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Fort Wayne, IN, US

Lafayette, IN

- Coordinate ECS implementation for Quality, Production, Engineering, Materials and Purchasing departments - Process and distribute engineering change designs for parts and raw materials- Create and maintain parts master records through BOM system- Control production broadcast codes for Materials, Logistics and Production departments

Lafayette, Indiana

• Developed associates into new roles as Key Skilled Associates, Team Leaders and Supervisors through expanding knowledge & skills of associates.- Achieved kaizen/lean manufacturing improvements to achieve safety.
• Developed method of repurposing damaged roof rails, radiators and brake lines to reduce scrap and scrap cost
• Spearheaded elimination of three production stations, reducing direct labor costs by approximately $200K… Show more - Developed associates into new roles as Key Skilled Associates, Team Leaders and Supervisors through.
• Spearheaded elimination of three production stations, reducing direct labor costs by approximately $200K annually per station- Surpassed group and shop targets of improving uptime and quality through teamwork.
• Improved production efficiency by reducing group downtime by 300% over period of 6 months.- Secured improvements in tooling & equipment to secure more robust install process for multiple processes, including brake.

Lafayette, IN

- Assembled automobiles on assembly line, using various equipment and tools in fast-paced manufacturing environment- Identified & pursued kaizen/lean manufacturing improvements to improve quality, efficiency and safety- Worked as member of a team to accomplish safe and efficient building of high-quality automobiles

Greensburg, Indiana

• Coordinated production strategies with other area Supervisors to maximize total plant production efficiency and output, while eliminating idle time
• Redesigned and reorganized Oven WIP layout to improve 5S, adapt area to current production needs and reduce transit time between production areas- Directed and oversaw support functions in Engineering, Maintenance and.
• Redesigned and reorganized Oven WIP layout to improve 5S, adapt area to current production needs and reduce transit time between production areas- Directed and oversaw support functions in Engineering, Maintenance and.

Frankfort, IN

- Responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of all communications requirements for the company- Assisted in the supervision, development, training and evaluation of all communications training at the company level- Supervised the installation, operation and maintenance of all communications equipment

Indianapolis, IN

- Solved constituent concerns by communicating and working with multiple government agencies to serve needs of local population, escalating to legislator when appropriate- Provided service and assistance to constituents through service as liaison between constituents and legislators

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Accounting

B.S, Economics

B.S. Degree, Political Science