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Manager, Operational Excellence & Quality:Manager of the Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, and Industrial Engineering functions. Ensure effectiveness of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and resolve issues with customers when the arise. Manage the Industrial Engineering function to ensure accuracy of work measurement and product routings for accurate manufacturing cost.Lead plant level strategies for the use of Lean/SixSigma, VA/VE, and Project Management. Provide training and leadership for Manufacturing Engineers with regard to process management, process improvement, and process changes across the facility and multiple processes. Driver of cost improvement strategies.Engineer: Process, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Lean SixSigma BlackbeltDuctile Iron Water Valve Manufacturing- No-Bake and Lost Foam foundry processes:Design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes and equipment for ductile iron casting. Designing process, work cells, product improvements, and methods improvement. Lead PPAP process. Re-engineer machines and utilities for foam molding and foundry to improve quality, process capability, and reduce cycle times. _Extensive use of DOE to identify key process parameters, settings, and to optimize raw materials._Leading DMAIIC projects to improve processes, reduce waste, and lower operating costs._Designed and implemented Process Control Plans, Layered Process Audits, and Quality Standards for critical processes._Applying DFSS strategies for new process development.Yarn & Carpet Manufacturing:_Expertise in fiber extrusion for carpet yarns, and construction of fiber extrusion plants. Extensive work with process development for BCF carpet yarns using PET, PA6, and Polypropylene on Neumag S5 and Barmag equipment. _Project and process improvement work with Yarn Twisting and Heat Setting Processes (Superba and Suessen) as well as carpet dyeing and finishing processes._Expertise in facility design and support systems for these operations (Compressed Air, HVAC, Electrical, Material Handling, Polymer Dryers, Blenders, etc.)_Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Preventative Maintenance, and Predictive Maintenance in manufacturing.Part-time work as an adjunct facilitator in adult continuing education.Specialties: Project Management- Certified PMP, LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt, Problem Solving, Kaizen, Voice of the Customer, Team Facilitation, Total Productive Maintenance, Manufacturing Cost Reduction

Listed skills include Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, and 43 others.