ANN C. FREUND
**** ****** ***** . ******, ** ****6
330-***-**** . accvp2@r.postjobfree.com .
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ann-freund/17/2a1/850/
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in daily operations, design,
specification and implementation of production, improvements and
productivity. Recognized for driving improvements on key process
performance metrics. Led assessment, maintenance, auditing, and compliance
of all systems. Developed customer focused high performance teams while
inspiring individual and organizational excellence in executing and sharing
best practices that deliver value and sustained results. Skills:
Manufacturing Engineering Design Engineering Business Process Solutions
Project Management Marketing Order Management
Performance Improvement Production Planning Negotiation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GARDINER TRANE, Solon, OH 2010 to 2012
Provider of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) and building
management systems and controls under the Trane and American Standard brand
names. Subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand.
Process Engineer
. Analyzed business processes and re-engineered to improve efficiency
including new systems sales, warranty administration, and the parts
business.
. Created user manual to facilitate training and consistent practice for
business software.
. Determined most useful reports in new enterprise software system for
decision-making regarding inventory management and sales reporting.
. Implemented bar code scanner to receive parts more efficiently and
accurately.
Volunteer work and child rearing 1998 to 2010
THE TRANE COMPANY, Air Handling Systems Business Unit, Lexington, KY
1987 to 1998
Manager, Order Management and Design Engineering (1996 to 1998)
. Managed team of five direct and 30 indirect reports in a $150 million
business unit.
. Managed order entry, production planning, customer service, change
orders, and design special engineering.
. Redesigned the change order process reducing the cycle time by 50%.
. Reengineered the design special order process to increase throughput and
improve quality.
. Led customer service team through an eight-week UAW strike, negotiating
with sales managers across the country to set priorities for production.
. Defined user requirements for a corporate wide Kanban and line design
software program with an outside consultant.
Manufacturing Engineer (1991 to 1996)
. Designed start-up of LEAN demand flow production line for redesigned
commercial air handler. Managed line layout/design, ordered and installed
new equipment and trained assemblers.
. Led team that designed and installed custom punch and roll form-to-order
machine, improving final assembly quality. Decreased inventory allowing
the line capacity to grow by over 20%.
. Proposed and implemented part redesigns to standardize a family of parts,
resulting in higher quality and reduced work-in-process inventory.
. Designed and installed Kanban racks, monitored use, and assessed new
product options and enhancements for manufacturability.
Marketing Engineer (1987 to 1991)
. Conducted application engineering and price negotiation of commercial
HVAC equipment.
. Forecasted sales to support monthly sales and operations planning
process.
. Designed and wrote the product literature and promotion for major product
redesign, the Modular Climate Changer. Trained sales engineers on
application and product features.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
BS, Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Contributed 70% of college expenses Board member . Engineering Student
Council . National representative for Society of Women Engineers .
Member, Sigma Kappa sorority.
Diploma, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH
Graduate, The Trane Company Graduate Training program for Sales Engineers,
1987
6 month training program including sales training and commercial HVAC
system design.
LEED Green Associate
EIT
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
HUDSON CITY SCHOOLS, Hudson, OH (2008 to 2011)
. Managed Middle School Supply Sale, major fundraiser in 5000 student
district. Developed volunteers, oversaw all logistics involved for two
day event. Five figure profit was increased by 60% over prior year.
. Member of District Transportation committee determining district
transportation routes and service level. Member of team interviewing key
district staff positions.
. Co-created and conduct annual Family Math and Science nights for 3rd and
4th graders.
. Writing consultant, writer's workshop, 3rd grade gifted program.
TEMPLE B'NAI SHOLOM, Albany, New York, 2006 to 2007
. Project Manager, HVAC and restroom renovation. Saved temple $15K by
leading project and selecting lower cost construction options. Converted
space from VAV to constant volume, simplifying the controls and
increasing comfort.
TEMPLE SINAI (2002 to 2004)
. Member of the Board of Trustees. Represented owner to design build firm
overseeing $1 million expansion. Ensured jobsite specifications and on
time project delivery.