JEFFREY P. PASIECZNIK

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419-***-****

OBJECTIVE: To secure a position as a Continuous Improvement / Engineering Manager in a facility

that offers challenges and responsibilities that utilize my skills, experience and

educational qualifications.

EDUCATION: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO Buffalo, New York

Bachelors of Science 1995, double major in Industrial Engineering / Ergonomic

Engineering and Exercise Science, Graduate Studies in Industrial Engineering / Human

Factors

EXPERIENCE:

2013 - Present Whirlpool Corporation Clyde, Ohio

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for leading improvement initiatives and new product launches for high

volume washing machine cabinet fabrication, 22,000 units per day. Conducted ten

Kaizen events centered around quick changeover, TPM, ergonomics, cost and quality.

Improved cabinet line changeover time from twelve hours to one and a half hours and

OEE from 88% to 93%. Implemented a robotic spot welding cell and fixture design to

make 47 welds in under 3 minutes. Other project details included: Equipment set-up and

debug; layout and staffing requirements, PPAP, accountable for quality, cost and delivery

targets.

2005 - 2012 R.W. BECKETT CORPORATION North Ridgeville, Ohio

Continuous Improvement Manager

Major responsibilities include development and implementation of a lean vision (road

map) throughout the entire organization. Managed five manufacturing, quality, safety and

industrial engineers. Major milestones include: Developed and implemented world class

cellular assembly system from the ground up without disrupting a customer; 25%

productivity improvement; Trained entire organization on lean tools and principles;

shorten lead times and develop heijunka for internal suppliers; Implement supplier and

customer improvement initiatives, kanban replenishment and lead time reduction.

Created a culture of continuous improvement; conducted over 200 Kaizen events.

Managed a three year period of zero OSHA recordable occurrences. Implemented an

electronics manufacturing, ESD controlled facility. Equipment included: Sequence

inserter, wave soldering, transformer winding, assembly, lead forming, wire harness

manufacturing (cutting, stripping, wrapping and terminating), potting and finished

goods test systems. Conducted training and improvement initiatives in our electronics

manufacturing facility in China.

2002 – 2004 ARMSTRONG AIR CONDITIONING, A Lennox International Company.

Bellevue, Ohio

Continuous Improvement / Engineering Manager

Focused on implementing and teaching the Toyota Production System in a 750-

associate ISO 9001 HVAC company. Acted as an internal Lean consultant. Managed 10

continuous improvement: process, mechanical, electrical, industrial, quality and tooling

engineers. Managed all aspects of engineering projects: budgeting, product design, cost /

benefit analysis, capacity studies and selection of vendors. Major focus on sheet metal

fabrication: Quick change over, development of sequencing and scheduling rules for

automatic / coil fed presses and slear (slitter and shear) operations. Created cells

combining NC punch presses and brake presses to optimize flow of WIP. Active in the

development and launch of SAP. Major contributor in the development of procedures

and certification of ISO 9001. Created metrics for operations designed to impact cost,

quality, OTD, productivity, safety and 5’s on a daily basis. Trained all salaried and

hourly (UAW) associates in the tools and concepts of the Toyota Production System

through Kaizen events. Conducted 12 days of Kaizen events per month. Focusing on

lead-time reduction, productivity and materials management. Implemented standard work

for all operations. Redefined the engineering change and product development processes.

Managed automation, set-up reduction, tooling, quality systems and assembly projects.

Set up all purchased and fabricated parts on Kanban resulting in an increase of inventory

turns from 15 – 50, floor space reduction of 49% and a lead time reduction through the

value stream from 78 days to 20 days.

• 25% productivity improvement throughout the facility in 20 months

• 49% savings in floor space

• Instilled the values of managing for daily improvement

1997 - 2002 GENERAL MOTORS / GUIDE CORPORATION Anderson, Indiana

Corporate Lean Manager

Managed Lean initiatives throughout three plants. Focused on waste elimination,

overall flow through the value stream and assembly / process optimization. Lead a team

of Problem Resolution Engineers utilizing Lean, Six Sigma and Shanin techniques.

