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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

Driving process improvements using root cause analysis and lean principles whilst enhancing the culture along the way. Currently focused on flexible couplings, conveying systems and gearbox assembly and machining.

Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

Erlanger, Kentucky

As a Manufacturing Engineer, II, I am managing the Advanced Research and Technology projects from prototype to full-scale production while implementing Lean Body of Knowledge to optimize processes before being launched into production. I lead Risk Mitigation efforts for new manufacturing processes before being launched into full production, including PFMEA + DFMEA identifying all potential failure modes. I am responsible for creating Process Flow Diagrams and Value Stream Maps for new and current manufacturing lines. When problems arise, I am leading Root Cause Analysis efforts to determine the factors leading to failures.

Mcminnville, Oregon

As a Module Manager in McMinnville, I was responsible for managing 100+ direct reports across four polymer seals manufacturing cells. I used my previous TPM/Lean experience to improve processes while managing the operations teams. I enforced a lean mindset to reduce manufacturing line arrears from 12,000+ piece parts to 5,000 between Q3 and Q4 of 2019. The entirety of my time in McMinnville was working alongside our customers' recovery teams to align and prioritize manufacturing improvement projects through a site recovery.

Mcminnville, Oregon

During my time as a Process Engineer in McMinnville, I was responsible for leading 3P (Production, Preparation, Process) events for the site alongside our customers' recovery teams in order to find ways to optimize the manufacturing lines in the building. I led a site-wide Value Stream Mapping event, and worked with the customers' and site leadership to develop the year's goals to meet the recovery deadlines laid out from the customers.

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

While working for the PMO in Bournemouth, I created a Planning and Scheduling Best Practice guide published for the entire Program Management department to reference when creating program and project schedules and management plans. I developed and maintained PMO functional website and SharePoint site for team members to find best practice guides, templates and examples. Was responsible for organizing and planning multiple Program and Project Management training courses across the US and UK, and I co-led the development of new Program Management Performance reporting system utilizing the visual capabilities of Power BI and data capturing technology of SharePoint.

Mcminnville, Or

• Developed SOPs, 6S and Autonomous Maintenance documents for operators across various manufacturing cells throughout the facility• Worked alongside operators to improve TPM processes and process flow within work cells• Led multiple operations-focused events for multiple sites across the global industry with regular follow up in order to increase process flow throughout the plant and increase throughput• Managed visual work instruction package deployment communicating with various sites and the supplier to coordinate proper implementation

Irvine, California

• Successfully managed tail-spend supplier reduction by 25% for Global Procurement Team• Managed Buy-Side Contract Database while working alongside team members across the global spectrum• Led a cost-down project between two sites to reduce production costs by at least 10% while maintaining a defined gross margin requirement for the other

Greensboro, North Carolina

Manage two production teams and a salvage department to meet all safety, quality, cost and production goalsReinforce Autonomous Maintenance Steps 1-3 on production lines while implementing Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 and continuing to develop the strong relationship between operators and mechanicsMaintain a 50% OEE budgeted goal for both production lines and utilize previous TPM and development skills to meet stretch goal of 60% OEE by EOY 2015Successfully managed an 8 million lb tonnage increase on gallon packaging line while maintaining a 24/5 work week for operatorsSubject Matter Expert for Lockout/Tagout, partnering with engineering to drive operator and maintenance knowledge on new safety circuit upgrades on all assets in the plant

Greensboro, North Carolina

Led a Focused Improvement Pillar – Short Stop Reduction route on Solids extrusion lineo Aided in productivity improvements on individual assets, prioritized by line personnelo Drove a 50% reduction in short stop delays on major assets of lineo Led loss analysis thinking in order to prioritize keys gaps in productivityLed two Autonomous Maintenance Pillar – AM Implementation routes on Bag in Box line and Solids packaging lineo Trained operators on all shifts on the importance of Clean, Inspect and Lubrication checks lists, as well as safety development and 5S standardso Partnered with maintenance to prioritize PMs and work orders based off anomalies found during CIL inspectionsCo-Led a Bag in Box filler capital installation with Engineering Departmento Developed production SOPs, operator Clean, Inspect and Lubrication checklists and schedules, and 5S standards for new line layout in collaboration with operators from the production lineo Trained operators across all three shifts, line Lean Group Lead and line Supervisor on new line standardso Successful installation of equipment increased production rates by 200%Furthered development of key safety initiatives, including 5S+1 checklists and LOTO improvements across the plant

Billerica, Ma

Working as a manufacturing engineering intern, I was given the opportunity to work on three major projects during my few months in Billerica.I developed a step-by-step Preventative Maintenance Plan for a tilt-cart holding a 330-lb, million dollar product for technicians to follow. By the technicians following this document, it helped reduce downtime due to broken or damaged parts, prevent bodily injury to a technician while they were functioning car and prevent loss of profit for broken carts or damaged products.I fabricated a mixed-gas calibration stand for New Product Introduction testing that will double production of the new product, learning how to use an orbital welder to fasten different pipe lengths to one another. Designed a fixture that improved productivity and capacity by 200% and fixed inconsistencies of an original design. This fixture helped the site secure a multi-million dollar contract.

Tempe, Az

Assisted Professor Chao Wang teach a 40 student, freshmen lab for mechanics. Answered questions students had, gave demonstrations of lab materials and activities before each class. Worked with hand tools to help build solar-powered vehicles.

Tempe, Az

Assisted Professor Krause build tutorials for future engineering students’ interactions during class. His research primarily focused on Active Learning and developing this at Arizona State University. This project is being funded by the National Science Foundation and will be utilized by University of Oregon staff as well as Arizona State University staff.