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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Improve equipment uptime through use of predictive maintenance techniques like vibration, lubricant, thermography and ultrasound analysis. Work closely with trades to ensure fundamental parameters are met for alignment of equipment, balance of rotating elements, correct lubricants used at good intervals. Develop root cause analysis for failures and establish critical spares list are identified and available. Track asset performance thru use of mean time to failure (MTTF) and repair (MTTR). Develop and optimize PM,s and Pdm’s to improve equipment stability for production thru-put. Develop plan of care for critical assets to improve long term reliability.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Improve productivity and reliability of aluminum rolling mill and furnace processes and assets. Improve process stability, capability and reliability using A3 process. Use systematic statistics to understand process variability and patterns to make effective decisions. Areas involved with include continuous caster, hot mill sheet shape improvement resulting in increased thru-put, improved process reliability for cold mills coolant filtration system reducing unplanned down time. Improve plant reliability thru FMEA work, PM optimization, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Predictive (Pdm) technologies and using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies and asset plan of care. Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (SMRP ID: 233597). Areas include molten furnaces, continuous caster, hot and cold mill, material leveler and supporting processes. Facilitate and coach lean events to reduce operational waste and improve flow.

North Canton, Oh, Us

Managed corporate Global Metrology operations, master gauge inspection and certification for use in all Timken North America manufacturing facilities. Ensured work flow related to personnel, capital strategies and implementation of equipment and software were satisfied at corporate North America R&D location. Led build of corporate North America manufacturing master gauge labs and successful ISO 16949 system registration of labs.

North Canton, Oh, Us

Managed product and process program launches thru use of stage gate process. Led and coordinated cross functional teams involving Corporate groups and Manufacturing plants. Successfully Led high profile corporate projects that spanned product launch, new process development and implementation at plants, building new labs at major local university to house complex equipment as part of new degree program, which included building new facility's and integrating and startup of precision coating equipment into department.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

Developed and Led product cost optimization process involving product design and supply chain to establish product cost meets or exceeded target price points. Developed cost models for new and existing products using CAD models with simulation software and working closely with manufacturing and suppliers to derive cost and derive what if scenarios based on material type and process used to support DFMA knowledge based decisions for product design and supplier engagement to meet price points and product cost reductions. Utilized knowledge of manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma to better optimize processes that drive product cost. Developed and delivered training material to supply chain to reduce cost without negative impact to supplier margins. Coordinated and lead rationalization of various products and operations. Mentored Green Belts thru certification process, instructed Lean Six Sigma material to Green Belt candidates, lead Six Sigma projects related to manufacturing cost improvements and Design for Six Sigma. Achieved Maytag Black Belt Cerification.

Farmington, Ct, Us

Managed Manufacturing Engineering and Tooling design groups supporting fabrication operation. Responsible areas: Tool and die group with associated state certified apprenticeship program and daily production support in a union shop. Processes included progressive metal stamping dies, transfer draw dies, metal removal (CNC and multi-spindle machine centers) primarily for OE automotive switch applications. •Department established methods and resolved problems for metal stamping and metal removal operations.•Provided requirements for QS, APQP, 8D, Deviation request and PPAP requirements.•Reviewed product drawing for manufacture, tooling requirements related to stamping, metal removal for single spindle CNC's and multi spindle turning centers; tooling designed and fabricated on site and sourced. •Provided quotes for all incoming work and maintain current routings for cost and operations.•Explained company policy and regulation to direct reports to maintain effective personnel relationships; hire, promote or other changes in status of employees supervised.Became certified Six Sigma Blackbelt

Berwyn, Pa, Us

Responsible for daily manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment related to electrical motor manufacturing. Included processes: fusers, commutator lathes, multi-spindle machine centers, center-less grinders and various assembly operations. Responsibilities included supervision of union hourly associates, writing equipment appropriations, specifying, sourcing, qualifying, debugging and training related to new equipment install, rebuild of center-less grinders, designing and sourcing tooling for center-less grinders and sourcing of all tooling for multi-spindle machines.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Engineering

Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations