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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Maryville, Tennessee, Us

Maryville, Tennessee, Us

Clayton Richfield is a manufacturing facility that produces various sizes and models of manufactured housing. Led transformative change across departments, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.• Process Improvement Program: Developed and implemented a program leveraging team knowledge to drive consistent feedback and growth.• Quality Program: Led quality analytics initiatives, informing data-driven decisions.• Capital Expenditure Projects: Managed project charters and ensured successful project completion.• App Development: Designed and built an app streamlining floor-to-management information flow.• Internship Program: Oversaw summer internship programs, including interviewing, onboarding, management, and performance reviews.• Technical Support: Initiated technology enhancements, device setup, and issue resolution.• ERP Implementation: Traveled to multiple facilities to train teams on new ERP systems.• Best Project Award: Recognized four times for outstanding project achievements.

High Point, Nc, Us

Marsh is a family owned cabinet manufacture that turns raw lumber into painted or stained kitchen or bathroom cabinetry. I was responsible for 8 departments and lead several initiatives at a time. I worked on a variety of projects from product to process improvement and from quality to IT related issues.• Area Redesign - Reorganized area to improve throughput by 40% and reduce staffing requirements by 75%.• Communication Improvement - Created Andon system that reduced downtime between processes by 25%.• Defect Tracking - Created SQL databases, coded HTML programs, and installed hardware to allow for real-time defect data. Created reports to assist supervisors with monitoring quality issues and to reduce problem-solving time.• ERP Transition - Coordinated departmental transitions to the new ERP system by providing support and creating tools with SQL, jQuery, PHP, and HTML to allow hourly employees to easily input data into the new system.• Inventory Management - Implemented a system that reduced process redundancy and downtime by 85%.• Manufacturing Line Addition - Led $200,000 initiative to build a new line that increased production by 20%.• Process Improvement - Introduced process that reoriented parts to maximize space and produce 10% more parts.• Product Design - Altered construction of frame components that reduced defects by 95% and fastener cost by 40%. • Productivity Tracking - Coded program to record productivity, allow for accountability, and reduce manual labor.• Software Transition - Coordinated transition and built tools to track productivity and daily progress. Set up an auto process to reduce the time required by the operator by 2 hours per day. Efforts saved $200,000 per year.

Mooresville, Nc, Us

Worked at a cross-dock facility which made last mile deliveries and installations. Focused on implementing new safety measures to reduce injury risks. Also, evaluated other opportunities of improvement to minimize cost. Presented findings to senior management.• Safety - Analyzed OSHA Recordable Incident data, current equipment, and training procedures. Implemented tactical methods and introduced new equipment to reduce injuries by 50% and save $500,000 per year.• Warehouse Layout - Redesigned facility to create better product flow, maximize space, and minimize cost. Reduced forklift travel time by 10%. • 5S Improvements - Developed a multifunctional station to optimize time, storage, and space that reduced additional overtime cost by 63%.

Greer, South Carolina, Us

Worked in the Value-Added Production System Department for Assembly at Plant Spartanburg. Developed, structured, and implemented pilots/projects in assembly which improved efficiency, communication, transparency, and quality. Leveraged knowledge of VBA to automate processes and forms within the department as well as each level of management.• Automated Standardization - Optimized the document completion process using VBA in order to maintain a plant wide standard for the departments, as well as each level of management. • Associate Improvement Initiatives Training Kiosk - Developed training material and created a touchscreen platform associates could use to learn more about plant wide improvement initiatives. Provided training class to 300+ associates. • Kanban Reordering System - Prevented item depletion through a system of transparency and up to date records. • Product Quality Data - Developed a program using VBA that streamlined the process for presenting weekly quality information in an organized and transparent manner. Supported designated pilot areas, led meetings, and designed the latest version, which became a standard across the plant. • Transparency Board - Modified area boards to increase communication between teams and management. • Wearable Training Tool - Facilitated pilot to determine roles, responsibilities, and processes necessary to implement a new training aid on the floor. Developed automated process using VBA to assist new associates in learning internal assembly processes. Reduced training time by 35% and reduced defects caused by new hires by 60%. Incorporated into company software and became a plant wide standard. • Website Creation and Modification - Created and maintained several departments internal websites.

Greenville, North Carolina, Us

Opened, closed, and supervised the Splashpoint Spraygrounds. Kept daily log of water chemical testing, patron attendance, and facility conditions. Enforced facility rules and provided first-aid when necessary.

Greenville, North Carolina, Us

Umpired games at the pitching machine level for baseball, helped set up and break down the field, and communicated with coaches and players to keep the game organized and players safe. Kept score of the game and communicated with the umpires, coaches, and parents.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Industrial & Systems Engineering

High School Diploma, Math