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Westmont, Il, Us

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Us

Created product drawings for continuous hinge product line.Determined most efficient manufacturing method for parts.Designed perforating and assembly tooling.Managed new product launches.Time studied manufacturing processes to ensure proper rates are assigned.Improved Shipping layout by freeing up under utilized space.Modified Assembly department layout to make room for new major product launch.

Aurora, Illinois, Us

Improved efficiency and product quality by designing new assembly and welding fixtures.Designed and implemented multiple manufacturing department layouts.Performed root cause analysis for solving production issues.Created photographic work instructions for numerous product lines along with the standard company’s template.Cost justified capital equipment expenditures.Helped train production associates on new processes.Lean ManufacturingValue Stream MappingDesign for ManufacturingFixture DesignAdditive Manufacturing - 3D PrintingFacility LayoutTime StudyFailure Mode and Effects AnalysisEquipment Programming & Maintenance

Aurora, Il, Us

Completed numerous time studies to determine and maintain company time standards for sheet metal, welding, die casting, paint, assembly, and packaging operations.Created and maintained the company's new cost estimating spreadsheet for new products at the concept and prototype phases of development.Implemented numerous cost reductions in fabrication by cost justifying progressive dies, multi tapping fixtures, and custom cnc turret tools.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Provided the Addison Preload sort management team with the daily operating plan detailing the planned number of hours, staffing, production rate, and paid day for every element of the operation based on work measurement data.Completed time studies of package car drivers’ routes along with obtaining sales leads and correcting drivers’ methods.

Lake Zurich, Illinois, Us

Provided the Addison Preload sort management team with the daily operating plan detailing the planned number of hours, staffing, production rate, and paid day for every element of the operation based on work measurement data.Completed time studies of package car drivers’ routes along with obtaining sales leads and correcting drivers’ methods.