Engineer Supply Chain

Gregory J. Uhlenhake

**** ******** **** ( DAYTON, OHIO 45432

********@***.*** 937-***-****

Lean Engineering Professional

Seasoned, process-focused Lean Engineer with 14+ years of success in

boosting efficiencies, increasing profits and decreasing waste. Offering a

superb track record of leading Kaizen events to enhance client

satisfaction, spearheading continuous improvement initiatives and utilizing

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt methodologies to minimize errors and defects

while enhancing manufacturing processes.

Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through creation

and implementation of Lean and Continuous Improvement projects, programs,

policies and procedures. Strong Kaizen leader with success directing highly

skilled professionals and engineers.

Management Competencies

Process Improvement Standardization Measures

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Overall Equipment Effectiveness Six Sigma Methodologies

(OEE) Kaizen Methodology

Cell Layout Design Time Studies

Maynard Operating Sequence Root Cause Analysis

Technique

Lean Supply Chain Management

Career Experience

DecisionOne, Grove City, Ohio

Lean and Continuous Improvement Engineer, August/2011 - Present

Execute all duties related to analyzing and enhancing process efficiencies

for warehousing and repair using Lean methods. Utilize value stream

mapping, Kanban, visual management, cycle time and work in progress (WIP)

inventory reduction. Evaluate current state using Lean tools to create

recommendations for improvements. Instituted use of time studies to create

cost estimates and return on investment (ROI) analysis. Conducted Lean

Continuous Improvement Kaizen Meetings.

Key Contributions:

. Delivered expert training to senior leadership and staff on Lean

methods, Kaizen, standardized engineering time studies and lean

warehousing.

. Spearheaded Lean initiatives resulting in significant reduction in

waste, labor and expenses using Kanban.

Aurora Casket Company, Inc., Aurora, Indiana

Lean Consultant (Contract), April/2011 - August/2011

Developed time standards within a union environment. Created and suggested

detailed Lean improvements and line balancing.

GPA, Inc. at MAG Industries, Hebron, Kentucky

Lean Engineer (Contract), February/2011 - April/2011

Devised numerous efficiency boosting programs and initiatives. Gathered

data and information utilizing SAP. Shrunk lead-time 16% through

development of plan using MOST.

Key Contribution:

. Conceptualized a comprehensive written proposal to reduce labor and

lead time expenses more than $1 million.

Eagle Print, Delphos, Ohio

Lean Advisor, November /2009 - February/2010

Established Lean program; conducted basic and advanced Lean concept

training sessions to management and to all employees, authored Lean

Charter, created two Lean councils, developed nine current and nine future

value stream maps. Created a downtime and scrap tally sheets for employees

to collect data and resolve issues themselves. Delivered continuous Kaizen

recommendations to reduce lead-time, cycle time, downtime, scrap, and

inventory.

Key Contribution:

. Championed the implementation of 5S and Kanban methodologies.

. Developed and enforced mistake-proofing work standards to identify

incoming supplies and finished goods.

. Completed time studies to balance the work amongst employees.

RITTAL CORPORATION, Urbana, Ohio

Industrial Engineer, April/2008 - February/2009

Collaborated with Production teams. Responsible for Lean continuous

improvement initiatives. Developed and implemented use of productivity

metrics. Utilized SAP to set up and update work centers. Performed cost

analysis and line balancing. Optimized material flow and conducted mixed

model work.

Key Contribution:

. Shrunk labor costs more than 10% by standardizing labor time and

developing operator timing early in prototype stage using MOST,

simulation and stopwatch.

Siemens, Bellefontaine, Ohio

Process and Industrial Engineer, October/2007 - April/2008

Hired as a direct employee due to outstanding performance and achievements

as a contract employee through PDSI.

PDSI Siemens Formed Fiber Technologies Acro Service Corp. Jemstone

Recruitment Bartech, Inc.

Process and Industrial Engineering Consultant, March/2004 - September/2007

Shepherded the completion of consulting assignments as Industrial Engineer,

Process Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer for clients. Met inventory

demands through creation of Kanban cards. Used MOST to analyze and enhance

efficiency, ergonomics, output and quality. Minimized non-value activities.

Determined ergonomic necessity of a lift device by calculating values for

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Revamped

plant layout in 3D using Factory CAD. Used AutoCAD to create timing charts

on automated line with high random time variations. Performed time studies

using MOST and stopwatch methodologies.

Key Contributions:

. Reduced material costs more than 5% through sheet size reductions.

. Collaborated with management to utilize Lean methodologies to boost

production, minimize downtime and changeover time by more than 10%.

. Realized a 10% decrease in cycle times through use of simulation and

Lean methods.

~ Prior success in roles as Industrial Engineer with KTH Parts Industries,

Inc., Program Engineer with Florida Production Engineering, Inc., Product

Engineering at Rapid Design Service, Inc., Material Laboratory Technician

at Delco Products, Inc., Preventive Maintenance Support at PDSI, Inc.~

Education and Credentials

MBA University of Phoenix, 3.8 GPA

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Technology University of

Dayton - Dayton, Ohio

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology University of

Dayton - Dayton, Ohio

Certification:

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Institute of Industrial Engineers

Lean Black Belt Certification Institute of Industrial Engineers

Kaizen Facilitation Certification Acuity Institute School of Business

Leadership

Facilitation Foundations Certification Acuity Institute School of

Business Leadership

Lean Supply Chain Management Certification Institute of Industrial

Engineers

Lean Practitioner Institute of Industrial Engineers

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Institute of Industrial Engineers

Lean Office Certification University of Michigan

Maynard Operating Sequence Technique (MOST) Blue Card Certification H.B.

Maynard

Certified Manufacturing Technologist Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Competent Communicator Award Toastmasters International

Professional Training:

APICS Supply Chain Professional

AutoCAD

GD&T

Automotive Systems

FMEA

Applied Statistics

Project Management

Ergonomic Design Guidelines for Engineers

Honda's Capacity Management

Lean Manufacturing

Professional Associations:

Institute of Industrial Engineers

American Society for Quality

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

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