Michael Lepelstat Email & Phone Number

Wayland, New York, United States

Lead Project Manager for existing product and future productsLead on site improvementsLead on testing new products and design changes to products (BIFMA Standards)Lead on Customer special request evaluation and approval / denial

Hornell, New York

I am currently working in the railroad industry to bring High Speed Rail to the United States. My role as an Logistics Engineer cover Supplier logistics negotiation, packaging requirements, packaging and logistics validation, resolving production issues, and many other tasks.Working with Suppliers to resolve potential production issues prior to the start of production is key. By reviewing the Logistics scope and packaging can mitigate risk.

Hornell, Ny

I am currently working in the railroad industry to bring High Speed Rail to the United States. My role as an Logistics Engineer cover Supplier logistics negotiation, packaging requirements, packaging and logistics validation, resolving production issues, and many other tasks.Working with Suppliers to resolve potential production issues prior to the start of production is key. By reviewing the Logistics scope and packaging can mitigate risk.

Marion, Va

• Oversaw manufacturing engineering operations for the LiveTV, Connexion, and E-190 aircraft telecommunication radome programs• Created corrective action dispositions for standard and non-standard radome builds utilizing root cause analysis• Wrote manufacturing routers, Work Instructions, corrective actions, and red lined changes for routers and Work Instructions• Created BOMs• Coordinated Trade Show radome preparations• Provided shop floor engineering support• Key member in design review on new telecommunication radomes• Worked with outside venders

Duffield, Va

During my time at Tempur-Pedic my responsibilities were focused around project management and product improvement. As a project engineer some of the projects I worked on included:* Moving 4 laboratories both internal to the facility as well as external to the local facility.* Successfully improving existing mattress packaging to encourage initial odor that a customer experiences when they first receive their mattress by upgrading packaging.* Developing the Advanced Technology Enterprise Project Server system. - Create templates - Develop Traffic Light system - Train staff in its use* Develop project charters, scopes, RACI charts, and project timelines* Coordinating teams* Research contractors and work with them

• Research and Developed strategic projects as assigned by the Owners, CEO, and Executive Teamo Data Management between existing Order System (Magic) and new website (Magento) using PIM, MDM, or ESB solutionso Integrated en-mass product data from venders into new website platform for en-mass loadingo Developed sub-project integration timelines and check pointso Developed new part number standard to allow for new en-mass part numbers• Developed new products, product packages, and quality control mechanismso Worked with Sony to develop new control software for Computer Operated Camera System o Developed Wireless two hand held mic systemo Developed Customize Lectern product• Reported on Product lines-sales, profit, and trends to generate recommendations for meeting future product sales goals to the Product Line Management Team (PLMT)• Analyzed SPIFF data to maximize profit on a monthly rotation and present findings and recommendations to the Executive Management Team • Researched new product and product line opportunities and present to PLMT• Updated competitor price comparisons for product lines and present to PLMT• Confirmed MAP pricing with vendors for major products• Tracked sales information on products which are to be highlighted in the company’s marketing strategy with the intent of maximizing profit returns• Tracked and implement projects for the PLMT and schedule critical milestones• Continued working with outside companies such as Sony and other manufactures to develop new products• Continued managing Amazon.com online store and efforts• Conducted Product Performance Analysis• Lead Project Manager for developing and maintaining Kingdom Inc.’s Amazon.com• Copywriter for catalog, internet, and miscellaneous marketing pieces• Researched national market and sales trending and create action plans to improve company sales via reports from data analysis studies• Standardize products listed on Kingdom.com for uniform appearance and layout

Conducted Key Performance Indicator (KPI) audits and Statistical analysis for site using 6 Sigma methodologieso Deep dove Credits issued site wide and develop corrective site wide actions to prevent credit losso Reduced Credits issued over a one month time period by $8,000 o Deep dove Customer Feedback audits and develop KPI correlations and preventative actionable Supervised Mentors and Agent teams from four (4) to twenty (20) people in sizeAudited employee calls to set National Quality Standards and conduct direct feedback 1 on 1 meetingsDeveloped new and existing employee skills by utilizing 1 on 1 meets & group trainings, with the goal of providing feedbackTrained new and existing employees in new technology and information such as up-trainingDeveloped new statistical tracking tools using Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic programmingDeveloped new training methodology thru the use of pilot program developmentProvided Floor support to agentsTook escalated customer calls and perform escalated customer call backs

Corning, Ny

• Operated OGP Quest 450 Optical Measuring System in day-to-day measurements of DD & T to Six Sigma specifications• Conducted Reliability & Repeatability studies for new measurement procedures to Six Sigma specifications• Developed OGP Flash 200 measurements for use in overseas applications to Six Sigma specifications• Operated and developed the Keyence measurement tool for 2D & 3D Engineering applications with the intended use for surface & dimensional measurements• Designed and utilized Data Analysis tools such as Excel Macros using Visual Basic to Six Sigma protocols• Operated the BETA die measurement machine • Oversaw and implemented laboratory 5S improvement program

Illion, Ny

Cooperative Education

Bristol, Ct

Cooperative Education

Rome, Ny

Cooperative Education

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering And Emergency Management Services

Activities and Societies: RIT Patent Club, RIT Corner Crew

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