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Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

- Formed, developed, and led a team of 40 personnel, achieving 80% OEE autonomously. - Developed and integrated production dashboards with OEE metrics, KPI control charts, and automated gap analysis, providing real-time insights into production rates and performance across shifts. - Engineered an automated attendance system that delivers daily reports, improving accountability and workforce management. - Developed and integrated an employee scorecard system, aligning performance… Show more - Formed, developed, and led a team of 40 personnel, achieving 80% OEE autonomously. - Developed and integrated production dashboards with OEE metrics, KPI control charts, and automated gap analysis, providing real-time insights into production rates and performance across shifts. - Engineered an automated attendance system that delivers daily reports, improving accountability and workforce management. - Developed and integrated an employee scorecard system, aligning performance, attendance, and quality metrics for each employee. - Enhanced operational visibility with hourly tracking, enabling leadership to set targets, resolve bottlenecks, and optimize. Show less

Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

- Developed comprehensive quality materials for the next-generation product rollout, including control plans, work instructions, inspection criteria, defect tracking, defect codes, and test limits, while crafting intuitive product testing documentation to boost efficiency and user engagement. - Engineered and executed a high-efficiency battery testing routine, achieving a 57% reduction in cycle times. - Created an advanced Quality Dashboard in Excel using complex Macros, dynamic data… Show more - Developed comprehensive quality materials for the next-generation product rollout, including control plans, work instructions, inspection criteria, defect tracking, defect codes, and test limits, while crafting intuitive product testing documentation to boost efficiency and user engagement. - Engineered and executed a high-efficiency battery testing routine, achieving a 57% reduction in cycle times. - Created an advanced Quality Dashboard in Excel using complex Macros, dynamic data retrieval, and automated visualization of key business information. - Championed ISO 9001:2015 principles by ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards. - Led a defect reduction initiative, reducing scrap defects by 28% in Q1 2024. - Automated critical documentation processes, eliminating potential for data loss and human error, enhancing overall quality control. - Optimized Quality technicians' workflows, significantly improving operational efficiency and autonomy. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Region

- Drove Krypton/Xenon production growth with a 15% YOY output increase ($1.1 million/yr) and spearheaded over 15 projects targeting system enhancements, additionally resulting in 25 days downtime reduction and 16% daily output standard deviation reduction. - Facilitated collaboration and alignment in production and delivery processes for Krypton/Xenon through weekly cross-departmental meetings, significantly streamlining operations by reducing product lead times by 60 days. - Led… Show more - Drove Krypton/Xenon production growth with a 15% YOY output increase ($1.1 million/yr) and spearheaded over 15 projects targeting system enhancements, additionally resulting in 25 days downtime reduction and 16% daily output standard deviation reduction. - Facilitated collaboration and alignment in production and delivery processes for Krypton/Xenon through weekly cross-departmental meetings, significantly streamlining operations by reducing product lead times by 60 days. - Led operational leadership across three facilities by implementing OEE metrics, enhancing performance tracking, and ensuring high client satisfaction through unified operations. - Combined financial oversight of a $450,000 budget with strategic planning and technical expertise in various engineering disciplines, optimizing spending and aligning projects with organizational goals and stakeholder interests. Show less

Smithfield, Pennsylvania, United States

- Enhanced operational efficiency by increasing OEE by over 5% in 2022, maintained a perfect safety record with zero LTIs and TRIs, and incorporated lean principles to improve workplace standards. - Led and developed a diverse team, managing core supervisory duties and advocating for professional growth to foster a culture of collective excellence.

Smithfield, Pennsylvania, United States

- Optimized the production lines by reducing cycle times by 8%, waste and scrap costs by 4%, and improved product quality by reducing variation, while completing four key projects focused on engineering efficiency and defect reduction. - Conducted global business research, delivered a detailed report, and influenced executive-level strategy to navigate a declining market.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Collegiate Soccer, VP of AIChE, Circle K International