ANTHONY WELLS
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Brandon, MS 39047 *************@*****.***
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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
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Proficient in leading, developing, managing, executing, and completing multiple projects on -time that align
with business’s vision, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
Successful in analyzing existing processes and identifying c ost/time saving opportunities processes,
materials, products, and trainings
Skilled in process developments that encompass optimal product flow, visual controls, sustainable quality
standards, and operator ergonomics
W ell diverse in communicating across all organizational functions to drive change, build influence, create
consensuses, and executes plans
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EDUCATION
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Auburn University Auburn AL
Bachelor Degree
Industrial and Systems Engineering
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Trainings & Certifications
Lean Certification - University of Mississippi CAVS Extension
AS9100C Internal Auditor Certification - Euro Quest Quality Management
Six Sigma Quality Control Statistical Analyses Training - Auburn University
WORK EXPERIENCE
Eaton Corporation - Jackson MS
Operational Excellence Lean Engineer
May 2012 - Present
Lead Kaizen events across all functions including Program Management’s new product development
improvement process, Machine Shop’s material flow cell layout improvements, and Supply Chain’s
supplier cost-out improvements
Drive initiatives in developing S.M.A.R.T. goals and identify continuous improvement opportunities that
deliver results aligned with the Eaton Corporation’s High 5 Metrics and Plant Value Stream
Coordinate and train all new employees on FOD, 5S, standard work, A3 problem solving, and material flow
using presentations, examples, and interactive games
Reduced new operators training time by 8 hours for the PV3-190-2J pumps by developing multifunctional
level 2 video standard work for reference, training, and process time study purposes.
Lean certification A3 project achieved over $50K in annual cost savings by identifying and eliminating extra
processing wastes that contributed to 5% of part number scrap
Rexnord Industries - Auburn AL
Quality Engineer/Certified Internal Auditor
December 2010 - May 2012
Audited internal processes and managed CAR’s in compliance to AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008
recertification
Tracked nonconformance (NCR) occurrences and RMA’s to identify improvement opportunities and
provide customer corrective/preventative (CAR/PAR) actions
Implemented and managed new-hire gage training and capability testing after identifying high
nonconformance trends in newer operators
Performed 158 Gage R&R studies for over 60 employees involving micrometers, bore gages, and calipers
for new product line development SPC compliance and precision testing
Performed capabilities studies (Cpk) on automated vertical/horizontal mill machines to determine
performance variations prior and post moves for new material flow layout improvement.
Reduced shipping errors by 30% in the packaging department by developing visual controls in the order
sorting process.
Active member in multiple Kaizen events involving internal scrap reduction, shipping errors, and customer
returns
Pace Industries - Auburn AL
Quality Control Technician
May 2008 - July 2009
Managed document controls
Co-supervised the second shift Quality Department
Developed standard operating procedures (SOP) for new x-ray process to alleviate inconsistencies, while
providing repeatable quality images amongst multiple users
Collected data for Design of Experiments (DOE's) that tracks porosity occurrences and movements to
optimize process changes in machine shot speeds
Developed databases system to track weekly rework issues, count, date, hours spent, and estimated costs
per part by part number
Performed time study analyses to optimize trim and sanding processes standards for new product
development and existing product procedures
COMPUTER SKILLS
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Trimble Sketchup, Simio Simulation, AutoCAD, W ord, Access, Power Point, Excel, Visual Basic, SQL, Visio, Minitab
REFERENCES
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Upon Request