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West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Oversees all aspects of SQDC for multiple value streams. $90MM P&L responsibility in electrical component industry.Leads cross-functional salaried Value Stream team responsible for coordination and execution alongside hourly team of 65 IBEW Union associates to drive key metrics and continuous improvement, utilizing Legrand Way tools.Highlights:- Assumed direct management of all automation projects for entire West Hartford site- Implemented a culture of try-storming, empowering Value Stream team to "fail forward" to achieve operational results- Created data-driven CAPEX strategy and created business cases targeting scrap reduction of 80% on top-5 highest losses- Realized manufacturing efficiency improvements of 15% Y/Y using demand modeling and planning tools- Championed first collaborative robot automation project for site utilizing pre-existing organizational resources

Bloomfield, Connecticut

Led team of 50 UAW hourly associates across three shifts, driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity in seven assembly cells, supplying internal customers and engine OEMs. Involves management of processes including: electro-mechanical assembly, turning, milling, precision grinding, and heat treat operations.Conducts performance coaching and disciplinary actions as needed. Interacts closely with shop UAW leadership to create collaborative solutions to meet staffing and production requirements.Supports the Components Value Stream Team in continuous improvement efforts and empowers associates to create quick, effective solutions to issues encountered during production.Achievements:- Achieved 40% weekly throughput gain with minimal capital investment, through kaizen and associate engagement. Reduced past-due dollars by $200k in 2 months.- Implemented kanban scheduling to Control Valve cell to create level pull and floor-level decision making.- Created staffing and production models for assembly cells improving budget accuracy for labor and OT spend.

Bloomfield, Ct

Owns processes and drives continuous improvement efforrs in Solenoids, Assembly, Spacers, and Bridges cells. Works within a lean environment to drive improvements utilizing Fortive Business System tools, focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity. Responsible for sourcing and implementation of capital equipment, including cost justification and return-on-investment analysis. Collaborates with front-line employees and skilled labor in UAW environment to realize process future-states.Achievements:- Drove sourcing and selection of laser marking system for Type-2 solenoid line. Managed project implementation timeline involving engineering and operations stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of new process into production.-Lead lean conversion kaizen in Assembly cell resulting in a 50% productivity improvement and 25% work in process inventory reduction.- Implemented in-line vision system into critical assembly process, reducing external PPM and eliminated top pareto defect to key customer- Reduced hazard assessment scores in areas of responsibility by 25% year-over-year, using Job Hazard Assessment tool, working in collaboration with maintenance and skill trades

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Fulfills manufacturing engineering requirements for Asset Management value stream. Champions corporate LEAN initiatives, including ownership of 5S program. Engages multifunctional teams to facilitate successful Kaizen events across all value streams.Achievements:- Lead cross-functional team as Project Engineer to design and deliver new product to production. Delivered 33% reduction in product cost and implemented single-piece flowline to achieve 100% OTD to US military customer.- Implemented Standard Work structure and format utilized across organization.- Championed transformation of PinPoint production line from batch to single-piece flow, resulting in 60% reduction of WIP, 98% OTD, improved process flow, and improvement of daily throughput by two-fold.- Facilitated Kaizen event to improve PinPoint toolbox building operation, resulting in 70% reduction in total cycle time and balanced flowline.- Administrated and championed 5S program; trained and mentored auditors and manufacturing associates to improve workplace organization and productivity

- Mentored entry-level technicians in a professional, client focused, working environment- Dealt with personnel issues in a professional manner, issuing formal and informal disciplinary actions- Developed Infopath applications for use in Sharepoint for formal evaluations and job quality tracking- Attended Cornell Leadership seminar with focus on development of strengths-based managerial skills

New Britain, Ct

- Oversaw sourcing of deburr operation for 30-round M-16 magazines to multiple outside vendors, resulting in annual cost savings of $250,000- Conducted downtime studies on automatic presses, identified key downtime causes, and assisted in downtime reduction and implementation of single minute exchange of dies (SMED) to improve available capacity.- Designed and implemented on-line gauges to control dimensions of key features prior to precision injection molding operation to improve downstream yield.- Conducted cost analysis on milling cutters, resulting in cost reduction of 15%- Participated in Kaizen to generate a product line layout, resulting in 70% reduction in part travel distance

Storrs, Ct

The Advanced Level Technician (ALT) specializes in troubleshooting highly technical and complicated computer problems. Thinks critically to respond to client needs and solves complex computer issues involving registry and key operating system components. Responsibilities beyond troubleshooting include: organizational and sharepoint development, mentoring of younger technicians, and professional development through leadership roles.

New Britain, Ct

- Conducted process capability studies on the 30-round M16 magazine product family and identified improvement opportunities. - Conducted gage R&R studies on numerous gages to support implementation into production environment.- Contributed to the design and implementation of systems for LEAN promotion and development, inventory management, and operator integration into the quality and improvement process.

Provides work instruction and direction to staff of five call center technicians. Services a university population of over 16,000. Manages workflow via ticket systems and monitors and controls ticket and call quality.

- Participated in Kaizen event to increase visual flow in final inspection roomDesigned, built, and implemented shadow boards for inspection fixtures and gages for high volume parts in final inspection room- Created procedures for handling of case records and implemented a case record visual board in final inspection room.- Studied and deployed Barnes Enterprise System (BES) promotional materials and implemented BESt practices throughout the organization

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Management And Engineering For Manufacturing

Ap Calculus, Leadership And Ethics, Ap Chemistry, Forensic Science

Activities and Societies: GHAMAS Algal Biodiesel Project sponsored by Toshiba

General College Prep Studies

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society Drama Club