- Implements and coordinates process improvement activities in Safety, Quality and Production.- Leads lean initiatives and trains teams to assist in standardization.- Creates, maintains, and assists in the implementation of standard work procedures.- Conducts training and orientation of employees and contractors.

- Designed new equipment, processes, procedures and systems.- Investigated production problems.- Made improvements to current operations to enhance efficiency.- Supervised engineering and technical staff- Diagnosed faults- Prepared special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.- Improved safety, decreased down time, empowered employees and promoted communication among staff through lean initiatives and 5S principles

- Identified labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.- Computed costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.- Resolved discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.- Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information- Maintained cost data base by entering and backing up data.

- Led the planning and implementation of projects- Facilitated the definition of project scopes, goals and deliverables- Defined project tasks and resource requirements- Developed full scale project plans- Assembled and coordinated project staff- Managed project budgets and resource allocations- Planned and scheduled project timelines- Tracked project deliverables using appropriate tools- Provided direction and support to project teams- Constantly monitored and reported on project progress to all stakeholders- Presented reports defining project progress, problems and solutions- Delivered project evaluations and assessment of results- Completed long-term engineering, manufacturing, and integration projects

- Developed, implemented and formed the Production Support Department- Supervised and trained department of 4 direct reports consisting of Engineers and Technologists- Mentored and coached employees to encourage professional and personal growth- Engaged in management meetings to facilitate continuous improvement projects- Scheduled project tasks to align Project Management priorities with manufacturing deadlines- Managed supply chain to ensure consistency through acceptable delivery, pricing and service

- Led the planning and implementation of projects- Facilitated the definition of project scopes, goals and deliverables- Defined project tasks and resource requirements- Developed full scale project plans- Assembled and coordinated project staff- Managed project budgets and resource allocations- Planned and scheduled project timelines- Tracked project deliverables using appropriate tools- Provided direction and support to project teams- Constantly monitored and reported on project progress to all stakeholders- Presented reports defining project progress, problems and solutions- Delivered project evaluations and assessment of results- Completed long-term engineering, manufacturing, and integration projects

- Determined machining allowance requirements.- Marked-up detail drawings and sketches to aid in parts fabrication, machining and assembly.- Discussed changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly. - Reviewed drafting techniques and procedures- Inspected lines and figures for clarity- Evaluated drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original- Created BOM’s (material take-off).- Determined the derivative data requirements (DXF, STP, Drawings etc) to produce the part.- Created derivative data (DXF, STP, Drawings etc) required to produce the part.

- Designed, detailed and modeled innovative retail store fixtures and shelf edge merchandise.- Implemented the use of design tables and VBA programming to increase standardization.- Reviewed and created print to plastic work orders using Adobe Photoshop.- Nested and created CNC cut and print layouts in AutoCAD.- Developed die boards for punching plastic sheet PVC.- Created renderings of retail fixtures and extrusions for customer approval.- Utilized Visual (ERP) software to aid in material planning and document control.

- Detailed timber structures for heavy timber industry using CAD software Autodesk Inventor.- Developed 3D models through sketches and as-builts from design engineers and surveyors.- Created site erection drawings and heavy timber fabrication drawings using AutoCAD.- Participated in production meetings to discuss design and scheduling issues.- Aided shop with drawing requests, fabrication concerns and questions.

- Created work order packages using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.- Designed custom wood window and door components based on architectural drawings.- Performed work order reviews for accuracy and completeness.- Produced service orders in a timely and efficient manner.- Trained new employees on processing procedures with proprietary software and AutoCAD.- Received consistently high ratings in annual performance reviews.