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Dallas, Texas, United States

Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery; lead cross-functional teams on development of project scopes; communicate project status to stakeholders at all levels within the organization.Project manager for an Optical Manufacturing project which included a clean room expansion and new optical surfacing and coating equipment.Project manager for multiple projects to replace manual lens finishing equipment with automated equipment. Designed layout of production lines to account for changes in equipment size and placement.Conduct manufacturing site visits to verify and update facility drawings and calculate utility needs including compressed air and electrical.Developed new standardized project scope, schedule, and budget templates that simplified project tracking and reporting.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Accountable for engineering, reliability, and quality personnel including one (1) project engineerManage capital portfolio for the plant including: new equipment, non-routine maintenance, and infrastructure.Develop entry level project engineers in project management skills including scope/budget/schedule creation, contractor safety, and project execution to ensure successful project delivery.Subject matter expert on production processes and equipment troubleshooting utilizing P&IDs, RSLogix 5000, Ignition, and internal process capability tools.Ensure product quality testing is conducted according to standard operating procedures, results are accurately recorded, and all shipped material meets specifications.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Accountable for four production lines, supply chain, and office personnel; five direct and thirty indirect reports.Developed direct reports through informal and formal coaching, driving performance and productivity.Improved dry production line efficiency by over 10% from Q3 to Q4 2021, exceeding all efficiency goals; achieved highest monthly efficiency in department history in December 2021.Partnered with suppliers and sourcing teams to procure necessary raw materials and make product formulation changes to sustain operations due to unprecedented supply chain disruptions.Communicated with sales and planning team production schedule changes to minimize impacts to customers.Developed capital and infrastructure plans to maintain consistent operations.Implemented Lean initiatives including daily reflection meetings, Gemba walks, and standard work to improve communication, performance, and accountability.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Accountable for one production line and plant reliability and process improvement; two direct and fifteen indirect reports.Achieved and exceeded production cost and efficiency goals in 2020; efficiency improved by 13% from Q3 to Q4 2020; achieved highest monthly efficiency in department history in October 2020.Partnered with external vendors to upgrade existing equipment to increase reliability and reduce machine downtime.Partnered with corporate process controls team to automate mixing processes and improve program reliability.Leader of multiple Kaizen, A3, and 5S projects focused on reducing equipment delays, reducing waste, and improving workflows.Developed and implemented productivity improvement plans to improve performance of storeroom personnel and maintenance planners

Ohio, United States

Developed and implemented strategy to improve diversity and inclusion throughout the corporation.Developed in-depth toolkit for the USG Pride Employee Resource Group with educational materials, LGBT specific employee benefits, and other resources.

Ohio, United States

Managed project scopes, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery; led cross-functional teams on development of project scopes; communicated project status to stakeholders at all levels within the organization.Program manager for the roll-out of Burner Controls Upgrade projects at multiple plants to upgrade kiln burner controls and reduce natural gas usage.Project manager for the Ready Mix Upgrade project which included a mixer replacement, fill station relocation, and installation of a robotic stacker and stretch wrapper.Project manager for Board Handling Upgrade projects at multiple plants for automating board quality testing and upgrading process controls.Developed new project budgeting and expenditure spreadsheet that simplified project spend tracking and reporting.

Gypsum, Ohio, United States

Planned and executed the 1st and 2nd Annual Heritage Day event for 2016 and 2017.Organized the first plant blood drive with the American Red Cross.

Gypsum, Ohio, United States

Utilized technical training to advise and design various engineering solutions.Project manager for multiple projects to replace packaging equipment including Bag Inserters, Lid Placer, and Stretch Wrapper. Designed layout of production line to account for changes in equipment size and placement.Project manager for the installation of a semi-automatic packaging line to replace manual packaging line. Designed layout of packaging line, converted from manual to automated package filling, and increased package output.Acted as relief Production Manager during manager’s absence and served as production supervisor when needed.Leader of the internal safety team.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, 3.5

Activities and Societies: University YMCA Member, Freshman Camp Counselor, Resident Adviser

Undergraduate Certificate, Labor Studies And Employment Relations