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CI MANAGER / LEAN CHAMPION
Summary
Energetic, resourceful, and results-oriented professional with excellent qualifications and experience to lead and support activities, projects, and initiatives involving continuous improvement, quality, lean manufacturing, system design, and manufacturing engineering. Self-motivated and highly skilled at working effectively independently and collaboratively as part of a team in demanding fast-paced environments to manage and complete projects on time, on budget, and within quality standards. Utilize well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to build productive working relationships with customers, team members, and all levels of company management. AREAS OF STRENGTH Continuous Improvement/Quality Project Facilitation/Management Strong Decision-Making Skills Lean Manufacturing Techniques Troubleshooting/Problem Solving Quality Processes & Procedures Production/Quality Management Operations/Process Improvement Manufacturing/Quality Systems Training / Mentoring / Coaching Clear / Effective Communication Maximizing Output/Efficiency
Highlights
Visual Management, 5S, Kanban-Pull, Value-Stream Mapping, BPM, 5-Whys, Why-Why Tree, Lean Daily Management, Pareto Analysis, Affinity Diagrams, Leader Standard Work, Standard Work, TPM, Workforce Development, Lean Six Sigma, Setup Reduction and Cellular Manufacturing, Forging, and Kanban Process Computer / Equipment: Microsoft Office, Solid works, Engineering Applications, Manufacturing and Quality Systems, PLCs, CNC, Reports, Presentations, Research, Data Analysis, Robotics, and PC/Windows Applications
Accomplishments
  •   Eliminated wrong tool usage within Kop-flex through Poke yoke, reduced ID/OD by 42% in Kop-flex through a Kaizen, and improved overall customer satisfaction 35% by reducing wrong items shipped in System Plast.
  • Recognized by leadership team for obtaining significant quality improvements through Lean implementations. Reduced scrap by 60% in Turning small and medium operations and by 48% in Mill and Drills operations.
  • Worked on a supply chain lead time reduction project with Baltimore Group to return repeat coupling business back to previous times by identifying bottlenecks through Value Stream Maps from 23 days to two days.
  • Partnered with team members at a sister plant in Milwaukee to increase speed of orders going through design engineering. Improved speed by 90% through the utilization of Value Stream Maps and concept of teamwork.
  • Led Kanban project that resulted in the reduction of inventory by 36% and free planers time by 260 hours per year.
Experience
CI Manager / Lean Champion
January 2012 to Current
Regal Power Transmission Solutions - Florence, KY
  • Directly accountable for demonstrating leadership, strong analytical and problem solving abilities, and excellent communication skills to plan and facilitate/lead a wide range of Kaizen events at site locations which are aligned to support strategic initiatives and VSM opportunities.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments, project teams, and site administration to analyze metrics, identify cost drivers, and validate and report savings.
  • Teach, coach, and train teams and individuals on the application of problem specific tools to support Kaizen activity/projects and on Lean methodologies to identify, eliminate, and reduce non-value added activities.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and point-of-contact as needed on continuous improvement issues/problems due to experience and a willingness to thoroughly analyze, investigate, and recommend effective solutions.
  • Eliminated wrong tool usage within Kop-flex through Poke yoke, reduced ID/OD by 42% in Kop-flex through a Kaizen, and improved overall customer satisfaction 35% by reducing wrong items shipped in System Plast.
  • Recognized by leadership team for obtaining significant quality improvements through Lean implementations.
  • Reduced scrap by 60% in Turning small and medium operations and by 48% in Mill and Drills operations.
  • Worked on a supply chain lead time reduction project with Baltimore Group to return repeat coupling business back to previous times by identifying bottlenecks through Value Stream Maps from 23 days to two days.
  • Partnered with team members at a sister plant in Milwaukee to increase speed of orders going through design engineering.
  • Improved speed by 90% through the utilization of Value Stream Maps and concept of teamwork.
  • Developed numerous Value Stream Maps to reduce lead times and increase customer performance.
  • Led Kanban process that resulted in the reduction of inventory by 36% and free planers time by 260 hours per year.
