William M. Harris Iv Email & Phone Number

Dedham, Ma, Us

Massachusetts, United States

- Lead Continuous Improvement efforts across four Manufacturing facilities by utilizing skills and techniques including Lean/Six-Sigma/5S/Kaizen/Root Cause analysis/Capacity Analysis- Implement Visual Factory (Redzone) software across the network for real time OEE, Lost Time Capture, Slow Running, and QA compliance as part of the transition to paperless documentation- Ensure KPIs are achieved by evaluating production line inefficiencies, identifying root cause, and providing solutions such as center-lining, equipment modification, and human behavior change- Identify inefficiencies that will require capital expenditures, determine optimal equipment needed, calculate return on investment, and implement appropriate plan of action- Lead and coach floor employees and plant management on conducting effective meetings, which includes short interval control, and daily/weekly vital sign meetings- Directly supervise and manage the workflow of two Continuous Improvement leads

Oakland, New Jersey

- Managed a team of six employees responsible for all aspects of quality control, warranty, and returned goods- Instituted quality management system to meet the standards of ISO 9000 which includes data management, analysis, and procedures- Analyzed product failure data collected from the field, identified root cause, provided solutions, and communicated results- Assembled and lead (in-house) teams in the field to correct production/engineering issues, documented issues, and implemented corrective actions to prevent problems from reoccurring- Selected electrical contractors to provide service to the light fixtures, determined if pricing was justified, and reviewed and signed off on invoices

Salem, Massachusetts

- Implemented sustainable solutions at various manufacturing plants by managing multidisciplinary teams through research, data collection, and root cause analysis to identify and resolve the most business-critical production and sales constraints- Amplified engineered wood production 30% at Boise Cascade by imposing parameter modifications of a continuous wood press following analysis of the relationship between time, temperature, and pressure- Slashed 500,000 lbs of product waste at Michael Foods, Inc. by accomplishing actions including equipment modifications, conveyor logic and speed optimization, and holding employees accountable to GMPs- Streamlined workplace efficiency by creating and monitoring de novo documentation systems including SOPs, OPLs, trouble-shooting guides, downtime collection sheets, and standard work sheets- Increased plant reliability by implementing data-driven meeting structures focused on key performance indicators

Waltham, Massachusetts

- Contributed to the development of robotic-controlled angioplasty by further researching and developing the first and only robotically-operated device for interventional cardiologists, the CorPath300- Significantly reduced friction within the chassis of the CorPath300 by testing component materials using Instron technology and communicating design recommendations to Senior Engineers- Drastically reduced the company's vendor expenditures by independently developing and implementing the use of three in-house component modification fixtures- Created parts, assemblies, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks for five prototype components for the robot

Bedford, Massachusetts

- Supported advancements and discovery efforts in insulin pump therapy by testing and improving the world's first tubing-free insulin pump, the OmniPod- Established protocols to be used as lot quality standards by performing failure analysis which included occlusion, drop, and pressure testing on the device, analyzed test results, and presented the results to the project team- Honed hands-on and manual dexterity skills by assembling and disassembling the OmniPod routinely using tools such as screw drivers, tweezers, and soldering irons