• Charged with implementing Lean culture throughout the organization in multiple plant locations. Initiatives averaged 30% improvement in productivity, 30-40% reduction in assembly line footprint, and 30% reduction in defects. o Lead Steering Committee which established and oversaw where emphasis of upcoming Kaizen events would be especially as it pertained to upcomei. o Lead or facilitated over 30 Kaizen events o Each… Show more • Charged with implementing Lean culture throughout the organization in multiple plant locations. Initiatives averaged 30% improvement in productivity, 30-40% reduction in assembly line footprint, and 30% reduction in defects. o Lead Steering Committee which established and oversaw where emphasis of upcoming Kaizen events would be especially as it pertained to upcomei. o Lead or facilitated over 30 Kaizen events o Each event had Area Profile containing Objectives, Team members, current state, etc. o Used additional tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA, Plan-to-Actual data to measure results as well as Standard Work o Established work cell SOPs to ensure cell functioned as intended post Kaizen event. o Early stages of Improvement Kata• Directed and coached Mfg. Engineering Team’s efforts in the support of Sales/Marketing, Design Engineering and Quality Departments to ensure manufacturing capabilities align with NPD plans of the organization.• Support the design of sheet metal parts via CNC Cell and/or design & build progressive dies for use in 100 – 600-ton press lines.• Generate Expense and Capital Budgets relating to both Operations and NPD.• Direct activities of Toolroom and Maintenance Department.• Ensure Mfg. Engineering team participates in and supports all safety related initiatives stemming from monthly safety meetings and Safety Committee.• Responsible for the maintenance of property, building and equipment of a 270,000 sq. ft. facility on 15+ acres. Show less

• Managed 30+ associates in the safe and efficient operation of a 3-shift Press Shop, Paint Line & Tool Room.• Implemented QDC program reducing die setup from 4+ hours to 30 minutes.• Improved press utilization from 35% to over 70%.• Implemented progressive die PM program reducing in-press down-time from 20 hours per week to almost zero.• Troubleshoot punch press and progressive die operation as required.• Prepare justifications and ensure the… Show more • Managed 30+ associates in the safe and efficient operation of a 3-shift Press Shop, Paint Line & Tool Room.• Implemented QDC program reducing die setup from 4+ hours to 30 minutes.• Improved press utilization from 35% to over 70%.• Implemented progressive die PM program reducing in-press down-time from 20 hours per week to almost zero.• Troubleshoot punch press and progressive die operation as required.• Prepare justifications and ensure the successful installation and startup of large press lines, CNC turret presses and automatic powder coating lines. Projects included equipment justification, equipment selection, large-scale building modifications, equipment installation and startup at or under budget.• Responsible for the design, purchase and successful startup of $2 million in progressive tooling annually. Show less

• Planned and executed the rearrangement of a 50,000 sq. ft. Assembly department.• Programmed CNC turret presses. • Design assembly fixtures and drill jigs• Assisted Maintenance Engineering in purchase and installation of several press servo feedlines.• Performed time studies on new product as well as product revisions.• Assisted Quality Department to ensure products met quality standards.