Highly motivated leader and innovative improvement specialist with a skillset and knowledge base capable of achieving aggressive targets in operational and financial metrics. Strong background in Strategy Deployment, Lean Manufacturing, Quality, Process Engineering, and Operations.
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EXPERIENCE: Operational Excellence/Manufacturing Engineering Manager: Allied Specialty Vehicles, Capacity of Texas, Longview TX (Nov 2013 - Present)
Currently working as Capacity of Texas’ primary leader of lean initiatives and manufacturing engineering projects. Responsible for 3 Engineers and 2 Lean Coordinators. Report directly to the General Manager and serve as a key member of the senior staff.
• Launched complete Terminal Truck redesign with engineering in 2015. Responsible for factory layout redesign, assembly process design, and prototype coordination. Reduced labor hours per unit by 21% and manufacturing lead time by 39%.
• Increased production capabilities of Mobile Products Sweeper units in 2015 through Major Kaizen and lean projects. 100% increase in production capabilities and a reduction of labor hours per unit by 41% resulted in $800K of labor savings. Maintained an OTD of 100%.
• Overhauled material presentation and material handling processes for the Assembly Line. Reorganized stockroom layout, implemented barcode scanning for transfers and material issuing, established Kanban, and documented work instructions and standard work.
• Implemented lean processes across the business in 2014 resulting in 31% reduction in direct labor, and a $1.3M decrease in labor costs. Achieved through standard work implementation and sustained through daily management Gemba walks.
• Facilitated over 10 transformational Major Kaizens which directly contributed to an EBITDA growth of over $4M in 2014.
• Implemented and maintained PFMEAs and Standard Work for assembly processes throughout the plant.
• Managed and facilitated the ASV Lean Certification Program. Conducted training for 100% of the workforce in basic lean principles (Visual Management, 5S, Standard Work, and Elimination of Waste).
• Managed all Value Stream Maps and Order to Cash process flows for both Capacity and Mobile Products business units.
Lean Manufacturing Manager: STEMCO LP, Longview TX (July 2012 – Nov 2013)
Served as STEMCO’s EMLS (Enpro Manufacturing Learning System) primary educator and lean practitioner. EMLS is Enpro’s global manufacturing system that delivers superior financial results through the full release of human possibility. Managerial responsibility for EMLS Department of 4 Engineers: 1 Computer Engineer and 3 Engineer interns. Provide performance feedback, set priority of projects, and focus on developing the skills and talents of my team. Responsibilities include:
• Aggressively pursue a cultural shift in lean manufacturing across 5 plant locations; placing a greater emphasis on education and learning through promoting ownership and creativity.
• Provide guidance and actively apply lean tools such as: Kaizen events, six sigma, workflow analysis, pull system, value stream mapping, etc.
• Develop and coach Manufacturing Leaders in lean principles, training techniques, and metric ownership through KPI tracking.
• Co-created EMLS Horizon 1 material for dissemination across all EnPro divisions.
• EMLS STEMCO Council Lead: Facilitated and drove action of STEMCO EMLS Council. Align Plant Managers and other EMLS Coordinators to common vision and objectives according to business need.
• Innovation LPC Culture Project Manager: Co-lead efforts to transform STEMCO’s culture to foster innovation and creativity. Championed freedom within structure to drive high expectations and employee satisfaction.
• Safety Excellence and Learning Leader for Ergonomics and Environmental Impact Team. Established team goals and deadlines, evaluated ergonomic safety of job tasks, and analyzed environmental footprint of production waste and material.
Lean Manufacturing Engineer: STEMCO LP, Longview TX (March 2011 – July 2012)
Responsibilities included managing continuous improvement projects across multiple manufacturing processes, facilitating kaizens, and implementing cost saving opportunities, tra...
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