JEFFREY D. HELD

**W*** WELLINGTON CT, GENEVA, IL 60134

630-***-****

abmfg7@r.postjobfree.com

Six Sigma Black Belt with proven history of process improvement through strategy development, strong

SUMMARY

project leadership and robust problem solving.

• Extensive project management experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams

• Versatile skills acquired through MBA and Engineering curriculums

• Broad leadership experience as manager of engineers and production workers

Aurora, Illinois

CATERPILLAR, INC.

EXPERIENCE

Six Sigma Black Belt August 2013 - Present

• Managed project to optimize worldwide truck body transportation resulting in $1.5M annual savings

• Led project that reduced 122 part numbers at Mexican facility resulting in $650k cost reduction

• Worked with engineering to reduce lifting eye size on truck bodies, resulting in $400 savings per machine

• Developed Voice of Manufacturing Opportunity Roadmap to identify areas of risk in engineering design

• Organized conference session to teach Design for Manufacturing principles to design engineers

• Completed Caterpillar’s 200 hour training course for Six Sigma DMAIC Black Belt certification

Industrial Engineering Supervisor August 2010 – August 2013

• Altered NPI process by implementing upfront Design for Manufacturing and Virtual Mfg activities

• Coordinated Engine Assembly VST resulting in 54% increased build rates and cost reduction of 21%

• Directed new Final Drive assembly line installation to be ahead of schedule and below $1.1M budget

• Increased potential revenue by $1.65M by leading Compactor Engine line velocity improvement team

• Managed $2M capital budget and projects for safety and process improvements

• Sponsored six Industrial Engineering Senior Design projects for Northern Illinois University

• Led team of 15 Industrial Engineers and increased engagement score by 28%

Section Manager December 2007 – July 2010

• Mentored four assemblers to help them become Manufacturing Engineers

• Achieved zero injuries on assembly line that previously had the worst safety record in facility

• Improved efficiency ratio for Excavator assembly line by 40% in six months

• Managed production schedules and coordinated staffing demands while maintaining $2.1M annual budget

Facilities Mechanical Engineer June 2005 – November 2007

• Managed cost, design and construction aspects for numerous projects around facility

• Vast Mechanical Engineering experience including foundation design, fluid dynamics and hydraulics

• Designed and implemented over 100 new items and repairs to improve safety

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, December 2012 GPA: 3.9/4.0

Obtained MBA Leadership Certificate

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 2005 GPA: 3.2/4.0

Certifications: 6 Sigma Black Belt

SKILLS

Training: CPS – Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, Coaching & Mentoring

Software: Minitab, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer

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