Working on improvements to Assembly equipment and process’s on reducing cycle time and reducing waste throughout the process.• Implementing Kaizen events for target areas including introducing team activity, training, continuous improvement knowledge, waste reduction and Lean concepts and tools. • Working with Management on launch products by introducing Lean thinking. • Implementing a Continuous Improvement plan to target cost reduction goals• Implementing secondary equipment to run in line with molding presses to improve work efficiency and labor efficiency• Help implementation for 5S standards

Experienced with various machining with minor maintenance involved in plastic molding machines and assembly processes.• Supervise over 30 production operators, tooling dept, process dept, maintenance dept, and material handlers (Total on 3rd shift = 55 Associates)• Prioritize all production scheduling on 3rd shift, also maintenance repairs and tool work• Manage to maximize labor efficiency and equipment efficiency• Worked on process layout for improvement and line balance• Make decisions throughout the shift to maximize through put, customer satisfaction for quality concerns• Keep charts up to date for Key Performance Indicator Boards and report out to Management results and concerns

Implementing and Training on Lean Philosophy and Tools used. Designing flexible work cells, introducing Takt Time Production, implementing Kanban system, using visual tools such as color coding, andon lights for easy decision making through visual management. I have lead many Kaizen Events on cost saving projects in sister companies to improve their efficiency, productivity, and reducing waste in their manufacturing processes.• Changed product flow for 9 work cells to be flexible and make the material flow smoother and the work labor more balanced.• Visualized the plant floor and office with hanging signs and location areas for easier understanding. Implemented Andon lighting to the assembly area for quicker decision making• Introduced kanban system to shipping area and assembly area, working toward a pull system plant wide.• Completed SMED kaizen projects for assembly cells for quicker changeover times• Trained on M.O.S.T. Work Measurement Systems• Developed Standard Work and Job Element Sheets and introduced those to floor processes• Using Value Stream Mapping to implement material flow improvements, WIP and inventory reductions and reductions on lead time and process times.

Planned and organized TPS activities throughout the whole plant.Organized annual plan for budget, planning and P&L for TPS department projects to meet company goals and targetsPlanned and lead TPS improvement activities for labor reductions, line layout improvements, improved work standards to remove wasted work, reductions for inventory with Kanban, and completed Material Information Flow Diagrams for individual depts and the whole plant.Managed TPS Engineers, Data entry associates, and Quality Circle Team Project Leader.Monitored daily data entry, QC Circle team improvements and progress, and engineering projects.Lead many kaizen events at our sister companies on improvements for their plant by implementing TPS tools.Trained new associates on the guiding philosophies for the manufacturing system at TBDN

Training associates and supervisors on TPM and the process for problem solving. Working with Core Process Teams on Continuous Improvement and practicing Standard Work. Training associates on Inspection Standards and One Piece Flow.• Worked with Core Process Teams on cost reductions and scrap reductions and increasing of Operation Ratio and decreasing of Defect Ratio• Trained all teams on the problem solving steps and how to be effective for finding the root causes to problems that each team had listed for their department• Continuously trained facilitators on leadership skills and how to keep their teams motivated to reach goals• Introduced One Point Lessons throughout the plant to easier understand detailed processes• Have worked on scrap reduction projects with Maintenance and Engineering• Contracted out machine improvement projects

Experienced with various machining and minor maintenance involved in the manufacture of automotive oil filters, plastic molding machines, and heat plate welders.• Supervised over 30 associates in the fuel filter department and filled in as Supervisor in the Air Element Department for 6 months with over 40 associates • Made changeover manuals for the JSW and Nissei molding machines• Facilitated Quality Circle Teams on problem solving techniques to internal competitions that went to compete in Denso National Competition• Won National Competition For Quality Circle Improvement at Denso National Competition (Benchmark Award)• Trained set-ups on troubleshooting skills on how to reduce downtime and improve quality• Did in depth training on true meaning of 5s and material to help them understand purpose