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New London, Wisconsin, United States

Continuous improvement, lean and capex projects. Weld and forming operations as well as powder coat.

Manitowoc, Wi

Reduce scrap on cookware production lines. Improved processes, adding similar and related processes to improve productivity. Researched and implemented new equipment and new technology.

Brillion, Wi

Leading a team of manufacturing engineers working on process improvements and improving productivity and profitability. In addition, working on new and improved processes and methods for current products. Used Project management tools to engage in various projects. Used lean tools as part of continuous improvement projects, reducing waste and improving productivity. Engaged teams in ergonomic and safety improvements.

Brillion, Wi

Process improvement, new product launch, tooling and fixture implementation, team building, Safety team improvements. Used project management tools for product launch and line planning. Worked on fabrication and manufacturing equipment capital expenditure projects. Ergonomic and workplace safety improvements, following OSHA regulations. Engaged in continuous improvement projects, using PDCA and Lean tools.

Leading a team of Industrial engineers in assembly projects. Line balance, new product launch, workplace organization and work instruction updates for example. Lean and continuous improvement projects and education. Utilized project management skills to execute line launches and paint system setup and removal. Engaged in lean education for team members and others. member of bronze level team excellence award from ASQ, the first ever awarded to a team from our company.

Utilized lean tools to reduce waste and improve productivity of various production lines. Setup flexible production line, maintained production lines and cells. Setup and managed in line paint system for assembly line. Created and utilized value stream mapping for continuous improvement projects. Setup and maintained work instructions with Proplanner and JD Edwards computer systems. Used AutoCad for plant layouts and workplace organization projects. Led safety project focusing on tolls and fire suppression issues.

Production line setup for automated ringing machine. Also did job setups for various piston ring production lines. Used lean and continuous improvement to setup and manage production line, changing assembly process to fit with visual controls. Worked with fabrication and heat treating processes to design and refine piston ring manufacturing and improve productivity of manufacturing process.

Addressed supplier quality issues utilizing SPC and following our QMS following ISO 9000 standards. Inspected and interfaced with production from GM as part of a joint venture. Managed yearly model changes, including major line changes as well as material handling process changes. Installed new standardized line process for A/C as a $1.5 million project. Used lean tools to improve productivity of assembly processes, focusing on parts commonization and workplace organization.

Performed time studies, workplace layouts, workplace organization, line balance. Multiple lean activities, re-balancing production lines and changing workplace layouts to improve productivity. Used As/400 as part of MRP planning.