  • Created electronic communication board that has become a standard for rest of the division.
  • Working with IT programming to develop OEE software which has the potential of becoming standard for the rest of the PTS.
  • Led countless 5S workshops to uphold 5S standards, conducted waste walks that generated many ideas, and developed several versions of manual OEE to help facility gain better understanding of its needs and wants.
  • Supported Lean Kaizen implementations in manufacturing which reduced setup time on Sl-35 by 48% and Mill and Drills by 37%.
  • Traveled to Kop-flex Canada to teach and conduct Kaizen that reduced setup by 60%.
  • Provide additional assistance/support to facilitate efficient day-to-day operations, identify opportunities to train and help team members, and regularly interact with leadership in order to establish goals and objectives.
  • Exhibit ability to communicate clearly and effectively while utilizing excellent coordination and facilitation skills to lead and evaluate the status of needs and to ensure timely completion of all projects and responsibilities.
Standard Work Process Assistant
January 2010 to January 2012
Amazon.com Fulfillment Services - Lexington, KY
  • Held fully responsible for exhibiting a high degree of initiative, exceptional teamwork and communication skills, and quality and process improvement knowledge to help standardize facilities, gather baseline data on gaps, identify inconsistencies in the system, uncover possible changes, and make recommendations.
  • Accountable for determining barriers of associates, developing solutions, and reporting results to Area Manager and Operations Managers.
  • Completed responsibilities thoroughly and with a strong sense of urgency while using excellent coordination skills to manage daily workflow, establish priorities, and to ensure the timely completion of all assignments.
  • Contributed to safety initiatives including identifying and addressing hazards within the process area.
  • Provided feedback on safe process behavior and best practices resulting in an overall increase in production by 30%.
  • Participated in a Single Event and Financial Kaizen project for customer returns resulting in 10% performance improvement, $750K annual saving, simplification of the process, and removing communication barriers.
  • Assisted in department leadership duties such as allocating labor, leading meetings, training and on-boarding employees, and ensuring quality goals and process improvements were communicated and enforced properly.
  • Recognized consistently for outstanding performance and results, analyzing and resolving problems, and team leadership.
  • Quickly learned and mastered new responsibilities and procedures to produce excellent results.
  • Displayed strong collaboration and leadership skills, attention to detail and deadlines, and ability to multi-task and take ownership of projects while working effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Saved $500K annually and earned Amazon Kaizen of the Month for an ExceptionHandling Kaizen, and increased new hire performance by 8%, decreased training to two days, and saved $27K with a Vender Returns Kaizen.
Education
Master of Science : Engineering Technology Management, 2016Western Kentucky University, College of Science and Engineering Bowling - Green, KYEngineering Technology Management
Bachelor of Science : Industrial Sciences, Manufacturing and Industrial Distribution, 2010Western Kentucky University, College of Science and Engineering Bowling - Green, KYIndustrial Sciences, Manufacturing and Industrial Distribution
Skills
attention to detail, coach, communication skills, excellent communication, CNC, concept, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, Data Analysis, drivers, Financial, functional, inventory, leadership, team leadership, leadership skills, meetings, Microsoft Office, Windows Applications, Mill, Presentations, problem solving, process improvement, programming, Quality, reporting, Research, Robotics, safety, Six Sigma, Solid works, strategic, supply chain, teamwork, workflow, workshops
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Regal Power Transmission Solutions
  • Amazon.com Fulfillment Services

School Attended

  • Western Kentucky University, College of Science and Engineering Bowling

Job Titles Held:

  • CI Manager / Lean Champion
  • Standard Work Process Assistant

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Engineering Technology Management , 2016
    Bachelor of Science : Industrial Sciences, Manufacturing and Industrial Distribution , 2010

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