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United States

Cross-functional project manager and site culture leader as well as Management Of Change Coordinator. Leading by example and guiding a variety of different groups towards a common purpose and goal while challenging the norm and driving real, measurable, change.Continuously analyze part packaging, scrap rates, transportation issues and logistic costs looking for improvement opportunities and cost saving opportunities. Mapping out complex processes to simplify and align. Reducing variation and complexity to drive quality, cost and delivery improvements.Value stream mapping Kaizen event for entire facility as well as warehouse focused analysis. - 150+ improvement opportunities identified, solutions created, owners assigned, continuously trackedCost Recovery Tracking sheet created to track additional costs associated with supplier caused issues to increase payback amount or leverage during future contract negotiations. Tool development utilizing CAD design skills or manual assembly skills - increase safety/ergonomics, reduce cost/time, improve quality. Independently completing all required engineering verification and approvals. EHS Week Kaizen event - Led, along with EHS team, to have a safety/ergonomic focused site-wide Kaizen event to reduce injuries and risks, while also increasing overall positivity and employee moral.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Production and manufacturing leader focused on; creating a positive work culture, identifying and executing short and long term improvement projects, and solving daily, stagnant, or procedural problems to grow the business.Doubled initial production capabilities in my first 6 months with additional product line in the same amount of space by laying out production floor in new, efficient, way. Managed cross-functional team to achieve goals on time. Included working with a variety of suppliers and contractors to order tools and equipment along with facility electrical changes. Designed tools/fixtures/job aids to improve efficiency and remove safety/ergonomic risks.Created equipment and tooling verification protocols to verify new equipmetn/tools.Kaizen leadership projects to eliminate bottlenecks and increase capacity.- In-Process-Inspection Kaizen - Reduced cycle time by 65% for technical employees- Downstream Flow Kaizen, Team Leader - Reduced cycle time by 43%, Reduced crew size by 18%- Workstation Final Assembly, Team Leader - Increased Output by 50%, reduced crew size by 52%- Shipping Shingijutsu Kaizen, Team Leader - Reduced cycle time by 60%, Reduced Ergo Score by 50%

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Implement projects, organize resources to maximize personnel output, create and complete cross-functional action items to improve production output, efficiency and quality of servers and server racks through process development, increased training, and various tooling/workstation/layout improvements during ramp-up phase of new contract facility.Provide daily organizational and troubleshooting support to assembly, testing, debug, maintenance, warehouse and management for systemic and/or mechanical issues. Conduct interviews for Manufacturing Engineers.Implemented new Brady Wraptor 6500 machine which decreased cable routing time on each rack saving, on average 110 labor hours per week while improving production capacity, quality and ergonomics.Worked to implement Just In Time manufacturing system in warehouse and establish de-trash and material staging processes to increase productivity and FPY (First Pass Yield) and decrease downtime and air contamination do to cardboard(particulate count).Safety Coordinator- Created and lead safety team and safety training orientation presentations (also 5S training) for new hires which has created a healthier, safer and more fulfilling work environment for all employees. (Created and implemented; evacuation plan, covid-19 prevention plan, warmup/stretching, lifting standards) First Aid/CPR/AED certified by Red Cross. Proposed and organized on-site training for myself and personnel in all areas of both shifts to make sure we always have someone available to respond in the event of a health emergency.Forklift trainer - Successfully trained over 25 people in forklift operation with zero major accidents. Present videos and PWRPNTs before giving them a written test, then explain inspection process and perform performance test. Also purchased used forklift to replace leased unit due to safety and financial benefits.

Juneau, Wisconsin, United States

Assistant manager to the Research and Development department. Worked with small, diverse, team to develop new automated manufacturing equipment designed and delivered to 5 facility locations within the United States. Very involved in machine shop processes, layout development, CAD design work and complex machine assembly.

Hartford, Wisconsin

Creo/Windchill CAD: create/modify part files and supply detailed drawings for production both on and off site. Apply GD&T to part drawings. (Canada & Mexico)Test fixture Design & Tear-down fixture - Designed from scratch using both sheet metal and solid modeling. Worked with in-house tool room to complete construction.Investigate Downdraft return units, evaluate design, brainstorm possible improvements, test variety of options and present findings to team. Implement design modifications to production via pilot run and reliability testing.Root cause analysis of Wolf Oven Blower Wheel, supplier issue.Data manipulation for relocation of over-range hood from Canada to US. BOM creation/modification, Utilized various computer systems, approval and documentation processes including; Engineering Change Notices, Part Submission Warrants, New Product Requests, Work Requests for other departments and Distribution Forms.

Milwaukee, Wi

Graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UW-Milwaukee.

Menomonee Falls, Wi

Involved in wide variety of manufacturing projects to improve production speed and quality. Designed various fixtures and gauges to be used during production, using SolidWorks CAD system. Including: dynamometer test mounts for new (unreleased) engine, flush pin gauge for seal depth inspection, self-draining bench tops and part/tool holders for oily repair and assembly processes. Developed process for sending fully assembled transmissions on main assembly line efficiently with cost savings.Created in-house training facility for temporary workforce ("SURGE Casuals"). Trained a work group in final engine assembly operations. Member of Grass Roots Safety Team, projects include; glove requirements and identification for Auto-crib, ergonomic improvements, floor layout changes to improve work flow and ease shift change.

Menomonee Falls, Wi

Main project: Create "Operator Manual Sheets"(assembly instructions) using Powerpoint for the Rammer line which has variety of different models and options which contribute to the 98 different combinations. Replaced test pits for Drum Rollers and Trench Rollers.Variety of organizational tasks involving designing and ordering shadow boards as well as redesigning assembly stations incorporating 5S to maximize efficiency.

Juneau, Wi

Assembly Work, Simple CAD Detailing & Part Design, CNC Milling (M2&M3)

Loaded boxes of inventory from stock onto trucks or onto cardboard slip-sheets that I would then wrap and load onto the truck with a forklift.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business - Operations & Supply Chain Management

Professional MBA Program - Graduate Certificate in Operations & Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

General Studies