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Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Responsible for business operations, including engineering and manufacturing. Planning and implementing strategic business initiatives with focus on improved customer experiences, improved business operating profit margins, and expanded products and services.System Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures and installs some the most comprehensive solutions in the industrial finishing industry. The company is comprised of two divisions: STI Industrial Finishing Systems Division and STI Aqueous Cleaning Systems Division. Company website: www.stifinishing.com

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Led Operational Readiness activities to support new platform launch, including leadership of: manufacturing equipment, processes, procedures, process specifications, software systems, warehousing & logistics.Key Accomplishments Include:• Successfully led & oversaw all operational readiness activities for key next generation Diabetes Care project• Effectively provided project status updates to key stakeholders and opinion leaders• Instrumental in successful integration of manufacturing and packaging solutions to support launch• Set strategy & oversaw efforts to prepare manufacturing associate training programs for new product launch• Guided teams in gathering requirements, establishing project charters, and setting design goals to support successful implementation of new manufacturing and packaging processes

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Performed meter product support and project management activities, focusing on new product launch activities, including: manufacturing equipment, processes, procedures, and product specifications.Key Accomplishments Include:• Effectively managed product support activities for multiple new development projects• Key liaison between Roche and its largest contract manufacturing partner, coordinating & overseeing establishment of manufacturing processes to support new product launches• Established process to complete final configuration and kit packaging activities at Roche, Mannheim• Led team to effectively manage supplier validation and procurement activities to support product launches• Supported various supplier change request activities• Nominated to participate in ASPIRE – Roche leadership development mentoring program

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Performed Operations Readiness and project management activities, accountable for preparing all facets of Operations for project launch, including: manufacturing equipment, processes, procedures, and software systems. Completed various continuous improvement projects utilizing lean methodologies. Key Accomplishments Include:• Effectively led Operations Readiness activities for Freedom, Universal Code, and other key projects• Instrumental in successful implementation of Pack Line Serialization project• Participated in several continuous improvement projects utilizing lean methodologies• Mentor to summer intern, guiding student to successfully complete several key projects• Led implementation of 5S program, including audits, into Strip Pack area• Supported validation of ROM and Pack Line equipment• Executed numerous process change control and document change requests• Led teams to successfully implement several operations-based SAP software solutions

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Promoted to be accountable for all engineering and manufacturing activities within the organization. Managed a staff of 3-4 engineers and a staff of 10-20 manufacturing associates.Key Accomplishments Include:• Performed project management duties for concurrent projects including: scheduling, budgeting, project milestones, and determining resources needed for completion• Guided engineering team through all phases of project from concept, to design for customer approval, to design for manufacturing, and project release to manufacturing• Served as interim Plant Operations Manager for nearly 2 years• Instrumental in facilities expansion to increase production capacity by 30%• Researched & implemented capital equipment purchases performing ROI justification studies• Increased project profit margins by streamlining engineering designs and manufacturing operations• Revised plant manufacturing floor layout focusing on process and part flow

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Designed turn-key finishing systems utilizing mechanical design engineering expertise. Performed project management duties for all finishing systems & aqueous washers.Key Accomplishments Include:• Designed & detailed custom equipment utilizing AutoCAD and Solid Works software• Implemented design approach of Concept Design, Design for Approval, and Design for Detail• Created bill of materials, cycle time studies, feasibility studies, etc.• Worked with manufacturing associates to evaluate areas and implement continuous improvement projects• Created spreadsheets and design tools to assist in project design• Implemented shop routing system to increase efficiency, track WIP, and reduce scrap• Performed project procurement duties while developing vendor relationships

Buffalo Grove, Il

Performed mechanical design engineering duties within a team environment.Key Accomplishments Include:• Designed & detailed mechanical components and assemblies including: lean cells, indexing dials, transfer systems, gantry machines, Poka Yokes, robotic end-of-arm tooling• Performed engineering duties including, but not limited to applying: GD&T, material selection, metal finishing, fit and function, purchase part selection, and electronic components and sensors• Created bill of materials, cycle time studies, component life-cycle studies, feasibility studies, etc.• Performed internal auditor duties for company ISO 9001 certification