SUMMARY
Leader with demonstrated ability to work cross functionally to deliver complex projects within the framework provided. Proven track record of change and risk management that has honed an ability to drive to root cause and ultimately strategic solutions that align with the company’s core mission and vision.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wabash National, Lafayette, Indiana 06/2016 – Present
Wabash National is a diversified industrial manufacturer and North America’s leading producer of semi trailers and liquid transportation systems.
Project Manager
Managing the development and commercialization of a new product line, refrigerated truck
bodies, into the US.
Managing the commercialization of US based products into Mexico.
Spartan Motors, Charlotte, Michigan 02/2013 – 06/2016
Spartan Motors is a world-class leader in the design, engineering, and production of chassis and specialty vehicles for defense, emergency response, and recreational vehicle markets.
Project Manager
● Delivered a complete working chassis prototype to a customer in two months rather than the typical six months by effective resource and supplier management.
● Managed the execution of a contract with Sao Paulo, Brazil valued at $12 million dollars. A fleet of 21 firetrucks were engineered, validated, and delivered on time through a collaborative cross functional team.
Flexfab, Hastings, Michigan 03/2010 – 01/2013
Flexfab manufactures products using silicone rubber and other elastomers, serving automotive, heavy duty truck, aerospace, military and broad industrial sectors.
Project Engineer, Aerospace
● Using sound engineering was able to reduce manufacture time on a production line by 17% by removing complexity from production tooling.
Vanguard National Trailer, Monon, Indiana 03/2006 – 03/2009
A subsidiary of China International Marine Container (CIMC), Vanguard opened in 2004 producing 53’ dry-van trailers and has seen tremendous growth early on.
Senior Design Engineer
● Three patents due to consistent evaluation of processes and design.
● Managed product development for three different product launches.
● Constructed and coordinated research and development, effectively reducing warranty costs and improving product performance and reliability.
● Balanced my time with the added responsibility of Team Leader for Continuous Improvement Team (07/2006 – 06/2008)
Managed a five member cross-functional team to evaluate manufacturing areas and
developed action plans to realize improvements.
Directed multiple projects through interdepartmental relationships to reduce
manufacturing scrap, reduced injuries through ergonomic designs, and...
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