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Carlisle, PA, US

Enola, Pennsylvania, United States

• Directed the implementation of streamlined supply processes in a greenfield; leveraging innovative supply chain methods to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the continuous availability of medical supplies.
• Utilized advanced supply chain management techniques, including demand forecasting, strategic sourcing and vendor management to streamline operations.
• Successful management of Inbound/Outbound supplies, ensuring the sustainability of supplies for over 3,700 items… Show more
• Successful management of Inbound/Outbound supplies, ensuring the sustainability of supplies for over 3,700 items utilizing 2-bin and RFID systems for efficient supply maintenance.
• Innovated predictive stockout material databases, allowing for the continuous monitoring of perpetual inventory levels.
• Set strategic direction and implementation of procedures and processes to ensure efficient flow of supplies.

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

• Demonstrated prowess in boosting operational efficiencies, enhancing profitability, and steering teams toward achieving manufacturing excellence through Lean techniques.
• Managed organizational goals for safety, housekeeping, and security ensuring mutual support of individual and organizational objectives.
• Recognized for advancing from Process Engineer and Material Logistics Manager to a pivotal leadership role through expert applications of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma… Show more
• Recognized for advancing from Process Engineer and Material Logistics Manager to a pivotal leadership role through expert applications of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and strategic.

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

• Supported Customer Service and Sales for plant capacity, supply chain optimization and increased profitability of quality products for on-time delivery.
• Managed Production Planning and Master Scheduling to provide timely, accurate order processing and inventory management to meet customer requirements maintaining a 99.8 % customer satisfaction rating.
• Implemented advanced forecasting databases and production wheels to help monitor inventory levels, predict and prevent stock-outs… Show more
• Implemented advanced forecasting databases and production wheels to help monitor inventory levels, predict and prevent stock-outs, and synchronize off-line operations for maximization and inventory level minimization.
• Analyzed historical data to schedule product changes to coincide with seasonal demand.
• Decreased Finished Goods Inventory from $25.5 MM to $17.5MM through material management by reducing obsolete inventory and excess inventory. Show less

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

• Managed Batch House Operations, with emphasis on increased Overall Equipment Efficiencies (OEE) to include Maintenance daily objectives, prioritizing work orders, and equipment upgrades to raw material flow systems.
• Managed Raw Material supplies, implementing databases to efficiently forecast and order raw materials to maintain constant operations.
• Collaborated with Suppliers and Logistics Carriers to increase efficiencies by providing delivery schedules based on usage and… Show more
• Collaborated with Suppliers and Logistics Carriers to increase efficiencies by providing delivery schedules based on usage and inventory levels to prevent stockouts.
• Increased overall efficiency of two glass manufacturing annealing production lines for a cost saving of $1.5MM annually. Show less

Shippensburg, PA

• Supported manufacturing/production through the development of Process Manuals and Standard Work Instructions to support Quality initiatives.
• Conducted time studies and line balancing to enhance production efficiency and product flow.

Carlisle, PA

• Organized and prioritized daily work orders and staffing needs to meet production goals.
• Ensured rapid, accurate movement and processing of merchandise using established engineering methods and standards.
• Enforced departmental housekeeping and safety requirements.

Carlisle, PA

• Maintained Quality Databases and conducted internal audits for ISO9000 compliance.
• Facilitated 8D workshops for Root Cause Analysis, improving quality and documentation standards.
• Developed scrap tracking systems to provide data for continuous improvement opportunities to include work instructions, providing guidance for machining and assembly of products.
• Documented Customer Complaints using the 5 why’s to determine Root Cause.
• Facilitated Safety Committee Team to be… Show more
• Facilitated Safety Committee Team to be compliant with OSHA standards. Show less

Carlisle, PA

• Led continuous improvement initiatives through Kaizens in Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Team Lead of a group comprised of engineers, maintenance and management to discover and devise continuous improvement activities for the reduction of scrap resulting in a savings of $3,500 per week.
• Project Management for designing facility cellular layouts, equipment installation and material pull systems (kanban’s) to increase operational efficiencies reducing downtime.
• Developed… Show more
• Developed Material Supermarkets for raw materials and finished goods with a reduction in overall material by 15% and a reduction in Lift Truck Traffic by 50%.
• Internal Auditor of production and office areas for compliance to TS16949. Show less

Rochester, New York

• Engineered material delivery systems to reduce non-value added activities, utilizing Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Developed standard work procedures, walking patterns, and material grid system locations for efficient part storage.
• Optimized material cube space through standardized supplier packs and a standard pack for ABC classification parts.
• Implemented methods for signaling and replenishing production floor materials using Kanban Cards and a two-bin… Show more
• Implemented methods for signaling and replenishing production floor materials using Kanban Cards and a two-bin system.
• Conducted time studies with video tape analysis to enhance process efficiency.

Rochester, NY

• Foster schedule compliance through proactive minimization of non-value added activities, implementing inventory reduction strategies, and adopting pull scheduling techniques.
• Promote employee engagement by employing effective communication and training initiatives.
• Facilitate open communication between management and staff to address concerns.
• Ensure adherence to departmental housekeeping protocols and reinforce Shop and Safety Rules.
• Take proactive measures to maintain… Show more
• Take proactive measures to maintain departmental equipment and support initiatives for achieving and sustaining Quality Systems standards. Show less

Rochester, NY

• Systematically organized departments and established cells, providing comprehensive training to team members in lean manufacturing principles, 5s, and 7 wastes.
• Conducted push/pull simulations, optimized facility layout, and designed individual workstations within cells to minimize waste.
• Implemented error-proofing systems, crafted work fixtures for product assembly, determined optimal container sizes for raw materials, and balanced workloads to meet the specified customer Takt… Show more
• Implemented error-proofing systems, crafted work fixtures for product assembly, determined optimal container sizes for raw materials, and balanced workloads to meet the specified customer Takt time. Show less

Rochester, New York Area

• Orchestrated the design, layout, and configuration of cells, incorporating comprehensive ergonomic principles.
• Devised individualized workstations within each cell for optimized efficiency.
• Engineered material flow systems for the frontal loading of parts, enhancing overall operational fluidity.
• Spearheaded the design and integration of error-proofing systems to minimize operational errors.
• Facilitated Hoshin workshops, specifically leveraging the Valeo Production System… Show more
• Facilitated Hoshin workshops, specifically leveraging the Valeo Production System (VPS) for continuous improvement.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

• Established a greenfield startup production line, incorporating QS9000 and ISO9000 standards.
• Implemented lean manufacturing strategies and devised error-proofing systems to enhance efficiency. Developed material flow systems and employed standardized work, conducting time studies and line rebalancing.
• Applied ergonomic principles to design work areas, focusing on part presentation, orientation, height, weight, reach, and repetitive motion.
• Created operator job instructions… Show more
• Created operator job instructions with digital visuals for accurate part placement.
• Formulated preventative maintenance procedures for equipment upkeep.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelors, Industrial Engineering

Minor in Quality Control

Associates, Mechanical Engineering