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Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Leading architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning projects from inception to completion throughout the U.S. Providing specialized expertise in food and industrial facilities while supporting each of ISG’s 12 business units. Delivering continuous improvement through initiating and facilitating a program to advance project leadership within the firm. Key team member for multiple projects, including: C&B Operations, multiple U.S. locations; Miller Milling Renovations and Expansion, Commerce, California; Pilgrim’s Pride Expansion, Sumter, South Carolina; Castlewood Schools Rebuild, Castlewood, South Dakota; SD GOED Economic Development and Infrastructure Planning throughout South Dakota.

Huron, South Dakota, United States

Operations leader for fabrication, machining, and welding team for about 170 team members, serving as the core weldment and machined parts supply for Terex Utilities Assembly & Installation Operations in Watertown, South Dakota. Developed the Huron plant strategic plan, including approvals for multiple major infrastructure and equipment investments. Implemented a new production scheduling system to establish proper demand through the supply chain, and key performance indicators. Identified materials and technical support gap for operations groups, then justified addition of two new key leadership roles in the supervisory team to restructure and improve alignment. Built on existing relationships from prior role to grow communication and support between Watertown and Huron facilities, specifically in engineering, materials, and IT.

Watertown, South Dakota, United States

Led technical problem solvers and operational support team. Implemented process changes through engineering, materials, and operations to result in improved quality of business and product. Managed quality program value stream from suppliers through customers. Defined KPIs for key quality metrics throughout tiers in business. Engaged with cross-functional teams on a daily basis. Developed quality lab to achieve in house management of calibration, monitoring, and measuring systems. Transformed multiple manual processes into digital platforms to better understand performance and areas for improvement. Drove and developed standards within business for core areas including welding, paint, fiberglass, hydraulics, electrical, and product testing. Served as ISO Management Representative.

Watertown, South Dakota, United States

Current state footprint evaluation, compiled data related to return on total investment for $100 million multi-facility consolidation, including significant processing equipment upgrades. Facilitated discussions and deliverables internally and externally to evaluate future state opportunities. Collaborated with senior leadership to ensure alignment with long-term business strategy. On-boarded and managed third party design/architectural firm and construction management firm. Led multiple cross-functional events with Terex team and external stakeholders to drive thorough and effective results.

Watertown, South Dakota

During my short time in this role, I worked on Supplier Corrective Action system/program improvements, non-conforming material analysis, and started to develop a PPAP process.

Hibbing, Minnesota

Executed quality management system (QMS) ductile iron castings production product and process improvements for automotive, heavy truck, industrial, and recreational industries. Supported clients with implementing product success criteria into manufacturing processes, including casting, machining, testing, and inspections. Led lab personnel in conducting materials testing and operation of CMM. Certified Lead Auditor for ISO/TS 16949. Developed production part approval process (PPAP) for all clients and maintained document control systems.

Hibbing, Mn

Temporary job reassignment during salaried workforce reductions. Received and distributed facility parts, supplies, and equipment. Handled warranty, repair, and material shipping. Maintained an organized and efficient work area to supply needed parts and equipment and minimize major equipment downtime. Continued project management work by assisting with major maintenance and replacement of an autogenous mill shell.

Hibbing, Mn

Coordinated major improvement projects for core areas of the crushing/concentrating process. Maintained and optimized Hibbing Taconite's web-based document management systems. Helped maintenance and operations supervisors advance their areas by developing tracking reports for their inspection and maintenance systems. Performed reviews with managers to ensure all documents were compliant to ISO 9001 quality management requirements.

Customized and integrated corporate policies by department for the Cliffs Hibbing Taconite site. Assisted with scorecard proactive initiatives, safety, and industrial hygiene standards. Implemented audits for safety program sustainability. Conducted analysis of safety interactions and incidents across the site. Attended safety inspection tours: hazard elimination, St. Louis County mine inspector, and MSHA inspections. Began research to start an ergonomics program at Hibbing Taconite, to be in alignment with the Cliffs Industrial Hygiene Standard.

Gillette, Wy

Welding fume sampling project, document management

Elko, Nevada

Root causal analysis, safety program audits, document control programming

Rapid City, South Dakota Area

Developed safety program in compliance with OSHA. Established safe work procedures for mills/lathes, parts painting department, and aluminum anodizing unit.

Laser deposition, CNC machinery, and organizational efficiency process improvement projects

Master’S Degree, Engineering Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety Minor

Activities and Societies: IIE (Institute of Industrial Engineering), SEMS (Society for Engineering Management Systems), Rotaract Club.