Engineering Management
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: January 2012 �¢ï¿½ï¿½ March 2014
Masters of Engineering Management, Minor-Business
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: August 2004 �¢ï¿½ï¿½ December 2010
Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Management Systems Engineering
Certifications: Engineering Logistics, Six Sigma-Lean Black Belt
Southeast Community College, Milford-Lincoln NE: July 2003 �¢ï¿½ï¿½ July 2004
Area of Study: Diesel Mechanics, General Education
Work Experience
Industrial Engineering Department Coordinator: May 2014 �¢ï¿½ï¿½ Present
Elster American Meter, Nebraska City, NE
�¢ï¿½�¢ Updated & re-structured the Business Insurance Plan (BIP) with current processes, products, quality & engineering standards, etc
�¢ï¿½�¢ Developed/implemented a Total Productive Maintenance program (pro-active/preventative) using lean principles and elements
�¢ï¿½�¢ Developed/implemented project approval plan using proper management gate review/approval plan for each gate requirements
�¢ï¿½�¢ Developed/implemented a Lean Six Sigma and lean mfg training program to enhance all plant personnel knowledge/performance
�¢ï¿½�¢ Developed/trained/implemented Kaizen process improvement program throughout all manufacturing departments/operators
�¢ï¿½�¢ Implement/lead a visual control room that included safety, quality, productivity, on time delivery, sales/purchasing, C.I. actions
�¢ï¿½�¢ Managed all VSM teams throughout/ongoing current/future state progressions, 18 teams, 108 team members
�¢ï¿½�¢ Managed/coordinated all Manufacturing Services Department staff with ongoing initiatives/project tracking, 6 total engineers
�¢ï¿½�¢ Trained and lead a problem solving cross functional team initiative on resolving product/process quality/productivity cost issues
�¢ï¿½�¢ Developed bi-wkly process review schedules for the dept. team/engineers to re-evaluate each MFG process for new improvements
�¢ï¿½�¢ Implemented daily morning meetings within the dept. for new updates/issues/concerns/ideas and improved dept. communication
�¢ï¿½�¢ Implemented electronic data filing system for all SAP labor routing materials that replaced the need for filing/keeping hard copies
�¢ï¿½�¢ Developed and managed the lean 6S initiative program and implemented 6S methodology throughout the manufacturing plant
�¢ï¿½�¢ Developed/implemented an ongoing project improvement idea hopper for the manufacturing services dept. & all production Dept.s
�¢ï¿½�¢ Developed plant wide equipment reliability assessment for determining replacement/improvement priorities and database for TPM Lean Industrial Engineer & VSM Manager: Elster American Meter, Nebraska City, NE
�¢ï¿½�¢ Developed VSM�¢ï¿½ï¿½s per product family & managed all current/future state analysis for ongoing VA ratio improvement & VOC
�¢ï¿½�¢ Created financial improvement calculation associated with VSM value added ratio change from inventory/quality/thoughput/etc
�¢ï¿½�¢ Used IGrafx software for creating all VSM�¢ï¿½ï¿½s with integrated simulation for CS analysis & FS development/justification
�¢ï¿½�¢ R&D on ultra-sonic air pressure leak tester used to replace traditional hydro-testing, developed/implemented mfg. process layout
�¢ï¿½�¢ Implementation of OEE boards with Andon light/alert capability for quality/material tracking/trending awareness/control
�¢ï¿½�¢ Led a quality mgmt initiative team for reducing/controlling internal & external scrap/rework cost & charge back compliance
�¢ï¿½�¢ Developed/implemented a SAP structure for segregating salvage/rework/material/labor costs to the correct internal dept. or vendor
�¢ï¿½�¢ Developed/implemented a six sigma QC plan (SPC) for ongoing/continuous product quality that adheres to the ISO 9001 STD.�¢ï¿½ï¿½s
�¢ï¿½�¢ Developed a MRB team using the six sigma quality control plan that I created to achieve proper investigation/corr. actions taken
�¢ï¿½�¢ Created all HAAS machining setup/operating W.I.�¢ï¿½ï¿½s, implemented proper TPM schedule for optimal tool/machine life/performance
�¢ï¿½�¢ Performed a root cause analysis on 425 meter leaks, determined improper HAAS fixturing used causing perpendicularity variances
�¢ï¿½�¢ Performed a capacity analysis on 425/800 meters, resigned layout isolating the needed process capability/quality/run rates
�¢ï¿½�¢ Managed a project team to complete cleaning/calibrating/certifying of all SNAP machines & MMX upgrade (software) conversion
�¢ï¿½�¢ Resolved ergonomic splintering safety issue on handling plywood dividers by implementing rubber edge trim on all dividers
�¢ï¿½�¢ Create and updated all production versions, pick codes, and repetitive labor routings using SAP (ongoing)
Lean Specialist: February 2013 �¢ï¿½ï¿½ April 2014
Industrial Acoustics Company, Lincoln, NE
�¢ï¿½�¢ Lead & managed Lean Kaizen improvement projects, developed and trained all team personnel with appropriate training mate...
Login or Register to view the full resume.
