Deliver quality controls and enhancements to proactively address problems and improve product quality, customer satisfaction, and bottom-line results. Lead 8D problem-solving to address internal and external customer issues to reduce complaints. Flawless launches using APQP and PPAP activities. Collaborate with suppliers in quality assurance processes and procedures to facilitate continuous improvement of supplier and product performance. Manage and report scrap reduction activities using the BOS method to reduce cost.

Developed, evaluated, and improved manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, manufacturing processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, and quality control standards. Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirement, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Overseeing and improving the efficiency and safety of the manufacturing processes. Tenneco Manufacturing System (TMS)/Toyota Production System (TPS) trained in lean manufacturing. Business Operating System (BOS) and 8D problem-solving process online training. Launch the 2014 Corvette with increased efficiency and decreased waste to meet higher customer demand. Improved the Haas CNC program and tooling to increase efficiency and reduce safety risk. Increased productivity on laser welding line by reducing cycle time and scrap. Trained/Certified Six Sigma Green Belt with completed Green Belt project and assisted in several Black Belt projects to completion. Completed Engineering Change Management (ECM) in my area efficiently.

Teach the lab portion of MET 2063 - Metal Manufacturing Technology class. Lead the students in learning the basic hands-on aspects of measuring, MIG, TIG, stick welding, heat treatment/hardness testing, and machining using mill and lathe machines. Teach students about proper general lab safety practices. Grade students' performance in labs to submit to the professor.

Created and updated Process Inspection Plans for production. Collected samples and performed PPAPs. Updated plant layout. Designed an Excel spreadsheet to determine machine minimum and maximum run quantity based on cycle time, setup time, and burden rate for optimal cost. Established maximum packaging quantities for the maximum weight desired by the customer.

Verified and updated 87000 sq. ft. of plant 1 layout with 6 print press lines. Verified and updated 60000 sq. ft. of plant 2 layout with 5 folding and gluer lines.

Developed a user friendly Excel template for monthly machine utilization reports. Designed and implemented rack system for 100+ new incoming dies and the existing 600+ dies. Trained newly employed co-ops in the many different duties of the department.

Received Merit award for the launch of the Toyota Venza line. Improved material handling in the warehouse work-in-progress (WIP) area to include two new programs. Developed and utilized a generic Operator Description Sheet (ODS) Excel template. Assisted in the relocation of Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Ford lines from another plant to Athen’s plant. Member of a team that launched the new KIA line. Time studied manual weld operation for establishing a redundant weld analysis. Performed the necessary time studies and run at rates for accurate production and utilization.

Supervised over 10 employees and performed many tasks of production and packaging of product. Produced and packaged USDA quality product for customers.

Performed daily inventory and ordered produce. Supervised and assisted in stocking of produce and groceries.

Provided 24-hour quality service and products to the customers by repairing and stocking vending machines. Budgeted and accounted for expenses and profit.

Assisted in removing obstacles in a combat situation. Assessed and deployed obstacles in acombat situation to NATO standards. Maintained equipment for deployment.