Major focus on the optimization and automation of injection molding and assembly

processes.

Industrial Engineering Laboratory Manager

Integral part in the development of the Guide Operating System (Toyota Production

System). Conducted Kaizen workshops to optimize processes and layouts for current and

future products. Designed and procured automated equipment utilizing lean concepts.

Conducted product design reviews to provide insight on designing for manufacturability.

Implemented the use of Kanban and supermarkets. Development of database and

tracking system for quality and process engineering Six Sigma projects. Development

and training of the engineering staff in the concepts and tools of the Toyota Production

System. Acted as a change agent through all levels of the corporation through the

transition to Lean. Worked well with the operations and engineering groups in

eliminating waste and reducing lead times. Member of the material flow team. Member

of the review of technology committee. Implementation of ergonomic guidelines and

standards for the corporation in parallel with the UAW, GM, OSHA agreement.

• $5.5M in direct labor savings

• $4.5M in inventory savings

• 63% savings in floor space

Manufacturing Supervisor: Supervised 60 hourly UAW associates and 10 technical

salaried associates.

• Multi-color plastic injection molding operation (technicians, troubleshooters

and job setters)

• GMT 800 assembly departments

Manufacturing Engineer

Designed and balanced assembly cell and assembly line layouts for ease and efficiency

in a QS 9000 facility. Designed operator / control interfaces to enhance physical and

cognitive performance. Modified new and existing product designs to optimize the

manufacturing process. Tool, fixture and equipment design. Supported manufacturing

and industrial engineering in process and layout to maximize quality and gross potential.

Used AutoCAD to modify plant layouts and develop equipment / workstation designs.

Conducted ergonomic analysis and incorporated adjustability in workstations. Developed

standards and designs for various material handling systems. Chairperson of Ergonomic

Committee and owner of the New of Technology committee. Acted as liaison between

UAW and Management to validate and implement ergonomic concerns. Computerized

all Safety Modules for ease of access to procedures, safety talks, workers surveys and

action plans. Organized and scheduled all safety training for 3500 employees..

General Motors Training: Practical Ergonomics Training, NAO Advanced

Ergonomic Training, Situational Leadership Training, Hazwopper Training, Incident

Commander Training, Electrician Safety Training. Fall Hazard for Engineers Training

1996 - 1997 FISHER PRICE East Aurora, New York

Industrial Design Consultant

Application of physical, cognitive, and behavioral Human Factors characteristics in the

design of various children’s products manufactured by Fisher Price. Developed seating

based on population specific anthropometric data and lumbar disc compressive forces for

various stroller models and parent / child computer interfaces. Conducted studies to

determine orientation and recognition of icons for a child / parent pager and base unit.

1995 - 1996 GENERAL MOTORS, DELPHI HARRISON THERMAL SYSTEMS Lockport,

New York

Ergonomic Analyst (Intern)

w Ergonomic analysis and workstation / equipment design at various thermal systems

production lines, focus on low back injury, lifting mechanics, carpal tunnel syndrome

and other cumulative trauma disorders. Quality assurance studies on factors

associated with braze consistency of various condenser models.

SKILLS:

w Project management

w TPS and Lean Cell Development

w Change agent

w Equipment, workstation and product design

w Advocate of people and teamwork

w Biomechanical analysis

w Assembly

w Injection Molding: plastics, thermoplastics and urethanes

w Sheet metal fabrication

Computer skills: Microsoft Office, SAP, AutoCAD, Fox Pro, MiniTab and Ergomost

AFFILIATIONS: Member of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, NCAA Division I soccer player,

University at Buffalo Exercise Science and Rugby Clubs, Boy Scouts of America - Eagle

Scout, Deans List five semesters, Financed 100% of college education.

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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