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West Chester, Ohio, Us

Milan, Italy, It

Leading cable manufacturing company focused on customer satisfaction. The Lawrenceburg facility manufactures fiber optic and copper communications cable.-Execute risk management, defect containment, and preventative quality improvements for over $50MM annual production-Track and communicate defects and customer complaints-Control defect rate in assigned area - trending toward 20% annual reduction-Reduce rework inventory by over $1MM (70%)-Revise and improve quality documents and systems-Lead and facilitate ISO 9001:2015 audits

Paris, Fr

Leading consumer cosmetics company dedicated to product quality and customer satisfaction. The Florence facility processed shampoos, conditioners, lotions and gels from raw material to salable unit.-Optimize washout programming and procedures to decrease changeover time & water usage.-Create standard procedure for safe and sustainable use of automated forklifts.-Manage projects to reduce waste generation.-Track plant water usage and identify crucial areas for resource allocation.-5s projects to improve cleanliness, ownership, and operator efficiency.-Interface with quality and safety departments to maintain and improve standards.

Paris, Fr

Co-op during $42 million, 110,000 sqft expansion to improve plant effectiveness. This included installation of several relocated shampoo/conditioner packaging lines.-Lead safety and quality validations for new packaging lines in a fast-paced environment. Achieved desired validations ahead of schedule.-Design template for machine lockout tagout (LOTO) procedure. Implemented across all 25+ packaging lines. Provides consistency and sustainability throughout the facility improving equipment safety.

Saskatoon, Sk, Ca

PotashCorp is one of the world's largest fertilizer producers including phosphates, potassium, and nitrogen. The Harrison facility processes food grade phosphoric acid and several derivatives. The main unit operation is a rotary kiln/calciner to convert, dry, and granulate tetrapotassium pyrophosphate (TKPP).-Increase production by over 20% through process research and implementation-Prioritize and assign work orders for mechanics to ensure effective plant functionality.-Apply engineering concepts to solve plant problems (fluid dynamics).-Slash centrifugal pump operating costs through proper application and throttling.-Coordinate parts and service procurement from over 60 vendors, ensuring plant maintenance and safety.