CI and lean tools for manufacturing. TPM implementation expert. Six sigma, cross functional value stream mapping, kaizen, SMED, A3, problem solving tools, 5S, visual management. Work with assembly, process, job shop, training and coaching of future leaders.

Trained local team on company version of continuous improvement operating system. Coaching and facilitating teams on cost reduction projects and process improvements (losses and wastes). Focused on standard work and sustainable practices. Supervision responsibility over a Continuous Improvement Specialist and a Visual Control Coordinator.

Worked for Performance Solutions by Milliken. Implemented Continuous Improvement & Lean systems for various industries (printed films, packaging, tires, chemical, furniture, steel foundry, food & beverage). Reduced losses (waste, OEE, scrap, inventory, etc.) by as much as 50% with several clients.

Worked as a continuous improvement and TPM implementation specialist with several locations. Held interim role as Production Mgr (Bradenton, FL). Home plant won Most Improved in 2010 and Plant of the Year for 2011 within its Business Unit. Led a $20 million equipment upgrade project as Program Manager. Company produces extruded, blow & injection molded packaging (primarily bottles) for the Food & Beverage, automotive, household, & personal care industries.

Managed the equipment shutdown and liaised with all the hourly associates on the shutdown. Worked with other plants within the company to reallocate resources and assets. Successfully depleted all inventory and shut down all equipment safely.

Held positions as Senior Industrial Engineer, Quality Manager, New Model Launch Manager and over the EHS Department in addition to Continuous Improvement Manager. Reduced losses by as much as 50% on several projects. Led plant to win the JIPM TPM Prize for Excellence in 2003. Earned my MBA while working full time.

Focus was introducing lean manufacturing techniques into the steel fabrication process by initiating and implementing process improvement projects while following Eli Goldratt's Theory of Constraints. Utilized simulation software to reduce parts of the steel shop process by one shift, reducing in-process inventory and labor costs.

Led the implementation of the Milliken Performance System (company version of Toyota Production System) by directing the activities of the plant management and production teams at home plant. Directed cost reduction projects as Focused Improvement (Kaizen) Pillar Owner for the plant Milliken Performance System (MPS). Established, measured and maintained standards for use in cost control, manpower allocation, equipment planning, quality, waste, indirect materials, supplies and energy. Re-engineered the existing product costing system to reflect Activity Based Costing principles. Ergonomic Safety Committee Chairman for plant's Voluntary Protection Program (OSHA).