysis for Telematics devices• Performed vehicle level Design Verification testsPower Supply, Dearborn, MI 3/01-6/01• Supported electrical power supply design and release for 2003/5 Ford Escape• Performed benchmarking for Static and Key-off-load testing Ford Global Technologies, Inc., Dearborn, MI 10/99-12/00• Patent research and business method classification