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Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Maker of fire fighter apparel.

Evanston, Il, Us

Manage various groups of volunteers during Dayton Dragons baseball games. Mentor and train volunteers in proper operation of food service stands. Assure customers and volunteers have an enjoyable experience and resolve and issues that may arise. Perform additional tasks as assigned by management. Being rehired for a second season. Recognized by managers as being flexible and will take on any challenge to help the business succeed and desire to learn more about the business operation.

Dayton, Oh, Us

Singapore, Sg

Initially conduct accurate time studies to convert from man hours to machine hours.

Writing Technical work instructions for the Production Development lab. This is a rehire in the same position I held before. Brought back because of the good job I did before and being able to quickly pick up the requirements of the job.

Degreed Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer - Student at Clark State Community College in the Advanced Manufacturing Certification program. I have earned:Manufacturing Foundations CertificateOSHA General Safety CertificateCompleted PLC programming class with the grade of AWelding CertificateCNC Operation and Programming CertificateDeans ListHonor Society MemberPhi Theta Kappa Honor Society MemberEpsilon Pi Tau Honor Society MemberHonda Excellence in Manufacturing Scholarship WinnerTrutec Industries Scholarship WinnerTuition Challenge Scholarship Winner

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Unload trailers and help place stock in the retail store. Provides income while finishing college classes.

Supervise production floor personnel. Take on cost reduction projects thru my own incentive and as directed by management. Correct issue with welded frame for Tilt Kettle product lines. Work with vendors to correct problem with purchased parts. Began looking into increasing through put of Kettle production.

My intial task is to write technical operating manuals for equipment that was transfered from another closed location. The machinery is a combination of old and new technology. I am tasked to break down the manual into logical sections that describe in detail the machinery operation of the oil filter assembly process. The manuals are meant to assist maintenance and engineering to understand the detailed inner workings of each area of the machines and how it can affect the entire machine operation. Basic understanding of electronics, PRX sensors, and PE senors. Abliltiy to visually observe the machine operation and decifer not only the obvious operation, but the behind the scene "triggers" that allows each step in the process to proceed or stop the machine operation, machine set up steps for each module, and trouble shooting tips.

I worked closely with the Production Development Lab and Production floor to write new technical work instructions. The aircraft generators I was writing for were future production development models that did not adhear to any past or present designs. It was up to me to understand the new assembly process the first time and write instructions to allow for assembly repeatablility as future test units were assembled as well as enable quick modifications to the work instructions as changes were made during the developement process. The lab operators stated that if it were not for my complete and appropriatly detailed work instructions, it would have been very diffcult to learn the new assembly methods.

Due to unfortunite and unforseen circumstances after Kodak filed for Bankruptcy, GSS, a major supplier to Kodak went into self protection mode and laid off workers, which I was unfortunitly one of. I am now in transition and looking for new employment in my field.

Routing creation. Shop floor organization. Bill Of Material Updating. Part Drawing Reading and interpretations (Not all drawings were kept current, had to do some investigation to learn how the part was currently made.) Purchase Raw material for part production. From my own person initive, I was able to complete a project to dispose of old machinery, shop clean up, and shop orginaization. Projects I had planned to take on before the work force reduction was to:1) orgaize the steel raw material and determine a better purchase stratagy that would have included puchasing less material but still make the same amount of parts, form a stores area for raw material to maintain raw material organization, and purchasing raw material in lengths that would be easier to move through the plant. 2) Group like parts to allow for "part families". Then apply an accurate time standard to each part family to allow for the company to understand the true time and cost of production.

Tasked to verify current routings plant wide through Time Studies. Data collected will lead to better product costing, updating and creating work instructions, and process improvments.

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New Horizons Learning Center. Gained certifications in Information Technology. A+, Network+, and Security+ Certifications gained in 2010. Also gained Six Sigma Black Belt Certification in 2010 from ISSSC (International Society for Six Sigma Certifications)

Supported daily Stamping and Assembly production by purchasing all consumable tooling and assembly supplies. Worked with tool room/outside vendors to assure stamping dies readiness for production use. Worked with internal maintenance department/external vendors to maintain all departmental machinery. Conducted time studies to validate standards and uncover inefficiencies. Designed Department Layout for interplant relocation and led move project to competition. Maintained Work Instructions, Bill of Materials (BOM), Routings, and Metrics Boards. Served as on site Project Manager moving Controls Department to new vendors in US and Mexico. Recognition of Contribution (ROC) Award winner for outstanding AchievementMet accelerated transfer schedule saving 18 man-months of labor. Served successfully as On site Project Team Leader, coordinating all Controls Department / Urbana Plant Tooling and Equipment transfers to new vendors in US and Mexico.Designed and Led assembly and installation of solder work station filling a need in Production and reducing set up time and maintenance downtime.Effectively researched and purchased new Taping machine, worked with vendor to design base to hold taping fixtures; payback of 16 months.Worked with vendor to design and produce CNC Machine Fixture Mounting Plate, reducing CNC set up time.

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Led Team of contractors to conduct down time study of new Can Filler Line before final release to production

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Created Value Map drawings and Plant Flow Layout Drawing in Visio. Performed time study to analyze labor and machine processes in pump production.

