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Emmaus, Pa, Us

Maumee, Oh

Manage global systems for Operational Excellence, including performance reporting for KPI's, cost savings, conversion cost variance and standard monthly reporting. Develop and maintain Power BI reporting structure for improved access of data. Manage global integration of roadmaps across multiple functional areas. Develop and manage Operating System website including on-line training materials.

Pottstown, Pa

Develop and implement Dana Operating System (DOS) strategy and roadmap leading to the achievement of operating goals, standard work practices, and significant cost savings. Teach, coach, and facilitate 2 to 3 DOS workshops monthly, such as VSM/Standardized work, SMED, Kanban and Pull Systems, involving multi-functional areas. Identify, select, prioritize and lead cost saving projects with an emphasis on breakthrough potential, with a consistent annual impact of $3.4 MM.

Macungie, Pa

Led an engineering team to standardize and improve product flow, packaging and usage of space. Coordinated projects and developed Lean systems for delivery of 14K active parts to assembly lines. Integrated Lean principles with practical applications for continuous improvement, leveraging best practices for internal logistics, kitting and sequencing. Supported Kaizen activity and Lean transformation. Managed space utilization and budget for rolling equipment.

Easton, Pa

Planned and executed continuous improvement projects and Kaizen events across manufacturing and support operations. Promoted continuous improvement culture through coaching and facilitating team problem solving. Led cross functional improvements, completed six sigma certification with project for inventory optimization, resulting in savings of $300K+. Held key manufacturing role in SAP system implementation with ongoing support and training.

Emmaus, Pa

Established and operated a commercial/residential maintenance and repair business. Used project management skills, built base of 120+ customers on service and quality work. Prepared and carried out project plans for general renovation and repair work. Consultant for Patt, White Real Estate to evaluate repairs for property resale

Brienigsville, Pa

Responsible for product line of Lithium Niobate waveguide devices. Compiled and analyzed DOE and development test data, established key links between test data and production tracking using expertise in relational databases, identified and implemented 15% overall product yield improvements. Maintained product routings and BOM's, and certified production lots for release to manufacturing.

Fogelsville, Pa

Responsible for 24/7 production team of 120 employees through start-up operation. Established processes and procedures for manufacturing of vacuum deposited thin films on eyeglass lenses. Trained and developed supervisors and leaders in production. Implemented 360 degree feedback performance evaluation system.

Master’S Degree, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Gpa: 3.91

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering