Provide project leadership in the design and implementation of improvements and best practices to ensure revenue growth, organizational effectiveness and productivity savings utilizing Lean/Six Sigma tools.- Led with bias toward action and decision-making using judgement and experience based on analysis from multiple sources of information- Collaborated with global team members across leadership hierarchy to drive success of project- Advisor for project stakeholders; responsible to meet schedules and remove barriers - Drafted charters for improvement projects with closely defined benefits, scope, timeline, milestones and resource requirements

Direct reporting line to Plant Manager. Managed 43 direct reports in engineering, first line supervisor and machine operator roles. Maintained active floor presence and routinely assessed work activities to maintain awareness of plant needs and understand personnel behaviors. Utilized performance KPI’s to determine gaps in performance and drive process improvements. - Met production fixed and variable cost objectives; provided regular updates to stakeholders- Developed direct reports through coaching, mentoring, capability-building and difficult conversations- Established and maintained culture focused on safety, employee engagement and ownership through standardized work practices

Led long term capital projects and addressed short-term operational issues. Defined project charters, deliverables, timelines, resources, budget, and quote packages. Evaluated vendor proposals and designs around functionality, cost and timing; oversaw project construction and startup. Participated in Process Safety Management (PSM) high hazard reviews of production processes. - Project leader for multiple site capital projects for equipment installation, process upgrades and facility infrastructure improvements - Experience working in GMP and Class 1 Division 2 environments- Designed equipment and automation systems

Led new product launch projects for thermoformed automotive interior components. Supported products from design phase to obsolescence both internally and at customer sites. - Led launch team through all gates of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for thermoformed plastic automotive interior parts- Traveled to and supported customers in the US, Canada and Mexico; trained production staff to ensure seamless new process startup, and supported existing products through investigation of quality issues

Supervisor of molding department process engineering team comprised of 3 engineers and 12 technicians. Directed team to focus on continuous improvement through statistical control of process KPI’s and standardization of work processes. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for reaction injection molding process on site.

Lead process engineer for green field startup of automotive fascia molding facility. - Successfully commissioned of reaction injection molding presses, injection molding tools, polyol blending equipment and bulk storage system - Developed all production processes and documentation including: failure-mode effects analysis (FMEAs), control plans, machine set up specifications, production work instructions, and lessons learned