As Lead I.E., performed time studies for various product lines (Wrench and Socket Forge Production). Analyzed and organized data for presentation to plant and corporate management for cost updates. Participated in project progress and production process updates for plant management. Recommended process improvements.

Akron, Oh, Us

Industrial Engineer for SAP installation/start-up at flagship plant for corporate-wide implementation plan. As Team Leader, performed time studies for various product lines (heavy belt plant). Team Member in analyzing and organizing data for presentation to plant and corporate management. Participated in weekly project progress updates for plant and corporate management.

As sole Industrial Engineer, developed time standards for new work cells with goal of reducing product cost. Introduced EASE to company for more consistent development of labor standards. Worked with work force to learn manufacturing processes and product mixes. Gained good working relationships with all departments.

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

As Sole Engineer, initiated, implemented, developed, and modified time standards to bring consistency to product cost for several new and existing products in Fabrication, Paint Line, and Assembly areas. Provided time estimate used for cost analysis to determine make vs. buy. System Administrator of EASE program. Maintained Cost Center and Machine Number List integrity. Directed three temporary employees, one full time employee, and one consultant. Maintained communication with all levels of management. Created/completed Engineering Change Notice. Completed W/A special order routing.Special Project team member for project that resulted in consistency to Article Masters, Bill of Materials, Routings, and product cost. Received award for outstanding Project achievement.Training Team member for all levels of management to create and maintain consistent BOM’s and Article Masters. Results maintained “Like” product cost consistency.Team member in yearly budget creation.Team member in system set up of new Paint Line.

Richmond, In, Us

Conducted Time Standard audits. Created/modified routings. Created and modified Process Sheets and BOM’s identifying new production methods. Provided a new plant layout to improve material flow from raw material to finished product. Assisted the CFO with writing “Request for Authorization” forms for new capital equipment and cost justifications. Selected to support safety committee efforts to comply with OHSA regulations.Implemented new documentation system for accurate time study audits and labor trackingResolved labor standard issue with personnel on the manufacturing floor.Participated in start up meetings of new company.

Coordinated and completed “Cost Per Line” analysis for Distribution Centers. Compiled Material Asset List for all Distribution Centers. Produced AutoCAD DC Product Rack layouts.Initiated implementation of “Slot-It” program in Distribution Center.Certified in MOST For Windows.

Conducted accurate time/cost studies for various new assembly operations. Recommended capital equipment purchases, methods improvements, and plant layout for new assembly operations.

Oversaw Pilot Run/functional testing and Implementation of next generation products. Modified process sheet/documentation for new product model (Training Checklists, Lot Tracking, Critical Components List, Kit Matrix).

Collected data through time studies to assist in writing process sheets and determine group work cell layouts in the Wax Mold Assembly area.

Performed Time Studies in an incentive shop to create temporary standards, permanent standards, and standard data.

Wooster, Oh, Us

Wrote process sheets and produced basic AutoCAD 12 drawings for the assembly operation of an automotive stamping company. Assisted with preparation and updating of ISO 9000 Documentation.

Manufacture of Commerical Steam Cooking Ovens. Supervised the set up of new assembly lines and pilot runs. Estimated temporary labor standards, conducted accurate time/cost studies for various new and established assembly operations. Prepared method sheets outlining tooling, quantity and designation of parts, time standard and part sketches, produced time/cost analyses for proposed in-house and contractor components. Also made recommendations on capital equipment purchases, oversaw building maintenance and service projects, and worked in conjunction with outside consultants to resolve safety issues.

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Provided definition, work measurement and control of labor costs within two departments of a large military contractor manufacturing Abrams M1A1 Tanks. Analyzed and recommended cost reduction/containment improvements of actual direct labor and overhead burden costs. Conducted accurate time/cost studies for various projects, prepared detailed documentation, evaluated pilot production programs, tracked structural pay tickets, and prepared summaries.Designed and implemented labor tracking systems and method improvements which enhanced productivity and reduced costs.Chaired action team to resolve departmental problems; received award for presentation to corporate management.Justified cost of dividing department, resulting in $1.5M savings in labor, with payback in 6.8 months

Boston, Ma, Us

Maintained efficient production of developmental military aircraft engines. Received, interpreted, processed and distributed all engineering work requests to Military or Commercial Development Assembly. Maintained accurate inventory control utilizing ENACT Procurement System on IBM mainframe computer. Established priorities and provided status on hardware in supporting areas. Arranged procurement of aircraft engine hardware from internal storage or vendors. Monitored/suggested upgrading for ENACT. Monitored assembly area for compliance to G.E. (ABEG) safety, health, and material handling procedures.Successfully trained employees in production control practices/procedures.Recognized as "corporate resource" for ENACT system.Prevented shut-down of major engine builds by coordinating parts procurement outside of normal channels.

Certificate, Computer Numerically Controlled (Cnc) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist

Certifications, Advanced Manufacturing Certificates

Certification, Six Sigma - Black Belt

A+, Network+, Security+ Certifications, Information Technology

Certification, Six Sigma - White Belt

Bachelor’S Degree, Industrial Technology